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2. Say“Dial”or“Call” followed by
the complete phone number.
Use the “Voice Keypad” command
for international numbers or special
numbers which include * or #.
Once connected, the person called
will be heard through the audio
speakers.
To call using a contact from your
phone book:
1. Press
g. The system responds
“Command Please,” followed
by a tone.
2. Say “Dial”or“Call” and then
say the contact name, for
example, “Call
at Work.”
Once connected, the person called
will be heard through the audio
speakers.
Calling Local Emergency Number
1. Press
gon the steering wheel
controls. The system responds
“Command Please,” followed
by a tone. 2. Say
“Call
Once connected, the person called
will be heard through the audio
speakers.
Using the “Switch Phone”
Command
1. Press
gon the steering wheel
controls. The system responds
“Command Please,” followed
by a tone.
2. After the tone, say “Switch
Phone.” The system displays a
list of phones to select.
Using the “Voice Keypad”
Command
1. Press
gon the steering wheel
controls. The system responds
“Command Please,” followed
by a tone.
2. After the tone, say “Voice
Keypad.” The system allows
entry of special numbers and
characters. Using the
“Voice Mail” Command
1. Press
gon the steering wheel
controls. The system responds
“Command Please,” followed
by a tone.
2. After the tone, say “Voice Mail.”
The system dials the voice mail
number of the connected
phone.
Clearing the System
Unless information is deleted out of
the vehicle Bluetooth system, it will
be retained. This includes phone
pairing information. For directions
on how to delete this information,
see “Deleting a Paired Phone.”
Text Messaging
If equipped, the infotainment system
may allow text messages to be
received and replied to. Received
messages can also be read aloud.
Before using the text messaging
feature, check to see if the phone is
compatible.
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To view compatible phones in U.S.,
see my.buick.com.
Text Menu
Inbox :Touch to display incoming
messages. To view a message,
touch the name of the sender.
Touch
>to listen to the text
message. Press
qBACK orS
BACK on the center stack or touch
the Back icon on the infotainment
display to go back to the
previous menu.
Settings : See“Text Settings” later
in this section.
Reply : Touch to reply using a
predefined text message. See “Text
Settings.”
Call : Touch to place a call to the
sender of the text message.
Viewing a Text Message
While viewing a text message:
. Touch Reply to reply using a
predefined text message.
. Touch Call to place a call to the
sender of the text message.
Viewing Sender Information
If equipped, touch the name of the
sender to view sender information if
this information matches contact
information already stored.
Select a Predefined Message :
Touch to select from a set of quick
messages. Touch the message
to send.
Predefined Messages
These are short text messages that
can be used to send so responses
will not have to be typed.
The messages can be deleted or a
new message can be added.
To add a new message:
1. Touch Text Settings, then touch Manage Predefined Messages.
2. While in the predefined messages list view, select Add
New Predefined Message and
a keyboard displays. 3. Type a new message and
touch NEW MSG when done to
add the message. Pressq
BACK orSBACK on the
center stack or touch the Back
icon on the infotainment
display to go back to the
predefined messages list.
Touch
zto delete one
character at a time.
Memory Full
This message may display if there is
no more room on the phone to store
messages.
Text Settings
Text Alerts : When on, this feature
will display an alert when a new text
message has been received. Touch
to turn on or off.
Manage Predefined Messages :
Touch to add, change, or delete
predefined messages.
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Settings
The Settings Menu allows
adjustment of different vehicle and
radio features. The menu may
contain the following:
Time and Date
Touch the infotainment controls to
increase or decrease hours,
minutes, and AM or PM. Touch 12Hr
or 24Hr for 12 or 24 hour clock.
Touch infotainment controls to
increase or decrease month, day,
or year. See“Clock”in the owner ’s
manual.
Language
This will set the display language in
the radio, instrument cluster, and
voice recognition. Touch Language
and select the appropriate
language. Press
qBACK orS
BACK on the center stack or touch
the Back icon on the infotainment
display to go back to the
previous menu.
Valet Mode
If equipped, this will lock the
infotainment system and steering
wheel controls. It may also limit top
speed, power, and access to vehicle
storage locations (if equipped).
To enable valet mode:
1. Enter a four-digit code on the keypad.
2. Touch Enter to go to the confirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
Touch Lock or Unlock to lock or
unlock the system. Press
qBACK
or
SBACK on the center stack or
touch the Back icon on the
infotainment display to go back to
the previous menu.
