Buick 2016 Encore IntelliLink User manual

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Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Radio ....................... 14
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . 67
Bluetooth Phone/
Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Index .................... 88

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Introduction
Infotainment
The names, logos, emblems,
slogans, vehicle model names, and
vehicle body designs appearing in
this manual including, but not limited
to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the
BUICK Emblem, and the name
ENCORE are registered trademarks
of General Motors Corporation LLC,
its subsidiaries, affiliates,
or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name General Motors
of Canada Limited for Buick Motor
Division, whenever it appears in this
manual.
The information in this manual
supplements the owner manual.
This manual describes features that
may or may not be on the vehicle
because of optional equipment that
was not purchased on the vehicle,
model variants, country
specifications, features/applications
that may not be available in your
region, or changes subsequent to
the printing of this manual.
Keep this manual with the owner
manual in the vehicle, so it will be
there if it is needed. If the vehicle is
sold, leave this manual in the
vehicle.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
(Propriétaires des Véhicules
Canadiens)
A French language copy of this
manual can be obtained from your
dealer or from:
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de
ce guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123
Numéro de poste 6438 de langue
française
www.helminc.com
Overview
Read the following pages to
become familiar with the
infotainment system features.
{Warning
Taking your eyes off the road for
too long or too often while using
any infotainment feature can
cause a crash. You or others
could be injured or killed. Do not
(Continued)
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 23206645 A First Printing ©2015 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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Warning (Continued)
give extended attention to
infotainment tasks while driving.
Limit your glances at the vehicle
displays and focus your attention
on driving. Use voice commands
whenever possible.
The infotainment system has built-in
features intended to help avoid
distraction by disabling some
functions when driving. These
functions may gray out when they
are unavailable. Many infotainment
features are also available through
the instrument cluster and steering
wheel controls.
Before driving:
.Become familiar with the
operation, faceplate buttons, and
screen buttons.
.Set up the audio by presetting
favorite stations, setting the
tone, and adjusting the
speakers.
.Set up phone numbers in
advance so they can be called
easily by pressing a single
button or by using a single voice
command if equipped with
Bluetooth phone capability.
See “Defensive Driving”in the
owner manual.
To play the infotainment system with
the ignition off, see “Retained
Accessory Power (RAP)”in the
owner manual.
Customer Assistance
Assistance is available to help with
Bluetooth pairing, application
downloading and installation, other
mobile device interface, and
operation support of the
infotainment system. Specialists are
available when calling this
Customer Assistance number, U.S.
(855) 4 SUPPORT (478-7767).
Infotainment System Overview
The infotainment system is
controlled by using the buttons,
steering wheel controls, and voice
recognition.
See Using the System 08.

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Radio without Navigation
1. HOME
2. Preset Buttons 1−6
3. s©(Previous/Fast Reverse)
4. O/VOL (Power/Volume)
5. ¨\(Next/Fast Forward)
6. FAV 1-2-3 (Favorites)
7. AS 1-2 (Autostore)
8. H(Clock)
9. Z(Eject)
10. INFO (Information)
11. CONFIG (Configuration)
12. TUNE/MENU Knob
13. /BACK
14. TONE
15. CD Slot
16. V/8(Phone/Mute)
17. J(Play/Pause)
18. SRCE (Source)

