Buick 2016 Encore IntelliLink Owner's Manual

Infotainment system

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ....Radio ..... . . Audio Players .
  • Page 3: Introduction

    If the vehicle is this manual including, but not limited Read the following pages to sold, leave this manual in the to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the become familiar with the vehicle. BUICK Emblem, and the name infotainment system features.
  • Page 4 Introduction Before driving: available when calling this Warning (Continued) Customer Assistance number, U.S. Become familiar with the (855) 4 SUPPORT (478-7767). operation, faceplate buttons, and give extended attention to screen buttons. Infotainment System Overview infotainment tasks while driving. Limit your glances at the vehicle Set up the audio by presetting The infotainment system is displays and focus your attention...
  • Page 5 Introduction Radio without Navigation 15. CD Slot (Phone/Mute) (Play/Pause) 18. SRCE (Source) 1. HOME (Clock) 2. Preset Buttons 1 6 (Eject) (Previous/Fast Reverse) 10. INFO (Information) /VOL (Power/Volume) 11. CONFIG (Configuration) 12. TUNE/MENU Knob (Next/Fast Forward) BACK 6. FAV 1-2-3 (Favorites) 7.
  • Page 6: Radio With Navigation

    Introduction Radio with Navigation 14. INFO (Information) 15. TUNE/MENU Knob 16. Inner Rocker Knob (Navigation) BACK 18. RPT/NAV (Repeat/Navigation) (Phone/Mute) 20. NAV (Navigation) Infotainment Control Buttons SRCE (Source) : Press to change the audio source to AM, FM, ® ® SiriusXM (if equipped), Pandora ®...
  • Page 7 Introduction speed. See CD Player 0 30, CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio: Home Page, then selecting Radio USB 0 32, or Bluetooth Audio Press and hold to fast forward Settings, and then selecting Number 0 38. through a track. Release the of Favorite Pages.
  • Page 8: Steering Wheel Controls

    Introduction Inner Rocker Knob (Navigation) : Autostore Screen Buttons on a Display Move the rocker knob in different To use Autostore: The screen buttons on a display are directions to navigate through the highlighted when a feature is 1. Press SRCE to select FM map displays.
  • Page 9: Using The System

    Introduction Using the System to highlight the desired feature. (Mute/End Call) : Press to Press the outer ring of the TUNE/ decline an incoming call, or to end a The infotainment system is MENU knob to select it. current call. Press to silence the controlled by using the knobs and vehicle speakers while using the Menu : Select to access the Home...
  • Page 10 Introduction To add screen buttons: 3. Select Yes or Cancel. See AM-FM Radio 0 14, Satellite Radio 0 17, CD Player 0 30, 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to Home Page Features Pandora Internet Radio 0 21, highlight the Menu screen Stitcher Internet Radio 0 25, and Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to button.
  • Page 11 Introduction provide easy access to a variety of ways to enter a destination. See Destination 0 46. Select the Tone screen button to Select the FM screen button to display the Tone main page. Adjust display the FM main page and play the tone and speakers by turning the current or last tuned FM station.
  • Page 12 Introduction Select the 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 Select the Stitcher screen button (if equipped) to display the XM main equipped) to display the Stitcher page and play the current or last home page and stream news,...
  • Page 13 Introduction 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 Select the Messages screen button access any connected auxiliary (if equipped) to display the Text device.
  • Page 14: Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces

    Website Information Before wiping the surface with the In the U.S., see www.buick.com microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt that could In Canada, see www.buick.gm.ca scratch the surface.
  • Page 15: Radio

    Radio Radio Some radios may stay on longer Treble: Select + or to change and reset the time for 10 minutes if the level. there are additional presses of any AM-FM Radio EQ: Turn the TUNE/MENU knob radio button. to cycle through the preset EQ Playing the Radio The radio can be turned off at any options.
  • Page 16 Radio Press FAV 1-2-3 to scroll through 3. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to 3. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to the favorite pages, then press a highlight an option. Press the highlight an option. Press the preset button on the faceplate. The outer ring of the TUNE/MENU outer ring of the TUNE/MENU preset buttons on the screen are 1...
  • Page 17: Radio Data System (Rds)

