2012 Buick LaCrosse Navigation System

Infotainment System 17
Radio Data System (RDS)
The audio system has a Radio Data
System (RDS). RDS features are
available for use only on FM
stations that broadcast RDS
information. With RDS, the
radio can:
. Seek to stations broadcasting
the selected type of
programming
. Receive announcements
concerning local and national
emergencies
. Display messages from radio
stations
This system relies on receiving
specific information from these
stations and only works when the
information is available. In rare
cases, a radio station could
broadcast incorrect information that
causes the radio features to work
improperly. If this happens, contact
the radio station.
The RDS system is always on.
When information is broadcast from
the current FM station, the station
name or call letters display on the
audio screen. RDS can provide a
program type (PTY) for current
programming and the name of the
program being broadcasted.
Satellite Radio
XM Satellite Radio Service
Vehicles with an XM satellite radio
tuner and an XM satellite radio
subscription can receive XM
programming.
XM is a satellite radio service that is
based in the 48 contiguous United
States and 10 Canadian provinces.
XM Satellite Radio has a wide
variety of programming and
commercial-free music,
coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality
sound. A service fee is required to
receive the XM service. For more
information, see www.xmradio.com
or call 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S.
or in Canada, www.xmradio.ca or
call 1-877-438-9677.
When XM is active, the channel
name and number, category name,
song title, and artist displays on the
screen.
XM Categories
XM stations are organized in
categories.