Driver Assistance Systems - Buick Encore GX 2023 Owner's Manual

If ACC will not operate, regular cruise control
may be available. See Switching Between
ACC and Regular Cruise Control in this
section. Always consider driving conditions
before using either cruise control system.
For cleaning instructions, see Washing the
Vehicle under Exterior Care 0 314.

Driver Assistance Systems

This vehicle may have features that work
together to help avoid crashes or reduce
crash damage while driving, backing, and
parking. Read this entire section before
using these systems.
Warning
Do not rely on the Driver Assistance
Systems. These systems do not replace
the need for paying attention and driving
safely. You may not hear or feel alerts or
warnings provided by these systems.
Failure to use proper care when driving
may result in injury, death, or vehicle
damage. See Defensive Driving 0 185.
Warning (Continued)
Under many conditions, these systems
will not:
Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists,
or animals.
Detect vehicles or objects outside the
area monitored by the system.
Work at all driving speeds.
Warn you or provide you with enough
time to avoid a crash.
Work under poor visibility or bad
weather conditions.
Work if the detection sensor is not
cleaned or is covered by ice, snow,
mud, or dirt.
Work if the detection sensor is
covered up, such as with a sticker,
magnet, or metal plate.
Work if the area surrounding the
detection sensor is damaged or not
properly repaired.
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Driving and Operating
Warning (Continued)
Complete attention is always required
while driving, and you should be ready to
take action and apply the brakes and/or
steer the vehicle to avoid crashes.
Audible Alert
Some driver assistance features alert the
driver of obstacles by beeping. To view
available settings for this feature, touch the
Settings icon on the infotainment home
page. Select Vehicle to display the list of
available options and select Comfort and
Convenience .
Cleaning
Depending on vehicle options, keep these
areas of the vehicle clean to ensure the best
driver assistance feature performance. Driver
Information Center (DIC) messages may
display when the systems are unavailable or
blocked.
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