Buick Encore: Special tools and equipment
SPECIAL TOOLS
SPECIAL TOOLS (MIT TOOL INSTRUCTIONS)
Bluetooth Pairing for Vehicles with Radio RPO: UF7
Either reset the pin code on the radio to 0000, or go under Device Info on
the radio and see what the pin code is
(to enter it later on the MIT).
- Turn the BT discoverable ON in the radio Bluetooth settings.
- Press Pair Device on radio (DO NOT PRESS SEARCH BLUETOOTH DEVICES ON THE
RADIO).
- Press the Pair button on the MIT.
- When the three LED lights begin flashing on the MIT, enter the pin code
(either 0000 if you reset it to that or what the radio
pin code was).
- MIT will then automatically connect with the radio
and should show "MIT Connected" message.
Make test call and the audio streaming test.
Holden Radio Bluetooth Pairing Instructions
- Using the radio controls, place the radio into "Discoverable Mode".
- Place the MIT into Bluetooth mode by pressing TEST SELECTOR until the
Bluetooth LED is
illuminated.
- With the MIT in Bluetooth mode Press and Release the #1 button (the
Bluetooth LED will begin to
slowly blink).
- Now Press and release the PAIR/CALL button on the MIT (the Bluetooth LED
will begin to blink a little
faster).
- On the radio Enter the PASSKEY when prompted: (press "0000" then Press "OK").
- The MIT and radio will PAIR and CONNECT (the Bluetooth LED will be Fast
Flashing).
- Use as regular MIT at this point.
For all other Radios
Testing the Bluetooth Function
- Verify connection of the MIT to the USB port.
- Press and release the TEST SELECTOR button until the Bluetooth LED
illuminates.
- Disable all other Bluetooth devices present in the vehicle (ie. cell
phones, laptops, etc.).
Standard Bluetooth Pairing/Bonding
- Use the vehicle controls to place the radio into Bluetooth Pairing mode.
The vehicle will prompt you with
a security code.
- Press and release the PAIR/CALL button. The Bluetooth LED will blink
slowly while preparing to have a
security code entered.
- Wait for the all three LEDs to blink confirming it is ready to have the
security code entered.
- Enter the code with the MIT keypad and hit ENTER.
- The Bluetooth LED will blink slowly while pairing/bonding and move to a
quick flash once
paired/bonded.
The vehicle should confirm pairing/bonding is complete.
Streaming Audio
- Confirm pairing/bonding is complete - the Bluetooth LED will be in a
quick flash mode.
- On some radios the MIT automatically begins streaming audio via A2DP.
The audio playback will confirm that the Bluetooth
connection using streaming and the audio is working correctly.
- On other radios you will need to select Bluetooth
Audio from the Source menu to verify Audio
Streaming.
- Audio playback confirms that the Bluetooth connection
using Streaming Audio is working correctly.
- Placing a test call will temporarily stop the
streaming audio function, but upon disconnection of that test
call,
the streaming audio from the MIT will resume.
To Place a Test Call
- Confirm pairing/bonding is complete - the Bluetooth LED will be in a
quick flash mode. If the vehicle is
equipped with streaming audio, and the radio is set to play a Bluetooth
audio file, the streaming audio
playback will be audible.
- Press and release PAIR/CALL button to place a test call. Streaming audio
will be temporarily turned off.
- Use the vehicle controls to answer the call.
NOTE: If the call is not answered within several rings, the MIT's
audio files will not
transmit, even though an active call is occurring.
- Audio playback confirms that the Bluetooth connectivity is working
correctly.
NOTE: The MIT will remain paired/bonded when the call is ended by
the vehicle.
To re-test the call function, place the MIT in Bluetooth mode and press and
release the Pair button to reconnect. When testing is completed, delete
MIT from the audio system before returning the vehicle to the customer.
- Use the vehicle controls to end the call. If applicable, streaming audio
will resume.
Testing the AUX/LiAudio playback confirms that the USB is working
correctly.ne-In Function
- Verify connection of the MIT as stated above.
- Press and release the TEST SELECTOR button until the MIT AUX LED
illuminates.
- Use the vehicle controls to put the audio system into Audio (Line-In)
mode.
- Audio playback confirms that the audio input is working correctly.
Testing the USB Function
- Verify connection of the MIT as stated above.
- Press and release the TEST SELECTOR button until the MIT USB LED
illuminates.
- Use the vehicle controls to put the audio system into USB mode.
NOTE: Volume levels may vary dependent upon vehicle audio system.
Troubleshooting Guide
If the MIT unit is still not working properly after following the below
troubleshooting, the unit is
malfunctioning and should be repaired or replaced.
Unit not Working
- Verify the MIT is powered on correctly as indicated by the green Power
LED.
- If Power LED is not illuminated, verify USB power source is working
properly.
- If USB power adapter is being used to power the MIT, check and, if
necessary, replace the fuse in
adapter.
Problem with Aux/Line-In Test
- Verify Aux/Line- In test cable is inserted properly into the vehicle
audio input jack. Verify the MIT is in
Aux/Line-In mode as indicated by the red AUX LED.
- Verify the vehicle audio system is in Auxiliary or Line-in mode. Verify
the vehicle audio system volume
is turned up and not in mute mode.
Problem with USB Test
- Verify MIT is in USB mode as indicated by the red USB LED. Verify the
vehicle audio system is in USB
mode.
- Verify the vehicle audio system volume is turned up and not in mute mode.
Problem with Bluetooth Pairing
- Delete previous devices stored in the device list of the radio and the
pair the MIT
- Remove USB cable, and then reconnect to reset the MIT. Carefully follow
the bonding instructions for
the correct Passkey procedure.
Problem with Bluetooth Test Call Audio
- Verify the MIT is paired with the vehicle. This is indicated by the
quick flashing Bluetooth LED.
- Audio system should have indicated the MIT is bonded.
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Steam and scalding liquids from a
hot cooling system are under
pressure. Turning the pressure
cap, even a little, can cause them
to come out at high speed and
you could be burned. Never turn
the cap when the cooling system,
including the pressure cap, is hot.
Wait for the cooling system and