Buick InTouch Infotainment System 2016 Owners Manual

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

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . 53

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Trademarks and License

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

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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2 Introduction

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 names LACROSSE, REGAL and IntelliLink are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 23199265 C Third Printing

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

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.

Overview

Introduction

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

Warning

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Taking your eyes off the road for too long or too often while using any infotainment feature can cause a crash. You or others could be injured or killed. Do not 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.

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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.

Infotainment System

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

Introduction 3

Radio with CD

O (Power)

2. RADIO

3. MEDIA

g and d (Seek)

Y (Eject)

q BACK

7. CD Slot (If Equipped)

{ (Home Page)

9. MENU

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Radio with Tone

O (Power)

2. RADIO

3. MEDIA

g or d (Seek)

5. TONE

q BACK

{ (Home Page)

8. MENU

Power (On/Off/Mute)

When off, press system on. Press and hold to turn off.

When on, press system. Press

unmute the system.

Volume

Turn

O to increase or decrease the

volume.

O again to

O to turn the

O to mute the

Home Page

The Home Page is where vehicle application icons are accessed. Some applications are disabled when the vehicle is moving.

The Home Page can be set up to have up to five pages with eight icons per page.

Touch the left finger left/right across the screen to access the pages of icons.

h or right k or slide a

k (Next) : Touch to go to the next

Home Page.

h (Previous) : Touch to go to the

previous Home Page.

l (Interaction Selector) : Touch to

display the favorites list.

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Touch and hold a location within the favorites area to begin the process of saving a favorite application.

Touch the application icon to store as a favorite, and the name of the application will be shown in favorites.

Home : Touch to go back to the Home Page to start a different application.

Managing Home Page Icons

1. Touch and hold any of the Home Page icons to edit that icon.

2. Drag the icon to a new location on the Home Page or to save it to the applications tray.

3. Press

{ to exit edit mode.

Steering Wheel Controls

For vehicles with audio steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.

g (Press to Talk) : Press to initiate

a call or to interact with the available Bluetooth or navigation system (if equipped).

i (End Call) : Press to decline an

incoming call or end a current call. Press to mute or unmute the infotainment system.

, OnStar®,

S or T (Previous or Next) : Press

the five-way control to the left or right to go to the previous or next area in the display or to the previous or next menu.

y or z (Next or Previous) :

Press the five-way control up or down to go up or down in a list or page.

@ (Select) : Press to select a

highlighted menu item.

C or B (Next or Previous

Favorite) : Press to go to the next or previous favorite when listening to the radio. Press to go to the next or previous track when listening to a media source.

q + or q − (Volume) : Press to

increase or decrease the volume.

Using the System

Touchscreen Buttons

Touchscreen buttons show on the screen when available. When a function is unavailable, the button may gray out. When a function is selected, the button may highlight.

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Home Page Features

Touch the icons on the Home Page screen to launch an application.

AUDIO

Touch the AUDIO icon to display the active audio source page. Available sources are AM, FM, XM (if equipped), CD, My Media, USB, SD, Bluetooth, and AUX Input.

PHONE

Touch the PHONE icon to display the Phone main page. See

Bluetooth (Overview) 0 60 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) 0 61 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) 0 64.

NAV (Navigation, If Equipped)

Touch the NAV icon to display the navigation map or OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation. See Using

the Navigation System 0 28 or

“OnStar Navigation” in the owner manual.

SETTINGS

Touch the SETTINGS icon to display the Settings menu. See

Settings 0 68.

PANDORA (If Equipped)

Touch the PANDORA icon to begin Pandora

Radio 0 14.

. See Pandora Internet

WEATHER (If Equipped)

Touch the WEATHER icon to display the Weather main page. See “SiriusXM Weather (If Equipped)” under Destination 0 37.

ONSTAR (If Equipped)

Touch the ONSTAR icon to display the OnStar main page and start OnStar voice recognition. See “OnStar Overview” in the owner manual.

Applications Tray

The applications tray is at the top center of the screen. The applications tray can have three to five applications.

To add an application from the Home Page to the applications tray:

1. Touch and hold any icon on the Home Page to enter edit mode.

2. Drag the icon to the applications tray.

To remove an item from the applications tray, drag the icon from the applications tray back to the Home Page.

