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3. Touch a file from the list to beginplayback.
Podcasts : Touch to view the podcasts on
the USB and get a list of podcast episodes.
Audiobooks:
1. Touch to view the audiobooks stored on the USB.
2. Touch an audiobook to get a list of chapters.
3. Touch the chapter from the list to begin playback.
File System and Naming
File systems supported by the USB are:
.FAT32
.NTFS
.HFS+
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, see
my.buick.com/learn.
Storing and Recalling Media Favorites
To store media favorites, touch Browse to
display a list of media types.
Select from one of the following Browse
options to save a favorite:
Playlists : Touch
Hnext to any playlist to
store the playlist as a favorite. Touch a
saved favorite to recall a favorite playlist.
The first song in the playlist begins to play.
Artists : Touch
Hnext to any artist to
store the artist as a favorite. Touch a saved
favorite to recall a favorite artist. The first
song in the artist list begins to play.
Songs : Touch
Hnext to any song to store
the song as a favorite. Touch a saved
favorite to recall a favorite song.
Albums : Touch
Hnext to any album to
store the album as a favorite. Touch a saved
favorite to recall a favorite album. The first
song in the album list begins to play.
Genres : Touch
Hnext to any genre to
store the genre as a favorite. Touch a saved
favorite to recall a favorite genre. The first
song of the genre begins to play. Podcasts :
Touch
Hnext to any podcast to
store the podcast as a favorite. Touch a
saved favorite to recall a favorite podcast.
The podcast begins to play.
Audiobooks : Touch
Hnext to any
audiobook to store the audiobook as a
favorite. Touch a saved favorite to recall a
favorite audiobook. The first chapter in the
audiobook begins to play.
Media Playback and Mute
USB playback will be paused if the system is
muted. If the steering wheel mute control is
pressed again, playback will resume.
If the source is changed while in mute,
playback resumes and audio will unmute.
Auxiliary Jack
This vehicle has an auxiliary input jack in
the center stack. 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).
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Accepting a Call
There are two ways to accept a call:
.Pressgon the steering wheel controls.
.Touch Answer on the infotainment
display.
Declining a Call
There are two ways to decline a call:
.Presscon the steering wheel controls.
.Touch Ignore on the infotainment display.
Call Waiting
Call waiting must be supported on the
Bluetooth cell phone and enabled by the
wireless service carrier to work.
Accepting a Call
Press
gto answer, then touch Switch on
the infotainment display.
Declining a Call
Press
cto decline, then touch Ignore on
the infotainment display Switching Between Calls (Call Waiting
Calls Only)
To switch between calls, touch Phone on the
Home Page to display Call View. While in
Call View, touch the call information of the
call on hold to change calls.
Three-Way Calling
Three-way calling must be supported on the
Bluetooth cell phone and enabled by the
wireless service carrier to work.
To start a three-way call while in a
current call:
1. In the Call View, touch Add Call to add another call.
2. Initiate the second call by selecting from Recents, Contacts, or Keypad.
3. When the second call is active, touch the merge icon to conference the three-way
call together.
Ending a Call
.Presscon the steering wheel controls.
.Touch#on the infotainment display,
next to a call, to end only that call.
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones
The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can send
numbers during a call. This is used when
calling a menu-driven phone system. Use the
Keypad to enter the number.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
If equipped, Android Auto and/or Apple
CarPlay capability may be available through
a compatible smartphone. If available, the
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay icons will
change from gray to color on the Home
Page of the infotainment display.
To use Android Auto and/or Apple CarPlay:
For Wired Phone Projection
1. Download the Android Auto app to your smartphone from the Google Play store.
There is no app required for Apple
CarPlay.
2. Connect your Android phone or Apple iPhone by using the factory-provided
phone USB cable and plugging into a
USB data port. For best performance, it is
highly recommended to use the device’s
factory-provided USB cable, which should
be replaced after significant wear to
maintain connection quality. Aftermarket
or third-party cables may not work.
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3. When the phone is first connected toactivate Apple CarPlay or Android Auto,
accept the terms and conditions on both
the infotainment system and the phone.
4. Follow the instructions on the phone.
The Android Auto and Apple CarPlay icons
on the Home Page will illuminate depending
on the smartphone. Android Auto and/or
Apple CarPlay may automatically launch
upon USB connection. If not, touch the
Android Auto or Apple CarPlay icon on the
Home Page to launch.
Press
{on the center stack to return to the
Home Page.
For Wireless Phone Projection
Verify your phone is wireless compatible by
visiting the Google Android Auto or Apple
CarPlay support page.
1. Download the Android Auto app to your smartphone from the Google Play store.
There is no app required for Apple
CarPlay.
2. For first time connection, there are two ways to set up wireless projection:
.Connect your Android phone or Apple
iPhone by using the factory-provided
phone USB cable and plugging into a USB data port. For best performance,
it is highly recommended to use the
device’s factory-provided USB cable,
which should be replaced after
significant wear to maintain
connection quality. Aftermarket or
third-party cables may not work.
.Connecting the phone over Bluetooth.
See
Bluetooth (Overview) 0159 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone)
0 160.
3. Make sure wireless is turned on the phone for wireless projection to work.
4. When the phone is first connected to activate Apple CarPlay or Android Auto,
agree to the terms and conditions on
both the infotainment system and the
phone.
5. Follow the instructions on the phone.
The Android Auto and Apple CarPlay icons
on the Home Page will illuminate depending
on the smartphone. Android Auto and/or
Apple CarPlay may automatically launch
upon wireless connection. If not, touch the
Android Auto or Apple CarPlay icon on the
Home Page to launch. Wireless Carplay and/or Wireless Android
Auto may experience occasional service
disruption due to outside Wi-Fi interference.
To disconnect the phones wireless
projection:
1. Select Settings from the Home Page.
2. Select Phones
3. Touch
4next to the phone to be
disconnected.
4. Turn off Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
Press
{on the center stack to return to the
Home Page.
Features are subject to change. For further
information on how to set up Android Auto
and Apple CarPlay in the vehicle, see
my.buick.com.
Android Auto is provided by Google and is
subject to Google’s terms and privacy policy.
Apple CarPlay is provided by Apple and is
subject to Apple’s terms and privacy policy.
Data plan rates apply. For Android Auto
support and to see if your phone is
compatible, see https://support.google.com/
androidauto. For Apple CarPlay support and
to see if your phone is compatible, see
www.apple.com/ios/carplay/. Apple or
Google may change or suspend availability
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Index 371
Parking AssistAutomatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Parking or Backing Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . 99
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . 188
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Personalization
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Phone Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . 163
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159, 160
Port
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Positioning Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Problems with Route Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Proposition 65 Warning, California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274, 314, Back Cover
Publication Ordering Information . . . . . . . . 352
R
Radio HD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Radios AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Rear Compartment/Storage Panel
Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Rear Cross Traffic Alert System . . . . . . . . . . 233
Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Recognition Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Recommended
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . 337
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . .7
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
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Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . 173
TrailerTowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . 350
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Turn Signal Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282, 284
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Updates Map Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Using the Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
V
Vehicle
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vehicle (cont'd)
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Vehicle Care
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . 354
Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Warnings
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Winter Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Wipers Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90