2013 Encore with Buick IntelliLink and Color Touch Radio

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INTELLILINK HOW-TO GUIDE

A CROSSOVER AS TECH-SAVVY AS YOU.A CROSSOVER AS TECH-SAVVY AS YOU.

The extremely versatile 2013 Encore comes with the latest in hands-free technology, courtesy of the Buick IntelliLink infotainment system. Buick IntelliLink1 allows you to initiate phone calls and play satellite or Internet radio, and access phone apps all by the sound of your voice. And most system features are at available at the touch of a button. So you can seize the day, any day.

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FEATURESFEATURES

Welcome to an advanced technology personalized for you. Make calls, listen to your favorite music and control everything in the 2013 Encore through a voice-activated, color connected infotainment system.

2013 Encore with touch-screen Buick IntelliLink

SMARTPHONE CONNECTIVITY

The Encore is designed for the times – just connect your smartphone and IntelliLink becomes an extension of your phone.

SIRIUSXM AND PANDORA

IntelliLink offers the entertainment of Pandora®, StitcherTM Smart Radio and SiriusXM® Satellite Radio with Travel Link®3 with over 140 channels, including commercial-free music, plus talk, sports, news, weather and more.

VOICE COMMANDS

Control everything with just your voice thanks to the latest in voice-recognition technology.

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RADIO CONTROLSRADIO CONTROLS

The 2013 Encore offers satellite and Internet radio and over 140 channels of commercial-free music, talk, sports, news, weather and more on SiriusXM Satellite Radio – at the touch of a button.

2013 Encore and Buick IntelliLink with Satellite and Internet Radio

MULTIPLE INPUTS

Manage your entertainment through voice commands or steering wheel controls – it’s all part of your personal luxury.

HOMEPAGE CUSTOMIZATION

Customize your IntelliLink homepage for quick access to the features you use the most.

GRACENOTE TECHNOLOGY

Embedded in the IntelliLink system, Gracenote® indexes and assigns voice tags to all your music. The More Like This feature will instantly create a playlist of songs and artists similar to the music you’re listening to.

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VOICE COMMANDS & CONTROLSVOICE COMMANDS & CONTROLS

The Buick IntelliLink system will leave you speechless—the instant you talk to it.  From hands-free phone book and dialing commands, to pulling up your favorite Internet or your custom radio stations—IntelliLink’s intuitive voice controls recognize and carry out a range of tasks upon hearing your voice.

PAIR

Connect up to 5 different devices from smartphones to Bluetooth®-enabled music players such as an iPod®5 Touch.

XM TUNE SELECT – NEW FOR 2013

Play music directly from your mobile device, jump from channel to channel in seconds and set alerts for your favorite artists or songs on any SiriusXM channel with the XM Tune Select feature.

PLAY

Stream Pandora®, StitcherTM Smart Radio, SiriusXM Satellite Radio with Travel Link® or music from your smartphone; and control them all through voice commands.

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HANDS-FREE CALLINGHANDS-FREE CALLING

Thanks to its enhanced voice-recognition technology, Buick IntelliLink seamlessly integrates with your phone to create a driving experience that’s equal parts connected and convenient.

Buick IntelliLink integrates with your phone for hands-free calling

CONNECT YOUR PHONE

Use simple phrases to access call history, Pandora and Stitcher Smart Radio apps and content from your phone.

DIAL

Initiate phone calls by name or by number, and by the sound of your voice.

PHONE BOOK ACCESS

IntelliLink downloads and saves the entire phone book from your phone, so you can access every number every time you step into the vehicle.

Bluetooth Connectivity Guide
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CONNECT YOUR DEVICESCONNECT YOUR DEVICES

From a conveniently placed USB port to Bluetooth®2 connectivity, the 2013 Encore keeps you connected to all your mobile and entertainment devices. And they’re seamlessly integrated into your Buick IntelliLink system.

Connect your devices through USB or Bluetooth connectivity

CONNECT VIA USB OR AUX LINE-IN

Play Internet radio or stream music from your MP3 players and memory sticks using the built-in USB6 port.

PAIR UP TO 5 DEVICES

Pair up to 5 devices including smartphones and Bluetooth-enabled devices like an iPod® Touch.

BLUETOOTH AUDIO STREAMING

Buick Intellink’s Bluetooth® technology lets you stream music from a variety of sources without any cords or wires.

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AVAILABLE NAVIGATIONAVAILABLE NAVIGATION

With the 2013 Encore, you’re always in the know. The built-in navigation7 features enable you to access real-time maps, driving directions, traffic information and more, directly from your Buick IntelliLink home screen.

Buick IntelliLink has built-in navigation feature

MAPPING AND VIEWS

Know where you are instantly with a real-time map of your current location. Buick IntelliLink’s navigation also displays up-to-date traffic info and speed-limit information.

POINTS OF INTEREST

In Navigation7 view, Points of Interest (POI)—including restaurants, gas stations, attractions, and more—will display automatically on the map. You can also choose to show or hide POIs, or select POI by category (Restaurant, Hotels, Shopping, Bank & Business, Travel, Public Places, Automotive, Leisure, and Emergency).

DESTINATIONS

Touch the Destination7 icon on your Buick IntelliLink home screen to access directions and help you get to specific destinations. Buick IntelliLink also saves your frequently traveled routes and destinations, so you can be on your way faster.

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TRAVEL LINK BY SIRIUSXM – NEW FOR 2013TRAVEL LINK BY SIRIUSXM – NEW FOR 2013

New for 2013 and available with an active SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscription, Travel Link® delivers continuously updated information about weather, nearby fuel prices, and movie theater listings and start times in your immediate area. So you’re always ready for anything, anytime.

Get movie theater information in the 2013 Buick Verano with Travel Link

MOVIES

Now you don’t have to decide on a movie before getting into the car. Travel Link® can access information for over 4500 movie theatres – sorting by movie titles, show times, distance and more. You can favorite a theater and Travel Link can also route to whichever theater you choose.

Get weather updates in the 2013 Buick Verano with Travel Link

WEATHER

Always be prepared with Travel Link’s weather updates. Get up-to-the-minute and 5-day forecasts along with alerts from the National Weather Service and other government agencies (including warnings for hurricanes, tornadoes etc.)

Find the lowest gas prices using Travel Link in the 2013 Buick Verano

FUEL

Take the guesswork out of the gas work. Travel Link® can provide fuel prices for more than 10,000 gas stations, sorting by lowest price, distance, brand name and more along with routing to the station of your choice.