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Buick Verano User Manual

2013
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Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 9
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . 17
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Quick Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Pandora Internet Radio . . . . . . . 25
Stitcher Internet Radio . . . . . . . . 31
Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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OnStar
Destination
Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Configure Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
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Global Positioning
System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Problems with Route
Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
If the System Needs
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Database Coverage
Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
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Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Hands-Free Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ..... . . Using the Navigation ....

  • Page 3: Infotainment

    GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and the name All functions are available when the Verano, are registered trademarks vehicle is parked. Before driving:...
  • Page 4 Set up the audio by presetting See Defensive Driving in the Index favorite stations, setting the of the vehicle owner manual for Assistance is available to help with tone, and adjusting the more information. Bluetooth pairing, application speakers. The vehicle has Retained downloading and installation, other Set up phone numbers in Accessory Power (RAP).
  • Page 5 BACK 13. TUNE/MENU Knob 14. CONFIG (Configuration) 15. INFO (Information) (Eject) (Clock) 18. AS 1-2 (Autostore) 1. Home 6. FAV 1-2-3 (Favorites) 2. Preset Buttons 1 6 7. SRCE (Source) (Seek Previous/Reverse) (Play/Pause) VOL (Power/Volume) (Phone/Mute) 10. CD Slot (Seek Next/Forward) 11.
  • Page 7 1. SRCE (Source) speed. See (Eject) 2. Home (Clock) (Seek Previous/Reverse) AM, FM, XM (if equipped): Press to seek to the previous strong 4. Preset Buttons 1 6 The buttons on the faceplate are station. 5. DEST/NAV (Destination used to start primary functions while The preset Navigation) using the infotainment system.
  • Page 8 CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio: Favorite Pages can be changed by Press to return to the Press and hold to fast forward pressing the Config button on the previous screen in a menu. through a track. Release the Home Page, then pressing Radio button to return to playing Settings, and then pressing Number Move the rocker knob in different...

  • Page 9: Steering Wheel Controls

    Press to open the SRC to skip to the next song clock menu. or show using Pandora or Stitcher. Depending on the vehicle options, some audio functions can be controlled through the steering To use Autostore: wheel controls. 1. Press SRCE to select FM or AM. Press + to Press to increase the volume.
  • Page 10 2. Press to select an icon to move and swap with another icon on the first Home Page only. 3. Press Done. To restore Home Page 1 defaults: 1. Press Menu. 2. Press Restore Home Page Defaults. 3. Press Yes or Cancel. The first Home Page can be customized.
  • Page 11 AM, FM, XM (if equipped), CD, USB/iPod, Pandora (if equipped), Stitcher, and AUX. Press the Destination screen button Press the Config screen button to to display the Destination Entry display the Config main page. From , and home page or the Destination Menu. this display, adjust features such as The available screen buttons time and date, radio, phone,...
  • Page 12 Press the Pictures screen button to Press the AM screen button to Press the Pandora (if equipped) view pictures on your USB drive or display the AM main page and play screen button to display the SD card. Pictures on the SD card the current or last tuned AM station.
  • Page 13 Press the AUX screen button to access any connected auxiliary device. See Press the CD screen button to Press the iPod screen button to display the CD main page and play display the iPod main page and play the current or last CD track the current or last track selected.
  • Page 14 See the websites for more nationwide fuel price. See Fuel Showtimes. See information. Pricing under In the U.S., see www.buick.com In Canada, see www.buick.gm.ca For vehicles with high gloss In Mexico, www.buick.com.mx surfaces or vehicle displays, use a microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces.
  • Page 15 10 minutes. Opening the driver door will not turn the radio off when pressing the power button. To access the tone settings, press Some radios may stay on longer TONE or the Tone Settings button and reset the time for 10 minutes if on the Home Page.
  • Page 16 Balance: Press 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. Press SRCE or SRC on the steering wheel controls to select AM, FM, XM (if equipped), Pandora (if 1.
  • Page 17 1. From the AM, FM, or XM main 3. Press Number of Favorite page, press and hold any of the Pages. 1 6 buttons or one of the preset screen buttons at the bottom of the screen. After a few seconds, To recall a preset station from a a beep is heard and the new favorites page, do one of the...

