Buick IntelliLink Owners Manual

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Infotainment System .. . . . . 3

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . 28

Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Pandora Internet Radio . . . . . . . 30

Stitcher Internet Radio . . . . . . . . 34

Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . 48

Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Home Page Customization . . . . 52

Bluetooth Phone/

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

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Hands-Free Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Trademarks and License

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

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 40

USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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Introduction

Infotainment

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 22948434 A First Printing

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 names LaCrosse, Regal, and Verano, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and the names Equinox, Malibu, and Volt, GMC, the GMC Truck Emblem, and the name TERRAIN are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.

The information in this manual supplements the owner manual. This manual includes the latest information available at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Buick Motor

Division, Chevrolet Motor Division, or GMC whenever it appears in 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.

Overview

Keeping your eyes on the road and your mind on the drive is important for safe driving. The infotainment system has built-in features intended to help with this by disabling some features when driving. A pop-up displays when a feature is not available when the vehicle is in motion.

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All functions are available when the vehicle is parked. Do the following before driving:

Become familiar with the infotainment system operation, buttons on the faceplate, and touch 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 for vehicles equipped with phone capability.

Pair the phone for hands-free calling and streaming audio features.

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Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often while using the infotainment system could cause a crash and you or others could be injured or killed. Focus your attention on driving and limit glances at the infotainment screen. Use voice recognition whenever possible.

Modifications to any phone/device may result in the radio not working properly. Make sure that any device attached has the latest available operating system and has not been modified.

Some software on phones such as Task Management may affect the phone functionality of the radio.

Infotainment System Overview

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

See Using the System on page 23.

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Buick LaCrosse Overview

A. VOL/ O (Volume/Power)

Press to turn the system on and off.

Turn to adjust the volume.

B. FAV (Favorites Menu)

Press to display or change 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 pressing the Config button on the Home Page, then pressing Radio Settings, and then pressing Number of Favorite Pages.

C. Buttons 1−6

When using AM, FM, or XM (if equipped), the preset buttons can be used to select stored stations.

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D. INFO (Information)

Press to display available source information.

E. TUNE /

k (Tune/Play/Pause)

Turn to manually find a station.

Press to pause or resume playback. This feature is unavailable for AM, FM, and XM (if equipped). See

CD Player on page 38, Pandora Internet Radio on page 30, Stitcher Internet Radio on page 34, USB on page 41, or Bluetooth Audio on page 47.

D (Home Page)

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

g (Previous/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 speed. See CD Player on page 38, USB on page 41, or Bluetooth Audio on page 47.

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

X (Eject)

Press to eject a disc from the CD player. See CD Player on page 38.

I. CD Slot

l (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 on page 38, USB on page 41, or Bluetooth Audio on page 47.

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

K. SOURCE

Press to change the audio source to AM, FM, XM (if equipped), Pandora®, Stitcher®, CD, USB, AUX, or Bluetooth® Audio.

L. Multifunction Knob

Turn to highlight a feature.

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M. SELECT

Press to activate the highlighted feature.

N. CONFIG (Configuration Menu)

Press to adjust features for Languages, Time and Date, Radio Settings, Phone Settings, Display Settings, and Vehicle Settings.

/ BACK

Press to return to the previous screen in a menu.

H (Clock Menu)

Press to set the time. Press + or − to increase or decrease the hours and minutes displayed on the clock. See “Clock” in the owner manual.

Q. 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 on page 25.

5 (Phone Menu)

Press to enter the phone main screen. Press and hold to mute or unmute the infotainment system. See Bluetooth on page 53 or “OnStar” in the owner manual.

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Buick Regal Overview

A. HOME

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

B. SRCE (Source)

Press to change the audio source to AM, FM, XM (if equipped), Pandora, Stitcher, CD, USB, AUX, or Bluetooth Audio.

s © (Previous/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 speed. See CD Player on page 38, USB on page 41, or Bluetooth Audio on page 47.

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

D. CONFIG (Configuration Menu)

Press to adjust features for Languages, Time and Date, Radio Settings, Phone Settings, Display Settings, and Vehicle Settings.

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E. ¨ \ (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 on page 38, USB on page 41, or Bluetooth Audio on page 47.

