Buick Encore 2016 Owner's Manual

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . 67

Bluetooth Phone/

Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

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Introduction

Infotainment

The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and the name ENCORE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.

For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Buick Motor Division, whenever it appears in this manual.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 23206645 A First Printing

The information in this manual supplements the owner manual.

This manual describes features that may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that was not purchased on the vehicle, model variants, country specifications, features/applications that may not be available in your region, or changes subsequent to the printing of this manual.

Keep this manual with the owner manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if it is needed. If the vehicle is sold, leave this manual in the vehicle.

Canadian Vehicle Owners (Propriétaires des Véhicules Canadiens)

A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from:

On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante:

Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207

1-800-551-4123 Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com

Overview

Read the following pages to become familiar with the infotainment system features.

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give extended attention to infotainment tasks while driving. Limit your glances at the vehicle displays and focus your attention on driving. Use voice commands whenever possible.

The infotainment system has built-in features intended to help avoid distraction by disabling some functions when driving. These functions may gray out when they are unavailable. Many infotainment features are also available through the instrument cluster and steering wheel controls.

Before driving:

Become familiar with the operation, faceplate buttons, and screen buttons.

Set up the audio by presetting favorite stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers.

Set up phone numbers in advance so they can be called easily by pressing a single button or by using a single voice command if equipped with Bluetooth phone capability.

See “Defensive Driving” in the owner manual.

To play the infotainment system with the ignition off, see “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)” in the owner manual.

Customer Assistance

Assistance is available to help with Bluetooth pairing, application downloading and installation, other mobile device interface, and operation support of the infotainment system. Specialists are

available when calling this Customer Assistance number, U.S. (855) 4 SUPPORT (478-7767).

Infotainment System Overview

The infotainment system is controlled by using the buttons, steering wheel controls, and voice recognition.

See Using the System 0 8.

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Radio without Navigation

1. HOME

2. Preset Buttons 1−6

s © (Previous/Fast Reverse)

O /VOL (Power/Volume) ¨ \ (Next/Fast Forward)

6. FAV 1-2-3 (Favorites)

7. AS 1-2 (Autostore)

H (Clock)

Z (Eject)

10. INFO (Information)

11. CONFIG (Configuration)

12. TUNE/MENU Knob

13.

/ BACK

14. TONE

15. CD Slot

V /8 (Phone/Mute)

16.

J (Play/Pause)

17.

18. SRCE (Source)

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Radio with Navigation

1. SRCE (Source)

2. HOME

s © (Previous/Fast Reverse)

4. Preset Buttons 1−6

5. DEST/NAV (Destination/ Navigation)

O /VOL (Power/Volume)

¨ \ (Next/Fast Forward)

J (Play/Pause)

9. FAV 1-2-3 (Favorites)

10. AS 1-2 (Autostore)

H (Clock)

11.

12.

Z (Eject)

13. CONFIG (Configuration)

14. INFO (Information)

15. TUNE/MENU Knob

16. Inner Rocker Knob (Navigation)

/ BACK

17.

18. RPT/NAV (Repeat/Navigation)

19.

V /8 (Phone/Mute)

20. NAV (Navigation)

Infotainment Control Buttons

SRCE (Source) : Press to change

the audio source to AM, FM, SiriusXM Stitcher or Bluetooth Audio.

HOME : Press to go to the Home Page. See “Home Page” later in this section.

(if equipped), Pandora®,

, CD, USB/iPod, AUX,

s © (Previous/Fast Reverse) :

CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio: Press to seek to the beginning of the current or previous track.

CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio: Press and hold to quickly reverse through a track. Release the button to return to playing

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speed. See CD Player 0 30, USB 0 32, or Bluetooth Audio 0 38.

AM, FM, XM (if equipped): Press to seek to the previous strong station.

Preset Buttons 1–6 : The preset buttons numbered one through six can be used to select stored AM, FM, and XM (if equipped) stations.

DEST/NAV (Destination/ Navigation) :

1. Press to enter a destination.

2. If a destination has already been entered, press to access the Destination Menu. See Destination 0 46.

O /VOL (Power/Volume) :

Press to turn the system on and off.

Turn to adjust the volume.

¨ \ (Next/Forward) :

CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio: Press to seek the next track.

CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio: Press and hold to fast forward through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. See CD Player 0 30,

USB 0 32, or Bluetooth Audio 0 38.

AM, FM, XM (if equipped): Press to seek to the previous strong station.

J (Play/Pause) : Press to pause or

resume playback. See CD Player

0 30, USB 0 32, or Bluetooth Audio 0 38.

