2016 BUICK ENVISION Owner's Manual

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If the alert is not acknowledged, the
alert automatically times out and
does not modify the route.
The detail view of the incident
shows any data about the incident
as well as how much time could be
saved by avoiding it. The map view
shows the incident, the original
route, and the suggested route.
If voice prompts are enabled, the
incident information is spoken.
Touch the TAKE NEW ROUTE
screen button to change to the new
route.Traffic Alert While Not Under
Guidance
While driving and not under
guidance, the system can receive
data indicating an accident or slow
traffic flow. The information about
the incident or slow traffic is
displayed as an alert when the
incident is 5 km (3 mi) ahead. The
incident can be viewed on the map.
Touch the DISMISS screen button
to return to the previous map.
Movie Listings
A movie theater POI can be
searched through a POI search or
browsed through the POI category
structure. When the details for a
movie theater are shown, there is
additional information about the
theater. If movie titles andshowtimes are available for the
selected theater, this information is
shown in the additional details area
of this display.
The details shown depend on the
source of the information.
Details shown include:
.
Movie Names
. Parental Ratings (G, PG-13,
R, etc.)
. Showtimes
. Runtime
Fuel Pricing
When SiriusXM information is
available for a particular fuel station,
the price displays for the regular
unleaded or diesel fuel, depending
on the fuel type configured in the
system.
This fuel station POI can either be
searched for through a POI search
or browsed through the POI
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.Touch the Sort button to change
the sort method. The default sort
method is based on distance
with the closest fuel stations at
the top of the list.
. Touch the Sort button to cycle
through the sorting options of
distance, price, or name. The
last viewed sorting method is
displayed and retained over
ignition cycles.
If the sorting method of price has
been selected, the fuel stations in
the list will appear from the lowest to
the highest price based on the fuel
type selected. For gasoline, the
price shown is for regular unleaded.
When diesel is selected as the fuel
type, the diesel price is shown.
OnStar®System
If equipped, with an OnStar®
subscription, an OnStar Advisor can
download a destination to the
vehicle or into the built-in navigation
system. If an OnStar Turn-by-Turn
route is in progress, all other internal navigation functions are
disabled until the route is
completed.
When navigation is selected, the
OnStar Turn-by-Turn screens
display.
OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation
Touch the MENU button to go to the
Turn-by-Turn menu.
The following options display:
.
Update Route (only shows if the
vehicle is off the route)
. Cancel Route
. My Destination
. Route Preview
. Repeat
When the system is downloading a
route, the only option available is
Cancel Route. Once the route is
downloaded, the additional list items
display.
My Destination
If My Destination is selected, a
special version of the Maneuver
View displays. The Destination
Address is shown in the Street
Name field and the total distance to
the destination is shown in the
Distance to Maneuver View. Touch
the DONE button to return to the
Maneuver View.

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Route Preview
.If Route Preview is selected, a
special version of the Maneuver
View displays.
. Touch NEXT to display the next
maneuver information, including
distance between it and the
previous maneuver.
. Touch PREV to display the
previous maneuver information,
including distance between it
and the previous maneuver.
While on the current maneuver,
the PREV button is hidden. If on
the last maneuver, the NEXT
button is hidden.
. Touch the DONE button to return
to the Maneuver View. Repeat
Select Repeat to go back to the
Maneuver View. The audible
maneuver prompt is repeated.
No Active Route
There is no active route in these
cases:
.
If the vehicle does not have
navigation and the navigation
application is selected from the
Home screen, a screen stating,
“No Active Route” displays.
Touch the Call OnStar button.
. If the system receives the
indication that there is an active
OnStar subscription, the help
text is displayed with instructions
on how to set up a route. .
If the vehicle is not equipped
with OnStar, the navigation
application icon is removed from
the home screen and
applications tray, so this view is
not accessible.
Mutually Exclusive from
Embedded Navigation
If the vehicle has both a built-in
navigation system and OnStar, the
system only allows one application
at a time. If an OnStar Turn-by-Turn
route is in progress, all other
internal navigation functions are
disabled until the route is
completed.
When the navigation application is
selected, OnStar Turn-by-Turn
screens display.
Canceling an Embedded Route
If a route is in progress using the
vehicle navigation system and an
OnStar Turn-by-Turn route is
requested, the vehicle navigation
system route is canceled
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Canceling a Turn-by-Turn Route
If a route is in progress using the
OnStar Turn-by-Turn navigation
system, and a route is requested
using the vehicle navigation system,
a pop-up is displayed confirming
that the Turn-by-Turn route should
be canceled.
