radio BUICK CASCADA 2016 User Guide

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Infotainment
System
Introduction
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 130
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . 138
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 145
Quick Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Pandora Internet Radio . . . . . . . 146
Stitcher Internet Radio . . . . . . . . 150
Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted MediaDevices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
OnStar System
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Navigation
Using the Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . 170
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
OnStar
®Destination
Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Configure Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Global Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Problems with Route Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
If the System Needs
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Database Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Voice Recognition
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Bluetooth Phone/Devices
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and LicenseAgreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

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SRCE :Press to change the audio
source to AM, FM, SiriusXM®(if
equipped), Pandora®(if equipped),
Stitcher®(if equipped), CD, USB/
iPod, AUX, or Bluetooth Audio.
{: Press to go to the Home Page.
See “Home Page” later in this
section.
s ©:
. CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio:
Press to seek to the beginning of
the current or previous track.
Press and hold to quickly
reverse through a track. Release
the button to return to playing
speed. See CD Player0155,
USB 0164, or Bluetooth
Audio 0164.
. AM, FM, SiriusXM (if equipped):
Press to seek to the previous
strong station.
Preset Buttons 1–6 : Use to select
stored AM, FM, and SiriusXM (if
equipped) stations.
DEST :
. Press to enter a destination. .
If a destination has already been
entered, press to access the
Destination Menu. See
Destination 0172.
O/n:
. Press to turn the system on
and off.
. Turn to adjust the volume.
¨\:
. CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio:
Press to seek the next track.
Press and hold to fast forward
through a track. Release the
button to return to playing
speed. See CD Player0155,
USB 0164, or Bluetooth
Audio 0164.
. AM, FM, SiriusXM (if equipped):
Press to seek to the previous
strong station.
J:Press to pause or resume
playback. See CD Player0155,
USB 0164, or Bluetooth
Audio 0164.
FAV 1/2/3 : 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.
To change the number of preset
Favorite Pages press the Config on
the Home Page, then press Radio
Settings, and then press Number of
Favorite Pages.
AS 1/2 :
See“Autostore” later in this
section.
NAVI :
. Press to view the vehicle’s
current position on the map
screen.
. Continue pressing to cycle
through the full map and split
screens.
PHONE :
. Press to enter the phone main
screen. See Bluetooth0197 or
OnStar Overview 0360.
. Press and hold to mute or
unmute the infotainment system.
RPT : 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 :Move the
rocker knob in different directions to
navigate through the map
display only.
ZKnob :
1. Turn to change a radio station. See AM-FM Radio 0136.
2. Turn to highlight a feature within a menu. Press the outer
diameter (chrome ring) of the
Zknob to activate the
highlighted feature.
INFO : Press to alternate between
an audio or navigation information
screen.
CONFIG : Press to adjust features
for Languages, Time and Date,
Radio Settings, Phone Settings,
Display Settings, and Vehicle
Settings.
Z: Press to eject a disc from the
CD player. See CD Player0155.
H:Press to open the clock menu.
Autostore
To use Autostore:
1. Press SRCE to select FM or AM.
2. Press AS 1/2 for two seconds.
3. The radio searches and automatically stores the six
strongest stations.
Press AS 1/2 to alternate between
the Autostore stations and favorites.
Autostore does not delete
previously stored favorite stations.
Autostore does not function with
SiriusXM radio stations.
Touch Screen Buttons
Touch screen buttons are on the
screen and 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: Press to interact with
Bluetooth or voice recognition. See
Bluetooth 0197 orVoice
Recognition 0191.
$/i: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^: Press to select an audio
source.

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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 0146
or Stitcher Internet Radio 0150.
+
x− :Press + to increase the
volume. Press −to decrease.
See Steering Wheel Controls 093.
Using the System
The infotainment system is
controlled by touching the screen,
and by using the knobs and other
buttons.
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 0191.
Home Page
Touch Screen Buttons
The Home Page allows access to
many of the features.
Back : Touch to return to the
previous page.
Home : Touch to go back to the
Home Page.
Fav : Touch to display a page of
stored (favorite) AM, FM, or XM (if
equipped) stations. Keep touching
Fav to scroll through the favorite
pages.
More
r: This button may display
depending on the number of options
stored on the Home Page. Touch to
go to the next page.
qPrevious : Touch to go to the
previous page.
Next
r: Touch to go to the
next page.
Home Page Customization
The first Home Page can be
customized.
To add screen buttons:
1. Touch Menu.
2. Touch Customize.
3. Touch a screen button to add or remove from the first Home
Page. A
hindicates it will be
displayed. The maximum
number of buttons on Home
Page 1 is eight.

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4. Touch Done.
To move screen buttons:
1. Touch Sort.
2. Touch to select an icon to move and swap with another
icon on the first Home
Page only.
3. Touch Done.
To restore Home Page 1 defaults:
1. Touch Menu.
2. Touch Restore Home Page Defaults.
3. Touch Yes or Cancel.
Home Page Features
Touch screen buttons are
highlighted when a feature is
available.
Various functions are disabled when
the vehicle is moving.
Touch Now Playing 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 0136, Satellite
Radio 0139, CD Player 0155,
Pandora Internet Radio 0146,
Stitcher Internet Radio 0150, and
Auxiliary Devices 0164.
Touch Navigation to display a map
of your current vehicle position. See
Using the Navigation System 0166,
Maps 0170, Navigation Symbols
0 170, and Configure Menu 0183.
Touch Destination to display the
Destination Entry home page or the
Destination Menu. The available
screen buttons provide easy access
to a variety of ways to enter a
destination. See Destination0172.
Touch Phone to display the Phone
main page. See Bluetooth0197.

