2016 BUICK ENVISION service

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There is a light sensor on top of the
instrument panel. Do not cover the
sensor; otherwise the headlamps
will come on when they are not
needed.
The system may also turn on the
headlamps when driving through a
parking garage or tunnel.
When it is bright enough outside,
the headlamps will turn off or may
change to Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL).
The automatic headlamp system
turns off when the exterior lamp
control is turned to
Oor the ignition
is off.
Lights On with Wipers
If the windshield wipers are
activated in daylight with the engine
on, and the exterior lamp control is
in AUTO, the headlamps, parking
lamps, and other exterior lamps
come on. The transition time for the
lamps coming on varies based on
wiper speed. When the wipers are
not operating, these lamps turn off.
Move the exterior lamp control to
O
or;to disable this feature.
Adaptive Forward
Lighting (AFL)
If equipped with the AFL System,
the headlamps pivot horizontally to
provide greater road illumination
while turning.
To enable AFL, set the exterior lamp
control to the AUTO position.
Moving the control out of AUTO will
deactivate the system. AFL will
operate when the vehicle speed is
greater than 3 km/h (2 mph). AFL
will not operate when the
transmission is in R (Reverse). AFL
is not immediately operable after starting the vehicle; driving a short
distance is required to calibrate the
AFL. See
Exterior Lamp
Controls 0155.
Headlamp Leveling
Control
Automatic Headlamp Leveling
If equipped, the level of the
headlamps is adjusted automatically
based on the vehicle load.
Headlamp aiming is important to
safe driving. If the headlamps
require aiming or the automatic
headlamp leveling system is
malfunctioning, see your dealer for
service.

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Infotainment
System
Introduction
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
HD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . 173
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 175
Pandora Internet Radio . . . . . . . 175
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted MediaDevices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
SD Card Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
OnStar System
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Navigation
Using the Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . 195
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
OnStar
®System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Global Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Problems with Route Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
If the System Needs Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Database Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Voice Recognition
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . . 220
Bluetooth (InfotainmentControls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Settings
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

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Timeshifting and Station/Channel
Lists
If browsing a station/channel list is
started while listening to the
timeshift content, the list content is
shown in live time, not
buffered time.
Skipping Back in a Broadcast
For programs with metadata,
touching the previous button less
than five seconds into a program
will make the system skip to the
beginning of the previous program.
If more than five seconds into the
current song/program, the system
starts at the beginning of the current
program. If no metadata is available,
the system skips back 30 seconds.
Reaching the End of the Buffer
If the audio is paused and the
25-minute buffer is reached, the
buffer continues recording content
on a first-in, first-out basis. When
playback is started, the content
played will be the last 25 minutes in
the buffer.HD Radio Technology
If equipped, HD Radio™Technology
is a free service with features such
as static-free sound, more
programming choices on local FM
HD2, HD3, and higher, and
on-screen information such as artist
and song title.
Channel Access
To access HD Radio channels:
1. Tune the radio to the channel. HD Radio must be turned on in
the Menu. If the channel is
broadcasting HD Radio
Technology, the radio will
automatically switch to digital
audio, indicated with an HD
Radio Technology logo.
2. Touch
gordto tune to the
previous or next HD Radio
channel.
There may be a delay before the
channel starts playing.
The HD Radio channel number is
indicated next to the logo.
See AM-FM Radio 0170. For a list of all channels, see
www.hdradio.com.
Troubleshooting
Digital Audio Delay :
Wait for the
signal to process. This can take
several seconds.
Volume Change, Audio Skip,
Echo, Digital Audio Lost : Channel
signal strength may be weak or the
channel is out of range. Verify
proper reception on another
channel.
If the HD Radio signal loses
reception while listening to channel
HD1, the radio will go back to the
main non-HD Radio channel.
If the HD Radio signal loses
reception while listening to channels
HD2 to HD8, the radio mutes until
the signal can be recovered or until
the channel is changed.
HD can be disabled if driving in a
weak signal area. Touch Menu from
the AM/FM screens, then touch HD
Radio to toggle HD on and off.

