2011 BUICK LACROSSE radio

Black plate (16,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2011
7-16 Infotainment System
Selecting a Channel Usinggor
l(Radio with CD)
.Press and releasegorl
to go to the previous or next
channel.
.Press and holdgorlto
scroll through the previous or
next channel until the channel
is reached.
Selecting a Channel Using
gor
l(Radio with CD/DVD and MEM)
Press and release
gorlto go to
the previous or next channel. Selecting a Channel Using the
TUNE Knob
To select an XM channel using the
TUNE knob:
Turn the TUNE knob to highlight an
XM channel, the channel is selected
after a short delay.
To select a channel using the menu:
1. Turn the Menu knob and select
Channel List.
2. Select the desired channel.
Selecting a Channel Using the
Menu System
1. Turn the Menu knob.
2. Select XM Category List.
3. Select the category.
4. Select the channel.
Storing an XM Channel as a
Favorite
Channels from all bands can be
stored in any order in the favorite
pages.
Up to six channels can be stored in
each favorite page and the number
of available favorite pages can
be set.
Storing a Channel as a Favorite
To store the channel to a position
in the list, press and hold the
corresponding 1 to 6 button until
the channel can be heard again.
Retrieving Channels
Press the FAV button to open
a favorite page or to change to
another favorite page. Briefly press
one of the 1 to 6 buttons to retrieve
the channel.

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Infotainment System 7-17
Time Shifting (Radio with
CD/DVD and MEM)
The radio with MEM time shift
feature can rewind 20 minutes of
XM content. While listening to the
radio, the content from the current
channel is always being buffered.
Press
kto pause the radio.
The radio displays the time shift
status bar. The status bar shows
the amount of content stored in the
buffer and the current pause point.
To resume playback from the
current pause point, press
kagain.
The radio is no longer live, but
played from the time shift buffer.
A status bar displays below the
channel number.
Press and hold
lorgto fast
forward or rewind through the time
shift buffer. Hold
luntil the end
of the recorded buffer resumes
live playback. Press and release
lorgto go to
the next or previous song in the time
shift buffer.
When the channel is changed, the
buffer is cleared and automatically
restarted for the current channel.
Content from a previously tuned
station is no longer available.
The time shift feature is not
available while recording or
with other sources of playback.
Pausing XM with the Vehicle
Turned Off
If XM is paused when the vehicle is
turned off, the radio continues to
buffer the current radio station for
up to 20 minutes. If the vehicle is
turned back on within 20 minutes,
the radio resumes playback from
the paused point.XM Messages
XL (Explicit Language
Channels): These channels, or any
others, can be blocked by request,
by calling 1-800-929-2100 in the
U.S. and 1-877-438-9677 in
Canada.
XM Updating: The encryption code
in the receiver is being updated.
No action is required. This process
should take no longer than
30 seconds.
Loading XM: The audio system is
acquiring and processing audio and
text data. No action is needed. This
message should disappear shortly.
Channel Off Air: This channel is
not currently in service. Tune in to
another channel.

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7-18 Infotainment System
Channel Unauth:This channel is
blocked or cannot be received with
your XM Subscription package.
Channel Unavailable: This
previously assigned channel is no
longer assigned. Tune to another
station.
No Artist Info: The system
is working properly. No artist
information is available at this
time on this channel.
No Title Info: The system is
working properly. No song title
information is available at this
time on this channel.
No CAT Info: The system is
working properly. No category
information is available at this
time on this channel. No Information:
The system
is working properly. No text or
informational messages are
available at this time on this
channel.
No Subscription Please Renew:
XM subscription needs to be
reactivated. Contact XM at
www.xmradio.com or call
1-800-929-2100 in the U.S.
and www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-438-9677 in Canada.
No XM Signal: The system is
working properly. The vehicle may
be in a location that where the XM
signal is being blocked. When the
vehicle is moved into an open area,
the signal should return.
CAT Not Found: The system is
working properly. There are no
channels available for the selected
category. XM Radio ID:
If tuned to channel 0,
this message alternates with the
XM Radio eight‐digit radio ID label.
This label is needed to activate the
service.
Unknown: If this message is
received when tuned to channel 0,
there could be a receiver fault.
Consult with your dealer.
Check Antenna: If this message
does not clear within a short period
of time, the receiver could have a
fault. Consult with your dealer.
XM Not Available: If this message
does not clear within a short period
of time, the receiver could have a
fault. Consult with your dealer.

Black plate (19,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2011
Infotainment System 7-19
Radio Reception
Frequency interference and
static can occur during normal
radio reception if items such as
cellular phone chargers, vehicle
convenience accessories, and
external electronic devices are
plugged into the accessory power
outlet. If there is interference or
static, unplug the item from the
accessory power outlet.
FM
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.
AM
The range for most AM stations is
greater than for FM, especially at
night. The longer range can cause
station frequencies to interfere
with each other. For better radio
reception, most AM radio stations
boost the power levels during the
day, and then reduce these levels
during the night. 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.
XM™Satellite Radio Service
XM satellite radio service gives
digital radio reception from coast
to coast in the 48 contiguous
United States, and in Canada.
Just as with FM, 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 XM signal for a
period of time.
Cellular Phone Usage
Cellular phone usage may cause
interference with the vehicle's radio.
This interference may occur when
making or receiving phone calls,
charging the phone's battery,
or simply having the phone on.
This interference can cause an
increased level of static while
listening to the radio. If static is
received while listening to the
radio, unplug the cellular phone
and turn it off.
Backglass Antenna
The AM-FM antenna is integrated
with the rear window defogger,
located in the rear window. Make
sure that the inside surface of the
rear window is not scratched and
that the lines on the glass are not
damaged. 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.