    Radio 3. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to The current page number displays Radio Data System (RDS) highlight an option. Press the above the preset buttons. The RDS features are available for use outer ring of the TUNE/MENU stored stations for each favorite only on FM stations that broadcast knob to select it.
  • Page 18: Satellite Radio

    Radio program type (PTY) for current When SiriusXM is active, the 3. Select XM Categories. programming and the name of the channel name, number, category 4. Select or deselect any category program being broadcasted. name, song title, and artist display to be used in XM mode.
  • Page 19: Siriusxm Navtraffic

    Radio ® SiriusXM NavTraffic Traffic information is delivered to the All Traffic Events : Select to view a vehicle by the SiriusXM Radio list of reported traffic conditions for (If Equipped) satellites. SiriusXM NavTraffic up to approximately 100 km (70 mi). The navigation system might have a provides continuously updated It could take some time to display...
  • Page 20 Radio Travel Link Weather: National If the sorting method of price has National and Local Weather and Local Weather gives current been selected, the fuel stations in Whether near home or on a long and forecasted weather with the list will appear from the lowest to road trip, detailed weather radar images.
  • Page 21: Radio Reception

    Radio Allow up to 15 minutes for the The options available are: interference, some static can occur, current weather in the area to especially around tall buildings or Around Current Position display. hills, causing the sound to fade in Around Destination and out.
  • Page 22: Quick Info

    Radio Cellular Phone Usage OnStar Turn-by-Turn : Displays the stations. To set up an account, or for next maneuver in a route. See more information, go to Cellular phone usage can cause ® OnStar Destination Download www.pandora.com. interference with the vehicle's radio. 0 57.
  • Page 23 Radio Bluetooth. See Auxiliary Devices To relaunch Pandora, press SRCE Press and say 0 37 or Bluetooth 0 74. For first-time or SRC on the steering wheel Pandora or Tune use, set up stations before controls. Pandora. connecting to the vehicle. The If nothing happens when the After Pandora has been launched, Pandora icon will be available on...
  • Page 24 Radio Select Menu on the Pandora Select and store programs as Press and say main page. favorites on the device and then Pandora or Tune access them through My Favorites. Pandora. Pandora has a menu system with the following: After Pandora has been launched, press SRCE or SRC on the steering Thumbs up : When selected, wheel controls to access Pandora...
  • Page 25: Pandora Troubleshooting

    Radio Pandora Advertisement Unable to Start Pandora Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down Error Pandora may display If the device is unable to launch advertisements. Artist name and Pandora: If there is an error trying to rate a track title will not be displayed and track with the Thumbs up or Check that the latest version of the skip track button is not...
  • Page 26: Stitcher Internet Radio

    Radio If the connection is lost between the Stitcher Internet Radio On an iPhone, iPad, or iPod application and device, a message touch, go to the iTunes store ® Stitcher SmartRadio is an Internet Please unlock your phone or restart and search for Stitcher.
  • Page 27 Radio 2. Use one of the following to Stitcher Menus Press and say launch: Stitcher or Tune Stitcher. Press the application on the Accept any notifications on device. the screen of the device. Select Stitcher on the 3. If Stitcher does not begin Home Page.
  • Page 28: Stitcher Troubleshooting

    Radio Bookmark : When selected, the This is not required for Android current show is added to the devices. See Pandora Internet favorites station. Radio 0 21. Skip to Next Song : When Stitcher Troubleshooting selected, Stitcher changes to the Unable to Connect Device to next song.
  • Page 29 Radio For Android devices, check that on the device and select dock No Stations Found : Logged in but the device is paired with the connector or disconnect and no stations created. Select OK to vehicle, and the Bluetooth icon reconnect the dock connector on continue.
  • Page 30 Radio 1. Select the Pictures screen 4. Once a picture displays, the button on the Home Page. following options are available: 2. The system does a search to Info : Select to turn file name find the picture folders. information on or off. A Please wait message (Previous) : Select to display a displays until the search is...
  • Page 31: Audio Players