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

3 / O (Volume/Power)

Press to turn the system on and off.

Turn to adjust the volume.

G. Buttons 1−6

When using AM, FM, or XM (if equipped), the preset buttons can be used to select stored stations.

H (Clock Menu)

Press to set the time. Press + or − to increase or decrease the hours and minutes displayed on the clock. See “Clock” in the owner manual.

I. INFO (Information)

Press to display available source information.

V / $ (Phone/Mute)

Press to enter the phone main screen. See Bluetooth on page 53 or “OnStar” in the owner manual.

Press and hold to mute and unmute the infotainment system.

K. 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 on page 25.

L. BACK

Press to return to the previous screen in a menu.

M. CD Slot

N. Multifunction Knob

Press to enter the menu for the current band or media.

Turn to highlight a feature.

Press to activate the highlighted feature.

Turn to manually change the radio station.

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O. w j (Play/Pause)

Press to pause or resume playback. This feature is unavailable for AM, FM, and XM (if equipped). See

CD Player on page 38, Pandora Internet Radio on page 30, Stitcher Internet Radio on page 34, USB on page 41, or Bluetooth Audio on page 47.

Z (Eject)

Press to eject a disc from the CD player. See CD Player on page 38.

Q. FAV 1/2/3 (Favorite Pages)

The number of preset Favorite Pages can be changed by pressing the Config button on the Home Page, then pressing Radio Settings, and then pressing Number of Favorite Pages.

R. AS 1/2 (Autostore)

See “Autostore” in this section for more information.

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Buick Verano Overview

A. HOME (Home Page)

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

B. Buttons 1−6

When using AM, FM, or XM (if equipped), the preset buttons can be used to select stored stations.

s © (Previous/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 speed. See CD Player on page 38, USB on page 41, or Bluetooth Audio on page 47.

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

O /VOL (Power/Volume)

Press to turn the system on and off.

Turn to adjust the volume.

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E. ¨ \ (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 on page 38, USB on page 41, or Bluetooth Audio on page 47.

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

F. FAV 1-2-3 (Favorite Pages)

Press to display or change the current favorite page number above the preset buttons. Keep pressing to scroll through the favorite pages. The stored stations

G. SRCE (Source)

Pages can be changed by pressing the Config button on the Home Page, then pressing Radio Settings, and then pressing Number of Favorite Pages.

Press to change the audio source to AM, FM, XM (if equipped), Pandora, Stitcher, CD, USB, AUX, or Bluetooth Audio.

p / j (Play/Pause)

Press to pause or resume playback. This feature is unavailable for AM, FM, and XM (if equipped). See

CD Player on page 38, Pandora Internet Radio on page 30, Stitcher Internet Radio on page 34, USB on page 41, or Bluetooth Audio on page 47.

for each list displays on the bottom of the screen. The number of preset Favorite

V / 8 (Phone/Mute)

Press to enter the phone main screen. See Bluetooth on page 53 or “OnStar” in the owner manual.

Press and hold to mute the infotainment system. Press again to unmute.

J. CD Slot

K. 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 on page 25.

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L. / BACK

Press to return to the previous screen in a menu.

M. TUNE/MENU

(Multifunction Knob)

Press to enter the menu for the current band or media.

Turn to highlight a feature. Press to activate the highlighted feature.

Turn to manually change the radio station.

N. CONFIG (Configuration Menu)

Press to adjust features for Languages, Time and Date, Radio Settings, Phone Settings, Display Settings, and Vehicle Settings.

O. INFO (Information)

Press to display available source information.

Z (Eject)

Press to eject a disc from the CD player. See CD Player on page 38.

H (Clock Menu)

Press to set the time. Press + or − to increase or decrease the hours and minutes displayed on the clock. See “Clock” in the owner manual.

R. AS 1-2 (Autostore)

See “Autostore” in this section for more information.

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Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain Overview

A. VOL/ O (Volume/Power)

Press to turn the system on and off.

Turn to adjust the volume.

g SEEK (Previous/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 speed. See CD Player on page 38, USB on page 41, or Bluetooth Audio on page 47.