Radio
Touch to display the Radio Menu
and the following may display:
. Manage Favorites: Touch to
highlight a favorite to edit. Touch
Rename to rename the favorite
or Delete to delete it. Touch and hold the station to drag it to a
new location. Touch Done to go
back to the previous menu.
. Number of Favorites Shown:
Touch to set the number of
favorites to display. Select Auto,
5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45,
50, 55, or 60. Auto will adjust the
number of favorite locations that
can be seen. Press
qBACK or
SBACK on the center stack or
touch the Back icon on the
infotainment display to go back
to the previous menu.
. Audible Touch Feedback: This
allows Audible Touch Feedback
to be turned on or off. Select Off
or On.
. Tone Settings: Touch + or −to
adjust Bass, Midrange, Treble,
or Surround. See AM-FM Radio
0 11.
. Audio Volume (If Equipped): This
feature adjusts the volume
based on the vehicle speed.
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PressSBACK on the center
stack or touch the Back icon on
the infotainment display to go
back to the previous menu.
. Bose AudioPilot noise
compensation technology (If
Equipped): This feature adjusts
the volume based on the noise
in the vehicle and speed. See
AM-FM Radio 011.
. Maximum Startup Volume: This
feature sets the maximum
startup volume. If the vehicle is
started and the volume is
greater than this level, the
volume is adjusted to this level.
To set the maximum startup
volume, touch + or −to increase
or decrease.
Press
qBACK orSBACK on
the center stack or touch the
Back icon on the infotainment
display to go back to the
previous menu.
Vehicle Settings
See “Vehicle Personalization” in the
owner ’s manual.
Bluetooth
From the Bluetooth option, the
following may be displayed:
.
Pair New Device: Touch to add a
new device.
. Device Management: Touch to
connect to a different phone
source, disconnect a phone,
or delete a phone.
. Ringtones: Touch to change the
ring tone for the specific phone.
The phone does not need to be
connected to change the
ring tone.
. Voice Mail Numbers: This
feature displays the voice mail
number for all connected
phones. The voice mail number
may be changed by touching
Edit, typing in the new number,
and touching Save.
Press
SBACK orqBACK on
the center stack or touch the
Back icon on the infotainment
display to go back to the
previous menu. .
Text Message Alerts: This
feature will turn text message
alerts on or off. Press Text
Message Alerts and then select
Off or On.
Press
qBACK orSBACK on
the center stack or touch the
Back icon on the infotainment
display to go back to the
previous menu. See Text
Messaging 062.
Voice
From the Voice option, the following
may be displayed:
.
Confidence Threshold: Select
Confirm More or Confirm Less
for the system to confirm more
or less before acting on a
command.
. Prompt Length: Select Short or
Long for shorter or longer voice
prompts.
Press
qBACK orSBACK on
the center stack or touch the
Back icon on the infotainment
display to go to the
previous menu.
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.Audio Feedback Speed: Touch
Slow, Medium, or Fast for
feedback speed.
Press
qBACK orSBACK on
the center stack or touch the
Back icon on the infotainment
display to go back to the
previous menu.
. Display “What Can I Say?” Tips:
This feature gives voice
command tips.
Select Off or On.
Display
From the Display icon, the following
may be displayed:
. Mode: Touch Auto, Day, or Night
to adjust the display.
Press
qBACK orSBACK on
the center stack or touch the
Back icon on the infotainment
display to go to the
previous menu.
. Calibrate Touchscreen: Touch to
calibrate the infotainment display
and follow the prompts. Press
qBACK orSBACK on
the center stack or touch the
Back icon on the infotainment
display to go back to the
previous menu.
. Turn Off Display: Touch to turn
the display off. Touch anywhere
on the display area or press any
center stack control again to turn
the display on.
Rear Camera
Touch to display the Rear Camera
menu. See “Driver Assistance
Systems” in the owner ’s manual.
Return to Factory Settings
Select Return to Factory Settings
and the following list may display:
.
Restore Vehicle Settings:
Restores factory vehicle
personalization settings. Touch
Restore Vehicle Settings. Touch
Cancel or Restore. If Restore is
touched, a confirmation pop-up
will appear indicating the vehicle
settings have been restored. .