Adding or removing applications from the applications tray will not remove them from the Home Page.

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Infotainment Gestures

Use the following finger gestures to control the infotainment system.

Touch/Tap

Touch/Tap is used to select a button or option, activate an application, or change the location inside a map.

Touch and Hold

Touch and hold can be used to start another gesture, move, or delete an application.

Drag

Drag is used to move applications on the Home Page, or to pan the map. To drag the item, it must be held and moved along the screen to the new location. This can be done up, down, right, or left.

Nudge

Nudge is used to move items a short distance on a list or a map. To nudge, hold and move the selected item up or down to a new location.

Fling or Swipe

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Fling or swipe is used to scroll through a list, pan the map, or change page views. Do this by placing a finger on the screen then moving it rapidly up and down or right and left.

Turn

Turn the MENU knob or the on the faceplate to perform functions such as tuning the radio or scrolling lists.

O knob

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.

Software Updates

See the website for software updates.

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

While on the audio main page the available sources are: AM, FM, XM (if equipped), CD, My Media, USB, SD, Bluetooth, and AUX Input.

Touch the RADIO screen button to scroll through AM, FM, or SiriusXM

Touch the MEDIA screen button to scroll through CD (if equipped), My Media, USB, SD, Bluetooth, and AUX Input.

Infotainment System Settings

Touch the RADIO screen button to access broadcast sources.

Touch the MENU screen button or MENU knob to display the following menus:

(if equipped).

Tone Settings :

Bass, Midrange, Treble, Surround (if equipped): Touch + or − to adjust. Surround adjusts the headrest speaker volume only.

Balance: Touch sound from the left or right speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the left and right speakers.

Fade: Touch sound from the front or rear speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the front and rear speakers.

Tag Song (If Equipped) : Touch to bookmark a song on an Apple device for later purchase using

iTunes

Timeshift (If Equipped) : Timeshift is the recording of a radio station for up to 25 minutes. See “Timeshifting” later in this section.

S or T for more

y or z for more

DSP Modes (If Equipped) :

Studio Surround®and

Bose

Centerpoint®Surround

Bose sound system has four DSP modes including:

‐ Normal: Adjusts the audio to

provide the best sound for all seating positions.

‐ Driver: Adjusts the audio to

provide the best sound for the driver.

‐ Rear: Adjusts the audio to

provide the best sound for the rear seat occupants.

‐ Centerpoint: Turns on Bose

Centerpoint surround technology. This setting creates a surround sound listening experience from nearly any audio source; existing stereo, CD collection, and MP3 players. For more information on Bose Centerpoint surround technology, visit www.bose.com/centerpoint.

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Auto Volume : If equipped, this

feature adjusts the volume based on vehicle speed. The options are OFF, Low, Medium - Low, Medium,

Medium - High, or High. Press BACK on the faceplate or touch the Back screen button to go back to the previous menu.

Bose AudioPilot noise compensation technology (If Equipped) : This feature adjusts

the volume based on the noise in the vehicle and speed. When turned on, AudioPilot technology detects noise and vehicle speed to continuously adjust the audio signal so that music will sound the same at a set volume level. This feature is most effective at lower radio volume settings where background noise can affect how well the music is being played. See www.bose.com/ audiopilot. This feature can be

turned on or off. Press go back to the previous menu.

HD Radio™ : For AM and FM only, touch to turn HD reception on or off. Touch the Back screen button to go back to the previous menu.

q BACK to

EQ (Equalizer) : If equipped with a Bose Sound System, the available choices are Manual and Talk.

Update Station List : For AM and FM only, touch to update the station

list. Press or touch the Back screen button to go back to the previous menu.

q BACK on the faceplate

Finding a Station

Seeking a Station

Press g or d on the faceplate to search for the previous or next strongest station.

Direct Tune (If Equipped)

Touch the TUNE screen button to switch to Direct Tune for manually searching for a station.

If not equipped with Direct Tune, touch the SEEK screen button to switch to TUNE. Touch again to change back. Turn the MENU knob to manually search for a station.

