Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
13690472) - 2021 - CRC - 5/15/20
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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
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Software Updates
If equipped, the vehicle can download
and install select software updates
over a wireless connection. The
system will prompt for certain
updates to be downloaded and
installed. There is also an option to
check for updates manually.
To manually check for updates, touch
Settings on the Home Page and select
the System tab. Follow the on-screen
prompts. There are two options
available under Software Updates,
"Check for Updates" and "Previous
Updates". Selecting "Check for
Updates", will check and list if any
updates are available for this vehicle.
"No updates available" will display if
there is no update available. Selecting
"Previous Updates" will list all the
previous SW version(s) installed in the
vehicle. The steps to check for,
download, and install updates may
vary by vehicle.
The vehicle can be used normally
during the software download. Once
the download is complete, there may
be a prompt to accept the installation
of the update upon the next ignition
cycle or the next time the vehicle is
shifted into P (Park). For most
updates, the vehicle will be disabled
and cannot be driven during the
installation. The system will deliver
messages indicating success or error
during and after the download and
installation processes.
Downloading Over-the-Air vehicle
software updates requires Internet
connectivity, which can be accessed
through the vehicle
’
s built-in 4G LTE
connection, if equipped and active.
If required, data plans are provided by
a third party. Optionally, a secure
Wi-Fi hotspot such as a compatible
mobile device hotspot, home hotspot,
or public hotspot can be used.
Applicable data rates may apply.
To connect the infotainment system
to a secured mobile device hotspot,
home hotspot, or public hotspot,
touch Settings on the Home Page,
select the System tab, followed by
Wi-Fi Networks. Select the appropriate
Wi-Fi network, and follow the
on-screen prompts. Download speeds
may vary.
On most compatible mobile devices,
activation of the Wi-Fi hotspot is in
the Settings menu under Mobile
Network Sharing, Personal Hotspot,
Mobile Hotspot, or similar.
Availability of Over-the-Air software
updates varies by vehicle and country.
Features are subject to change. For
more information on this feature, see
my.cadillac.com/learn.
Download Permissions
Touch and the following may display:
About
Touch to view the infotainment
system software information.
.
Download Updates in Background:
Allows updates to download
without notification.
Select Off or On.
.
Download Updates via Wi-Fi: Allows
updates to download using a Wi-Fi
network when available.
Select Off or On.