Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14607636) -
2021 - CRC - 8/18/20
Infotainment System
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activate the phone voice recognition system,
press and hold
g
on the steering wheel
controls for a few seconds.
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview for 8 Inch
Screen)
The Bluetooth-capable system can interact
with many cell phones, allowing:
.
Placement and receipt of calls in a
hands-free mode.
.
Sharing of the cell phone
’
s address book
or contact list with the vehicle.
To minimize driver distraction, before
driving, and with the vehicle parked:
.
Become familiar with the features of the
cell phone. Organize the phone book and
contact lists clearly and delete duplicate
or rarely used entries. If possible,
program speed dial or other shortcuts.
.
Review the controls and operation of the
infotainment system.
.
Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. The
system may not work with all cell
phones. See
“
Pairing
”
in this section.
Vehicles with a Bluetooth system can use a
Bluetooth-capable cell phone with a
Hands-Free Profile to make and receive
phone calls. The infotainment system and
voice recognition are used to control the
system. The system can be used with the
ignition on or in ACC/ACCESSORY. The range
of the Bluetooth system can be up to 9.1 m
(30 ft). Not all phones support all functions
and not all phones work with the Bluetooth
system. See www.gm.com/bluetooth for
more information about compatible phones.
Bluetooth Controls
Use the infotainment display features on
the infotainment system or press the
steering wheel icon to operate the Bluetooth
system.
Steering Wheel Controls
g
:
Press to answer incoming calls, confirm
system information, and start voice
recognition.
c
:
Press to end a call, decline a call,
or cancel an operation. Press to mute or
unmute the infotainment system when not
on a call.
Infotainment System Features
For information about how to navigate the
menu system using the infotainment
features, see
.
Phone :
Touch the Home Page to enter the
phone main menu.
Audio System
When using the Bluetooth system, sound
comes through the vehicle's front audio
system speakers and overrides the audio
system. Press
O
during a call to change the
volume level. The adjusted volume level
remains in memory for later calls. The
system maintains a minimum volume level.
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using the
Phone for 8 Inch Screen)
Pairing
A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be
paired to the Bluetooth system and then
connected to the vehicle before it can be
used. See the cell phone manufacturer's user
guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing
the cell phone.