2012 Buick Verano Owner Manual - Page 165

Infotainment System 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: . 7-17 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 broadcast. Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming. Receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies. Display messages from radio stations. Satellite Radio For vehicles equipped with the MyLink or IntelliLink infotainment system, see the separate MyLink/ IntelliLink Features and Functions Guide for more information. Vehicles with an XM Satellite Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite Radio subscription can receive XM programming. digital-quality sound. A service fee is required to receive the XM service. If XM service needs to be reactivated, the radio will display "No Subscription Please Renew" on channel XM1. For more information, contact XM at www.xmradio.com or 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S., and www.xmradio.ca or 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. . Control Buttons The buttons used to control the XM radio are: RADIO/BAND or SRCE (Source): Press to turn the radio on and choose between AM, FM, and XM. . 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. s © or ¨ \ : Press to go to the previous or next channel. FAV 1-2-3: Press to open the favorites list. Buttons 1−6: Press to select a favorite. TUNE/MENU: Turn to select a channel. XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service 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