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7-20 Infotainment System
If a cellular telephone antenna
needs to be attached to the glass,
make sure that the grid lines for the
AM-FM antenna are not damaged.
There is enough space between
the grid lines to attach a cellular
telephone antenna without
interfering with radio reception.
Notice: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. Notice:
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 your backglass antenna due
to metallic tinting materials will
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Satellite Radio Antenna
For vehicles with XM satellite radio
service, the antenna is located on
the roof of the vehicle. Keep the
antenna clear of obstructions for
clear radio reception.
Audio Players
CD Player
The CD player can play audio CDs
and MP3 CDs.
The CD player will not play
8 cm (3 in) CDs.
Care of CDs
Sound quality can be reduced due
to disc quality, recording method,
quality of the music recorded, and
how the disc has been handled.
Handle discs carefully and store
them in their original cases or other
protective cases away from direct
sunlight and dust. If the bottom
surface of a disc is damaged, the
disc may not play properly or at all.

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Infotainment System 7-27
Use the following actions to
navigate the menu on a DVD‐V Disc
while playing chapters.
.Pause (Play)
.Chapter List
.Title List
.DVD/DVD
.DVD/AUX
.AUX/DVD
.AUX/AUX
To navigate the menu:
1. Turn the Menu knob.
2. Select the action.
Mass Storage
Media (MEM)
Infotainment systems with MEM
storage are able to record up to
1.1 GB (gigabyte) of music from
audio CDs, MP3/WMA/AAC discs,
and USB storage devices. The MEM
player can also time shift audio from
AM, FM, and XM radio.
Music or content stored in MEM that
you did not create, or have the right
to distribute, must be deleted before
the sale or end of lease of the
vehicle.
Control Buttons
The buttons used to control the
MEM player are:
MEM/DVD/AUX: Press to select
the MEM player.
l/g: Press to select tracks or
to fast forward or rewind within a
track.
INFO: Press to display additional
information about the MEM track
that may be available.
TUNE/
k: Press to pause the
track currently playing; press again
to resume playback. Turn to select
tracks.
OREC: Press to record music
from a CD or USB drive.
DEL: Press to delete the current
track from MEM.
FAV (Favorites): Press to display
MEM favorites.
1 to 6: Press to select a track or
playlist stored in that numeric
position.

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7-30 Infotainment System
Configuring MEM Favorites
During MEM playback, press the
FAV button to change between
favorite categories. The favorite
categories are:
.Playlists
.Artists
.Albums
.Genres
To remove MEM favorites
categories:
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Radio Settings.
3. Select MEM Favorites.
4. Remove the checkmark from the box to remove that MEM
favorites category.
Replace the checkmark to re-add
the removed category.
Saving MEM Tracks as
Favorites
Favorites can be saved by pressing
and holding one of the 1 to 6
buttons. Favorites can be stored
according to the following list:
Playlist: Adds the currently playing
track to the playlist selected.
Artist: Saves the artist associated
with the currently playing track in
the indicated favorites position.
Album: Saves the album
associated with the currently playing
track in the indicated favorites
position.
Genre: Saves the genre associated
with the currently playing track in
the indicated favorites position. Creating Playlists
To create a playlist using tracks
stored in MEM:
1. Select Playlist from the MEM
favorites.
2. Select the track to be stored in the playlist.
3. Press and hold one of the 1 to 6 buttons until the track
can be heard again to store
the track.
4. Repeat Steps 1 though 3 to store additional tracks in the
playlist.

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Infotainment System 7-31
Auxiliary Devices
(Radio with CD)
The optional AUX input allows
portable devices to connect to the
vehicle using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
input jack or the USB port.
Portable devices are controlled by
using the menu system described
inOperation on page 7‑7.
The AUX input is located in the
center console.
3.5 mm Jack
Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable
to the auxiliary input jack to use a
portable audio player.
Playback of an audio device that is
connected to the 3.5 mm jack can
only be controlled using the controls
on the device.
Adjusting the Volume
Turn the VOL/
Oknob to adjust the
volume of the infotainment system
after the volume level has been set
on the portable audio device.
USB Port
For vehicles with a USB port, the
following devices may be connected
and controlled by the infotainment
system.
.iPods
.PlaysForSure Devices (PFD)
.USB Drives
.Zunes Not all iPods, PFDs, USB Drives,
and Zunes are compatible with the
infotainment system.
Connecting and Controlling
an iPod®
Not all iPods can be controlled by
the infotainment system.
Connecting an iPod
Connect the iPod to the USB port.
Searching for a Track
Tracks can be searched for by:
.Playlists
.Artists
.Albums
.Song Titles
.Podcasts
.Genres
.Audiobooks
.Composers