2016 BUICK ENVISION CD player

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In Brief 21
your vehicle's path while in
R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will
sound, or the driver seat will pulse.
SeeAssistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0285.
Parking Assist
If equipped, Rear Parking
Assist (RPA) uses sensors on the
rear bumper to assist with parking
and avoiding objects while in
R (Reverse). It operates at speeds
less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may
display a warning triangle on the
Rear Vision Camera screen and a
graphic on the instrument cluster to
provide the object distance. In
addition, multiple beeps or seat
pulses may occur if very close to an
object.
The vehicle may also have the Front
Parking Assist system.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0285.
Automatic Parking
Assist (APA)
If equipped, the APA system helps
to search for and maneuver the
vehicle into parallel or perpendicular
parking spots using automatic
steering, DIC displays, and beeps.
When the vehicle speed is below
30 km/h (18 mph), press
Oto
enable the system.
See “Automatic Parking Assist
(APA)” underAssistance Systems
for Parking or Backing 0285.
Power Outlets
The vehicle has four 12-volt
accessory power outlets, which can
be used to plug in electrical
equipment, such as a cell phone or
MP3 player.
There are power outlets:
.
On the center floor console.
. Inside the center floor console.
. On the rear of the center floor
console.
. In the rear cargo area. To use the outlet, remove the cover.
See
Power Outlets 0108.
Universal Remote System
This system provides a way to
replace up to three remote control
transmitters used to activate
devices such as garage door
openers, security systems, and
home automation devices.
Read the instructions completely
before attempting to program the
Universal Remote system. Because
of the steps involved, it may be

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3. Touch}to go back to the
previous menu.
To set the clock display: 1. Touch SETTINGS and touch Time and Date.
2. Touch Clock Display and touch OFF or ON to turn the clock
display off or on.
3. Touch
}to go back to the
previous menu.
Setting the Analog Clock
The clock on the center stack is not
connected to any other vehicle
system. To adjust the time:
1. Press and hold the button next to the clock to quickly advance
the time.
2. Press and release the button to increase the time by
one-minute intervals.
Power Outlets
The vehicle has four 12-volt
accessory power outlets, which can
be used to plug in electrical
equipment, such as a cell phone or
MP3 player.
There are power outlets:
.On the center floor console.
. Inside the center floor console.
. On the rear of the center floor
console.
. In the rear cargo area.
To use the outlet, remove the cover.
Caution
Leaving electrical equipment
plugged in for an extended period
of time while the vehicle is off will
drain the battery. Always unplug
electrical equipment when not in
use and do not plug in equipment
that exceeds the maximum
20 amp rating.
{Warning
Power is always supplied to the
rear cargo power outlet. Do not
leave electrical equipment
plugged in when the vehicle is not
in use because the vehicle could
catch fire and cause injury or
death.
Certain accessory plugs may not be
compatible with the accessory
power outlet and could overload
vehicle and adapter fuses. If a
problem is experienced, see your
dealer.
When adding electrical equipment,
be sure to follow the proper
installation instructions included with
the equipment. See Add-On
Electrical Equipment 0308 or
Add-On Electrical Equipment 0308.

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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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Radio
AM-FM Radio
Playing the Radio
While on the audio main page the
available sources are: AM, FM, XM
(if equipped), CD, My Media, USB,
SD, Bluetooth, and AUX Input.
.Touch the RADIO screen button
to scroll through AM, FM,
or SiriusXM
®(if equipped).
. Touch the MEDIA screen button
to scroll through CD (if
equipped), My Media, USB, SD,
Bluetooth, and AUX Input.
Infotainment System Settings
Touch the RADIO screen button to
access broadcast sources.
Touch the MENU screen button or
press the MENU knob to display the
following menus: Tone Settings :
.
Bass, Midrange, Treble,
Surround (if equipped): Touch +
or−to adjust. Surround adjusts
the headrest speaker
volume only.
. Balance : Touch
SorTfor
more sound from the left or right
speakers. The middle position
balances the sound between the
left and right speakers.
. Fade : Touch
yorzfor more
sound from the front or rear
speakers. The middle position
balances the sound between the
front and rear speakers.
Tag Song (If Equipped) : Touch to
bookmark a song on an Apple
device for later purchase using
iTunes
®.
Timeshift (If Equipped) : Timeshift
is the recording of a radio station for
up to 25 minutes. See “Timeshifting
(If Equipped)” later in this section. DSP Modes (If Equipped) :
.
Bose
®Studio Surround®and
Bose®Centerpoint®Surround
sound system has four DSP
modes:
‐ Normal : Adjusts the audio to
provide the best sound for all
seating positions.
‐ Driver : Adjusts the audio to
provide the best sound for the
driver.
‐ Rear : Adjusts the audio to
provide the best sound for the
rear seat occupants.
‐ Centerpoint : Turns on Bose
Centerpoint surround
technology. This setting
creates a surround sound
listening experience from
nearly any audio source;
existing stereo, CD collection,
and MP3 players. For more
information on Bose
Centerpoint surround
technology, see
www.bose.com/centerpoint.