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Radio with Navigation
1. SRCE (Source)
2. HOME
3. s©(Previous/Fast Reverse)
4. Preset Buttons 1−6
5. DEST/NAV (Destination/
Navigation)
6. O/VOL (Power/Volume)
7. ¨\(Next/Fast Forward)
8. J(Play/Pause)
9. FAV 1-2-3 (Favorites)
10. AS 1-2 (Autostore)
11. H(Clock)
12. Z(Eject)
13. CONFIG (Configuration)
14. INFO (Information)
15. TUNE/MENU Knob
16. Inner Rocker Knob (Navigation)
17. /BACK
18. RPT/NAV (Repeat/Navigation)
19. V/8(Phone/Mute)
20. NAV (Navigation)
Infotainment Control Buttons
SRCE (Source) : Press to change
the audio source to AM, FM,
SiriusXM
®
(if equipped), Pandora
®
,
Stitcher
®
, CD, USB/iPod, AUX,
or Bluetooth Audio.
HOME : Press to go to the Home
Page. See “Home Page”later in this
section.
s©(Previous/Fast Reverse) :
.CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio:
Press to seek to the beginning of
the current or previous track.
.CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio:
Press and hold to quickly
reverse through a track. Release
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speed. See CD Player 030,
USB 032, or Bluetooth Audio
038.
.AM, FM, XM (if equipped): Press
to seek to the previous strong
station.
Preset Buttons 1–6 : The preset
buttons numbered one through six
can be used to select stored AM,
FM, and XM (if equipped) stations.
DEST/NAV (Destination/
Navigation) :
1. Press to enter a destination.
2. If a destination has already
been entered, press to access
the Destination Menu. See
Destination 046.
O/VOL (Power/Volume) :
.Press to turn the system on
and off.
.Turn to adjust the volume.
¨\(Next/Forward) :
.CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio:
Press to seek the next track.
.CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio:
Press and hold to fast forward
through a track. Release the
button to return to playing
speed. See CD Player 030,
USB 032, or Bluetooth Audio
038.
.AM, FM, XM (if equipped): Press
to seek to the previous strong
station.
J(Play/Pause) : Press to pause or
resume playback. See CD Player
030,USB 032, or Bluetooth Audio
038.
TONE : Press to access the Tone
Settings menu screen to adjust
Bass, Mid (Midrange), Treble, EQ,
Fade, and Balance. Tone settings
are specific to each source. See
AM-FM Radio 014.
FAV 1-2-3 (Favorites) : Press to
display the current favorite page
number above the preset buttons.
Keep pressing to scroll through the
favorites pages. The stored stations
for each list display on the bottom of
the screen. The number of preset
Favorite Pages can be changed by
selecting the Config button on the
Home Page, then selecting Radio
Settings, and then selecting Number
of Favorite Pages.
AS 1-2 (Autostore) : See
“Autostore”later in this section.
NAV (Navigation):
.Press to view the vehicle’s
current position on the map
screen.
.Continue pressing to cycle
through the full map and split
screens.
V/8(Phone/Mute):
.Press to enter the phone main
screen. See Bluetooth 074 or
“OnStar”in the owner manual.
.Press and hold to mute or
unmute the infotainment system.
RPT/NAV (Repeat/Navigation) :
Press to repeat the last voice
guidance prompt.
/BACK : Press to return to the
previous screen in a menu.

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Inner Rocker Knob (Navigation) :
Move the rocker knob in different
directions to navigate through the
map displays.
TUNE/MENU Knob:
1. Turn to change a radio station.
See AM-FM Radio 014.
2. Turn to highlight a feature
within a menu. Press the outer
ring of the TUNE/MENU knob
to activate the highlighted
feature.
INFO (Information) : Press to
toggle through an audio or
navigation information screen.
CONFIG (Configuration) : Press to
adjust features for Languages, Time
and Date, Radio Settings, Phone
Settings, Display Settings, and
Vehicle Settings.
Z(Eject) : Press to eject a disc
from the CD player. See CD Player
030.
H(Clock) : Press to open the
clock menu.
Autostore
To use Autostore:
1. Press SRCE to select FM
or AM.
2. Press the AS 1–2 button for
two seconds.
3. The radio searches and
automatically stores the
12 strongest stations.
Press the AS 1–2 button to alternate
between the autostore pages.
Autostore does not delete
previously stored favorite stations.
Press FAV to return to the
previously stored favorite stations.
When entering a new broadcast
area, press and hold the AS 1–2
button to refresh the autostore
stations.
Autostore does not function with
SiriusXM radio stations.
Screen Buttons on a Display
The screen buttons on a display are
highlighted when a feature is
available. Some toggle screen
buttons highlight when active and
gray out when inactive.
Steering Wheel Controls
Depending on the vehicle options,
some audio functions can be
controlled through the steering
wheel controls.
b/g(Push to Talk) : Press to
interact with Bluetooth or voice
recognition. See Bluetooth 074 or
Voice Recognition 067.