    Audio Players Audio Players Do not apply labels to discs. The Playing an Audio CD labels could get caught in the player. CD Player Insert only one disc at a time. The CD player is capable of playing: Keep the loading slot free of Most audio CDs foreign materials, liquids, and debris.
  • Page 32 Audio Players Use the following radio controls to If a track is selected from the menu, Track List: play the disc: the system plays the track and 1. Select to display a list of all returns to the CD screen. (Play/Pause) : Use to pause or songs on the MP3 disc in track resume play.
  • Page 33 Audio Players Song Titles: Error Messages 1. Select to display an If Disc Error displays and/or the disc Playing from a USB alphabetical list of all songs on comes out, it could be due to: the MP3 disc. A USB mass storage or Certified The disc has an invalid or ®...
  • Page 34 Audio Players collection. When a USB device is Gracenote Indexing connected to the radio, Gracenote While Gracenote is indexing, identifies the music collection and infotainment features are available delivers the correct album, artist including selecting music from the name, genres, and cover art on the menu.
  • Page 35 Audio Players Hard disk drives are not Press SRCE to scroll until the TUNE/MENU Knob : Turn to scroll supported. USB source screen is available. through the list. Turn quickly to fast scroll alphabetically through large The radio will not be able to play Press on the steering lists.
  • Page 36 Audio Players USB Menu Albums: displayed if present. The radio displays the file name as the track The following are available through 1. Select to view the albums on name if the song information is not the USB Menu: the USB. available.
  • Page 37 Audio Players To connect an iPod: iPod Menu Use the iPod Menu to select: 1. Connect one end of the Playlists: standard iPod USB cable to the 1. Select to view the playlists on iPod's dock connector. the iPod. 2. Connect the other end to the 2.
  • Page 38: Auxiliary Devices

    Audio Players 3. Select the song from the list to Composers: Bluetooth Audio and Voice begin playback. Recognition 1. Select to view the composers Genres: on the iPod. See Bluetooth Audio 0 38 and Voice Recognition 0 67 for information 1.
  • Page 39: Bluetooth Audio

    Audio Players automatically begins playing audio 2. Music can be launched by When selecting Bluetooth audio, the from the device over the vehicle doing one of the following: audio player may not be able to speakers. launch. All devices launch and play Select the Bluetooth Audio back audio differently.
  • Page 40 Audio Players When listening to Bluetooth audio, the audio that will play through the radio will be what is active or open on the phone. As new devices are introduced, see Website Information under Software Updates 0 13.
  • Page 41: Onstar System

    OnStar System OnStar System averages and vehicle systems design. Some services require a ® data plan. OnStar with 4G LTE If equipped with OnStar 4G LTE, up to seven devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops, can be connected to high-speed Internet through the vehicle s built-in Wi-Fi hotspot.
  • Page 42: Navigation

    Navigation Navigation Select Heading Indicator to display the Map View. There are three indicator settings: Using the Navigation 2D North Up: Displays North at System the top of the map screen regardless of the direction the Use the NAV button on the vehicle is traveling.
  • Page 43 Navigation Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to Speed Limits: Select to display Traffic Events on Route: Select highlight the Map Mode. Press the the speed limit within the map to view traffic events while on a outer ring on the TUNE/MENU knob views.
  • Page 44: Maps

    Navigation Nearby POIs Current Position Information Turn the TUNE/MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise to Select to display a split screen zoom out or in. showing detailed information about the vehicle position. This feature The map scale bar times out if can also be accessed by selecting the zoom level is not changed the vehicle information tab located...
  • Page 45: Navigation Symbols