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Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted Media
Devices
When using media devices such as
CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray Discs®, SD
cards, USB drives, and mobile
devices, consider the source.
Untrusted media devices could
contain files that affect system
operation or performance. Avoid use
if the content or origin cannot be
trusted.
CD Player
If equipped, use the CD player to
play CDs and MP3 audio.
The system can play:
. Most audio CDs
. CD-R
. CD-RW
. MP3 or unprotected WMA
formats
When playing any compatible
recordable disc, the sound quality
can be reduced due to disc quality, the method of recording, the quality
of the music that has been
recorded, or the way the disc has
been handled.
There can be increased skipping,
difficulty in finding tracks, and/or
difficulty in loading and ejecting.
If these problems occur, check the
disc for damage or try a known
good disc.
To avoid damage to the CD player:
.
Do not use scratched or
damaged discs.
. Do not apply labels to discs. The
labels could get caught in the
player.
. Insert only one disc at a time.
. Keep the loading slot free of
foreign materials, liquids, and
debris.
. Use a marking pen to label the
top of the disc.
Loading and Ejecting Discs
To load a disc:
1. Turn the vehicle on. 2. Insert a disc into the slot, label
side up. The player pulls it in
the rest of the way. If the disc
is damaged or improperly
loaded, there is an error and
the disc ejects.
Press
Xto eject a disc from the
CD player. If the disc is not removed
within a short period of time, it is
automatically pulled back into the
player.
Playing an Audio CD
Press the MEDIA faceplate button
or touch the MEDIA onscreen button
until CD Audio icon Now Playing
view is selected.
On the CD main page, either a track
number displays at the beginning of
each track, or Song, Artist, and
Album information displays when
available.
Use the following controls to play
the disc:
t(Previous/Fast Reverse) :
. Press to seek to the beginning of
the current or previous track.
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.The label is caught in the CD
player.
If Disc Player Error displays, it could
be for one of the following reasons:
. The player temperature is
too high.
. There are load or eject errors.
If the CD is not playing correctly for
any other reason, try a known
good CD.
If any error continues, contact your
dealer.
Playing an MP3 CD
To play an MP3 CD, follow the same
instructions as “Playing an
Audio CD.”
The following guidelines must be
met when creating an MP3 disc,
otherwise the CD might not play:
. Sampling rate: 16 kHz,
22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz,
44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz.
. Bit rates supported: 8, 16, 24,
32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112,
128, 144, 160, 192, 224, 256,
and 320 kbps. .
Recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW.
MP3 Music Menu
Press the MENU button while that
source is active to access the menu.
Touch any of the following buttons
on the MP3 Menu:
Shuffle : Touch to play the tracks
randomly. Touch again to stop
shuffle.
Tone Settings : Touch + or−to
adjust Bass, Midrange, Treble,
or Surround. See AM-FM
Radio 0170.
Auto Volume (If Equipped) : This
feature adjusts the volume based on
the speed of the vehicle. See
AM-FM Radio 0170.
Bose AudioPilot Noise
Compensation Technology (If
Equipped) : This feature adjusts the
volume based on the noise in the
vehicle and the speed. See AM-FM
Radio 0170. MP3 Folder Information
Touch anywhere between the top
applications tray or the bottom menu
to display the browse screen.
Root Directory :
To access, touch
the screen anywhere between the
top and bottom menu. The root
directory is treated as a folder. All
files contained directly under the
root directory are accessed prior to
any root directory folders.
No Folder : When the CD only
contains compressed audio files
without any folders or playlists, all
files are under the root folder.
File System and Naming : The
song titles, artists, albums, and
genres are taken from the file's ID3
tag and are only displayed if present
in the tag. If a song title is not
present in the ID3 tag, the radio
displays the file name as the
track name.