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Touch Config to display the Config
main page. From this display, adjust
features such as time and date,
radio, phone, navigation, vehicle,
and display. SeeConfigure
Menu 0183.
Touch Tone to display the Tone
main page. Adjust the tone and
speakers by touching the screen
buttons to change the levels of
sound for treble, midrange, bass,
fade, and balance. See AM-FM
Radio 0136.
Touch Pictures to view pictures on
your USB drive or SD card. Pictures
on the SD card can only be viewed
through a USB adapter. See
Pictures 0154.
Touch FM to display the FM main
page and play the current or last
tuned FM station. See AM-FM
Radio 0136.
Touch AM to display the AM main
page and play the current or last
tuned AM station. See AM-FM
Radio 0136.
Touch XM (if equipped) to display
the XM main page and play the
current or last tuned SiriusXM
channel. See AM-FM Radio 0136
and Satellite Radio 0139.
Touch Pandora (if equipped) to
display the Pandora home page and
stream personalized radio stations
based on artists, songs, genres, and
comedians. See Pandora Internet
Radio 0146.

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Touch Stitcher (if equipped) to
display the Stitcher home page and
stream news, sports, and
entertainment shows through the
audio system. SeeStitcher Internet
Radio 0150.
Touch CD to display the CD main
page and play the current or last CD
track selected. See CD
Player 0155.
TouchEBluetooth to display the
Bluetooth Audio main page to play
music through a Bluetooth device.
See Bluetooth Audio 0164.
Touch iPod to display the iPod main
page and play the current or last
track selected. See Auxiliary
Devices 0164.
Touch USB to display the USB main
page and play the current or last
track selected. See Auxiliary
Devices 0164.
Touch AUX to access any
connected auxiliary device. See
Auxiliary Devices 0164.
Touch Weather (if equipped) to
display the weather main page.
Select other weather-related options
from that list. See “SiriusXM Travel
Link Weather” underSatellite
Radio 0139.

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Touch Fuel (if equipped) to display
detailed nationwide fuel pricing See
“SiriusXM Travel Link Fuel Pricing”
underSatellite Radio 0139.
Touch Movies (if equipped) to show
details of local movie theater
listings, start times, and ratings if
available. See “SiriusXM Travel Link
Movie Listings” underSatellite
Radio 0139.
Touch Quick Info to access
information on Audio playing,
OnStar Turn-by-Turn route (if
equipped), 5-day Forecast, Nearby
Fuel Stations, and Movie
Showtimes. See Quick Info0145.
Touch Messages (if equipped) to
display the Text Message Inbox.
See Text Messaging 0204.
If equipped, 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
on the smartphone, touch Apps 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.).
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.

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Caution
Do not attach a device with a
suction cup to the display. This
may cause damage and would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Software Updates
See www.buick.com for software
updates.
Radio
AM-FM Radio
Playing the Radio
O/n:
. Press to turn the radio on or off.
. Turn to increase or decrease the
volume of the active source.
The steering wheel controls can
also be used to adjust the volume.
See Steering Wheel Controls 0130.
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 any additional presses of
the radio button.
The radio can be turned off at any
time by pressing the power button.
Audio Source
Press SRCE on the faceplate or
SRC on the steering wheel controls
to display and scroll through the
available sources AM, FM, SiriusXM
(if equipped), Pandora (if equipped),
Stitcher, CD, USB, AUX, and
Bluetooth Audio.
Infotainment System Settings
Tone Settings
To access the tone settings, touch
Tone Settings on the Home Page.
Tone settings are specific to each
source.

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To adjust the settings:
.Bass: Touch + or −to change
the level.
. Mid (Midrange): Touch + or −to
change the level.
. Treble: Touch + or −to change
the level.
. EQ: Press or turn the
Z
knob to cycle through the preset
EQ options.
. Fade: Touch F or R for more
sound from the front or rear
speakers. The middle position
balances the sound between the
front and rear speakers.
. Balance: Touch L or R 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 faceplate or
press SRC on the steering wheel
controls to select AM, FM, SiriusXM
(if equipped), Pandora (if equipped),
Stitcher (if equipped), CD, USB,
AUX, and Bluetooth Audio. Turn the
Zknob to find a radio
station. To select a preset station,
press FAV 1/2/3 to scroll through the
favorite pages and then press a
preset button on the radio or the
screen button.
Seeking a Station
Press
s ©or¨\to search for a
station.
AM
1. Touch the AM screen button on the Home Page or select AM
by pressing SRCE on the
faceplate or pressing SRC on
the steering wheel controls,
or say “Tune AM” or“AM”
through voice recognition. 2. Touch the Menu screen button
to display the AM stations or
categories.
3. Touch to select an option. To update the station list, touch
Refresh.
FM
1. Touch the FM screen button on the Home Page or select FM
by pressing SRCE on the
faceplate or pressing SRC on
the steering wheel controls,
or say “Tune FM” or“FM”
through voice recognition.
2. Touch the Menu screen button to display the FM stations or
categories.