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$/i(Mute/End Call) : Press to
decline an incoming call, or to end a
current call. Press to silence the
vehicle speakers while using the
infotainment system. Press again to
turn the sound on. Press to cancel
voice recognition.
_SRC ^(Thumbwheel Control) :
Press to select an audio source.
Use the thumbwheel to select the
next or previous favorite radio
station, CD, MP3 track, USB, and
Bluetooth Audio.
Use _SRC to skip to the next song
or show using Pandora or Stitcher.
See Pandora Internet Radio 021 or
Stitcher Internet Radio 025.
+x−(Volume) : Press + to
increase the volume. Press −to
decrease.
See “Steering Wheel Controls”in
the owner manual.
Using the System
The infotainment system is
controlled by using the knobs and
pressing other buttons on the radio
faceplate.
Voice recognition, through the
steering wheel controls, can be
used to control the infotainment
features.
Press b/gon the steering wheel
controls to begin voice recognition.
See Voice Recognition 067.
Home Page
The Home Page allows access to
many of the features. To access a
feature, turn the TUNE/MENU knob
to highlight the desired feature.
Press the outer ring of the TUNE/
MENU knob to select it.
Menu : Select to access the Home
Page Menu. Select an option such
as Customize, Sort, or Restore
Home Page Defaults.
qPrevious : Select to go to the
previous page.
Next r:Select to go to the
next page.
The first Home Page can be
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To add screen buttons:
1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to
highlight the Menu screen
button. Press the outer ring of
the TUNE/MENU knob to
select it.
2. Select Customize.
3. Select a screen button to add
or remove from the first Home
Page. A square with a
checkmark indicates it will be
displayed. The maximum
number of buttons on Home
Page 1 is eight.
4. Select /BACK to save.
To move screen buttons:
1. Select Sort.
2. Select an icon to move and
swap with another icon on the
first Home Page only.
3. Select /BACK to save.
To restore Home Page 1 defaults:
1. Select Menu.
2. Select Restore Home Page
Defaults.
3. Select Yes or Cancel.
Home Page Features
Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to
highlight a feature. Press the outer
ring of the TUNE/MENU knob to
select it.
Screen buttons on a display are
highlighted when a feature is
available. Various functions are
disabled when the vehicle is
moving.
Select the Now Playing screen
button to display the active source
page. The sources available are
AM, FM, SiriusXM (if equipped), CD,
USB/iPod, Pandora (if equipped),
Stitcher, Bluetooth Audio, and AUX.
See AM-FM Radio 014,Satellite
Radio 017,CD Player 030,
Pandora Internet Radio 021,
Stitcher Internet Radio 025, and
Auxiliary Devices 037.
Select the Navigation screen button
to display a map of your current
vehicle position. See Using the
Navigation System 041,Maps 044,
Navigation Symbols 044, and
Configure Menu 058.
Select the Destination screen button
to display the Destination Entry
home page or the Destination Menu.
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provide easy access to a variety of
ways to enter a destination. See
Destination 046.
Select the Phone screen button to
display the Phone main page. See
Bluetooth 074.
Select the Config screen button to
display the Config main page. From
this display, adjust features such as
time and date, radio, phone,
navigation, vehicle, and display. See
Configure Menu 058.
Select the Tone screen button to
display the Tone main page. Adjust
the tone and speakers by turning
the TUNE/MENU knob to highlight
the screen buttons. Press the outer
ring of the TUNE/MENU knob to
select the screen buttons to change
the level of sound for treble,
midrange, bass, fade, and balance.
See AM-FM Radio 014.
Select the Pictures screen button to
view pictures on the USB drive or
SD card. Pictures on the SD card
can only be viewed through a USB
adapter. See Pictures 028.
Select the FM screen button to
display the FM main page and play
the current or last tuned FM station.
See AM-FM Radio 014.
Select the AM screen button to
display the AM main page and play
the current or last tuned AM station.
See AM-FM Radio 014.

