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:
See Radio Frequency Statement.
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent
system.
The system does not have to be manually
armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically immobilized
when the transmitter leaves the vehicle.
The immobilization system is disarmed
when ENGINE START/STOP is pressed and a
valid transmitter is found in the vehicle...
The vehicle has a number of computers that
record information about the vehicle’s
performance and how it is driven or used.
For example, the vehicle uses computer
modules to monitor and control engine and
transmission performance, to monitor the
conditions for airbag deployment and
deploy them in a crash, and, if equipped, to
provide antilock braking to help the driver
control the vehicle...