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Tone :Touch Tone on the infotainment
display to access Tone Settings. Set Bass,
Midrange, Treble, Balance, and Fade.
USB Menu
Touch Menu to display the USB menu. The
following may be available:
Shuffle : Touch to play the tracks randomly.
Touch again to stop shuffle.
Tone : Touch + or –to adjust the tone
settings. See AM-FM Radio (8 Inch Screen)
0 109.
Auto Volume (If Equipped) : This feature
adjusts the volume based on the speed of
the vehicle. See AM-FM Radio (8 Inch Screen)
0 109.
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 (8
Inch Screen) 0109.
USB Browse Menu
Touch anywhere between the top and
bottom menus to view the Browse menu
and the following options appear near the
bottom of the display: Playlists:
1. Touch to view the playlists stored on the USB.
2. Select a playlist to view the list of all songs in that playlist.
3. Select a song from the list to begin playback.
Artists: 1. Touch to view the list of artists stored on the USB.
2. Select an artist name to view a list of all albums by the artist.
3. To select a song, touch All Songs or touch an album and then select a song
from the list.
Albums: 1. Touch to view the albums on the USB.
2. Touch the album to view a list of all songs on the album.
3. Touch a song from the list to begin playback.
Songs: 1. Touch to display a list of all songs on the USB.
2. To begin playback, touch a song from the list. Genres:
1. Touch to view the genres on the USB.
2. Touch a genre to view a list of all content of that genre.
3. Touch artists to view a list of albums.
4. Touch an album to view a list of songs.
5. Touch a song to begin playback.
Podcasts, Composers, and Audio Books are
shown when the More option is touched
from near the bottom of the display.
Podcasts: 1. Touch to view the podcasts on the USB.
2. Touch a podcast. If episodes exist, touch an episode.
Composers: 1. Touch to view the composers on the USB.
2. Touch Composer to view a list of albums by that composer.
3. Touch an album to view a list of songs on that album.
4. Touch a song from the list to begin playback.

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Audiobooks:1. Touch to view the audiobooks stored on the USB.
2. Touch audiobook.
3. Touch a chapter to begin playback.
When a list of songs, albums, artists,
or other types of media displays, a vertical
keyboard appears on one side of the list and
a scroll bar on the other side. When using
the vertical keyboard, touch the beginning
character of the desired name to display the
zoom bubble of that character. Release the
finger from the infotainment display and
the zoom bubble disappears.
Touch the scroll bar to move the list up
and down. 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
See my.buick.com/learn.
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 Media on the infotainment
display to resume playback.
Bluetooth Streaming Audio and Voice
Recognition
See
Bluetooth Audio 0117 for information
using voice recognition with Bluetooth
streaming audio.
Make sure all devices have the latest
software downloaded.
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).
Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable from the
auxiliary device to the auxiliary input jack.
When a device is connected, the system can
play audio from the device over the vehicle
speakers.
If an auxiliary device has already been
connected, but a different source is currently
active, touch Media on the infotainment
display to scroll through audio sources, until
the AUX source displays.
Playing from the AUX Port
An auxiliary device is played through the
audio system and controlled through the
device itself.

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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.
Press
SBACK 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.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
(8 Inch Screen)
If equipped, Android Auto and/or Apple
CarPlay capability may be available through
a compatible smartphone. If available,
PROJECTION will appear on the Home Page
of the infotainment display.
To use Android Auto and/or Apple CarPlay:
1. Download the Android Auto app to your phone from the Google Play store. No
app is required for Apple CarPlay. 2. Connect an Android phone or iPhone by
using the compatible phone USB cable
and plugging into a USB data port. For
best performance, use the device’s
factory-provided USB cable. Aftermarket
or third-party cables may not work.
3. When the phone is first connected to activate Apple CarPlay or Android Auto,
the message “Device Projection Privacy
Consent” will appear.
.Touch Continue to launch Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto.
.Touch Disable to remove Apple
CarPlay and Android Auto capability
from the vehicle Settings menu.
Other functions may still work.
PROJECTION on the Home Page will change
to Android Auto or Apple CarPlay depending
on the phone. Android Auto and/or Apple
CarPlay may automatically launch upon USB
connection. If not, touch the ANDROID AUTO
and/or APPLE CARPLAY icon on the Home
Page to launch.
Press Home on the center stack to return to
the Home Page.