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Select the XM screen button (if
equipped) to display the XM main
page and play the current or last
tuned SiriusXM channel. See
AM-FM Radio 014 and Satellite
Radio 017.
Select the Pandora screen button (if
equipped) to display the Pandora
home page and stream
personalized radio stations based
on artists, songs, genres, and
comedians. See Pandora Internet
Radio 021.
Select the Stitcher screen button (if
equipped) to display the Stitcher
home page and stream news,
sports, and entertainment shows
through the audio system. See
Stitcher Internet Radio 025.
Select the CD screen button to
display the CD main page and play
the current or last CD track
selected. See CD Player 030.
Select the EBluetooth screen
button to display the Bluetooth
Audio main page to play music
through a Bluetooth device. See
Bluetooth Audio 038.
Select the iPod screen button to
display the iPod main page and play
the current or last selected track.
See Auxiliary Devices 037.
Select the USB screen button to
display the USB main page and play
the current or last selected track.
See Auxiliary Devices 037.

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Select the AUX screen button to
access any connected auxiliary
device. See Auxiliary Devices 037.
Select the Weather screen button (if
equipped) to display the weather
main page. Select other
weather-related options from that
list. See “National and Local
Weather”under Satellite Radio 017.
Select the Fuel screen button (if
equipped) to display detailed
nationwide fuel prices. See “Fuel
Pricing”under Satellite Radio 017
Select the Movies screen button (if
equipped) to show details of local
movie theater listings, start times,
and ratings if available. See “Movie
Listings”in Satellite Radio 017.
Select the Quick Info screen button
to access information on Audio
playing, OnStar Turn-by-Turn route
guidance (if equipped), 5-day
forecast, Nearby Fuel Stations, and
Movie Showtimes. See Quick Info
021.
Select the Messages screen button
(if equipped) to display the Text
Message Inbox. See Text
Messaging 080.
If equipped, the Apps feature is
available through the Apps icon on
the radio Home Page. Downloading
and using Apps requires a Wi-Fi
Internet connection as part of a
smartphone or other mobile device
data service plan. On most
smartphones, activation is in the
Settings menu under Mobile
Network Sharing, Personal Hotspot,
Mobile Hotspot, Wi-Fi Hotspot,
or similar. After activation of Wi-Fi
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icon on the radio Home Page.
Follow the prompts to configure the
Internet connection and set up an
account. See www.buick.com/
intellilink (U.S.) or
www.intellilink.buick.ca (Canada).
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.
Caution
Do not attach a device with a
suction cup to the display. This
may cause damage and would
not be covered by the warranty.
Software Updates
See the website for more
information.
Website Information
In the U.S., see www.buick.com
In Canada, see www.buick.gm.ca