Storing Radio Station Presets

Favorites are stored in the area at the bottom of the screen.

Up to 60 preset stations can be stored:

AM, FM, and XM (if equipped) Radio Stations : Touch and hold a

favorite button to save the current station as a favorite. Touch a favorite button in the favorite area to recall a favorite station.

Mixed-Audio Favorites

Favorites that can be stored include radio stations, navigation, phone, media, or applications.

To scroll through the favorites:

Drag up on the screen buttons along the bottom to raise up the favorites. To close the favorites, drag them down.

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Slide a finger to the right or left to scroll through each page of favorites.

Tone Settings : Touch and hold a Favorite button to save the current tone settings as a favorite in the tone settings screen. Touch the reveal tab on the bottom of the screen to display Favorites. Touch a favorite button in the favorite area to recall a favorite tone setting.

The number of favorites displayed is automatically adjusted by default, but can be manually adjusted in the Settings menu under Radio and then Manage Favorites.

Timeshifting (If Equipped)

The audio system can record live radio for up to 25 minutes. When tuned to a station, the system automatically begins recording the audio along with the associated metadata.

Touch

j to pause playback of the

audio and to initiate timeshift mode.

r to resume playback of the

Touch recorded audio.

When timeshifting begins, a time is indicated on the right of the play/ pause indicator. This time initially indicates the time of day at which playback is paused. This time continues to show as long as the system is in a paused mode and the buffer continues to fill.

Buffer Reset

The buffer will reset anytime the broadcast band or stations/channels are changed. Changing to a media source when paused will not reset the buffer.

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Rewinding or Fast Forwarding a Timeshifted Broadcast

Touch and hold the rewind indicator to reverse playback at a rate of 15 times the rate of normal playback.

Touch and hold the fast forward indicator to advance playback at a rate of 15 times the rate of normal playback. The timeshift buffer can be advanced up to the end of the timeshift buffer and return to live mode.

Returning to Live Broadcast

If listening to timeshifted radio, touch

d to fast forward back to live

radio.

Timeshifting and Station/Channel Lists

If browsing a station/channel list is started while listening to the timeshift content, the list content is shown in live time, not buffered time.

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Skipping Back in a Broadcast

For programs with metadata, touching the previous button less than five seconds into a program will make the system skip to the beginning of the previous program. If more than five seconds into the current song/program, the system starts at the beginning of the current program. If no metadata is available, the system skips back 30 seconds.

Reaching the End of the Buffer

If the audio is paused and the 25-minute buffer is reached, the buffer continues recording content on a first-in, first-out basis. When playback is started, the content played will be the last 25 minutes in the buffer.

HD Radio Technology

If equipped, HD Radio™ Technology is a free service with features such as static-free sound, more programming choices on local FM HD2, HD3, and higher, and on-screen information such as artist and song title.

HD Radio Technology Channel Access

To access HD Radio channels:

1. Tune the radio to the channel. HD Radio must be turned on in the Menu. If the channel is broadcasting HD Radio Technology, the radio will automatically switch to digital audio, indicated with an HD Radio Technology logo.

2. Press

There may be a delay before the channel starts playing.

The HD Radio channel number is indicated next to the logo.

See AM-FM Radio 0 9.

For a list of all channels, see www.hdradio.com.

g or d on the

faceplate or turn the MENU knob to tune to the previous or next HD Radio channel.

HD Radio Technology Troubleshooting

Digital Audio Delay : Wait for the

signal to process. This can take several seconds.

Volume Change, Audio Skip, Echo, Digital Audio Lost : Channel

signal strength may be weak or the channel is out of range. Verify proper reception on another channel.

If the HD Radio signal loses reception while listening to channel HD1, the radio will go back to the main non-HD Radio channel.

If the HD Radio signal loses reception while listening to channels HD2 to HD8, the radio mutes until the signal can be recovered or until the channel is changed.

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Satellite Radio

SiriusXM®Satellite Radio Service (If Equipped)

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.

When SiriusXM is active, the station name, number, category name, song title, and artist display on the screen.

SiriusXM Menu

SiriusXM has a menu to adjust different features.