    Navigation Maps Navigation Symbols The map database is stored in the Following are the most common internal flash memory that is used in symbols that appear on a map the navigation system. screen. Detailed Areas The waypoint symbol marks one or Road network attributes are more set waypoints.
  • Page 46 Navigation The 3D symbol is the same as the This symbol on the right of the map Heading up symbol, but the map is screen displays the speed limit in 3D. while on a route. The speed limit may not be accurate due to changes from the Department of Transportation, the local municipalities, or older map data.
  • Page 47 Navigation destination entry items such as Done : Select when finished Previous Destinations, Address entering the information to start Book, and My Home may be grayed route guidance. out if no destination was previously Address Entry entered or saved. Alpha-Numeric Keyboard Letters of the alphabet, symbols, punctuation, and numbers, when Driving on a Residential Road...
  • Page 48 Navigation To make name selection easier, the 2. Enter the street name. Use the 5. Select the Start Guidance system highlights only characters Delete screen button to delete screen button and the route that are available after the an incorrectly entered calculates.
  • Page 49 Navigation The destination in other countries Points of Interest (POI) can also be changed using voice recognition. See Voice Recognition 0 67. Entering the street name first: 1. Make sure the state/province has been entered before selecting the street name field. Select the Points of Interest screen Enter the street name.
  • Page 50 Navigation 4. Select Category from the POI Selection menu to access the POI List. 2. Make sure the correct country, 7. Select the Start Guidance state/province, and city are screen button and the route present, then select Search. calculates. Add the city location to narrow Entering by POI telephone number: down the results of the search.
  • Page 51 Navigation 2. Fill in the necessary Address Book information as shown on the display by first selecting Country if the country is different. 3. Select Sort Method from the POI Selection menu to access the Search Order menu. Select If no destination is saved to the one of the two options address book, save a destination: Select the Start Guidance screen...
  • Page 52 Navigation If a destination is already saved to 3. The system displays the the address book, select the Home options Name, Number, Icon, Page Destination Entry or press the and Delete. Select Delete to DEST/NAV faceplate button to delete the destination from the display the Address Book screen address book.
  • Page 53 Navigation Latitude/Longitude Coordinates 2. Enter the Latitude and 3. Select Add Favorite Route and Longitude coordinates for the enter a favorite route name. destination in degrees, 4. Select OK and the display minutes, and seconds. returns to the favorite 3. Select the Search screen routes list.
  • Page 54 Navigation Deleting a Favorite Route: 5. Select the Done screen button. Select from Map The new name will be in the 1. Select the Home Page Favorite Routes Menu. Destination Entry or press the DEST/NAV faceplate button to My Home display the Favorite Routes screen button.
  • Page 55 Navigation Select the Start Guidance Entering by POI Category 4. Select Category from the POI screen button. The route Selection menu to access the calculates. POI List. Travel Guide 1. Select Category from the POI Select the Travel Guide screen List menu to access the POI button on the Destination Entry Selection screen display.
  • Page 56 Navigation Entering by POI Name Start Guidance : Select to start a route calculation to the displayed destination. Show on Map : Select to switch to the map view with the displayed destination centered on the map. Route Options : Select to modify your route options.
  • Page 57 Navigation Destination Menu with Route Destination List maneuvers to avoid a segment of roads. A maximum of eight avoided Guidance Active segments are allowed. Avoid List Select Avoid List to display a list of avoided road segments with the option to remove the avoided items from the list.
  • Page 58: Using Destination Download

    Navigation Waypoints To delete a waypoint: Instead of deleting individual waypoints, select Delete All Up to three waypoints can be added 1. From the Destination menu, Waypoints to delete all waypoints at to the current route. The waypoints select Waypoint List. the same time.
  • Page 59: Configure Menu

    Navigation If the system is unable to locate the Save as Home : Select to set an navigation system, where they can address, the Destination Not Found address as a home destination. be accessed or saved to the screen displays. Address Book.
  • Page 60: Radio Settings

    Navigation Time and Date Settings Select the Back screen button to save the adjustments that were made. Radio Settings Select the Config button on the Home Page or press the CONFIG button on the faceplate to enter the menu options. Turn the TUNE/ 2.
  • Page 61: Navigation Settings