  • Page 18: Satellite Radio

    Receive announcements When SiriusXM is active, the station concerning local and national name, number, category name, emergencies. song title, and artist display on the screen. SiriusXM may update the Display messages from radio background picture at any time. stations. This system relies on receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available.
  • Page 19 3. Select Save Alert for Artist Press Show All XM Categories to Playing or Save Alert for Song restore all SiriusXM categories. Playing. 4. Press OK to confirm. SiriusXM provides updated category To turn TuneSelect On or Off background graphics and the radio will automatically update the screen.
  • Page 20 No category If this message information is available at this time does not clear within a short period on this station. of time, the receiver could have a These stations, or any fault. Consult with your dealer. No text or others, can be blocked by request, informational messages are If this message...
  • Page 21 If activated, traffic information displays: The infotainment system may have Unscheduled traffic incident SiriusXM Travel Link®. It is a data, such as accidents and subscription service provided disabled vehicles. through SiriusXM Satellite Radio. A service fee is required to receive Scheduled traffic incident data, the SiriusXM Travel Link service.
  • Page 22 Choose Fuel Type: The fuel close to the vehicle location. The available fuel types are Regular Movie feature provides detailed When SiriusXM Travel Link (unleaded), Mid-Range, theater and movie information information is available, the system Premium, and Diesel. including showtimes. will display a list of fuel stations For more information on the fuel close to the vehicle location.
  • Page 23 arrow represents the location of the From the Home Page, press the Allow approximately 15 minutes for theater from the current vehicle SiriusXM Weather screen button. the current weather in the area to location. The distance represents The system displays the current display.

  • Page 24: Radio Reception

    If a destination is set, there is the vehicle is currently located, if the option to view weather conditions system was modified to view Frequency interference and static for up to three locations along the weather conditions in another city. can occur during normal radio route: reception if items such as cell phone...

  • Page 25: Quick Info

    things like storms and power lines Displays the interfere with radio reception. When next maneuver in a route. See this happens, try reducing the treble on the radio. Displays the 5-day forecast for the weather station closest to the current SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service location.
  • Page 26 On an iPhone®, iPad®, or iPod Press Pandora on the website or smartphone application, touch®, go to the iTunes® Store Home Page. then use (thumbs up) or and search for Pandora. (thumbs down) to personalize Press and say stations. To set up an account, or for Pandora or Tune more information, go to Pandora.
  • Page 27 If Pandora is shut down on the If nothing happens when the Press and say phone or another audio app is used, available Pandora screen button is Pandora or Tune Pandora may not start on the next pressed, download the latest Pandora.
  • Page 28 the track. This helps Pandora choose which tracks should play on this station. When pressed, Pandora changes to the next track. Press on the radio to pause playback. Press again to resume. When Press while Pandora is playing, use the playing a track to bookmark either Press Menu on the Pandora button on the steering wheel to tune...
  • Page 29 For Android and BlackBerry devices, check that the device is Pandora limits the number of skips paired with the vehicle, and the allowed on their service. When the Bluetooth icon on the display is skip limit is reached, will not skip highlighted.
  • Page 30 those apps from the phone or Logged in but remove Pandora and Bluetooth no stations have been created. Loss of Pandora audio can happen from the task lists. Press OK to continue. in different ways: If the connection is lost between the Weak or lost data connection.
  • Page 31 To install Stitcher: 2. Use one of the following to launch: On an Android phone or Tablet Stitcher SmartRadio is an Internet with Internet connection, go to Press the application on the radio service that streams news, the Android Play Store, search device.
  • Page 32 If the Please See Device message After Stitcher has been launched, is shown, the login screen may press SRCE, or SRC on the display on the device. steering wheel controls to access Stitcher features. If the Please unlock your phone or restart the app message is shown, If nothing happens when the then the phone may be locked.
  • Page 33 When a category then sub-category When pressed, the is selected, the radio will start current show is added to the playing the first program in that favorites station. To switch between Pandora and sub-category. Stitcher, press the application icon When on the iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad.
  • Page 34 If pressing OK does not clear the issue, see Please unlock your If the device is unable to launch Loss of Stitcher audio can happen phone or restart phone app and try Stitcher: due to: again under Common Stitcher Check that the latest version of Weak or lost data connection.

