Buick Encore: Phone / Bluetooth (Voice Recognition for 8 Inch Screen)
Using Bluetooth Voice Recognition
To use voice recognition, press g on the
steering wheel controls. Use the commands
below for the various voice features. For
additional information, say “Help” while in a
voice recognition menu. See Voice
Recognition (8 Inch Screen) for help
using voice recognition commands.
Making a Call
Calls can be made using the following commands.
Using the “Dial” or “Call” Command
To call a number:
- Press on the steering wheel
controls.
The system responds “Command Please,”
followed by a tone.
- Say “Dial” or “Call” followed by the
complete phone number.
Use the “Voice Keypad” command for
international numbers or special numbers
which include * or #.
Once connected, the person called will be
heard through the audio speakers.
To call using a contact from your
phone book:
- Press . The system responds
“Command Please,” followed by a tone.
- Say “Dial” or “Call” and then say the
contact name, for example, “Call <name>
at Work.”
Once connected, the person called will be
heard through the audio speakers.
Calling Local Emergency Number
Press on the steering wheel
controls.
The system responds “Command Please,”
followed by a tone.
- Say “Call <emergency number>.”
- Once connected, the person called will be
heard through the audio speakers.
Using the “Switch Phone” Command
- Press on the steering wheel
controls.
The system responds “Command Please,”
followed by a tone.
- After the tone, say “Switch Phone.” The
system displays a list of phones to
select.
Using the “Voice Keypad” Command
- Press on the steering wheel
controls.
The system responds “Command Please,”
followed by a tone.
- After the tone, say “Voice Keypad.” The
system allows entry of special numbers
and characters.
Using the “Voice Mail” Command
- Press on the steering wheel
controls.
The system responds “Command Please,”
followed by a tone.
- After the tone, say “Voice Mail.” The
system dials the voice mail number of
the connected phone.
Clearing the System
Unless information is deleted out of the
vehicle Bluetooth system, it will be retained.
This includes phone pairing information. For
directions on how to delete this information,
see “Deleting a Paired Phone.”
The default voice mail number is the phone
number of the outgoing phone source. The
voice mail number can be changed in
Bluetooth settings.
To dial a voice mail number:
Touch Phone on the Home Page...
If equipped, the infotainment system may
allow text messages to be received and
replied to. Received messages can also be
read aloud.
Before using the text messaging feature,
check to see if the phone is compatible...
Other information:
Older children who have outgrown booster
seats should wear the vehicle’s seat belts.
The manufacturer instructions that come
with the booster seat state the weight and
height limitations for that booster. Use a
booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until
the child passes the fit test below:
Sit all the way back on the seat...
This gauge shows the engine coolant
temperature.
If the pointer moves toward the warning
area at the high end of the gauge, the
engine is too hot.
This reading indicates the same thing as the
warning light. It means that the engine
coolant has overheated...