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Radio
AM-FM Radio
Playing the Radio
O/VOL (Power/Volume):
.Press to turn the radio on or off.
.Turn to increase or decrease the
volume of the active source.
Depending on the vehicle’s options,
the steering wheel controls can also
be used to adjust the volume. See
Steering Wheel Controls 07.
Radio Operation
The radio will work when the key is
in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY.
When the key is turned from ON/
RUN to LOCK/OFF, the radio will
continue to work for 10 minutes or
until the driver door is opened.
The radio can be turned on by
pressing the power button on the
radio and will stay on for
10 minutes. Opening the driver door
will not turn the radio off when
pressing the power button.
Some radios may stay on longer
and reset the time for 10 minutes if
there are additional presses of any
radio button.
The radio can be turned off at any
time by pressing the power button.
Audio Source
Press SRCE on the radio faceplate
or select the Now Playing button on
the Home Page to display the
available sources AM, FM, XM (if
equipped), Pandora, Stitcher, CD,
USB, AUX, and Bluetooth Audio.
Infotainment System Settings
Tone Settings
To access the tone settings, press
TONE on the radio faceplate or
select the Tone Settings button on
the Home Page. Tone settings are
specific to each source.
To adjust the settings:
.Bass: Select + or −to change
the level.
.Mid (Midrange): Select + or −to
change the level.
.Treble: Select + or −to change
the level.
.EQ: Turn the TUNE/MENU knob
to cycle through the preset EQ
options. Press the outer ring of
the TUNE/MENU knob to select
an option.
.Fade: Select the F or R button
for more sound from the front or
rear speakers. The middle
position balances the sound
between the front and rear
speakers.
.Balance: Select the L or R
button for more sound from the
left or right speakers. The middle
position balances the sound
between the left and right
speakers.
Finding a Station
Press SRCE on the radio faceplate
or select the Now Playing button on
the Home Page to display the
available sources AM, FM, XM (if
equipped), Pandora, Stitcher, CD,
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Press FAV 1-2-3 to scroll through
the favorite pages, then press a
preset button on the faceplate. The
preset buttons on the screen are 1
to 6, starting left and moving right.
Seeking a Station
Press s©or ¨\to search for a
station.
AM
1. Select the AM screen button on
the Home Page or select AM
by pressing SRCE, or say
“Tune AM”or “AM”through
voice recognition.
2. Select the Menu screen button
to display the AM stations or
categories.
3. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to
highlight an option. Press the
outer ring of the TUNE/MENU
knob to select it.
To update the station list,
highlight the Update AM
Stations List screen button by
turning and then pressing the
outer ring of the TUNE/
MENU knob.
FM
1. Select the FM screen button on
the Home Page or select FM
by pressing SRCE, or say
“Tune FM”or “FM”through
voice recognition.
2. Select the Menu screen button
to display the FM stations or
categories.
3. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to
highlight an option. Press the
outer ring of the TUNE/MENU
knob to select it.
To update the station list,
highlight the Update FM
Stations List screen button by
turning the TUNE/MENU knob,
then press the outer ring of the
TUNE/MENU knob.
XM (If Equipped)
1. Select the XM screen button on
the Home Page or select XM
by pressing SRCE, or say
“Tune XM”or “XM”through
voice recognition.
2. Select the Menu screen button
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3. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to
highlight an option. Press the
outer ring of the TUNE/MENU
knob to select it.
Storing Radio Station Presets
Up to 36 preset stations can be
stored. AM, FM, and XM (if
equipped) can be mixed. The
presets on the screen are 1 through
6 starting left and moving right.
1. From the AM, FM, or XM main
page, press and hold any 1−6
button. After a few seconds, a
beep is heard and the new
preset information displays on
that screen button.
2. Repeat for each preset.
Mixed-Band Presets
Each favorite page can store
six preset stations. The presets
within a page can be from different
radio bands.
Press FAV 1-2-3 on the radio
faceplate to scroll through the
favorites pages.
The current page number displays
above the preset buttons. The
stored stations for each favorite
page display on the preset buttons.
To change the number of favorite
pages displayed:
1. Select Config on the
Home Page.
2. Select Radio Settings.
3. Select Number of Favorite
Pages.
Recalling a Preset Station
To recall a preset station from a
favorites page, do one the following:
.Select FAV to display the
pop-up. Select the preset button
from 1 to 6 that corresponds with
the correct preset selection.
.In the AM, FM, or XM (if
equipped) main page, select the
preset button from 1 to 6 that
corresponds with the correct
preset selection.
Radio Data System (RDS)
RDS features are available for use
only on FM stations that broadcast
RDS information. With RDS, the
radio can:
.Seek to stations broadcasting
the selected type of
programming.
.Receive announcements
concerning local and national
emergencies.
.Display messages from radio
stations.
This system relies on receiving
specific information from these
stations and only works when the
information is available. It is
possible that a radio station could
broadcast incorrect information that
causes the radio features to work
improperly. If this happens, contact
the radio station.
When information is broadcast from
the current FM station, the station
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program type (PTY) for current
programming and the name of the
program being broadcasted.
Satellite Radio
SiriusXM
®
Satellite Radio
Service
Vehicles with a valid SiriusXM
satellite radio subscription can
receive SiriusXM programming.
SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide
variety of programming and
commercial-free music, coast to
coast, and in digital-quality sound.
See www.siriusxm.com or call
1-866-635-2349 in the U.S. In
Canada, see www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-209-0079.
When SiriusXM is active, the
channel name, number, category
name, song title, and artist display
on the screen. SiriusXM may update
the background picture at any time.
SiriusXM Categories
SiriusXM channels are organized in
categories.
Adding or Removing XM
Categories
To customize which SiriusXM
categories are used and displayed
in the system:
1. Press CONFIG or select the
Config screen button on the
Home Page.
2. Select Radio Settings from the
Settings Menu list.
3. Select XM Categories.
4. Select or deselect any category
to be used in XM mode.
A checkmark will indicate that
the category is selected.
Select “Show All XM Categories”to
restore all SiriusXM categories.
SiriusXM Channel Graphics
SiriusXM provides updated category
background graphics and the radio
will automatically update the screen.
SiriusXM may send updated
category graphics to the vehicle.
When this happens, the background
graphics may appear to be incorrect
but the radio will update once all of
the graphics have been downloaded
from SiriusXM.
To turn XM channel graphics on
or off:
1. Press CONFIG or select the
Config screen button on the
Home Page.
2. Select Radio Settings from the
Settings Menu list.
3. Select XM Channel Graphics to
turn on or off.