TONE : Press to access the Tone Settings menu screen to adjust Bass, Mid (Midrange), Treble, EQ, Fade, and Balance. Tone settings are specific to each source. See AM-FM Radio 0 14.

FAV 1-2-3 (Favorites) : Press to display the current favorite page number above the preset buttons. Keep pressing to scroll through the favorites pages. The stored stations for each list display on the bottom of the screen. The number of preset Favorite Pages can be changed by selecting the Config button on the

Home Page, then selecting Radio Settings, and then selecting Number of Favorite Pages.

AS 1-2 (Autostore) : See “Autostore” later in this section.

NAV (Navigation):

Press to view the vehicle’s current position on the map screen.

Continue pressing to cycle through the full map and split screens.

V /8 (Phone/Mute):

Press to enter the phone main screen. See Bluetooth 0 74 or “OnStar” in the owner manual.

Press and hold to mute or unmute the infotainment system.

RPT/NAV (Repeat/Navigation) :

Press to repeat the last voice guidance prompt.

/ BACK : Press to return to the

previous screen in a menu.

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Inner Rocker Knob (Navigation) :

Move the rocker knob in different directions to navigate through the map displays.

TUNE/MENU Knob:

1. Turn to change a radio station. See AM-FM Radio 0 14.

2. Turn to highlight a feature within a menu. Press the outer ring of the TUNE/MENU knob to activate the highlighted feature.

INFO (Information) : Press to toggle through an audio or navigation information screen.

CONFIG (Configuration) : Press to adjust features for Languages, Time and Date, Radio Settings, Phone Settings, Display Settings, and Vehicle Settings.

Z (Eject) : Press to eject a disc

from the CD player. See CD Player 0 30.

Autostore

To use Autostore:

1. Press SRCE to select FM or AM.

2. Press the AS 1–2 button for two seconds.

3. The radio searches and automatically stores the 12 strongest stations.

Press the AS 1–2 button to alternate between the autostore pages. Autostore does not delete previously stored favorite stations. Press FAV to return to the previously stored favorite stations.

When entering a new broadcast area, press and hold the AS 1–2 button to refresh the autostore stations.

Autostore does not function with SiriusXM radio stations.

H (Clock) : Press to open the

clock menu.

Screen Buttons on a Display

The screen buttons on a display are highlighted when a feature is available. Some toggle screen buttons highlight when active and gray out when inactive.

Steering Wheel Controls

Depending on the vehicle options, some audio functions can be controlled through the steering wheel controls.

b / g (Push to Talk) : Press to

interact with Bluetooth or voice recognition. See Bluetooth 0 74 or Voice Recognition 0 67.

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$ / i (Mute/End Call) : Press to

decline an incoming call, or to end a current call. Press to silence the vehicle speakers while using the infotainment system. Press again to turn the sound on. Press to cancel voice recognition.

_ SRC ^ (Thumbwheel Control) :

Press to select an audio source.

Use the thumbwheel to select the next or previous favorite radio station, CD, MP3 track, USB, and Bluetooth Audio.

_ SRC to skip to the next song

Use or show using Pandora or Stitcher. See Pandora Internet Radio 0 21 or Stitcher Internet Radio 0 25.

x − (Volume) : Press + to

increase the volume. Press − to decrease.

See “Steering Wheel Controls” in the owner manual.

Using the System

The infotainment system is controlled by using the knobs and pressing other buttons on the radio faceplate.

Voice recognition, through the steering wheel controls, can be used to control the infotainment features.

Press

b / g on the steering wheel

controls to begin voice recognition. See Voice Recognition 0 67.

Home Page

The Home Page allows access to many of the features. To access a feature, turn the TUNE/MENU knob

to highlight the desired feature. Press the outer ring of the TUNE/ MENU knob to select it.

Menu : Select to access the Home Page Menu. Select an option such as Customize, Sort, or Restore Home Page Defaults.

q Previous : Select to go to the

previous page.

r : Select to go to the

next page.

The first Home Page can be customized.

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To add screen buttons:

1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to highlight the Menu screen button. Press the outer ring of the TUNE/MENU knob to select it.

2. Select Customize.

3. Select a screen button to add or remove from the first Home Page. A square with a checkmark indicates it will be displayed. The maximum number of buttons on Home Page 1 is eight.

4. Select

To move screen buttons:

1. Select Sort.

2. Select an icon to move and

3. Select

To restore Home Page 1 defaults:

1. Select Menu.

2. Select Restore Home Page

/ BACK to save.

swap with another icon on the first Home Page only.