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Overview (7 Inch Screen)
Infotainment System
The infotainment system is controlled by using the infotainment display, the controls on the
center stack, steering wheel controls. Below is the 7 inch screen controls image and overview.
For 8 inch screen controls, seeOverview (8 Inch Screen)0105.
1.{:
.Press to go to the Home Page.
2.
g:
.Radio: Press and release to go to the
previous station or channel. Press and
hold to fast seek the next strongest
previous station or channel.
.USB/Music: Press to go to the
previous content. Press and hold to
fast rewind.
3.
O:
.When off, pressOto turn the
system on. Press and hold to turn off.
.When on, pressOto mute the
system and display a status pane.
Press
Oagain to unmute the system.
.Turn to decrease or increase the
volume.
4.
d:
.Radio: Press and release to go to the
next station or channel. Press and
hold to fast seek the next strongest
station or channel.
.USB/Music: Press to go to the next
content.
Press and hold to fast forward.
5.
#:
.Press and release to access the phone
screen, answer an incoming call,
or access the device home screen.
Home Page
The Home Page is where vehicle application
icons are accessed. Some applications are
disabled when the vehicle is moving.
Swipe left or right across the display to
access the pages of icons.
Managing Home Page Icons 1. Touch and hold any of the Home Page icons to enter edit mode.
2. Continue holding the icon and drag it to the desired position.

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3. Release your finger to drop the icon inthe desired position.
4. To move an application to another page, drag the icon to the edge of the display
toward the desired page.
5. Continue dragging and dropping application icons as desired.
Steering Wheel Controls
If equipped, some audio controls can be
adjusted at the steering wheel.
b/g:For vehicles with Bluetooth, press
to interact with those systems.
$/i: Press to decline an incoming call,
to end speech recognition, or to end a
current call. Press to silence the vehicle
speakers while using the infotainment
system. Press again to turn the sound on.
For vehicles with Bluetooth systems, press
to reject an incoming call or end a
current call.
_SRC^: Press to select an audio source.
Toggle up or down to select the next or
previous favorite radio station, MP3 track,
USB file, iPod/iPhone song, or Bluetooth
music.
Toggle and hold up or down to fast forward
or reverse the radio stations, MP3 tracks,
USB files, iPod/iPhone songs, or Bluetooth
music.
+
x− :Press + or −to increase or decrease
the volume.
Using the System
Infotainment Display Icons
Infotainment display icons show when
available. When a function is unavailable,
the icon may gray out. When a function is
selected, the icon may highlight.
Audio
Touch the Audio icon to display the active
audio source page. Examples of available
sources are AM, FM, SXM (if equipped),
MyMedia, USB, AUX, and Bluetooth.
Phone
Phone icon to display the Phone main page.
See Bluetooth (Overview for 7 Inch Screen)
0 149 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone for 7
Inch Screen) 0149.
Wi-Fi Hotspot
If equipped, touch the Users icon to display
the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
Settings
Touch the Settings icon to display the
Settings menu. See Settings (7 Inch Screen)
0 154.
Apple CarPlay
Touch the Apple CarPlay icon to activate
Apple CarPlay if equipped, after a supported
device is connected. See Apple CarPlay and
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done up, down, right, or left. This feature is
only available when vehicle is parked and
not in motion.
Nudge
Nudge is used to move items a short
distance on a list or a map. To nudge, hold
and move the selected item up or down to
a new location.
Fling or Swipe
Fling or swipe is used to scroll through a
list, pan the map, or change page views. Do
this by placing a finger on the display then
moving it rapidly up and down or right
and left.
Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces and Vehicle
Information and Radio Displays
For vehicles with high gloss surfaces or
vehicle displays, use a microfiber cloth to
wipe surfaces. Before wiping the surface
with the microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle
brush to remove dirt that could scratch the
surface. Then use the microfiber cloth by
gently rubbing to clean. Never use window
cleaners or solvents. Periodically hand wash
the microfiber cloth separately, using mild
soap. Do not use bleach or fabric softener.
Rinse thoroughly and air dry before
next use.
Radio
AM-FM Radio (7 Inch Screen)
Playing the Radio
From the Home Page, touch the Audio icon
to display the active audio source page.
Choose from the three most recently used
sources listed at the left side of the displayor touch the More icon to display a list of
available sources. Examples of available
sources are AM, FM, SXM (if equipped),
MyMedia (if available), USB, AUX (if
equipped), and Bluetooth.
Infotainment System Sound Menu
From any of the audio source main pages,
touch Sound to display the following:
Equalizer :
Touch to adjust Bass, Midrange,
and Treble using the options on the
infotainment display.
Fade/Balance : Touch to adjust by using the
controls on the infotainment display or by
tapping/dragging the crosshair.

