Buick Encore: Radio / Radio Data System (RDS)

Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual / Infotainment System / Radio / Radio Data System (RDS)

If equipped, RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can:

Group stations by Category (i.e., Program Type) such as Rock, Jazz, Classical, etc.
Display messages from radio stations.

This system relies on receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available. It is possible that a radio station could broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station.

When information is broadcast from a RDS station, the station name or call letters display on the audio screen. Radio text supporting the currently playing broadcast may also appear.

Finding a Station

Seeking a Station From the AM, FM, or SXM (if equipped) display, touch or on the infotainment display to search for the previous or next strong station or channel...

Satellite Radio

If equipped, vehicles with a valid SiriusXM satellite radio subscription can receive SXM programming. SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, in digital-quality sound...

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