Touching the MENU screen button may display the following:

Tone Settings : Touch + or − to adjust the tone settings. See AM-FM

Radio 0 9.

Tag Song : Press the Tag Song button to save song information that SiriusXM stations include in their broadcasts. You can then preview and purchase your tagged songs in the iTunes

When connected to iTunes, the Sync button on the device may need to be pressed to transfer the tags to iTunes.

TuneSelect : For SiriusXM only, this feature allows for alerts to be set for artists or songs that are played on the current station. Touch Artist or Song to save an Artist or Song. Touch Manage TuneSelect to turn the alerts On and Off or manage the saved selection of Artists or Songs. To turn off an alert, touch the Song or Artist and uncheck the box. To

store

delete an alert, press −. Press BACK on the faceplate or touch the Back screen button to go back to the previous menu.

Auto Volume : If equipped, this feature adjusts the volume based on the vehicle speed. See AM-FM

Radio 0 9.

Radio Reception

Unplug electronic devices from the accessory power outlets if there is interference or static in the radio.

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

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each other. Static can also 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

If equipped, SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service provides digital radio reception. 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.

Cell Phone Usage

Cell phone usage, such as making or receiving phone calls, charging, or just having the phone on may cause static interference in the radio. Unplug the phone or turn it off if this happens.

Backglass Antenna

The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear window defogger in the rear window. Do not scratch the inside surface or damage the lines in the glass. If the inside surface is damaged, it could interfere with radio reception. For proper radio reception, the antenna connector needs to be properly attached to the post on the glass.

If attaching a cell phone antenna to the glass, attach it between the grid lines.

Caution

Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window can damage the rear window antenna and/or the rear window defogger. Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not clear the inside rear window with sharp objects.

Caution

Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting with metallic film. The metallic film in some tinting materials will interfere with or distort the incoming radio reception. Any damage caused to the backglass antenna due to metallic tinting materials will not be covered by the vehicle warranty.

Multi-Band Antenna

The roof antenna is for OnStar®, SiriusXM (Global Positioning System). Keep clear of obstructions for clear reception. If the vehicle has a sunroof and it is open, or items are placed on the roof mounted cargo rack, reception can also be affected.

Satellite Radio, and GPS

Pandora Internet Radio

Pandora®is a free Internet radio service that streams personalized radio stations based on songs, artists, tracks, genres, and

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comedians. Create stations using the Pandora website or Smartphone

application, then use

, (thumbs down) to personalize

or stations. To set up an account, or for more information, go to www.pandora.com. Pandora may not be available in Canada.

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.

- (thumbs up)

Launching Pandora

Connect the iPhone to the USB port, or connect Android™ or BlackBerry

through Bluetooth.

See Auxiliary Jack 0 24 or Bluetooth

(Overview) 0 60 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) 0 61 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) 0 64.

For first time use, set up the stations before connecting to the vehicle. The Pandora icon will be available on the Home Page.

When Pandora is chosen, the Pandora logo will populate on the screen and display “Acquiring Pandora Radio Station.” Launch times can be significant.

Using the iPhone

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

2. Launch Pandora directly from the Home Page by touching the Pandora icon.

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

The login screen may display on the device.

Using an Android or BlackBerry Phone

The BlackBerry phone must be unlocked to launch Pandora service.

1. Pair the phone using Bluetooth.

2. Launch Pandora directly from the Home Page by touching the Pandora icon.

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

The login screen may display on the device.

Pandora Menus

Touch Menu on the Pandora main page.

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Pandora has a menu system with the following:

Tone Settings : Touch to adjust the tone settings. See AM-FM

Radio 0 9.

Bookmark Artist : Touch to bookmark the artist.

Bookmark Song : Touch to bookmark the song.

Auto Volume : This feature sets the auto volume based on the speed of the vehicle and noise in the vehicle. See AM-FM Radio 0 9.

Pandora Features

, (Thumbs Down) : When

touched, Pandora stores this information, changes to the next track, and does not play this 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.

- (Thumbs Up) : When touched,

Pandora stores this information and

- is highlighted for the remainder

of the track. This helps Pandora choose which tracks should play on this station.

d (Next Track) : When touched,

Pandora changes to the next track.

r or j (Play/Pause) : Touch to play

or pause playback.