/ BACK to save.

Defaults.

3. Select Yes or Cancel.

Home Page Features

Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to highlight a feature. Press the outer ring of the TUNE/MENU knob to select it.

Screen buttons on a display are highlighted when a feature is available. Various functions are disabled when the vehicle is moving.

Select the Now Playing screen button to display the active source page. The sources available are AM, FM, SiriusXM (if equipped), CD, USB/iPod, Pandora (if equipped), Stitcher, Bluetooth Audio, and AUX.

See AM-FM Radio 0 14, Satellite

Radio 0 17, CD Player 0 30, Pandora Internet Radio 0 21, Stitcher Internet Radio 0 25, and Auxiliary Devices 0 37.

Select the Navigation screen button to display a map of your current vehicle position. See Using the

Navigation System 0 41, Maps 0 44, Navigation Symbols 0 44, and Configure Menu 0 58.

Select the Destination screen button to display the Destination Entry home page or the Destination Menu. The available screen buttons

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provide easy access to a variety of ways to enter a destination. See Destination 0 46.

Select the Tone screen button to display the Tone main page. Adjust the tone and speakers by turning

the TUNE/MENU knob to highlight Select the Phone screen button to display the Phone main page. See Bluetooth 0 74.

Select the Config screen button to display the Config main page. From this display, adjust features such as time and date, radio, phone, navigation, vehicle, and display. See Configure Menu 0 58.

the screen buttons. Press the outer

ring of the TUNE/MENU knob to

select the screen buttons to change

the level of sound for treble,

midrange, bass, fade, and balance.

See AM-FM Radio 0 14.

Select the Pictures screen button to

view pictures on the USB drive or

SD card. Pictures on the SD card

can only be viewed through a USB

adapter. See Pictures 0 28.

Select the FM screen button to display the FM main page and play the current or last tuned FM station. See AM-FM Radio 0 14.

Select the AM screen button to display the AM main page and play the current or last tuned AM station. See AM-FM Radio 0 14.

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Select the E Bluetooth screen button to display the Bluetooth Audio main page to play music through a Bluetooth device. See Bluetooth Audio 0 38.

Select the XM screen button (if equipped) to display the XM main page and play the current or last tuned SiriusXM channel. See

AM-FM Radio 0 14 and Satellite Radio 0 17.

Select the Pandora screen button (if equipped) to display the Pandora home page and stream personalized radio stations based on artists, songs, genres, and comedians. See Pandora Internet Radio 0 21.

Select the Stitcher screen button (if equipped) to display the Stitcher home page and stream news, sports, and entertainment shows through the audio system. See Stitcher Internet Radio 0 25.

Select the CD screen button to display the CD main page and play the current or last CD track selected. See CD Player 0 30.

Select the iPod screen button to display the iPod main page and play the current or last selected track. See Auxiliary Devices 0 37.

Select the USB screen button to display the USB main page and play the current or last selected track. See Auxiliary Devices 0 37.

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Select the Fuel screen button (if

equipped) to display detailed

nationwide fuel prices. See “Fuel

Pricing” under Satellite Radio 0 17

Select the AUX screen button to access any connected auxiliary device. See Auxiliary Devices 0 37.

Select the Movies screen button (if

equipped) to show details of local

movie theater listings, start times,

and ratings if available. See “Movie

Listings” in Satellite Radio 0 17.

Select the Weather screen button (if equipped) to display the weather main page. Select other weather-related options from that list. See “National and Local Weather” under Satellite Radio 0 17.

Select the Quick Info screen button

to access information on Audio

playing, OnStar Turn-by-Turn route

guidance (if equipped), 5-day

forecast, Nearby Fuel Stations, and

Movie Showtimes. See Quick Info

0 21.

Select the Messages screen button (if equipped) to display the Text Message Inbox. See Text Messaging 0 80.

If equipped, the Apps feature is available through the Apps icon on the radio Home Page. Downloading and using Apps requires a Wi-Fi Internet connection as part of a smartphone or other mobile device data service plan. On most smartphones, activation is in the Settings menu under Mobile Network Sharing, Personal Hotspot, Mobile Hotspot, Wi-Fi Hotspot, or similar. After activation of Wi-Fi on the smartphone, select the Apps

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icon on the radio Home Page. Follow the prompts to configure the Internet connection and set up an account. See www.buick.com/ intellilink (U.S.) or www.intellilink.buick.ca (Canada).

Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces and Vehicle Information and Radio Displays

For vehicles with high gloss surfaces or vehicle displays, use a microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces. Before wiping the surface with the microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt that could scratch the surface. Then use the microfiber cloth by gently rubbing to clean. Never use window cleaners or solvents. Periodically hand wash the microfiber cloth separately, using mild soap. Do not use bleach or fabric softener. Rinse thoroughly and air dry before next use.

Caution

Do not attach a device with a suction cup to the display. This may cause damage and would not be covered by the warranty.

Software Updates

See the website for more information.

Website Information

In the U.S., see www.buick.com

In Canada, see www.buick.gm.ca

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Radio

AM-FM Radio

Playing the Radio

O /VOL (Power/Volume):

Press to turn the radio on or off.

Turn to increase or decrease the volume of the active source.

Depending on the vehicle’s options, the steering wheel controls can also be used to adjust the volume. See Steering Wheel Controls 0 7.

Radio Operation

The radio will work when the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. When the key is turned from ON/ RUN to LOCK/OFF, the radio will continue to work for 10 minutes or until the driver door is opened.

The radio can be turned on by pressing the power button on the radio and will stay on for 10 minutes. Opening the driver door will not turn the radio off when pressing the power button.

Some radios may stay on longer

and reset the time for 10 minutes if

there are additional presses of any

radio button.

The radio can be turned off at any

time by pressing the power button.

Audio Source

Press SRCE on the radio faceplate

or select the Now Playing button on

the Home Page to display the

available sources AM, FM, XM (if

equipped), Pandora, Stitcher, CD,

USB, AUX, and Bluetooth Audio.

Infotainment System Settings

Tone Settings

To access the tone settings, press

TONE on the radio faceplate or

select the Tone Settings button on

the Home Page. Tone settings are

specific to each source.

To adjust the settings:

Bass: Select + or − to change the level.

Mid (Midrange): Select + or − to change the level.

Treble: Select + or − to change the level.

EQ: Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to cycle through the preset EQ options. Press the outer ring of the TUNE/MENU knob to select an option.

Fade: Select the F or R button for more sound from the front or rear speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the front and rear speakers.

Balance: Select the L or R button for more sound from the left or right speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the left and right speakers.

Finding a Station

Press SRCE on the radio faceplate or select the Now Playing button on the Home Page to display the available sources AM, FM, XM (if equipped), Pandora, Stitcher, CD, USB, AUX, and Bluetooth Audio.

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Press FAV 1-2-3 to scroll through the favorite pages, then press a preset button on the faceplate. The preset buttons on the screen are 1 to 6, starting left and moving right.

Seeking a Station

Press

s © or ¨ \ to search for a

station.

1. Select the AM screen button on the Home Page or select AM by pressing SRCE, or say “Tune AM” or “AM” through voice recognition.

2. Select the Menu screen button to display the AM stations or categories.

3. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to highlight an option. Press the outer ring of the TUNE/MENU knob to select it.

To update the station list, highlight the Update AM Stations List screen button by turning and then pressing the outer ring of the TUNE/ MENU knob.

1. Select the FM screen button on the Home Page or select FM by pressing SRCE, or say “Tune FM” or “FM” through voice recognition.

2. Select the Menu screen button to display the FM stations or categories.

3. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to highlight an option. Press the outer ring of the TUNE/MENU knob to select it.

To update the station list, highlight the Update FM Stations List screen button by turning the TUNE/MENU knob, then press the outer ring of the TUNE/MENU knob.

XM (If Equipped)

1. Select the XM screen button on the Home Page or select XM by pressing SRCE, or say “Tune XM” or “XM” through voice recognition.

2. Select the Menu screen button to display the XM categories.

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3. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to highlight an option. Press the outer ring of the TUNE/MENU knob to select it.

Storing Radio Station Presets

Up to 36 preset stations can be stored. AM, FM, and XM (if equipped) can be mixed. The presets on the screen are 1 through 6 starting left and moving right.

1. From the AM, FM, or XM main page, press and hold any 1−6 button. After a few seconds, a beep is heard and the new preset information displays on that screen button.

2. Repeat for each preset.

Mixed-Band Presets

Each favorite page can store six preset stations. The presets within a page can be from different radio bands.

Press FAV 1-2-3 on the radio faceplate to scroll through the favorites pages.

The current page number displays above the preset buttons. The stored stations for each favorite page display on the preset buttons.

To change the number of favorite pages displayed:

1. Select Config on the Home Page.

2. Select Radio Settings.

3. Select Number of Favorite Pages.

Recalling a Preset Station

To recall a preset station from a favorites page, do one the following:

Select FAV to display the pop-up. Select the preset button from 1 to 6 that corresponds with the correct preset selection.