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

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C. FAV (Favorite Pages)

Press to display or change the current favorite page number above the preset buttons. Keep pressing to scroll through the favorites pages. The stored stations for each list displays on the bottom of the screen. The number of preset Favorite Pages can be changed by pressing the Config button on the Home Page, then pressing Radio Settings, and then pressing Number of Favorite Pages.

D. SOURCE

Press to change the audio source to AM, FM, XM (if equipped), Pandora, Stitcher, CD, USB, AUX, or Bluetooth Audio.

E. Buttons 1−6

When using AM, FM, or XM (if equipped), the preset buttons can be used to select stored stations.

D HOME (Home Page)

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

E BACK

Press to return to the previous screen in a menu.

H. INFO (Information)

Press to display available source information.

I. MENU/SEL (Menu/Select)

Press to enter the menu for the current band or media.

Turn to highlight a feature.

Press to activate the highlighted feature.

Turn to manually change the radio station.

k (Play/Pause)

Press to pause or resume playback. This feature is unavailable for AM, FM, and XM (if equipped). See

CD Player on page 38, Pandora Internet Radio on page 30, Stitcher Internet Radio on page 34, USB on page 41, or Bluetooth Audio on page 47.

? (Mute)

Press to mute the system. Press again to unmute.

5 (Phone Menu)

Press to enter the phone main screen. See Bluetooth on page 53 or “OnStar” in the owner manual.

l SEEK (Next/Forward)

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

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CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio: Press and hold to fast forward through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. See CD Player on page 38, USB on page 41, or Bluetooth Audio on page 47.

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

H (Clock Menu)

Press to set the time. Press + or − to increase or decrease the hours and minutes displayed on the clock. See “Clock” in the owner manual.

O. CONFIG (Configuration Menu)

Press to adjust features for Languages, Time and Date, Radio Settings, Phone Settings, Display Settings, and Vehicle Settings.

X (Eject)

Q. TONE

Press to eject a disc from the CD player. See CD Player on page 38.

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 on page 25.

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Malibu Overview

A. VOL/ O (Volume/Power)

Press to turn the system on and off.

Turn to adjust the volume.

B. FAV (Favorite Pages)

Press to display the current page number above the preset buttons. The stored stations for each list display on the touch-sensitive preset buttons at the bottom of

the screen. The number of preset FAV lists can be changed in the Configuration Menu.

F (Home Page)

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

D. SOURCE

Press to change the audio source to AM, FM, XM (if equipped), Pandora, Stitcher, CD, USB, AUX, or Bluetooth Audio.

v / > (Phone/Mute)

Press to enter the phone main screen. See Bluetooth on page 53 or “OnStar” in the owner manual.

F. BACK

Press to return to the previous screen in a menu.

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G. TUNE/MENU

Turn to highlight a feature. Press to activate the highlighted feature.

Turn to manually select a radio station.

Z (Eject)

Press to eject a disc from the CD player. See CD Player on page 38.

H (Clock)

Press to set the time. Press + or − to increase or decrease the hours and minutes displayed on the clock. See “Clock” in the owner manual.

p / j (Play/Pause)

Press to pause or resume playback. This feature is unavailable for AM, FM, and XM (if equipped). See

CD Player on page 38, Pandora Internet Radio on page 30, Stitcher Internet Radio on page 34, USB on page 41, or Bluetooth Audio on page 47.

K. CD Slot

CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio: Press

beginning of the current or previous track.

CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio: Press

reverse through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. See CD Player on page 38, USB on page 41, or Bluetooth Audio on page 47.

AM, FM, XM (if equipped):

Press previous strong station.

CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio:

¨ to seek the next

Press track.

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CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio: Press

¨ and hold to fast

forward through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. See CD Player on page 38, USB on page 41, or Bluetooth Audio on page 47.

AM, FM, XM (if equipped):

¨ to seek to the

Press previous strong station.

M. CONFIG (Configuration Menu)

Press to adjust features for Languages, Time and Date, Radio Settings, Phone Settings, Display Settings, and Vehicle Settings.

N. TONE

Press to access the sound menu screen to adjust bass, midrange, and treble. See AM-FM Radio on page 25.

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O. INFO (Information)

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 on page 25.

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