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:
Airbags affect how the vehicle should be
serviced. There are parts of the airbag
system in several places around the vehicle.
Your dealer and the service manual have
information about servicing the vehicle and
the airbag system. To purchase a service
manual, see Publication Ordering
Information...
Air Pressure : The amount of air inside
the tire pressing outward on each
square inch of the tire. Air pressure is
expressed in kPa (kilopascal) or psi
(pounds per square inch).
Accessory Weight : The combined
weight of optional accessories. Some
examples of optional accessories are
automatic transmission, power
windows, power seats, and air
conditioning...