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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 station frequencies to
interfere with 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. Some cellular
services may interfere with SXM reception
causing loss of signal.
Mobile Device Usage
Mobile device usage, such as making or
receiving calls, charging, or just having the
mobile device on may cause static
interference in the radio. Unplug the mobile
device or turn it off if this happens.
Multi-Band Antenna
The roof antenna is for AM, FM, SiriusXM,
OnStar, and GPS (Global Positioning System),
if equipped. Keep clear of obstructions for
clear reception. If the vehicle has a sunroof,
and it is open, reception can also be
affected.
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices
When using media devices such as USB
devices, 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.
USB Port (7 Inch Screen)
Audio stored on a USB device may be
listened to.This vehicle is equipped with two USB ports
in the center console. These ports are for
data and charging. There may also be two
USB ports for charging only at the rear of
the center console.
Caution
To avoid vehicle damage, unplug all
accessories and disconnect all accessory
cables from the vehicle when not in use.
Accessory cables left plugged into the
vehicle, unconnected to a device, could be
damaged or cause an electrical short if
the unconnected end comes in contact
with liquids or another power source such
as the accessory power outlet.
Playing from a USB
A USB mass storage device can be connected
to the USB port.
Audio extensions supported by the USB are:
.MP3
.AAC
.OGG
.3GP

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My Media Library
MyMedia is only available when more than
one indexed device is connected. It allows
access to content from all indexed media
sources. MyMedia will show as an available
source in the Source page.
USB MP3 Player and USB Devices
The USB MP3 players and USB devices
connected must comply with the USB Mass
Storage Class specification (USB MSC).
To play a USB device:1. Connect the USB.
2. Touch Audio from the Home Page.
3. Touch More and then touch the USB device.
Use the following when playing an active
USB source:
p: Touch to play the current media
source.
j: Touch to pause playback of the current
media source.
7:
.Touch to seek to the beginning of the
current or previous track.
.Touch and hold to reverse quickly
through playback. Release to return to
playing speed. Elapsed time displays.
6:
.Touch to seek to the next track.
.Touch and hold to advance quickly
through playback. Release to return to
playing speed. Elapsed time displays.
Shuffle : Touch the shuffle icon to play
music in random order.
USB Sound Menu
See “Infotainment System Sound Menu”
under AM-FM Radio (7 Inch Screen) 0141.
USB Browse Menu
When a list of songs, albums, artists,
or other types of media displays, the up and
down arrows and A-Z appear on the left
side. Select A-Z to view a display that will
show all letters of the alphabet and select
the letter to go to.
Touch the up and down arrows to move the
list up and down. Touch Browse and the following may
display:
Playlists:
1. Touch to view the playlists stored on the USB.
2. Touch a playlist to view the list of all Songs in that playlist.
3. Touch a song from the list to begin playback.
Supported Playlist extensions are m3u, pls.
Artists: 1. Touch to view the list of artists stored on the USB.
2. Touch an artist name to view a list of all albums by the artist.
3. To select a song, touch All Songs or touch an album and then touch a song
from the list.
Songs: 1. Touch to display a list of All Songs on the USB.
2. To begin playback, touch a song from the list.
Albums: 1. Touch to view the albums on the USB.