OnStar Canceling an Embedded
Navigation
OnStar is able to remotely cancel
the vehicle navigation system
routes. If an Advisor is requested
while connected to OnStar, all active
vehicle navigation routes in the
vehicle will be canceled. There will
be no confirmation, and this update
will immediately be reflected on the
display. Route guidance can be
resumed by selecting the Resume
To screen button in the Map Menu.
Global Positioning
System (GPS)
The position of the vehicle is
determined by using satellite
signals, various vehicle signals, and
map data.At times, other interference such as
the satellite condition, road
configuration, condition of the
vehicle, and/or other circumstances
can affect the navigation system's
ability to determine the accurate
position of the vehicle.
The GPS shows the current position
of the vehicle using signals sent by
GPS Satellites. When the vehicle is
not receiving signals from the
satellites, a symbol appears on the
map screen. See
Navigation
Symbols 0195.
This system might not be available
or interference can occur if any of
the following are true:
. Signals are obstructed by tall
buildings, trees, large trucks,
or a tunnel.
. Satellites are being repaired or
improved.
For more information if the GPS is
not functioning properly, see
Problems with Route Guidance
0 212 andIf the System Needs
Service 0212.
Vehicle Positioning
At times, the position of the vehicle
on the map could be inaccurate due
to one or more of the following
reasons:
.
The road system has changed.
. The vehicle is driving on slippery
road surfaces such as sand,
gravel, or snow.
. The vehicle is traveling on
winding roads or long straight
roads.
. The vehicle is approaching a tall
building or a large vehicle.
. The surface streets run parallel
to a freeway.
. The vehicle has been transferred
by a vehicle carrier or a ferry.
. The current position calibration
is set incorrectly.
. The vehicle is traveling at high
speed.
. The vehicle changes directions
more than once, or the vehicle is
turning on a turn table in a
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.The vehicle is entering and/or
exiting a parking lot, garage, or a
lot with a roof.
. The GPS signal is not received.
. A roof carrier is installed on the
vehicle.
. Tire chains have been installed.
. The tires are replaced or worn.
. The tire pressure for the tires is
incorrect.
. This is the first navigation use
after the map data is updated.
. The 12-volt battery is
disconnected for several days.
. The vehicle is driving in heavy
traffic where driving is at low
speeds, and the vehicle is
stopped and started repeatedly.
Problems with Route
Guidance
Inappropriate route guidance can
occur under one or more of the
following conditions:
.The turn was not made on the
road indicated. .
Route guidance might not be
available when using automatic
rerouting for the next right or
left turn.
. The route might not be changed
when using automatic rerouting.
. There is no route guidance when
turning at an intersection.
. Plural names of places might be
announced occasionally.
. It could take a long time to
operate automatic rerouting
during high-speed driving.
. Automatic rerouting might
display a route returning to the
set waypoint if heading for a
destination without passing
through a set waypoint.
. The route prohibits the entry of a
vehicle due to a regulation by
time or season or any other
regulation which may be given.
. Some routes might not be
searched.
. The route to the destination
might not be shown if there are
new roads, if roads have recently changed, or if certain
roads are not listed in the map
data. See
Maps0195.
To recalibrate the vehicle's position
on the map, park with the vehicle
running for two to five minutes, until
the vehicle position updates. Make
sure the vehicle is parked in a
location that is safe and has a clear
view of the sky and away from large
obstructions.
If the System Needs
Service
If the navigation system needs
service and the steps listed here
have been followed but there are
still problems, see Problems with
Route Guidance 0212.
Map Data Updates
The map data in the vehicle is the
most up-to-date information
available when the vehicle was
produced. The map data is updated
periodically, provided that the map
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For questions about the operation of
the navigation system or the update
process, contact the GM Nav Disc
Center toll-free phone number,
1-877-NAV-DISC (1-877-628-3472)
or go to the center’s website,
www.gmnavdisc.com. If updates are
needed, call the GM Nav Disc
Center or order online.
To order, have the vehicle’s Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN)
available to ensure the correct and
most up-to-date map data for the
vehicle is sent. See Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) 0393.
Database Coverage
Explanations
Coverage areas vary with respect to
the level of map detail available for
any given area. Some areas feature
greater levels of detail than others.
If this happens, it does not mean
there is a problem with the system.
As the map data is updated, more
detail can become available for
areas that previously had limited
detail. See Map Data
Updates 0212.
Voice Recognition
Voice recognition allows for
hands-free operation within the
navigation, audio, phone, and
weather applications. This feature
can be started by pressing the
g
button on the steering wheel or by
touching the
gon the touchscreen
display.
However, not all features within
these areas are supported by voice
commands. Generally, only complex
tasks that require multiple manual
interactions to complete are
supported by voice commands.