In the AM, FM, or XM (if equipped) main page, select the preset button from 1 to 6 that corresponds with the correct preset selection.

Radio Data System (RDS)

RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can:

Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming.

Receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies.

Display messages from radio stations.

This system relies on receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available. It is possible that a radio station could broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station.

When information is broadcast from the current FM station, the station name or call letters display on the audio screen. RDS can provide a

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program type (PTY) for current programming and the name of the program being broadcasted.

Satellite Radio

SiriusXM®Satellite Radio Service

When SiriusXM is active, the channel name, number, category name, song title, and artist display on the screen. SiriusXM may update the background picture at any time.

SiriusXM Categories

SiriusXM channels are organized in categories.

Adding or Removing XM Categories

Vehicles with a valid SiriusXM satellite radio subscription can receive SiriusXM programming.

SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. See www.siriusxm.com or call 1-866-635-2349 in the U.S. In Canada, see www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-209-0079.

To customize which SiriusXM categories are used and displayed in the system:

1. Press CONFIG or select the Config screen button on the Home Page.

2. Select Radio Settings from the Settings Menu list.

3. Select XM Categories.

4. Select or deselect any category to be used in XM mode. A checkmark will indicate that the category is selected.

Select “Show All XM Categories” to restore all SiriusXM categories.

SiriusXM Channel Graphics

SiriusXM provides updated category background graphics and the radio will automatically update the screen. SiriusXM may send updated category graphics to the vehicle. When this happens, the background graphics may appear to be incorrect but the radio will update once all of the graphics have been downloaded from SiriusXM.

To turn XM channel graphics on or off:

1. Press CONFIG or select the Config screen button on the Home Page.

2. Select Radio Settings from the Settings Menu list.

3. Select XM Channel Graphics to turn on or off.

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SiriusXM NavTraffic

(If Equipped)

The navigation system might have a SiriusXM NavTraffic receiver. It is a subscription service provided through SiriusXM Satellite Radio. A service fee is required to receive the SiriusXM NavTraffic service. Real-time traffic information is provided to fully integrate the navigation system to display current traffic conditions for the chosen route. See “Traffic Settings” later in this section.

A screen displays to indicate that the SiriusXM Traffic subscription is not activated.

If activated, traffic information displays:

Unscheduled traffic incident data, such as accidents and disabled vehicles.

Scheduled traffic incident data, such as road construction and road closures.

Traffic flow information (rate of speed data). Flow data might not be available in all markets.

Traffic information is delivered to the vehicle by the SiriusXM Radio satellites. SiriusXM NavTraffic provides continuously updated traffic information.

SiriusXM NavTraffic currently broadcasts the traffic information for many markets nationally. The service may be available in more cities in the future. See siriusxm.com/navtraffic for more details on local coverage.

To access the traffic features, select the XM Traffic button on the Home Page or map screen.

All Traffic Events : Select to view a list of reported traffic conditions for up to approximately 100 km (70 mi). It could take some time to display the information received.

The information is displayed with an arrow and distance. The arrow indicates the distance is a straight line and the direction of the event from the vehicle's current position.

Traffic Events on Route : Select to display a list of reported traffic conditions on the current route. The button is toned down if no route is active.

Traffic Settings : Select to customize traffic options.

SiriusXM Travel Link (If Available)

The infotainment system may have SiriusXM Travel Link. It is a subscription service provided through SiriusXM Satellite Radio. A service fee is required to receive the SiriusXM Travel Link service. When subscribed to SiriusXM Travel Link, one or more services may be available.

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Travel Link Weather: National and Local Weather gives current and forecasted weather with radar images.

Travel Link Fuel Prices: Detailed nationwide fuel price information may be available.

Travel Link Movie Listings: Detailed local movie theater listings, start times, and ratings may be available.

Fuel Pricing

When SiriusXM information is available for a particular fuel station, the price displays for the regular unleaded or diesel fuel, depending on the fuel type configured in the system.

Select the list Sort button to change the sort method. The default sort method is based on distance with the closest fuel stations shown at the top of the list. Select the Sort button to cycle through the sorting options of distance, price, or name.

The last viewed sorting method is displayed and is retained over ignition cycles.

If the sorting method of price has been selected, the fuel stations in the list will appear from the lowest to the highest price based on the fuel type selected. For gasoline, the price shown is for regular unleaded. When diesel is selected as the fuel type, the diesel price is shown.