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USB Port
This vehicle is equipped with one or
more USB ports. The USB port(s)
are in the center console. The
system is optimized to support two
connected devices with a total of
15,000 songs.
Playing from a USB
A USB mass storage device can be
connected to the USB port.
Gracenote
®
When plugging in a USB device,
Gracenote service builds voice tags
for music. Voice tags allow artists,
albums with hard to pronounce
names, and nicknames to be used
to play music through voice
recognition.
While indexing, infotainment
features are available.
My Media Library
The infotainment system allows
access to content from all indexed
media sources. Touch the MEDIA
screen button to scroll through theoptions until My Media is selected.
Use gestures or screen buttons to
scroll through the content.
USB MP3 Player and USB Drives
.
The USB MP3 players and USB
drives connected must comply
with the USB Mass Storage
Class specification (USB MSC).
. Hard disk drives are not
supported.
. The following restrictions apply
for the data stored on a USB
MP3 player or USB device:
‐Maximum folder structure
depth is 11 levels.
‐ Applicable audio extensions
are mp3, wma, aac, m4a,
and aif.
‐ WMA and Apple lossless files
are not supported.
‐ Supported file systems are
FAT32 and NTFS.
To play a USB device, do one of the
following:
. Connect the USB. .
Press MEDIA until the
connected device is shown.
Use the following when playing an
active USB source:
r(Play) : Press to play the current
media source.
j(Pause) : Press to pause play of
the current media source.
t(Previous/Reverse) :
. Press to seek to the beginning of
the current or previous track.
If the track has been playing for
less than five seconds, the
previous track plays. If playing
longer than five seconds, the
current track restarts.
. Press and hold to reverse
quickly through playback.
Release to return to playing
speed. Elapsed time displays.
u(Next/Forward) :
. Press to seek to the next track.
. Press and hold to advance
quickly through playback.
Release to return to playing
speed. Elapsed time displays.

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2. Select Composer to view a listof albums by that composer.
3. Select an album to give a list of songs on that album.
4. Select a song from the list to begin playback.
Audiobooks: 1. Touch to view the audiobooks stored on the device.
2. Select audiobook.
3. Select chapter to begin playback.
File System and Naming
The songs, artists, albums, and
genres are taken from the file’s
song information and are only
displayed if present. The radio
displays the file name as the track
name if the song information is not
available.
Supported Apple
®Devices
To view supported devices in the
U.S., see www.my.buick.com/learn.
To view supported devices in
Canada, see www.buickowner.ca. To view supported devices in
Mexico, see www.buick.com.mx/
buickintellilink.html.
Loss of Audio
If a phone currently paired over
Bluetooth is plugged in with a USB
cable, the system will automatically
mute the phone audio. Playback
can be resumed by changing the
audio source from Bluetooth to USB
cable.
Source USB from the Audio MEDIA
screen button to resume playback.
Bluetooth Streaming Audio and
Voice Recognition
See
Bluetooth Audio 0185 for
information using voice recognition
with Bluetooth streaming audio.
Make sure all devices have the
latest software downloaded.SD Card Reader
If equipped, this vehicle may have
an SD card reader in the center
console. The SD card reader uses the same
controls as the USB Port. See
USB
Port 0182.
Set up the SD card while the vehicle
is in P (Park). See “Audio”under
Using the System 0167.
Place the card into the port.
If an SD card has already been
connected, but a different source is
currently active, touch the MEDIA
screen button to scroll through the
audio source screens until USB/SD
card displays.
Auxiliary Jack
This vehicle has an auxiliary input
jack in the center console under the
armrest. Possible auxiliary audio
sources include:
. Laptop computer
. Audio music player
This jack is not an audio output. Do
not plug headphones into the
auxiliary input jack. Set up an
auxiliary device while the vehicle is
in P (Park).