For example, tasks that take more
than one or two button presses such
as selecting a song or artist to play
from a media device would be
supported by voice commands.
Other tasks, like adjusting the
volume or seeking up or down, are
audio features that are easily
performed by pressing one or two
buttons, and are not supported by
voice commands. Voice recognition can be used when
the ignition is on or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
See
Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) 0264.
Using Voice Recognition
Voice recognition becomes available
once the system has been
initialized. This begins when the
ignition is turned on. Initialization
may take a few moments.
1. Press
gon the steering wheel
control to activate voice
recognition, or touch
gon the
infotainment touchscreen on
the center stack.
2. The audio system mutes and the system plays a prompt
followed by a beep.
3. Wait until after the beep completes, then clearly speak
one of the commands
described in this section.
A voice recognition system
prompt can be interrupted while
it is playing by pressing
g
again.

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For example, if the prompt
seems to be taking too long to
finish, press
gagain and the
beep should happen
right away.
There are two voice prompt modes
supported:
. Long verbal prompts: The longer
prompts provide more
information regarding the
supported actions.
. Short prompts: The short
prompts provide simple
instructions about what can be
stated.
If a command is not spoken, the
voice recognition system says a
help prompt.
Prompts and Screen Displays
While a voice recognition session is
active, there will be corresponding
buttons on screens displayed.
Manual interaction in the voice
recognition session is permitted.
Interaction during a voice session
may be completed entirely using
voice commands, or some
selections may expedite a session. If a selection is made using a
manual control, the dialog will
progress in the same way as if the
selection was made through a voice
command. Once the system is able
to complete the task, or the session
is terminated, the voice recognition
dialog stops.
An example of this type of manual
intervention is touching an entry of a
displayed number list instead of
speaking the number associated
with the entry desired.
Canceling Voice Recognition
.
Touch the Home screen button.
Touching this button will
terminate a voice recognition
session which was initiated by
touching the button on the radio
touchscreen.
. Touch or say “Cancel”or“Exit”
to terminate the voice
recognition session and display
the screen from which voice
recognition was initiated. .
Press
con the steering wheel
controls to terminate the voice
session and display the screen
from which voice recognition
was initiated.
Most languages do not support
natural language commands in
sentence form. For those
languages, use direct commands
like the examples shown on the
display.
Helpful Hints for Speaking
Commands
Voice recognition can understand
commands that are either naturally
stated in sentence form, or direct
commands that state the application
and the task.
For best results:
. Listen for the prompt and wait
for the beep before saying a
command or reply.
. Say “Help” or look at the screen
display for example commands.
. Voice recognition prompt can be
interrupted while it is playing by
pressing
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For example, if the prompt
seems to be taking too long to
finish, to speak the command
without waiting for the prompt to
complete, press
gagain and
wait for the beep.
. Speak the command naturally,
not too fast, not too slow. Use
direct commands without a lot of
extra words.
. Usually Phone and Audio
commands can be spoken in a
single command.
For example, “Call David Smith
at work,” “Play” followed by the
artist or song name, or “Tune”
followed by the radio station
number.
. Navigation destinations are too
complex for a single command.
First, state a command that
explains the type of destination
needed, such as I want
directions to an “Address,”
“Navigate to an intersection,” “I
need to find a Place of Interest
or POI,” or“Directions to a
Contact.” The system responds
with requesting more details. After saying
“Place of Interest,”
only major chains are available
by name. Chains are businesses
with at least 20 locations. For
other POIs, say the name of a
category like “Restaurants,”
“Shopping Malls,” or“Hospitals.”
Most languages do not support
natural language commands in
sentence form. For those
languages, use direct commands
like the examples shown on the
display.
There is no need to memorize
specific command words. Direct
commands might be more clearly
understood by the system. An
example of a direct command would
be “Call 555-1212.” Examples of
these direct commands are
displayed on most of the screens
while a voice session is active.
If “Phone” or“Phone Commands,” is
stated, the system understands that
a phone call is requested and will
respond with questions until enough
details are gathered. If the phone number has been
saved with a name and a place, the
direct command should include
both, for example
“Call David Smith
at work.”
Using Voice Recognition for
List Options
When a list is displayed, a voice
prompt will ask to confirm or select
an option from that list. A selection
can be made by manually selecting
the item, or by speaking the line
number for the item to select.
When a screen contains a list, there
may be options that are available
but not displayed. The list on a
voice recognition screen functions
the same as a list on other screens.
Scrolling or flinging can be used to
help display other entries from
the list.
Manually scrolling or paging the list
on a screen during a voice
recognition session suspends the
current voice recognition event and
plays the prompt “Make your
selection from the list using the