  • Page 35: Pictures

    2. The system does a search to 4. Once a picture displays, the The end of the station has been find the picture folders. following options are available: reached and there is no more A Please wait message Press to turn file name content to play.

  • Page 36: Cd Player

    Do not apply labels to discs. The Press to eject a disc from the labels could get caught in the CD player. If the disc is not removed player. within a short period of time, it is Insert only one disc at a time. automatically pulled back into the The CD player is capable of playing: player.
  • Page 37 Press and hold to fast forward The air is very humid. Try the On the CD main page, the track through a track. Release the disc again later. number displays and the Song, button to return to playing Artist, and Album information There was a problem while speed.
  • Page 38 Bit rates supported: 8, 16, 24, Press to view the Press to view the genres. 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, playlists stored on the disc. Select a Select a genre to view a list of all 128, 144, 160, 192, 224, 256, playlist to view the list of all songs in songs of that genre.

  • Page 39: Mp3

    delivers the correct album, artist name, genres, and cover art on the When the CD only contains screen. If information is missing, compressed audio files without any Gracenote will fill it in. folders or playlists, all files are A USB mass storage or Certified under the root folder.
  • Page 40 may be multiple rock genres in the will use the cover art found in the media library; normalization will embedded database and display it While Gracenote is indexing, group all those into one rock Genre. on the radio. User predefined cover infotainment features are available Normalization default is off.
  • Page 41 To play a USB device, do one of the The radio supports plugging a cell following: phone in as a USB drive as long as The USB MP3 players and USB the cell phone supports USB mass drives connected must comply Connect the USB and it begins storage class or has USB disc drive with the USB Mass Storage...
  • Page 42 Press and hold to reverse Playlist Creation Failed may quickly through playback. appear if a song is not found in 1. Press to view the albums on Release to return to playing the Gracenote Database. the USB. speed. Elapsed time displays. Press 2.
  • Page 43 There may be problems with the If the iPod is an unsupported model, operation and function in the it can still be listened to in the The songs, artists, albums, and following situations: vehicle by connecting to the genres are taken from the file s auxiliary input jack using a standard song information and are only When connecting an iPod on...
  • Page 44 songs. The playlist will appear in the 2. Select an artist name to view a 5. Select Album to view songs. Playlist category of the menu for list of all albums with songs by 6. Select the song from the list to future listening.

  • Page 45: Auxiliary Devices

    2. Select the audio book from the select dock connector or disconnect Make sure all devices have the list to begin playback. and reconnect the dock connector latest software downloaded. on the device. Some functionality may differ based on operating system version on This vehicle has an auxiliary input This feature supports iPhone 3G, device.

  • Page 46: Bluetooth Audio

    If an auxiliary device has already 2. Music can be launched by doing on the phone. Check the phone been connected, but a different one of the following: manufacturer s information for source is currently active, do one of notification support. Press the Bluetooth Audio the following: screen button on the...
  • Page 47 playback. This may happen depending on how the device communicates over Bluetooth. Some phones support sending Bluetooth music information to display on the radio. When the radio receives this information, it will check to see if any album art is available and display it.

  • Page 48: Using The Navigation

    An alternative method to change the view of the maps would be to press the map mode icon. Press Heading Indicator to display the Map View. There are three indicator settings: 2D North Up: Displays North at Press to change the view of the Press Traffic to display the Traffic the top of the map screen maps while using the navigation...

  • Page 49: Destination

    pressing the traffic light screen location can be saved to the button displayed at the left lower Address Book by pressing Save in side of the map screen. See the split screen. this section. Press to display a split map screen showing the next waypoint/ destination.
  • Page 50 To scroll within the map, touch There are two methods to change anywhere on the map screen the map scale: and the scroll symbol displays. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob Tap the map to center at that clockwise or counterclockwise to location on the screen.
  • Page 51 (POIs) such as restaurants, airports, banks, hospitals, police stations, gas stations, tourist attractions, and historical monuments. The map database may not include data for newly constructed areas or map database corrections after the The destination symbol marks the production of the infotainment final destination after a route has system.

