2012 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - Page 237

Infotainment System USB Port The USB connector uses the USB standards, 1.1 and 2.0. USB Supported Devices ... 7-37 Playing an MP3/WMA from a USB Storage Device See MP3 on page 7￿26 for more information. Connecting an iPod To connect the iPod, connect one end of the special iPod connection cable to the iPod's dock connector. Connect the other end to both the USB port and the auxiliary input jack located in the center console. The USB port and the auxiliary input jack are located in the center console bin. If the vehicle is on and the USB connection works, a GM logo may appear on the iPod. The iPod's music information will be shown on the radio's display and the music begins playing through the vehicle's audio system. The iPod's battery charges while it is connected to the vehicle and if the ignition is turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. USB Flash Drives Portable USB Hard Drives Fifth generation or later iPods* First, Second, or Third generation iPod nanos* iPod classics* It can also be left connected to the vehicle after the vehicle is turned off. With the vehicle turned off, the iPod will automatically be powered off and will not charge or draw power from the vehicle's battery. A standard iPod USB cable, like the one that came with the iPod, cannot be used to connect an iPod to the vehicle. The special iPod connection cable that came equipped with the vehicle or that was made available from your dealer must be used to command and control an iPod. Use a standard 3.5 mm (1/8 in) stereo cable to connect an older iPod model that is not supported, or if the special iPod connection cable is missing. Command and control of the iPod using the infotainment control buttons and knobs is not supported when only a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) stereo cable is used. . *For proper operation, make sure the iPod has the latest firmware from Apple®. The iPod firmware can be updated using the latest iTunes application. See www.apple.com/ itunes. Connecting a USB Storage Device Connect the USB storage device to the USB port located in the center console. Some USB devices may not be supported.