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BUICK INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
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Natural Voice Recognition
Control the music source and make phone calls hands-free (after pairing your Bluetooth-enabled phone) using the natural voice recognition system.
1. Press the Push to Talk button on the steering wheel.
2. The radio will play a prompt followed by a beep.
3. After the beep, say what you want it to do using natural speech.
• Example Phone command (using your paired phone — “Call Amanda” or “Dial 555-1212”
• Example Media Music Device Search command (when connected to USB only) — “Play artist [name]” or “Play song [name]”
• Example Radio command — “Tune FM 104.3” or “Tune XM Classic Vinyl”
• Help — Say “Help” for voice recognition assistance
Buick Shop
In-vehicle apps — connecting to music, news, weather, travel information and more — are avail-able for download to the infotainment system through the SHOP icon on the home page. Downloading and using the apps requires internet connectivity and a data plan accessed through the vehicle’s OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, if active, or a mobile device hotspot.
Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto capability may be available through a compatible smart-phone. If available, a Projection icon will appear on the home page of the infotainment display.
1. No app is required for Apple CarPlay. Download the Android Auto app to your phone from the Google Play Store.
2. Connect your phone by plugging the compatible phone USB cable into a USB data port. Use your device’s factory-provided USB cable. Aftermarket cables may not work.
3. The Projection icon will change to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, depending on the phone. Apple CarPlay or Android Auto may launch automatically upon USB connec-tion. If not, touch the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto icon on the home page.
Portable Audio Devices
An iPod®, iPhone®, MP3 Player, a USB flash drive or a portable USB hard drive can be connected to a USB data port located at the front of the center console or inside the center console storage compartment.
Touch the Audio screen button to select a portable device as the audio source.
The USB ports on the rear of the center console and by the 3rd-row seats are for
charging only.
See your Infotainment System Manual.
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DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
Safety Alert SeatF — The driver’s seat pulses — left side, right side, or simultaneously — to alert the driver of potential hazards.
Audible alerts or seat pulsing alerts may be selected. To change the alert setting, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Alert Type.
Traction Control and StabiliTrak Systems — The full-time traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak electronic stability control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started. Traction control should be turned off if the vehicle is stuck and rocking the vehicle is required.
To turn traction control on or off, press the Traction Control/StabiliTrak Off button on the center of the instrument panel.
Forward Collision AlertF — The Vehicle Ahead indicator is green on the instrument
cluster when a vehicle is detected and is amber when following a vehicle ahead too close-ly. When approaching a detected vehicle directly ahead too rapidly, a red alert flashes on the windshield and the Safety Alert Seat pulses or beeps sound (if selected).
Press the Collision Alert button on the steering wheel to set the alert timing to Far, Medium or Near. The setting is displayed on the Driver Information Center.
Follow Distance IndicatorF — The follow dis-tance is indicated in seconds under the Info menu on the Driver Information Center. If no vehicle is detected ahead, dashes are displayed.
Forward Automatic BrakingF (Avenir model) — The brakes may be applied automatically in potential collision situations to help reduce dam-age or help avoid collisions with vehicles directly ahead.
To set Forward Automatic Braking and Forward Collision Alert to Alert and Brake, Alert, or Off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Forward Collision System.
Front Pedestrian BrakingF — During daytime driving, the system detects pedestrians directly ahead up to a distance of approximately 131 feet and displays an amber indicator. When approaching a detected pedestrian too quickly, a red alert flashes on the windshield and the Safety Alert Seat pulses or beeps sound (if selected). The system may prepare the brakes or automatically brake the vehicle.
To set the system to Alert and Brake, Alert, or Off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Front Pedestrian Detection.
Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone AlertF — While driving, the system displays a warning symbol on the left or right side mirror when a vehicle is detected in that side blind zone area or rapidly approaching that area. The warning symbol flashes if a turn
signal is activated when a vehicle has been detected on the same side.
To turn the system on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Lane Change Alert.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
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