Movie Listings

When the details for a movie theater are shown, there is additional information about the theater. If movie titles and showtimes are available for the selected theater, this information is shown in the additional details area of this display.

The details that are shown depend on the source of the information.

Details shown include:

Movie Names

Parental Ratings (G, PG-13, R, etc.)

Showtimes

Runtime

National and Local Weather

Whether near home or on a long road trip, detailed weather information is available. Weather uses the same sources that professional pilots and mariners rely on.

From the Home Page, select the Weather screen button. The system displays the XM Weather Menu. Some options may only be present on vehicles equipped with navigation.

3 Hour / 6 Hour Forecast : The 3 Hour / 6 Hour Forecast page shows the current weather condition in the city of the vehicle's current position.

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Allow up to 15 minutes for the current weather in the area to display.

5 Day Forecast : Select to show the extended 5 Day forecast.

Forecast Along the Route : If a destination is set, weather conditions can be viewed for up to three locations along the route:

Current vehicle position.

Midway point from current position to final destination.

Current weather condition of the destination city.

Location : Select this option to view weather conditions around or in a specific city entered by name or selected from the map.

The options available are:

Around Current Position

Around Destination

Select Weather Station

Current Weather Advisories :

From the XM Weather Menu, select the Current Weather Advisories screen button to display any current weather advisory warnings in effect near the current position.

Radio Reception

Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cell phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the item from the accessory power outlet.

FM signals only reach about 16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the radio has a built-in electronic circuit that automatically works to reduce

interference, some static can occur, especially around tall buildings or hills, causing the sound to fade in and out.

The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other. Static can occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception. When this happens, try reducing the treble on the radio.

SiriusXM®Satellite Radio Service

SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast to coast in the 48 contiguous United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out. In addition, traveling or standing under heavy foliage, bridges, garages, or tunnels may cause loss of the SiriusXM signal for a period of time.

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Cellular Phone Usage

Cellular phone usage can cause interference with the vehicle's radio.

Quick Info

OnStar Turn-by-Turn : Displays the

next maneuver in a route. See

OnStar

Destination Download

0 57.

5-day Forecast : Displays the 5-day forecast for the weather station closest to the current location. See “National and Local Weather” in Satellite Radio 0 17.

Nearby Fuel Stations : Displays fuel prices and distances for close fuel stations. See “Fuel Pricing” under “SiriusXM Travel Link (If Available)” in Satellite Radio 0 17.

Quick Info gives access to quick information on Audio playing, OnStar Turn-by-Turn route guidance (if equipped), 5-day Forecast, Nearby Fuel Stations, and Movie Showtimes.

To access, select Quick Info on the Home Page or press the INFO button on the faceplate. Depending on the system and if the options are available for that region, some options may be grayed out.

Audio Info : Displays information on the current item playing.

Movie Showtimes : Displays a list of movies playing in the theaters closest to current location. See “Movie Listings” in Satellite Radio 0 17.

Pandora Internet Radio

If equipped, Pandora®is a free Internet radio service that streams personalized radio stations based on artists, songs, genres, and comedians. Create stations using the Pandora website or smartphone application, then use Thumbs up or Thumbs down to personalize

stations. To set up an account, or for more information, go to www.pandora.com.

A phone or tablet with Internet connection and the Pandora application installed is required. Personal cell phone data plans are used. Make sure the latest version is installed on the device and the volume is turned up.

To install Pandora:

On an Android™ phone or Android Tablet, go to the Android Market and search for Pandora. Install to the phone, not to the SD card.

On a BlackBerry

phone, go to the BlackBerry App World™ and search for Pandora.

On an iPhone touch

, iPad®, or iPod

, go to the iTunes®Store

and search for Pandora.

Launching Pandora

Connect the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to the USB port, or connect an Android or BlackBerry through

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Bluetooth. See Auxiliary Devices 0 37 or Bluetooth 0 74. For first-time use, set up stations before connecting to the vehicle. The Pandora icon will be available on the Home Page and the source pop-up displays if the latest application is installed on the device.

Using the iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad

1. Plug the device into the USB port. The phone screen must be unlocked.

2. To launch, do one of the following:

Launch the application on the device.

Select Pandora on the Home Page.

Press

b / g and say

“Pandora” or “Tune Pandora.”

Accept any notifications on the screen of the device.

To relaunch Pandora, press SRCE or SRC on the steering wheel controls.

If nothing happens when the available Pandora screen button is selected, download the latest Pandora application and retry.