    Navigation settings where background noise is Navigation Settings typically louder than the sound Select the Config button on the system volume. Home Page or press the CONFIG Startup Volume : Select to set the button on the faceplate to enter the maximum volume level for startup setup menu.
  • Page 62 Navigation Navigation Voice Prompts : Select Traffic Events (On/Off) : Select to Show Traffic Events on Map : the On or Off button to turn the enable or disable the traffic feature. Select to display traffic icons on voice instructions on or off while the map.
  • Page 63 Navigation Red indicates significantly impaired traffic flow with average speed less than 40 km/h (25 mph). Yellow indicates slightly impaired traffic flow with average speed Stopped Traffic Traffic Jam Alert Road Condition between 40 km/h and 73 km/h (25 and 45 mph). Green indicates normal traffic flow with average speed above 73 km/h (45 mph).
  • Page 64 Navigation Alternative Routes : If enabled, the Use Ferries : Unselect to avoid Delete Saved Destinations system will provide an additional ferries. A checkmark appears to screen after Start Guidance has indicate the route will use this been selected. There the user will parameter for guidance.
  • Page 65: Vehicle Settings

    Navigation weather, phone, etc. A checkmark Rear Camera Options : Select To change the overall brightness appears to indicate the guidance Rear Camera to adjust the display. setting for the display, use the alert mode is on. See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) in vehicle interior lighting instrument the owner manual.
  • Page 66: Vehicle Positioning

    Navigation This system might not be available The vehicle is approaching a tall This is the first navigation use or interference can occur if any of building or a large vehicle. after the map data is updated. the following are true: The surface streets run parallel The 12-volt battery is Signals are obstructed by tall...
  • Page 67 Navigation It could take a long time to location that is safe and has a clear www.gmnavdisc.com. If updates are operate automatic rerouting view of the sky and away from large needed, call the GM Nav Disc during high-speed driving. obstructions.
  • Page 68: Voice Recognition

    Voice Recognition Voice Recognition 2. Clearly speak one of the When the command is commands listed later in this recognized, the system will Voice recognition allows for section. either perform the function or hands-free operation of the ask to confirm the choice. Press twice on the steering infotainment system features.
  • Page 69: Voice Recognition Commands

    Voice Recognition To increase or decrease the If the system provides My Media : Use this command to voice volume during a voice destination in another country on learn how to play specific tracks, recognition session, turn the several attempts, say the artists, albums, devices connected volume knob of the radio, Change Country command and...
  • Page 70: Phone Commands

    Voice Recognition Thumbs Up : Instructs the system Select Device or Change Phone : Play Artist (artist name) : Instructs to give the current song or station a Instructs the system to switch to a the system to play songs by a thumbs up in Pandora or Stitcher.
  • Page 71: Settings Commands

    Voice Recognition Search Genre (genre name) : More Like This : Instructs the Yes, Yep, Yup, Ya, Sure, Right, Instructs the system to show a list of system to create a playlist of tracks Correct, OK, Positive, You Got it, all songs for a specific genre.
  • Page 72 Voice Recognition While voice recognition is Intersection : Allows an the choice of entry method to active, the system displays a Intersection to be stated as the continue. An example is to say, POI symbol in the top right of the destination.
  • Page 73 Voice Recognition The country can also be set using After each list of help commands, Turn-by-Turn Directions voice commands. However, the the following are available: Directory country will change back to the Go Back Plan Route default country when the vehicle is Repeat turned off.
  • Page 74: Voice Pass-Thru

    Voice Recognition Virtual Advisor Choose this option to connect to a live Advisor. Voice Pass-Thru Voice pass-thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone, for example, Siri or Voice Command. See the cell phone manufacturer's user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature.
  • Page 75: Bluetooth Phone/Devices

    Bluetooth Phone/Devices Bluetooth Phone/ Bluetooth-enabled phones. (Phone/Mute) : Press to Available features and functions enter the Phone main menu. Press Devices may be dependent on the device. and hold to mute or unmute. On a current phone call screen, an Voice Recognition Bluetooth image of the contact from your...
  • Page 76 Bluetooth Phone/Devices adjusted volume level remains in The pairing process is disabled Identification Number (PIN), it memory for later calls. The system when the vehicle is moving. will display. The PIN is used in maintains a minimum volume level. Step 6. Pairing only needs to be See Voice Recognition 0 67.
  • Page 77: Pairing With Voice Recognition