Pandora Skip Limit

Pandora limits the number of skips allowed on their service to five skips including thumbs down. When the

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

skip limit is reached, not skip the currently playing track,

but the recorded.

, feedback will be

Advertisements on Pandora

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

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. Take the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter at least 6 m (20 ft) away from the vehicle.

3. Wait about one minute, and try to connect the device again. See Auxiliary Jack 0 24 or

Bluetooth (Overview) 0 60 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) 0 61 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) 0 64.

, or d will

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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 whether the device displays in the Connected phone sources list under the Phone icon from the Home Page.

For an iPhone, 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

message “Thumbs Down Error” or “Thumbs Up Error” will display. Touch OK to dismiss.

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.

An iPhone is connected to both Bluetooth and the USB port.

Playback can be resumed from a loss of audio by double tapping on the iPhone menu button then scrolling through the icons to find an icon that allows a change of flow between Bluetooth and USB cable.

, or - buttons, the

Common Pandora Messages

Pandora Error/Please Check Connected Device : Not signed in

or Pandora is down for maintenance.

No Stations Available : No stations are available on the Pandora server through the connected device.

Action Unavailable. Please Check Device : A few conditions for loss of

Internet connection are:

The connected device loses its cellular connection.

The device does not support Internet connectivity.

The device is not in the vehicle.

Part of the Action Unavailable. Please Check Device : The

Bluetooth signal is lost.

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No Skips Remaining for This Station or Permitted During Advertisements :

The maximum Pandora skip limit has been reached according to the plan that was obtained.

Skipping an advertisement was tried.

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

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Audio Players

CD Player

If equipped, use the CD player to play CDs and MP3 audio.

The system can play:

Most audio CDs

CD-R

CD-RW

MP3 or unprotected WMA formats

When playing any compatible recordable disc, the sound quality can be reduced due to disc quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, or the way the disc has been handled.

There can be increased skipping, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the disc for damage or try a known good disc.

To avoid damage to the CD player:

Do not use scratched or damaged discs.

Do not apply labels to discs. The labels could get caught in the player.

Insert only one disc at a time.

Keep the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids, and debris.

Use a marking pen to label the top of the disc.

Loading and Ejecting Discs

To load a disc:

1. Turn the vehicle on.

2. Insert a disc into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in the rest of the way. If the disc is damaged or improperly loaded, there is an error and the disc ejects.

X to eject a disc from the

Press CD player. If the disc is not removed within a short period of time, it is automatically pulled back into the player.

Playing an Audio CD

Press the MEDIA faceplate button or touch the MEDIA onscreen button until CD Audio icon Now Playing view is selected.

On the CD main page, either a track number displays at the beginning of each track, or Song, Artist, and Album information displays when available.

Use the following controls to play the disc:

t (Previous/Fast Reverse) :

Press to seek to the beginning of the current or previous track. If the track has been playing for less than five seconds, it seeks to the previous track. If longer than five seconds, the current track starts from the beginning.

Press and hold to fast reverse through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. Elapsed time displays.

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u (Next/Fast Forward) :

Press to seek to the next track.

Press and hold to fast forward through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. Elapsed time displays.

Storing Media favorites

To store media favorites, touch and hold a favorite button to display a list of media types for the currently playing item. Select from this list.

The lists that may display are:

Genres : Touch to store the current genre as a favorite. Touch a screen button in the favorite area to recall a favorite genre. The first song of the genre begins to play.

Artists : Touch to store the current artist as a favorite. Touch a screen button in the favorite area to recall a favorite artist. The first song in the artist list begins to play.

Albums : Touch to store the current album as a favorite. Touch a screen button in the favorite area to recall a favorite album. The first song in the album list begins to play.

Playlists : Touch a screen button in the favorite area to recall a favorite playlist. The first song in the playlist begins to play.

Songs : Touch to store the current song as a favorite. Touch a screen button in the favorite area to recall a favorite song.

Podcasts or Podcast Episode :

Touch and hold a screen button to store the current podcast as a favorite. Touch a screen button in the favorite area to recall a favorite podcast or podcast episode. The podcast or podcast episode begins to play.