Clear All Private Data: If
available, use to erase personal
private data before loaning or
selling the vehicle. Touch Clear
All Private Data. Touch Cancel
or Delete. If Delete is touched, a
confirmation pop-up will appear
indicating all private data has
been cleared from the system.
. Restore Radio Settings:
Restores factory radio settings.
Touch Restore Radio Settings.
Touch Cancel or Restore.
If Restore is touched, a
confirmation pop-up will appear
indicating the radio settings have
been restored.
PressqBACK orSBACK on the
center stack or touch the Back icon
on the infotainment display to go
back to the main settings menu.
Over-the-Air Software Updates
If equipped, the infotainment system
can download and install software
updates over a wireless connection.
The system will prompt for certain
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updates to be downloaded and
installed. There is also an option to
check for updates manually.
To manually check for updates,
touch SETTINGS on the Home
Page, followed by Software
Information, and then System
Update. Follow the on-screen
prompts. Steps for downloading and
installing updates may vary by
vehicle.
Downloading Over-the-Air software
updates requires Internet
connectivity, which can be accessed
through the vehicle’s built-in 4G LTE
connection, if equipped and active.
If required, data plans are provided
by a third party. Optionally, a
secured Wi-Fi hotspot such as a
compatible mobile device hotspot, a
home hotspot, or a public hotspot
can be used. Applicable data rates
may apply.
To connect the infotainment system
to a secured mobile device hotspot,
home hotspot, or public hotspot,
touch SETTINGS on the Home
Page, followed by Wi-Fi, and then
Manage Wi-Fi Networks. Select the appropriate Wi-Fi network, and
follow the on-screen prompts.
Download speeds may vary.
On most mobile devices, activation
of the Wi-Fi hotspot is in the
Settings menu under Mobile
Network Sharing, Personal Hotspot,
Mobile Hotspot, or similar.
Availability of Over-the-Air software
updates varies by vehicle and
country. Features are subject to
change. For more information on
this feature, see my.buick.com/
learn.
English and Metric Unit
Conversion
To change the display units between
English and metric units, see
“Instrument Cluster”
in the owner’s
manual.
Teen Driver
If equipped, this allows multiple
keys to be registered for beginner
drivers to encourage safe driving
habits. When the vehicle is started
with a Teen Driver key, it will automatically activate certain safety
systems, allow setting of some
features, and limit the use of others.
The Report Card will record vehicle
data about driving behavior that can
be viewed later. When the vehicle is
started with a registered key, the
Driver Information Center (DIC)
displays a message that Teen Driver
is active.
To access:
1. Touch Settings on the Home Page, then touch Teen Driver.
2. Create a Personal Identification Number (PIN) by choosing a
four-digit PIN. Re-enter the PIN
to confirm. To change the PIN,
touch Change PIN.
The PIN is required to:
. Register or unregister keys.
. Change Teen Driver settings.
. Change or clear the Teen
Driver PIN.
. Access or delete Report
Card data.
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.Wide Open Throttle –the
number of times the accelerator
pedal is pressed nearly all the
way down.
. Forward Collision Alerts –the
number of times the driver was
notified when approaching a
vehicle ahead too quickly and at
potential risk for a crash.
. Forward Collision Avoidance
Braking (if equipped) –Also
referred to as Forward Automatic
Braking, this is the number of
times the vehicle detected that a
forward collision was imminent
and applied the brakes.
. Traction Control –the number of
times the traction control system
activated to reduce wheel spin
or loss of traction.
. Stability Control –the number of
events which required the use of
electronic stability control.
. ABS Active –Also referred to as
Antilock Brake System Active,
the number of Antilock Brake
System activations. .
Tailgating Alerts –the number of
times the driver was alerted for
following the vehicle ahead too
closely.
Delete Report Card Data
Data is saved for all trips until the
data is deleted using the PIN or until
the maximum count is exceeded.
Each item will report a maximum of
1,000 counts. The distance driven
will report a maximum of 64,374 km
(40,000 mi).
To delete Report Card data, do one
of the following:
. From the Report Card display,
touch Reset.
. Touch Clear All Teen Keys/PIN
from the Teen Driver menu. This
will also unregister any Teen
Driver keys and delete the PIN.
Forgotten PIN
See your dealer to reset the PIN.
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