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SiriusXM NavTraffic
®
(If Equipped)
The navigation system might have a
SiriusXM NavTraffic receiver. It is a
subscription service provided
through SiriusXM Satellite Radio.
A service fee is required to receive
the SiriusXM NavTraffic service.
Real-time traffic information is
provided to fully integrate the
navigation system to display current
traffic conditions for the chosen
route. See “Traffic Settings”later in
this section.
A screen displays to indicate that
the SiriusXM Traffic subscription is
not activated.
If activated, traffic information
displays:
.Unscheduled traffic incident
data, such as accidents and
disabled vehicles.
.Scheduled traffic incident data,
such as road construction and
road closures.
.Traffic flow information (rate of
speed data). Flow data might not
be available in all markets.
Traffic information is delivered to the
vehicle by the SiriusXM Radio
satellites. SiriusXM NavTraffic
provides continuously updated
traffic information.
SiriusXM NavTraffic currently
broadcasts the traffic information for
many markets nationally. The
service may be available in more
cities in the future. See
siriusxm.com/navtraffic for more
details on local coverage.
To access the traffic features, select
the XM Traffic button on the Home
Page or map screen.
All Traffic Events : Select to view a
list of reported traffic conditions for
up to approximately 100 km (70 mi).
It could take some time to display
the information received.
The information is displayed with an
arrow and distance. The arrow
indicates the distance is a straight
line and the direction of the event
from the vehicle's current position.
Traffic Events on Route : Select to
display a list of reported traffic
conditions on the current route. The
button is toned down if no route is
active.
Traffic Settings : Select to
customize traffic options.
SiriusXM Travel Link
(If Available)
The infotainment system may have
SiriusXM Travel Link. It is a
subscription service provided
through SiriusXM Satellite Radio.
A service fee is required to receive
the SiriusXM Travel Link service.
When subscribed to SiriusXM Travel
Link, one or more services may be
available.

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.Travel Link Weather: National
and Local Weather gives current
and forecasted weather with
radar images.
.Travel Link Fuel Prices: Detailed
nationwide fuel price information
may be available.
.Travel Link Movie Listings:
Detailed local movie theater
listings, start times, and ratings
may be available.
Fuel Pricing
When SiriusXM information is
available for a particular fuel station,
the price displays for the regular
unleaded or diesel fuel, depending
on the fuel type configured in the
system.
Select the list Sort button to change
the sort method. The default sort
method is based on distance with
the closest fuel stations shown at
the top of the list. Select the Sort
button to cycle through the sorting
options of distance, price, or name.
The last viewed sorting method is
displayed and is retained over
ignition cycles.
If the sorting method of price has
been selected, the fuel stations in
the list will appear from the lowest to
the highest price based on the fuel
type selected. For gasoline, the
price shown is for regular unleaded.
When diesel is selected as the fuel
type, the diesel price is shown.
Movie Listings
When the details for a movie theater
are shown, there is additional
information about the theater.
If movie titles and showtimes are
available for the selected theater,
this information is shown in the
additional details area of this
display.
The details that are shown depend
on the source of the information.
Details shown include:
.Movie Names
.Parental Ratings (G, PG-13,
R, etc.)
.Showtimes
.Runtime
National and Local Weather
Whether near home or on a long
road trip, detailed weather
information is available. Weather
uses the same sources that
professional pilots and mariners
rely on.
From the Home Page, select the
Weather screen button. The system
displays the XM Weather Menu.
Some options may only be present
on vehicles equipped with
navigation.
3 Hour / 6 Hour Forecast : The 3
Hour / 6 Hour Forecast page shows
the current weather condition in the
city of the vehicle's current position.
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