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Introduction iii
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 ENCORE are
trademarks and/or service marks of
General Motors LLC, its
subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name“General
Motors of Canada Limited” for Buick
Motor Division wherever it appears
in this 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 owner manual.
Refer to the purchase
documentation relating to your
specific vehicle to confirm the
features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
Propriétaires Canadiens
A French language manual can be
obtained from your dealer, at
www.helminc.com, or from:
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de
ce guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
savant:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about
the vehicle, use the Index in the
back of the manual. It is an
alphabetical list of what is in the
manual and the page number where
it can be found. Litho
in U.S.A.
Part No. 23118886 D Third Printing
©2015 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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5-30 Instruments and Controls
Vehicle
Personalization
Use the audio system controls to
access the personalization menus
for customizing vehicle features.
The following are all possible
personalization features. Depending
on the vehicle, some may not be
available
CONFIG (Configuration):Press to
access the Configuration
Settings menu.
TUNE/MENU: Press the center of
the knob or outer ring for radios with
navigation to enter the menus and
select menu items. Turn the knob or
outer ring to scroll through the
menus.
/BACK: Press to exit or move
backward in a menu. Entering the Personalization
Menus
1. Press CONFIG to access the
Configuration Settings menu.
The key must be in the ON/RUN
position.
2. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob or outer ring to highlight the Vehicle
Settings menu.
3. Press the TUNE/MENU knob or outer ring to select the menu.
4. Press
/BACK to confirm the
selection and move back to the
last menu.
The following list of menu items may
be available:
.Languages
.Time and Date
.Radio Settings
.Phone Settings
.Display Settings
.Vehicle Settings
Languages
Select Language, then select from
the available language(s).
Time and Date
Select the Time and Date menu and
the following may display:
.Set Time
.Set Date
.12 hr / 24 hr Format
Set Time
Select to manually set the time.
Turn TUNE/MENU knob or outer
ring to change the number, then
press the knob or outer ring to
confirm and go to the next number.
Set Date
Select to manually set the date.
Turn TUNE/MENU knob or outer
ring to change the number, then
press the knob or outer ring to
confirm and go to the next number.
12 hr / 24 hr Format
Select to set the 12/24 hour format.
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OnStar 14-7
in that area. The wireless service
provider must also have coverage,
network capacity, reception, and
technology compatible with OnStar
services. Service involving location
information about the vehicle cannot
work unless GPS signals are
available, unobstructed, and
compatible with the OnStar
hardware. OnStar services may not
work if the OnStar equipment is not
properly installed or it has not been
properly maintained. If equipment or
software is added, connected,
or modified, OnStar services may
not work. Other problems beyond
the control of OnStar may prevent
service such as hills, tall buildings,
tunnels, weather, electrical system
design and architecture of the
vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a
crash, or wireless phone network
congestion or jamming.
SeeRadio Frequency Statement on
page 13-12.Services for People with
Disabilities
Advisors provide services to help
subscribers with physical disabilities
and medical conditions.
Press
Qfor help with:
.Locating a gas station with an
attendant to pump gas.
.Finding a hotel, restaurant, etc.,
that meets accessibility needs.
.Providing directions to the
closest hospital or pharmacy in
urgent situations.
TTY Users
OnStar has the ability to
communicate to deaf,
hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired
customers while in the vehicle. The
available dealer-installed TTY
system can provide in-vehicle
access to all of the OnStar services,
except Virtual Advisor and OnStar
Turn-by-Turn Navigation.
OnStar Personal Identification
Number (PIN)
A PIN is needed to access some of
the OnStar services, like Remote
Door Unlock and Stolen Vehicle
Assistance. The PIN will need to be
changed the first time when
speaking with an Advisor. To
change the OnStar PIN, contact an
OnStar Advisor by pressing
Qor
calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR.
Warranty
OnStar equipment may be
warranted as part of the vehicle
warranty.
Languages
The vehicle can be programmed to
respond in multiple languages.
Press
Qand ask for an Advisor.
Advisors are available in English,
Spanish, and French. Available
languages may vary by country.