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Satellite Radio
SiriusXM®Satellite Radio
Service (If Equipped)
Vehicles with a valid SiriusXM
satellite radio subscription can
receive SiriusXM programming.
SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide
variety of programming and
commercial-free music, coast to
coast, and in digital-quality sound.
See www.siriusxm.com or call
1-866-635-2349 in the U.S. In
Canada, see www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-209-0079.
When SiriusXM is active, the station
name, number, category name,
song title, and artist display on the
screen.
SiriusXM Menu
SiriusXM has a menu to adjust
different features.
Touching the MENU screen button
may display the following:
Tone Settings : Touch + or−to
adjust the tone settings. See AM-FM
Radio 0170.
Tag Song : Press the Tag Song
button to save song information that
SiriusXM stations include in their
broadcasts. You can then preview
and purchase your tagged songs in
the iTunes
®store.
When connected to iTunes, the
Sync button on the device may
need to be pressed to transfer the
tags to iTunes.
TuneSelect : For SiriusXM only, this
feature allows for alerts to be set for
artists or songs that are played on
the current station. Touch Artist or
Song to save an Artist or Song.
Touch Manage TuneSelect to turn
the alerts On and Off or manage the
saved selection of Artists or Songs.
To turn off an alert, touch the Song
or Artist and uncheck the box. To delete an alert, press
−. Press
q
BACK on the faceplate or touch the
Back screen button to go back to
the previous menu.
Auto Volume :If equipped, this
feature adjusts the volume based on
the vehicle speed. See AM-FM
Radio 0170.
Radio Reception
Unplug electronic devices from the
accessory power outlets if there is
interference or static in the radio.
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
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each other. 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.
SiriusXM®Satellite Radio
Service
If equipped, SiriusXM Satellite
Radio Service provides digital radio
reception. 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 SiriusXM signal for a period
of time.
Cell Phone Usage
Cell phone usage, such as making
or receiving phone calls, charging,
or just having the phone on may
cause static interference in the
radio. Unplug the phone or turn it off
if this happens.
Antenna
The AM/FM antenna is integrated in
the liftgate spoiler and the liftgate
window defogger. No maintenance
or adjustments are needed. Do not
place loads on the spoiler. If the
spoiler is replaced, be sure it is
replaced with the correct GM parts
for the best AM and FM reception.
Multi-Band Antenna
The roof antenna is for OnStar®,
SiriusXM®Satellite Radio (If
Equipped), and GPS (Global
Positioning System). Keep clear of
obstructions for clear reception.
If the vehicle has a sunroof and it is
open, or items are placed on the
roof mounted cargo rack, reception
can also be affected.
Pandora Internet Radio
If equipped, Pandora®is a free
Internet radio service that streams
personalized radio stations based
on songs, artists, tracks, genres,
and comedians. Create stations
using the Pandora website or
Smartphone application, then use
-(thumbs up) or,(thumbs down)
to personalize stations. To set up an
account, or for more information, go
to www.pandora.com. Pandora may
not be available in Canada.
A phone or tablet with Internet
connection and the Pandora
application installed is required.
Personal cell phone data plans are
used. Make sure the latest version
is installed on the device.
Launching Pandora

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Connect the iPhone to the USB
port, or connect Android™or
BlackBerry
®through Bluetooth. See
Auxiliary Jack 0184 orBluetooth
(Overview) 0220 orBluetooth
(Infotainment Controls) 0221 or
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)
0 224. For first time use, set up the
stations before connecting to the
vehicle. The Pandora icon will be
available on the Home Page.
When Pandora is chosen, the
Pandora logo will populate on the
screen and display “Acquiring
Pandora Radio Station.” Launch
times can be significant.
Using the iPhone
1. Plug the device into the USB port. The phone screen must
be unlocked.
2. Launch Pandora directly from the Home Page by touching
the Pandora icon.
If nothing happens when the
available Pandora screen button is
touched, download the latest
Pandora application and retry. The login screen may display on the
device.
Using an Android or BlackBerry
Phone
The BlackBerry phone must be
unlocked to launch Pandora service.
1. Pair the phone using Bluetooth.
2. Launch Pandora directly from the Home Page by touching
the Pandora icon.
If nothing happens when the
available Pandora screen button is
touched, download the latest
Pandora application and retry.
The login screen may display on the
device.
Pandora Menus
Touch Menu on the Pandora
main page.
Pandora has a menu system with
the following:
Tone Settings : Touch to adjust the
tone settings. See AM-FM
Radio 0170.
Bookmark Artist : Touch to
bookmark the artist.
Bookmark Song : Touch to
bookmark the song.
Auto Volume : This feature sets the
auto volume based on the speed of
the vehicle and noise in the vehicle.
See AM-FM Radio 0170.