  • Page 52: System (Gps)

    Select this screen symbol to change The No GPS symbol appears when municipalities, or older map data. the view to Heading up or 3D. there is no Global Positioning Always follow the posted speed limit System (GPS) satellite signal. on the road. The system will give an indication that the next maneuver is close.
  • Page 53 destinations. Some destination entry items such as Previous Destinations, Address Book, and My Home may be grayed out if no destination was previously entered or saved. Letters of the alphabet, symbols, Press the Address screen button to punctuation, and numbers, when display the Enter Address screen.
  • Page 54 To make name selection easier, the 2. Enter the street name. Use the 5. Press the Start Guidance screen system highlights only characters Delete screen button to delete button and the route calculates. that are available after the an incorrectly entered character. previously entered one.
  • Page 55 Entering by POI name: If no destination is saved to the address book, save a destination: 7. Press the Start Guidance screen button and the route calculates. 1. Press Destination on the 1. Select Search by Name. Home Page. 2. Make sure the correct country, 2.
  • Page 56 If a destination is already saved to 4. To customize the address book To enter the location as coordinates, the address book, press Destination entry, select Name, Number, latitude and longitude: Entry on the Home Page to display or Icon. 1.
  • Page 57 Adding a Favorite Route: 4. Press the Start Guidance screen 5. Press the Done screen button. button. The route calculates. The new name will be in the 1. Press the Home Page Favorite Routes Menu. Destination Entry button to Deleting a favorite route: display the Favorite Routes 1.
  • Page 58 Multiple options are available on the Destination Confirmation screen: Press to start a route calculation to the displayed destination. Press to switch to Press the Home Page the map view with the displayed Destination Entry button to destination centered on the map. display the Select from Map Press to change screen button.
  • Page 59 Under the Route Options menu, there are route preferences that by default are all enabled. A checkmark placed next to each preference indicates this. All of these preferences are used when calculating the route. If any of these preferences are unselected, the route will be calculated without including these preferences.

  • Page 60: Guidance

    avoid a segment of roads. To delete a waypoint: A maximum of 8 avoided segments Up to three waypoints can be added 1. From the Destination menu, are allowed. to the current route. The waypoints press Waypoint List. can be sorted (moved) or deleted. 2.

