Radio Data System (Rds); Storing Radio Station Presets - Buick 2016 Encore IntelliLink Owner's Manual

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

Storing Radio Station Presets

Up to 36 preset stations can be
stored. AM, FM, and XM (if
equipped) can be mixed. The
presets on the screen are 1 through
6 starting left and moving right.
1. From the AM, FM, or XM main
page, press and hold any 1 6
button. After a few seconds, a
beep is heard and the new
preset information displays on
that screen button.
2. Repeat for each preset.
Mixed-Band Presets
Each favorite page can store
six preset stations. The presets
within a page can be from different
radio bands.
Press FAV 1-2-3 on the radio
faceplate to scroll through the
favorites pages.
The current page number displays
above the preset buttons. The
stored stations for each favorite
page display on the preset buttons.
To change the number of favorite
pages displayed:
1. Select Config on the
Home Page.
2. Select Radio Settings.
3. Select Number of Favorite
Pages.
Recalling a Preset Station
To recall a preset station from a
favorites page, do one the following:
Select FAV to display the
pop-up. Select the preset button
from 1 to 6 that corresponds with
the correct preset selection.
In the AM, FM, or XM (if
equipped) main page, select the
preset button from 1 to 6 that
corresponds with the correct
preset selection.

Radio Data System (RDS)

RDS features are available for use
only on FM stations that broadcast
RDS information. With RDS, the
radio can:
Seek to stations broadcasting
the selected type of
programming.
Receive announcements
concerning local and national
emergencies.
Display messages from radio
stations.
This system relies on receiving
specific information from these
stations and only works when the
information is available. It is
possible that a radio station could
broadcast incorrect information that
causes the radio features to work
improperly. If this happens, contact
the radio station.
When information is broadcast from
the current FM station, the station
name or call letters display on the
audio screen. RDS can provide a