Buick Encore: Radio / HD Radio Technology
If equipped, HD Radio is a free service with
features such as digital quality sound, more
stations available on a single frequency such
as HD2 and HD3, and display information
such as artist and song title.
From the Now Playing display, touch the HD
Radio icon to turn HD on or off.
Station Access
To access HD Radio stations:
- Tune the radio to the station. If HD
Radio is turned on and the station is
broadcasting in HD Radio, the radio will
automatically tune to the HD version of
the current channel (HD1) after several
seconds. The radio will also display icons
representing additional channels (HD2,
...HD8), that may be available. When the
radio successfully tunes to a HD station,
the HD logo will display and digital
audio will play.
- Touch
or
on the infotainment
display to tune to the previous or next
HD Radio station.
There may be a delay before the station
starts playing.
The HD Radio station number is indicated
next to the HD logo.
HD Radio stations can be saved as favorites.
For a list of all stations, see
www.hdradio.com.
HD Radio Troubleshooting
Digital Audio Delay : Wait for the signal to
process. This can take several seconds.
Volume Change, Audio Skip, Echo, Digital
Audio Lost : Station signal strength may be
weak, the station is out of range, or the
station may be out of alignment. Verify
proper reception on another station.
If the HD Radio signal loses reception while
listening to HD1, the radio will go back to
the analog version of the radio station.
If the HD Radio signal loses reception while
listening to stations HD2 to HD8, the radio
mutes until the signal can be recovered or
until the station is changed.
HD Radio reception can be disabled if driving
in a weak signal area. Touch HD Radio On/
Off to toggle HD Radio reception on and off.
Storing Presets
Favorites are stored near the bottom of the
display.
Up to 60 preset favorites can be stored:
AM, FM, SXM (if equipped), and HD Radio
Stations : Touch and hold a preset to save
the current station as a favorite...
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service (If Equipped)
Vehicles with a valid SiriusXM satellite radio
subscription can receive SiriusXM
programming.
SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide variety of
programming and commercial-free music,
coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound...
Other information:
This legal identifier is in the front corner of
the instrument panel, on the driver side of
the vehicle. It can be seen through the
windshield from outside. The Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) also appears on
the Vehicle Certification label and certificates
of title and registration...
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The spare tire and tools are located in the
storage compartment in the rear of the
vehicle.
Center Retainer
Subwoofer
Wrench
Strap
Tow Eye (if equipped)
Jack
To access the spare tire and tools:
Open the liftgate...
Categories
All seating positions in the vehicle have a
lap-shoulder belt.
The following instructions explain how to
wear a lap-shoulder belt properly.
Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable,
so you can sit up straight. To see how,
see “Seats” in the Index.
![Buick Encore. Lap-Shoulder Belt](images/books/1/buick_encore_lap_shoulder_belt_133.gif)
Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt
across you. Do not let it get twisted.
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