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Pandora Features
Pandora service has features to rate
tracks, skip tracks, or change
stations.
,(Thumbs Down) :When
touched, Pandora stores this
information, changes to the next
track, and does not play this track
on this station again. This helps
Pandora choose which tracks
should not play on this station. This
feature is only available on user
created stations.
-(Thumbs Up) : When touched,
Pandora stores this information
and
-is highlighted for the
remainder of the track. This helps
Pandora choose which tracks
should play on this station.
d(Next Track) : When touched,
Pandora changes to the next track.
rorj(Play/Pause) : Touch to play
or pause playback.
Pandora Skip Limit
Pandora limits the number of skips
allowed on their service to five skips
including thumbs down. When the
skip limit is reached,
,ordwill
not skip the currently playing track,
but the
,feedback will be
recorded.
Advertisements on Pandora
Pandora may display
advertisements. The artist name
and track title will not be displayed
and the skip track button will not be
available.
Pandora Troubleshooting
Unable to Connect Device to
Vehicle
If the device is unable to connect to
the USB or Bluetooth:
1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Take the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter at least 6 m
(20 ft) away from the vehicle.
3. Wait about one minute, and try to connect the device again.
See Auxiliary Jack 0184 or
Bluetooth (Overview) 0220 or
Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls) 0221 orBluetooth
(Voice Recognition) 0224.
Unable to Start Pandora
If the device is unable to launch
Pandora:
. Check that the latest version of
Pandora is installed.
. Check that there is an active
account logged into Pandora.
. Have at least one station
created.
. For Android and BlackBerry
devices, check that the device is
paired with the vehicle, and
whether the device displays in
the Connected phone sources
list under the Phone icon from
the Home Page.

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.For an iPhone, check that the
USB cable is connected to the
USB port and the screen is
unlocked.
. Close Pandora on the device
and launch again. Devices that
allow multitasking may require
an extra step to quit the Pandora
application. See the cell phone
manufacturer's user guide.
Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down
Error
If there is an error trying to rate a
track with the
,or-buttons, the
message “Thumbs Down Error” or
“Thumbs Up Error” will display.
Touch OK to dismiss.
Loss of Audio
Loss of Pandora audio can happen
in different ways:
. Weak or lost data connection.
. Device needs to be charged.
. Application needs to be
relaunched.
. Connection between phone and
radio lost. .
An iPhone is connected to both
Bluetooth and the USB port.
Playback can be resumed from
a loss of audio by double
tapping on the iPhone menu
button then scrolling through the
icons to find an icon that allows
a change of flow between
Bluetooth and USB cable.
Common Pandora Messages
Pandora Error/Please Check
Connected Device : Not signed in
or Pandora is down for
maintenance.
No Stations Available : No stations
are available on the Pandora server
through the connected device.
Action Unavailable. Please Check
Device : A few conditions for loss of
Internet connection are:
. The connected device loses its
cellular connection.
. The device does not support
Internet connectivity.
. The device is not in the vehicle. Part of the Action Unavailable.
Please Check Device :
The
Bluetooth signal is lost.
No Skips Remaining for This
Station or Permitted During
Advertisements :
. The maximum Pandora skip limit
has been reached according to
the plan that was obtained.
. Skipping an advertisement was
tried.
See www.pandora.com/help. If the
service will not work, see your
dealer for assistance.