Audiobooks : Touch and hold a screen button to save the current audiobook as a favorite. Touch a screen button in the favorite area to recall a favorite audiobook. The first chapter begins to play.

Videos : Touch and hold a screen button to store the current video as a favorite. Touch a screen button in the favorite area to recall a favorite video.

Error Messages

If Disc Error displays and/or the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons:

The disc has an invalid or unknown format.

The road is very rough. Try the disc again when the road is smoother.

The disc is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down.

The air is very humid. Try the disc again later.

There was a problem while burning the disc.

The label is caught in the CD player.

If Disc Player Error displays, it could be for one of the following reasons:

The player temperature is too high.

There are load or eject errors.

If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good CD.

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If any error continues, contact your dealer.

Playing an MP3 CD

To play an MP3 CD, follow the same instructions as “Playing an Audio CD.”

The following guidelines must be met when creating an MP3 disc, otherwise the CD might not play:

Sampling rate: 16 kHz,

22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz,

44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz.

Bit rates supported: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 144, 160, 192, 224, 256, and 320 kbps.

Recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW.

MP3 Music Menu

Press the MENU button while that source is active to access the menu.

Touch any of the following buttons on the MP3 Menu:

Shuffle : Touch to play the tracks randomly. Touch again to stop shuffle.

Tone Settings : Touch + or − to adjust Bass, Midrange, Treble, or Surround. See AM-FM Radio 0 9.

Auto Volume (If Equipped) : This feature adjusts the volume based on the speed of the vehicle. See

AM-FM Radio 0 9.

Bose AudioPilot noise compensation technology (If Equipped) : This feature adjusts the

volume based on the noise in the vehicle. See AM-FM Radio 0 9.

MP3 Folder Information

Touch anywhere between the top applications tray or the bottom menu to display the browse screen.

Root Directory : To access, touch the screen anywhere between the top and bottom menu. The root directory is treated as a folder. All files contained directly under the root directory are accessed prior to any root directory folders.

No Folder : When the CD only contains compressed audio files without any folders or playlists, all files are under the root folder.

File System and Naming : The song titles, artists, albums, and genres are taken from the file's ID3 tag and are only displayed if present in the tag. If a song title is not present in the ID3 tag, the radio displays the file name as the track name.

USB Port

This vehicle is equipped with one or more USB ports. The USB port(s) are in the center console. The system is optimized to support two connected devices with a total of 15,000 songs.

Playing from a USB

A USB mass storage device can be connected to the USB port.

Gracenote

When plugging in a USB device, Gracenote service builds voice tags for music. Voice tags allow artists, albums with hard to pronounce names, and nicknames to be used to play music through voice recognition.

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While indexing, infotainment features are available.

My Media Library

The infotainment system allows access to content from all indexed media sources. Press the MEDIA screen button to scroll through the options until My Media is selected. Use gestures or screen buttons to scroll through the content.

USB MP3 Player and USB Drives

The USB MP3 players and USB drives connected must comply with the USB Mass Storage Class specification (USB MSC).

Hard disk drives are not supported.

The following restrictions apply for the data stored on a USB MP3 player or USB device:

‐ Maximum folder structure

depth is 11 levels.

‐ Applicable audio extensions

are mp3, wma, aac, m4a, and aif.

‐ WMA and Apple lossless files

are not supported.

‐ Supported file systems are

FAT32 and NTFS.

To play a USB device, do one of the following:

Connect the USB.

Press MEDIA until the connected device is shown.

Use the following when playing an active USB source:

r (Play) : Press to play the current

media source.

j (Pause) : Press to pause play of

the current media source.

t (Previous/Reverse) :

Press to seek to the beginning of the current or previous track. If the track has been playing for less than five seconds, the previous track plays. If playing longer than five seconds, the current track restarts.

Press and hold to reverse quickly through playback. Release to return to playing speed. Elapsed time displays.

u (Next/Forward) :

Press to seek to the next track.

Press and hold to advance quickly through playback. Release to return to playing speed. Elapsed time displays.

USB Menu

Press Menu to display the USB menu. The following may be available:

Shuffle : Touch to play the tracks randomly. Touch again to stop shuffle.