  • Page 61: Bluetooth

    4. Select the location to move the waypoint to. If an OnStar destination is If the navigation radio screen is Instead of deleting individual downloaded while route guidance is turned off before a download, the not activated, the navigation system waypoints, select Delete All system automatically turns the displays a pop-up screen with the...
  • Page 62 Press to save the 2. Touch-tap the scroll bar until the downloaded destination to the desired option displays. Select The Configuration Menu is used to address book. the desired settings to change. adjust features and preferences, See the owner manual for such as Sound, Radio, Nav information on adjusting most (Navigation), Display, or Time...
  • Page 63 settings where background noise is typically louder than the sound Press the Config button on the system volume. Home Page or the CONFIG button Press to on the faceplate to enter the menu enable/disable Normalization used options. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to improve voice recognition and or touch-tap the scroll bar to scroll media groupings.
  • Page 64 Press to display information about the system and update software if available. in the Phone section for more information on phone settings. The Voice Prompt Menu allows Press the Config button on the Various navigation system settings changes to the voice prompt Home Page to enter the setup are available through the features.
  • Page 65 Sort by Name: Press to display traffic events in alphabetical The traffic flow status will display in order. green, yellow, or red lines beside the road. Press to display traffic icons on Red indicates significantly the map. impaired traffic flow with average speed less than 40 km/h (25 mph).
  • Page 66 Press to delete all saved destinations. A Delete Saved The following traffic condition icons Destinations submenu displays. may display: Select the desired options for deletion and press delete at the bottom to continue. A confirmation screen displays requesting to delete or cancel.
  • Page 67 Press to turn off the display. The display will return when See Vehicle Personalization in the any radio buttons are pressed or the Index of the vehicle owner manual screen is touched (if equipped). The position of the vehicle is for more information.
  • Page 68 Satellites are being repaired or The vehicle has been transferred The vehicle is driving in heavy improved. by a vehicle carrier or a ferry. traffic where driving is at low speeds, and the vehicle is For more information if the GPS is The current position calibration stopped and started repeatedly.
  • Page 69 Automatic rerouting might Number (VIN) available. See display a route returning to the Vehicle Identification Number set waypoint if heading for a (VIN) in the owner manual. destination without passing If the navigation system needs After receiving the updated map through a set waypoint.
  • Page 70 2. Clearly speak one of the (frequency), saying Tune FM commands listed later in this 87.7 or Tune FM are both Voice recognition allows for section. valid commands. hands-free operation of the When the command is Press twice on the steering infotainment system features.
  • Page 71 When providing the house Canadian French, and Spanish. Use this command to learn number portion of the address, The system only recognizes about how to select a band (AM, the system recognizes both digit commands based on the FM, or XM), and how to change format and numerical text.
  • Page 72 John at Work. If a number is not Instructs the system to recognized, the first number in the play a CD. For example, say list will be called. Play CD. Instructs the The following commands only apply Instructs the system to go to the system to begin pairing a device.
  • Page 73 Instructs Instructs the system to Instructs the system to the system to set the language. show a list of all songs by a specific show a list of all tracks in a specific Instructs the system composer. For example, say audiobook.
  • Page 74 Instructs The following commands only apply Instructs the system to start the system to scroll forward one once the Navigation command is guidance to address saved as page in a list. given. My Home. Instructs Changes the When a phone is paired the system to scroll back one page country origin to input a destination to the system, which contains...
  • Page 75 When guidance is activate, this command allows the Call deletion of individual waypoints or To activate OnStar voice Store the destination. If guidance is not recognition, press on the mirror. active the system will indicate the Commands See OnStar in the owner manual. destination list is empty.
  • Page 76 Store Destination Bluetooth-enabled phones. Available features and functions Plan Route may be dependent on the device. Delete Destination Mute Directions Use the buttons on the infotainment system and the steering wheel to operate the Bluetooth system. Messages For vehicles equipped with Bluetooth capability, the system can Minutes interact with many cell phones and...
  • Page 77 Pairing only needs to be completed once, unless the The voice recognition system uses pairing information on the cell commands to control the system phone changes or the cell phone and dial phone numbers. is deleted from the system. When using voice recognition: Only one paired cell phone can be connected to the Bluetooth The system may not recognize...
  • Page 78 4. Start the pairing process on the 7. Repeat to pair additional 4. Select the new phone to connect cell phone to be paired to the phones. to and follow the screen vehicle. See the cell phone prompts. manufacturer's user guide. 5.
  • Page 79 3. Start the search for Bluetooth 1. Press . The system devices on the phone. Then responds Please Say a select the device and follow the Command, followed by a tone. To connect to a different cell phone, instructions on the phone by the system looks for the next 2.
  • Page 80 guide or contact the wireless 3. Select the letter group of the 3. Enter the phone number. provider to find out if this feature is phone book entry to scroll 4. Select OK to start dialing the supported. through the list of names/ number.
  • Page 81 To decline answering the 4. To add more callers to the incoming call, press Decline on conference call, repeat the screen or take no action. Steps 1 3. The number of Call waiting must be supported on callers that can be added is Press to disconnect the the Bluetooth phone and enabled by...
  • Page 82 Audio can be transferred between Calls can be made using the the Bluetooth system and the cell following commands. The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can phone. send numbers during a call. This is These commands can used when calling a menu-driven The cell phone must be paired and be used interchangeably to dial a phone system.
  • Page 83 To call using a name tag: If an unwanted number is repeated back, say Clear to clear the last 1. Press . The system number. responds Please Say a Once connected, the person called Command, followed by a tone. will be heard through the audio See Radio Frequency Statement 2.
  • Page 84 programming subject to change. make available any technology or Subscriptions subject to Customer software incorporated in receivers Agreement available at compatible with the SiriusXM www.siriusxm.com. SiriusXM® Satellite Radio System or that service only available in the support the SiriusXM website, the 48 contiguous United States and Online Service or any of its content.
  • Page 85 is required with Canadian The Data for areas of Canada Satellite Radio Inc. (operating as includes information taken with XM Canada). permission from Canadian authorities, including: © Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, © Queen's Printer for Ontario, Gracenote®, Gracenote logo and ©...
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