Pandora will always be highlighted on the Home Page when an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is connected using the USB port. To use, log into your account.

If the “Please See Device” message is shown, the login screen may display on the device.

Using an Android Phone

1. Pair the Android phone using Bluetooth.

2. Use one of the following to launch:

Launch the application on the device.

Select Pandora on the Home Page.

Press

b / g and say

“Pandora” or “Tune Pandora.”

After Pandora has been launched, press SRCE or SRC on the steering wheel controls to access Pandora features.

If nothing happens when the available Pandora screen button is selected, download the latest Pandora application and retry.

If the “Please See Device” message is shown, the login screen may display on the device.

Using a BlackBerry Phone

The phone must be unlocked. To launch Pandora service:

1. Pair the BlackBerry using Bluetooth.

2. Use one of the following to launch:

Launch the application on the device.

Select Pandora on the Home Page.

phone

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Press

b / g and say

“Pandora” or “Tune Pandora.”

After Pandora has been launched, press SRCE or SRC on the steering wheel controls to access Pandora features.

If nothing happens when the available Pandora screen button is selected, download the latest Pandora application and retry.

If the “Please See Device” message is shown, the login screen may display on the device.

Pandora Menus

Pandora has features to rate tracks, skip tracks, or change stations.

Select Menu on the Pandora main page.

Pandora has a menu system with the following:

Thumbs up : When selected, Pandora stores the information on the track currently playing for the remainder of the track. This helps Pandora choose which tracks should play on this station.

Thumbs down : When selected, Pandora stores the information, changes to the next track, and does not play the track on this station again. This helps Pandora choose which tracks should not play on this station. This feature is only available on user-created stations.

Bookmark : Select while playing a track to bookmark either the track or the artist. Bookmarks are viewable on www.pandora.com.

Skip to Next Song : When selected, Pandora changes to the next track.

Station List : Displays a list of favorite stations and shows.

Select and store programs as favorites on the device and then access them through My Favorites.

Use these faceplate buttons to control Pandora:

d (Next Track) : When selected,

Pandora changes to the next track.

J (Play/Pause) : Press J on the

radio to pause playback. Press again to resume.

Pandora Skip Limit

Pandora limits the number of skips allowed on their service. When the skip limit is reached, Thumbs down will not skip the currently playing track, but Thumbs down feedback will be recorded.

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Pandora Advertisement

Pandora may display advertisements. Artist name and track title will not be displayed and the skip track button is not available.

Switching Between Pandora and Stitcher

To switch between Pandora and Stitcher, select the application icon on the iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. This is not required for Android devices. See Stitcher Internet Radio 0 25.

Pandora Troubleshooting

Unable to Connect Device to Vehicle

If the device is unable to connect to the USB or Bluetooth:

1. Turn the vehicle off.

2. Remove the key from the ignition.

3. Open and close the driver door, wait about 30 seconds, and try to connect the device again.

Unable to Start Pandora

If the device is unable to launch Pandora:

Check that the latest version of Pandora is installed.

Check that there is an active account logged into Pandora.

Have at least one station created.

For Android and BlackBerry devices, check that the device is paired with the vehicle, and the Bluetooth icon on the display is highlighted.

For iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad devices, check that the USB cable is connected to the USB port and the screen is unlocked.

Close Pandora on the device and launch again. Devices that allow multitasking may require an extra step to quit the Pandora application. See the cell phone manufacturer's user guide.

Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down Error

If there is an error trying to rate a track with the Thumbs up or Thumbs down screen buttons, the message “Thumbs Down Error” or “Thumbs Up Error” will display. Select OK to retry.

Loss of Audio

Loss of Pandora audio can happen in different ways:

Weak or lost data connection.

Device needs to be charged.

Application needs to be relaunched.

Connection between phone and radio lost.

If any iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad is connected to Bluetooth and the dock connector, go to the Airplay icon on the device and select dock connector or disconnect and reconnect the dock connector on the device.

The volume is too low. Turn up the volume on the device.

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If the connection is lost between the application and device, a message “Please unlock your phone or restart the phone app and try again” will display. Select OK to retry.

Common Pandora Messages Please See Device : When the user

is not logged in or when authentication failed, see the device. Select OK to continue.

Paused or Audio Paused :

Playback is paused on the radio or device. Press

No Stations Found : Logged in but no stations created. Select OK to continue.

Please Unlock Your Phone or Restart Phone App and Try Again : Communication failure

between the radio and the phone application, or the device is locked.

See www.pandora.com/help for more information. If the service will not work, see your dealer for assistance.

