Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14607636) -
2021 - CRC - 8/18/20
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Infotainment System
Viewing Sender Information
If equipped, touch the name of the sender
to view sender information if this
information matches contact information
already stored.
Select a Predefined Message :
Touch to
select from a set of quick messages. Touch
the message to send.
Predefined Messages
These are short text messages that can be
used to send so responses will not have to
be typed.
The messages can be deleted or a new
message can be added.
To add a new message:
1. Touch Text Settings, then touch Manage
Predefined Messages.
2. While in the predefined messages list
view, select Add New Predefined
Message and a keyboard displays.
3. Type a new message and touch NEW
MSG when done to add the message.
Press
S
BACK on the center stack or
touch the Back icon on the infotainment
display to go back to the predefined
messages list. Touch
z
to delete one
character at a time.
Memory Full
This message may display if there is no
more room on the phone to store messages.
Text Settings
Text Alerts :
When on, this feature will
display an alert when a new text message
has been received. Touch to turn on or off.
Manage Predefined Messages :
Touch to
add, change, or delete predefined messages.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
(8 Inch Screen)
If equipped, Android Auto and/or Apple
CarPlay capability may be available through
a compatible smartphone. If available,
PROJECTION will appear on the Home Page
of the infotainment display.
To use Android Auto and/or Apple CarPlay:
1. Download the Android Auto app to your
phone from the Google Play store. No
app is required for Apple CarPlay.
2. Connect an Android phone or iPhone by
using the compatible phone USB cable
and plugging into a USB data port. For
best performance, use the device
’
s
factory-provided USB cable. Aftermarket
or third-party cables may not work.
3. When the phone is first connected to
activate Apple CarPlay or Android Auto,
the message
“
Device Projection Privacy
Consent
”
will appear.
.
Touch Continue to launch Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto.
.
Touch Disable to remove Apple
CarPlay and Android Auto capability
from the vehicle Settings menu.
Other functions may still work.
PROJECTION on the Home Page will change
to Android Auto or Apple CarPlay depending
on the phone. Android Auto and/or Apple
CarPlay may automatically launch upon USB
connection. If not, touch the ANDROID AUTO
and/or APPLE CARPLAY icon on the Home
Page to launch.
Press Home on the center stack to return to
the Home Page.