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Buick 2014 Verano Infotainment System User Manual

Buick 2014 Verano Infotainment System
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Buick Verano Infotainment System (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
6042578) - 2014 - crc - 5/24/13
2014 Buick Verano Infotainment System M
Infotainment System . . . . . . 3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 9
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . 18
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Quick Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Pandora Internet Radio . . . . . . . 25
Stitcher Internet Radio . . . . . . . . 30
Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Using the Navigation
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
OnStar
Ā®
Destination
Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Configure Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Global Positioning
System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Problems with Route
Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
If the System Needs
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Database Coverage
Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . 72
Bluetooth Phone/
Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
79
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
89
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1
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Buick 2014 Verano Infotainment System Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display Size7-inch
Display TypeColor touchscreen
Bluetooth ConnectivityYes
Navigation SystemOptional
USB PortsYes
SiriusXM RadioYes
Voice RecognitionYes
Auxiliary InputYes
HD RadioYes
Smartphone IntegrationYes
AM/FM RadioYes
CD PlayerYes
MP3 PlaybackYes

Summary

Infotainment System

Introduction

Provides an introduction to the infotainment system and its purpose.

Overview

Explains the basic operation and features of the infotainment system.

Steering Wheel Controls

Details how to control infotainment functions using steering wheel buttons.

Using the System

Describes how to operate the infotainment system using touch screen and knobs.

Software Updates

Information on how to check and perform software updates for the system.

Website Information

Provides website addresses for accessing system information.

Radio

AM-FM Radio

Details on playing, operating, and seeking AM/FM radio stations.

Radio Data System (RDS)

Explains RDS features for FM stations, like text display and announcements.

Satellite Radio

Information on SiriusXM satellite radio service and features.

Radio Reception

Discusses factors affecting radio reception and potential interference.

Quick Info

Accessing quick information on audio, navigation, forecast, fuel, and showtimes.

Pandora Internet Radio

How to install, launch, and use the Pandora internet radio service.

Stitcher Internet Radio

Details on installing and using the Stitcher internet radio service.

Pictures

Instructions for viewing pictures from USB devices on the infotainment screen.

Audio Players

CD Player

Information on supported CD formats, loading, playing, and troubleshooting.

MP3

Guidelines for creating and playing MP3 CDs.

USB

Connecting and playing media from USB devices, including formats and Gracenote.

Auxiliary Devices

Connecting external audio sources via the auxiliary input jack.

Bluetooth Audio

Playing music from a paired Bluetooth device.

Navigation

Using the Navigation System

How to use the navigation system, map views, and controls.

Maps

Basic information about the map database and detailed area attributes.

Navigation Symbols

Explains common symbols appearing on the navigation map screen.

Destination

Planning routes by entering destinations via address, POI, or other methods.

OnStarĀ® Destination Download

How to download destinations to the navigation system via OnStar.

Configure Menu

Adjusting system preferences like language, time, radio, navigation, and display.

Global Positioning System (GPS)

Explains how the GPS system determines vehicle position and potential interference.

Vehicle Positioning

Factors that can cause inaccuracies in vehicle position display on the map.

Problems with Route Guidance

Common issues with route guidance and potential causes.

If the System Needs Service

Steps to take if navigation system problems persist after troubleshooting.

Map Data Updates

Information on obtaining and updating map data for the navigation system.

Database Coverage Explanations

Explains how map detail varies by area and is affected by updates.

Voice Recognition

Using Voice Recognition

How to activate and use voice commands for infotainment system features.

Canceling Voice Recognition

Methods to cancel a voice command or the entire voice recognition session.

Helpful Hints for Speaking Commands

Tips for speaking commands clearly to improve recognition accuracy.

Radio Commands

Voice commands for controlling radio functions like tuning stations.

Phone Commands

Voice commands for making calls, managing contacts, and pairing devices.

My Media Commands

Voice commands for playing music from various media sources.

Bluetooth Phone/ Devices

Bluetooth

Overview of Bluetooth system capabilities, controls, and pairing.

Text Messaging

Displaying, listening to, and replying to text messages via Bluetooth.

Trademarks and License Agreements

FCC Information

Information regarding radio frequency statements and compliance.

Made for iPod iPhone

Details about accessories designed for iPod and iPhone devices.