    Bluetooth Phone/Devices Listing All Paired and Connected 5. Select the new phone to instructions on the phone by Phones/Devices connect to and follow the either entering the four-digit screen prompts. PIN or confirming the six-digit 1. Press the CONFIG button. passcode.
  • Page 78 Bluetooth Phone/Devices 3. Say Device List. Connecting to a Different Phone guide or contact the wireless or Device provider to find out if this feature is Deleting a Paired Phone supported. To connect to a different cell phone, If the phone name to delete is the system looks for the next When a cell phone supports the unknown, see Listing All Paired...
  • Page 79: Wheel Controls

    Bluetooth Phone/Devices 3. Select the letter group of the 3. Enter the phone number. Switching Between Calls (Call phone book entry to scroll Waiting Calls Only) 4. Select OK to start dialing the through the list of names/ number. To switch between calls turn and numbers.
  • Page 80 Bluetooth Phone/Devices Conference Calling Using the Ending a Call Using the Infotainment Controls Infotainment Controls 1. Turn and press the outer ring of Using the Infotainment Controls the TUNE/MENU knob and Conference calling and three-way Turn and press the outer ring on the select Enter Number.
  • Page 81: Clearing The System

    Bluetooth Phone/Devices Re-dial : This command dials the Using the Digit Dial Command 2. After the tone, say Re-dial. last number used on the cell phone. The system dials the last This allows a phone number to be number called from the dialed by entering the digits one at Using the Dial or Call connected cell phone.
  • Page 82 Bluetooth Phone/Devices some phone settings may need to message view screen is locked be changed to allow text messaging out while the vehicle is in to function. See the cell phone motion. manufacturer s user guide. Select Call to dial the contact or number associated with the text.
  • Page 83 Bluetooth Phone/Devices Select Listen to hear the Text Message Settings are available message through voice from the Text Message Inbox. recognition. Select View to view the message. Viewing is not available while the vehicle is in motion. Select Reply to reply to the message using a predefined Select Send to send that message.
  • Page 84: Trademarks And License Agreements

    Trademarks and License Agreements ® ® Trademarks and iPod shuffle , and iPod touch channel name. Channel blocking is trademarks of Apple Inc., registered available for SiriusXM Satellite License Agreements in the U.S. and other countries. Radio receivers by notifying SiriusXM: FCC Information USA: 866-635-2349 or see...
  • Page 85 Trademarks and License Agreements SiriusXM Technology and/or for Pandora (If Equipped) Queen's Printer for Ontario, © use of any of the SiriusXM Canada Post Corporation, Pandora is a registered trademark ® marks to be manufactured, GeoBase of Pandora Media, Inc., used under distributed, or marketed in the HERE holds a nonexclusive license license.
  • Page 86 Trademarks and License Agreements resulting from this information. You not (a) use this Data with any (and their licensors and suppliers) should verify critical information (like products, systems, or applications make no guarantees, visas, health and safety) before you installed or otherwise connected to representations or warranties of any travel.
  • Page 87 Trademarks and License Agreements Disclaimer of Liability OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some Entire Agreement States, Territories and Countries do PANASONIC AND ITS LICENSORS These terms and conditions not allow certain liability exclusions (INCLUDING THEIR LICENSORS constitute the entire agreement or damages limitations, so to that AND SUPPLIERS) SHALL NOT BE between PANASONIC (and its extent the above may not apply...
  • Page 88 Trademarks and License Agreements disputes, claims and actions arising If the Contracting Officer, federal from or in connection with the Data government agency, or any federal provided to you hereunder. official refuses to use the legend provided herein, the Contracting Government End Users Officer, federal government agency, If the Data is being acquired by or...
  • Page 89: Index

    Index Index Accepting or Declining a Call ..78 Call Waiting Using Steering Adding or Removing XM Wheel Controls ....78 Categories .
  • Page 90 Index Guidance Problems with the Route ..65 Database Coverage Making a Call Using Phone Explanations ....66 Book and Infotainment Destination .
  • Page 91 Index Pictures ......28 Playing an Audio CD ... . 30 Navigation Satellite Radio .
  • Page 92 Index Text Messaging ....80 Website Information ... . . 13 Time and Date Settings ..59 Trademarks and License Agreements .

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