steering BUICK LACROSSE 2016 Get To Know Guide

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Exterior Lamps Control/Instrument Panel Illumination Control
Head-Up Display ControlsF (behind steering wheel)
Driver Information Center
Tilt/Telescope Steering Wheel Lever
Windshield Wipers Lever
Cruise Control/Forward Collision AlertF/Heated Steering WheelF/Voice Recognition Buttons
Storage Compartment
Audio Steering Wheel Controls/Driver Information Center Controls
Instrument Panel
Symbols
Low Fuel
Traction Control Off
Engine Coolant Temperature
Cruise Control Set
Adaptive Cruise Control
Low Tire Pressure
StabiliTrak Active
StabiliTrak Off
Security
Check Engine
Oil Pressure

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IntelliLink System
IntelliLink uses a Bluetooth or USB connection to link to a compatible device, such as a smartphone, cell phone, USB flash drive or portable audio player/iPod®. IntelliLink enables streaming audio through a smartphone and hands-free voice control. For assistance with the IntelliLink system, contact Customer Assistance at 1-855-4-SUPPORT (855-478-7767) or go to www.buick.com and click the Owners link.
Natural Voice Recognition
Control the music source and make phone calls hands-free (after pairing your Bluetooth-enabled phone) using the natural voice recognition system.
1. Press the Push to Talk button on the steering wheel.
2. The radio will say “Say a command,” followed by a beep.
3. After the beep, say what you want it to do.
• Example Phone command (using your paired phone): “Call Amanda” o\
r “Dial 555-1212”
• Example Media Music Device Search command (when connected to USB only): “Play artist [name]” or “Play song [name]”
• Example Radio command: “Tune FM 104.3” or “Tune XM Classic Vinyl”
• Help: Say “help” for voice recognition assistance
PANDORA® Internet Radio
Listen to personalized radio stations based on favorite artists or genres.
Download the latest Pandora app to your smartphone. Restart the smartphone and sign in to Pandora.
Create a station on your smartphone to listen to a customized song list in the vehicle.
Connect your smartphone to the system by Bluetooth or, for Apple devices, by a USB cable.
Touch the Pandora icon on the touch screen to access Pandora. A slight delay may occur when loading a song or changing a station.
Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™*Apple CarPlay or Android Auto capability may be available through a compatible smart-phone. If available, a Projection icon will appear on the home page of the infotainment display.
1. No app is required for Apple CarPlay. Download the Android Auto app to your phone from the Google Play store.
2. Connect your Apple iPhone or Android phone by plugging the compatible phone USB cable into a USB data port. Use your device’s factory-provided USB cable. Aftermarket cables may not work.
3. The Projection icon will change to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, depending on the phone. Apple CarPlay or Android Auto may launch automatically upon USB connection. If not, touch the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto icon on the home page.
For more information on using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, call 1-855-4-SUPPORT (1-855-478-7767) or visit my.buick.com/learn.
See your Infotainment System Owner Manual.
*Late availability

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Before using a Bluetooth-enabled device in the vehicle, it must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. Not all devices will support all functions. The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. For more information, visit my.buick.com/learn.
Pair a Phone
1. To use voice recognition, press the Push to Talk button; after the beep, say “Pair,” or
Use the MENU knob or the touch screen to select the Phone icon > Phones > Pair Device.
2. Start the pairing process on the phone. Locate your vehicle name or IntelliLink on the phone.
3. Enter the four-digit code that appears on the touch screen into the phone or, if a six-digit code appears on the phone,
confirm it on the touch screen.
4. If your phone prompts you to accept the connection or phone book download, select Always Accept and Allow.
Streaming Audio
With a paired device connected via Bluetooth, select Bluetooth Audio on the touch screen home page to stream audio from the device. Control audio operation using the device controls.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
+ – Volume
Press up or down to adjust the volume.
Next/Previous
Press or to go to the next or
previous radio station, track, or file.
Push to Talk
Press to answer an incoming call or to interact with the audio, Bluetooth, navigationF or OnStar® system.
End Call/Mute
Press to end or reject a call.
Press to mute the vehicle speakers.
See your Infotainment System Owner Manual.
See your Infotainment System Owner Manual.
Bluetooth® System
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Driver Information Center
Menu Items
Use the controls on the right side of the steering wheel to view the Info (includes the trip odometers and fuel information), Audio, Phone, Navigation, and Settings menus.
Press the or button to move between the display zones.
Press the or button to move through the displayed menu or submenu.
Press to open a menu or select/ deselect a setting.
Reset an Item
1. Use the controls to display the item.
2. Press and hold to reset or clear the item.
Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
1. Use the controls to display the Settings menu.
2. Select Display Theme.
3. Select the desired cluster theme.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
The Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument cluster displays a variety of vehicle system information and warning messages.
Electric Parking Brake
To apply the parking brake, pull up the Parking Brake switch by the shift lever.
To release the parking brake, turn on the vehicle ignition, press the brake pedal and press down the switch.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.

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Driver Assistance Systems
The driver assistance systems use advanced technologies to help avoid collisions by
providing visual and audible alerts under some imminent collision conditions.
Forward Collision AlertF – When approaching a vehicle directly ahead too quickly, the
system flashes a visual alert and pulses the Safety Alert SeatF. See Safety Alert Seat.
To set the alert timing to Far, Medium, or Near, press the Collision Alert button or the Follow Distance Gap button on the left side of the steering wheel.
Lane Departure WarningF – When crossing a detected lane marking without using a turn signal, the system flashes a visual alert and pulses the left or right side of the Safety Alert SeatF. See Safety Alert Seat.
To turn the system on or off, press the Lane Departure Warning button on the center of the instrument panel.
Side Blind Zone Alert/Lane Change AlertF – While driving, the Side Blind Zone Alert/Lane Change Alert displays a warning symbol on the left or right side mirror when a vehicle is detected in that side blind zone area or rapidly approaching that side blind zone area. The warning symbol flashes if a turn signal is activated when a vehicle has been detected.
To turn the system on or off, go to Collision/Detection Systems > Side Blind Zone Alert in the Vehicle Settings menu.
Rear Parking AssistF – During low-speed parking maneuvers, the Rear Parking Assist
system displays a caution symbol on the Rear Vision Camera when an object is detected. One beep sounds or the Safety Alert Seat pulses when an object is first detected and five beeps sound or the Safety Alert Seat pulses when an object is very close.
To turn the system on or off, press the Parking Assist button on the center of the instrument panel.
Safety Alert SeatF – Subtle driver’s seat pulses, left or right, or simultaneously, alert the driver of potential hazards.
Audible notification may be selected instead of Safety Alert Seat pulsing notification. To change the alert setting, go to Collision/Detection Systems > Safety Alert Seat in the Vehicle Settings menu.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
F Optional equipment