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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
2018 ENCORE
buick.com
Review this Quick Reference Guide for an overview of some important features in your
Buick Encore. Some optional equipment described in this guide may not be included in
your vehicle. More information can be found in your Owner's Manual and at my.buick.com/learn.
For easy reference, keep this guide with your Owner's Manual in your glove box.
Certain restrictions, precautions, and safety procedures apply to your vehicle.
Please read your Owner's Manual for complete instructions.
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  • Page 1 Review this Quick Reference Guide for an overview of some important features in your Buick Encore. Some optional equipment described in this guide may not be included in your vehicle. More information can be found in your Owner's Manual and at my.buick.com/learn.
  • Page 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL Cruise Control/ Driver Information Driver Information Audio Steering Windshield Forward Collision Center Controls Alert F Buttons (on lever) Center Wheel Controls Wipers Lever Exterior/ Power Storage Tilt/Telescope Engine Start/ Window/ Interior Lamp Compartment Steering Wheel Stop Button Controls Mirror Lever Controls...
  • Page 3 Driver’s Passenger’s Heated Seat Climate Heated Seat Infotainment Button F System Controls Button F Parking Hazard Accessory Heated Traction Assist F /Lane Warning Power Outlet/ Steering Control and Departure Flashers USB Ports/ Wheel StabiliTrak Warning F Button Auxiliary Input Button F Button Buttons Jack (in storage...
  • Page 4 KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM Keyless Access enables operation of the doors, liftgate and ignition without removing the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter from a pocket or purse. The transmitter must be within 3 feet of the door to be unlocked or within 3 feet of the liftgate. Keyless Unlocking With the transmitter within range: Press the lock button on the driver’s door handle to unlock the driver’s door; press it again within 5 seconds to unlock all doors and the liftgate.
  • Page 5 KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) START The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition. Starting the Engine With the transmission in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button. The green button indica- tor will illuminate.
  • Page 6 SEATS Power Driver’s Seat A. Lumbar Adjustment Press the small control to adjust the lumbar support. B. 6-way Seat Adjustment Move the large control to move the seat forward or rearward and to tilt, raise or lower the seat. C. Seatback Recline Adjustment Lift the lever to adjust the seatback p osition.
  • Page 7 WINDSHIELD WIPERS Windshield Wipers and Washer Rear Wiper and Washer Raise or lower the lever to activate the Press the switch on the end of the lever to wipers. operate the rear wiper. HI Fast Wipes ON Slow Wipes LO Slow Wipes INT Intermittent or INT Intermittent Rainsense™...
  • Page 8 , and offers hands-free voice control. You can use simple gestures on the touch ® screen, such as tap, drag, and swipe, to interact with the system. For assistance with the infotainment system, contact Customer Assistance at 1-855-4-SUPPORT (1-855-478-7767) or go to my.buick.com/learn.
  • Page 9 BUICK INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM Storing Favorites Radio stations from all bands (AM, FM or SiriusXM ), media (song, artist, etc.), phone contacts and navigation destinations can be stored in any order on the favorites list. 1. Display the desired radio station, media favorite, contact or destination.
  • Page 10 If not, touch the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto icon on the home page. For more information on using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, call 1-855-4-SUPPORT (1-855-478-7767) or visit my.buick.com/learn. See your Infotainment System Manual. AUDIO STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS –...
  • Page 11 Refer to your Owner's Manual for important information about using the Bluetooth system while driving. Before using a Bluetooth-enabled device in the vehicle, it must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. Not all d evices will support all f unctions. For more information, visit my.buick.com/learn. Pair a Phone Push to Talk button; after the beep, say “Pair.” The system will search for 1.
  • Page 12 CLIMATE CONTROLS Dual Automatic Climate Controls shown Driver’s Passenger’s Passenger’s Driver’s Heated Seat Temperature Heated Seat Temperature Defog Mode Control F Control F Control F Floor Mode Vent Mode Control AUTO F Defrost Fan Speed Heated Rear Window/ Automatic Mode Control/Off Steering Conditioning...
  • Page 13 CRUISE CONTROL Setting Cruise Control On/Off button. The 1. Press the Cruise Control symbol will illuminate in white on the instrument cluster. 2. When traveling at the desired speed, rotate the thumbwheel down to the SET position to set the speed. The symbol will illuminate in green on the instrument cluster.
  • Page 14 DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS Traction Control and StabiliTrak Systems ® The traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak stability control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started. Traction control should be turned off if the vehicle is stuck.

  • Page 15: Manual Mode

    AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Manual Mode Manual Mode allows the driver to manu- ally select the range of gear positions. It can be used to drive in a sportier manner or to downshift when driving on a downhill grade to provide engine braking. 1. Move the shift lever to the Manual (M) position. 2. Press the + (plus) or – (minus) button on the shift lever to upshift or downshift. The current gear will be displayed on the Driver Information Center.
  • Page 16 Download the mobile app from your compatible mobile device’s app store. BUICK OWNER CENTER Get to know your vehicle inside and out with the Buick Owner Center. Check out personal- ized information, including an online Owner’s Manual and helpful how-to videos, track your service history and warranty status, review your current OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics report (active OnStar account required) and more.

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