Tone : Touch + or − to adjust the tone settings. See AM-FM

Radio 0 9.

Auto Volume (If Equipped) : This feature adjusts the volume based on the speed of the vehicle. See

AM-FM Radio 0 9.

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Bose AudioPilot noise compensation technology (If Equipped) : This feature adjusts the

volume based on the noise in the vehicle. See AM-FM Radio 0 9.

USB Browse Menu

Touch anywhere between the top and bottom menus to view the browse menu and the following options are displayed along the bottom of the screen:

Playlists :

1. Touch to view the playlists stored on the USB.

2. Select a playlist to view the list of all songs in that playlist.

3. Select a song from the list to begin playback.

Artists :

1. Touch to view the list of artists stored on the USB.

2. Select an artist name to view a list of all albums by the artist.

3. To select a song, touch All Songs or touch an album and then select a song from the list.

Albums :

1. Touch to view the albums on the USB.

2. Select the album to view a list of all songs on the album.

3. Select a song from the list to begin playback.

Songs :

1. Touch to display a list of all songs on the USB.

2. To begin playback, select a song from the list.

Genres :

1. Touch to view the genres on the USB.

2. Select a genre to view a list of all content of that genre.

3. Select artists to view a list of albums.

4. Select an album to view a list of songs.

5. Select song to begin playback.

Podcasts, Composers, Audio Books, and Videos are shown when More is selected from the bottom of the screen.

Podcasts :

1. Touch to view the podcasts on the USB.

2. Select a podcast. If episodes exist, select an episode.

Composers :

1. Touch to view the composers on the USB.

2. Select Composer to view a list of albums by that composer.

3. Select an album to give a list of songs on that album.

4. Select a song from the list to begin playback.

Audiobooks :

1. Touch to view the audiobooks stored on the device.

2. Select audio book.

3. Select chapter to begin playback.

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File System and Naming

The songs, artists, albums, and genres are taken from the file’s song information and are only displayed if present. The radio displays the file name as the track name if the song information is not available.

Supported Apple

To view supported devices in the U.S., see my.buick.com/learn.

To view supported devices in Canada, see buickowner.ca.

Loss of Audio

If a phone currently paired over Bluetooth is plugged in with a USB cable, the system will automatically mute the phone audio. Playback can be resumed by changing the audio source from Bluetooth to USB cable.

Source USB from the Audio MEDIA screen button to resume playback.

Devices

Bluetooth Streaming Audio and Voice Recognition

See Bluetooth Audio 0 25 for information using voice recognition with Bluetooth streaming audio.

Make sure all devices have the latest software downloaded.

SD Card Reader

If equipped, this vehicle may have an SD card reader in the center console.

The SD card reader is for audio and video playback and uses the same controls as the USB port. Playback from an SD card follows the same file formats and restrictions defined under USB Port 0 21. Not all video formats are supported.

Set up the SD card while the vehicle is in P (Park). See “Audio” under

Infotainment 0 2.

Place the card into the port.

If an SD card has already been connected, but a different source is currently active, touch the MEDIA

screen button to scroll through the audio source screens until USB/SD card displays.

Auxiliary Jack

This vehicle has an auxiliary input jack in the center console under the armrest. Possible auxiliary audio sources include:

Laptop computer

Audio music player

This jack is not an audio output. Do not plug headphones into the auxiliary input jack. Set up an auxiliary device while the vehicle is in P (Park).

Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable from the auxiliary device to the auxiliary input jack. When a device is connected, the system can play audio from the device over the vehicle speakers.

If an auxiliary device has already been connected, but a different source is currently active, touch the MEDIA screen button to scroll through audio source screens, until AUX source screen displays.

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Buick InTouch Infotainment System 2016 Owners Manual

Contents

Introduction

Infotainment

Overview

Steering Wheel Controls

Using the System

Software Updates

Radio

AM-FM Radio

HD Radio Technology

Satellite Radio

Radio Reception

Backglass Antenna

Multi-Band Antenna

Pandora Internet Radio

Audio Players

CD Player

USB Port

SD Card Reader

Auxiliary Jack