J on the device.

Stitcher Internet Radio

Stitcher SmartRadio®is an Internet radio service that streams news, sports, and entertainment shows through the audio system. Create personalized, on-demand stations or discover new shows through Stitcher's preset stations. To set up an account, download the application from the Android Market or iTunes Store, or go to www.stitcher.com.

A phone or tablet with Internet connection is required for this application. Personal cell phone data plans are used. Make sure the latest version is installed on the device and the volume on the device is turned up.

BlackBerry supported for this application.

To install Stitcher:

phones are not

On an Android phone or Tablet with Internet connection, go to the Android Market, search for Stitcher, and install to the phone, not to the SD card.

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On an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to the iTunes store and search for Stitcher.

Launching Stitcher

Connect the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to the USB port, or connect Android through Bluetooth. See

Auxiliary Devices 0 37 or Bluetooth 0 74. For first-time use, set up the

stations before connecting to the vehicle. The Stitcher icon will be available on the Home Page and source pop-up displays if the latest application is installed on the device.

Using the iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad

1. Plug the device into the USB port. The phone screen must be unlocked.

2. Use one of the following to launch:

Press the application on the device.

Select Stitcher on the Home Page.

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Press

b / g and say

“Stitcher” or “Tune Stitcher.”

Accept any notifications on the screen of the device.

3. If Stitcher does not begin playing, select a category and then a station.

After Stitcher has been launched, press SRCE, or SRC on the steering wheel controls to access Stitcher features.

If nothing happens when the available Stitcher screen button is selected, download the latest Stitcher application and retry.

Stitcher will always be highlighted on the Home Page when an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is connected using the USB port. To use, log into your account.

If the “Please See Device” message is shown, the login screen may display on the device.

Using an Android Phone

1. Pair the Android phone using Bluetooth.

2. Use one of the following to launch:

Press the application on the device.

Select Stitcher on the Home Page.

3. If Stitcher does not begin playing, select a category and then a station.

After Stitcher has been launched, press SRCE, or SRC on the steering wheel controls to access Stitcher features.

If nothing happens when the available Stitcher screen button is selected, download the latest Stitcher application and retry.

If the “Please See Device” message is shown, the login screen may display on the device.

b / g and say

Press “Stitcher” or “Tune Stitcher.”

Stitcher Menus

Stitcher service has features to rate or skip shows, or change stations.

Select Menu on the Stitcher main page.

Stitcher has a menu system with the following:

Thumbs up : When selected, Stitcher stores the information on the current show for the remainder of the show. This helps Stitcher provide a personalized listening experience.

Thumbs down : When selected, Stitcher changes to the next show. This helps Stitcher provide a personalized listening experience.

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Bookmark : When selected, the

current show is added to the favorites station.

Skip to Next Song : When selected, Stitcher changes to the next song.

Station List : Displays a list of favorite stations and shows.

Select and store programs as favorites on the device and then access them through My Favorites.

Stitcher Station Categories :

Displays categories by topic.

When a category, then sub-category is selected, the radio will start playing the first program in that sub-category.

Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to bring up the first 24 stations of that sub-category.

Current Station Playlist : While listening to a song or show, turn the TUNE/MENU knob to display the menu list of songs or shows available for the current station.

Use these faceplate buttons to control Stitcher.

d (Next Song/Show) : When

selected, Stitcher changes to the next song or show.

J (Play/Pause) : Press J on the

radio to pause playback. Press again to resume.

Stitcher Advertisement

Stitcher may display advertisements. Artist name and title may not be displayed and the skip track button is not available.

Switching Between Pandora and Stitcher

To switch between Pandora and Stitcher, press the application icon on the iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad.

This is not required for Android devices. See Pandora Internet Radio 0 21.

Stitcher Troubleshooting

Unable to Connect Device to Vehicle

If the device is unable to connect to the USB or Bluetooth:

1. Turn the vehicle off.

2. Remove the key from the ignition.

3. Open and close the driver door, wait about 30 seconds, and try to connect the device again.

Unable to Start Stitcher

If the device is unable to launch Stitcher:

Check that the latest version of Stitcher is installed.

Check that there is an active account logged into Stitcher.

Have at least one station created.

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Buick Encore 2016 Owner's Manual

Contents

Introduction

Infotainment

Overview

Steering Wheel Controls

Using the System

Software Updates

Radio

AM-FM Radio

Radio Data System (RDS)

Satellite Radio

Radio Reception

Quick Info

Pandora Internet Radio

Stitcher Internet Radio