Table Of Contents - Buick Encore Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Contents1
Introduction3
About Driving The Vehicle4
Symbols4
Danger, Warnings And Cautions4
Vehicle Symbol Chart5
In Brief7
Instrument Panel8
Initial Drive Information10
Remote Keyless Entry System10
Remote Vehicle Start10
Starting The Vehicle10
Door Locks11
Power Door Locks11
Canceling A Remote Start11
Liftgate11
Windows12
Seat Adjustment12
Manual Seats12
Power Seats13
Lumbar Adjustment13
Reclining Seatbacks13
Memory Features14
Second Row Seats14
Heated Seats14
Head Restraint Adjustment15
Safety Belts15
Passenger Sensing System15
Mirror Adjustment16
Interior Mirror16
Steering Wheel Adjustment16
Exterior Mirrors16
Interior Lighting17
Exterior Lighting17
Reading Lamps17
Dome Lamps17
Windshield Wiper/Washer18
Climate Controls19
Climate Control System19
Transmission20
Dual Automatic Climate Control System20
Driver Shift Control (Dsc)20
Vehicle Features21
Radio21
Storing A Station As A Favorite21
Setting The Clock21
Portable Audio Devices22
Steering Wheel Controls22
Bluetooth22
Setting The 12/24 Hour Format22
Infotainment System23
Driver Information Center (Dic)23
Rear Vision Camera23
Ultrasonic Parking Assist23
Power Outlets24
Sunroof24
Performance And Maintenance25
Traction Control System25
Stabilitrak System25
Tire Pressure Monitor25
Engine Oil Life System26
Driving For Better Fuel Economy26
Resetting The Oil Life System26
Roadside Assistance Program27
Onstar27
Keys, Doors, And Windows29
Keys And Locks29
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation31
Battery Replacement32
Programming Transmitters To The Vehicle32
Extending Engine Run Time33
Automatic Door Locks35
Safety Locks35
Doors36
Vehicle Security37
Vehicle Alarm System37
Arming The System37
Disarming The System38
How To Detect A Tamper Condition38
Immobilizer38
Immobilizer Operation38
Convex Mirrors39
Power Mirrors39
Folding Mirrors40
Manual Folding Mirrors40
Heated Mirrors40
Blind Spot Mirrors40
Interior Mirrors41
Manual Rearview Mirror41
Reverse Tilt Mirrors41
Using The Outside Mirror With The Blind Spot Mirror41
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror42
Cleaning The Mirror42
Power Windows42
Programming The Power Windows43
Anti-Pinch Feature43
Express-Up/Express-Down Windows43
Roof44
Sun Visors44
Rear Window Lockout44
Express-Open/Express-Close45
Seats And Restraints47
Head Restraints48
Front Seats48
Rear Seats49
Power Seat Adjustment50
Memory Seats52
Storing Button Memory Positions52
Recalling Button Memory Positions53
Recalling Rke Memory Positions53
Easy Exit Driver Seat53
Front Seat Armrest54
Heated Front Seats54
Folding Seatback55
Remote Start Heated Seats55
Folding The Seatback56
To Raise The Seatback56
To Fold A Seatback Down56
Raising The Seatback58
Rear Seat Armrest60
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly61
Why Safety Belts Work61
Questions And Answers About Safety Belts61
Lap-Shoulder Belt62
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster64
Safety Belt Pretensioners65
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides65
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy67
Safety Belt Extender67
Safety System Check68
Safety Belt Care68
Airbag System69
Where Are The Airbags?71
When Should An Airbag Inflate?72
What Makes An Airbag Inflate?73
How Does An Airbag Restrain?74
What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates?74
If The On Indicator Is Lit For A Child Restraint78
If The Off Indicator Is Lit For An Adult-Size Occupant78
Additional Factors Affecting System Operation79
Servicing The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle79
Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle80
Airbag System Check80
Child Restraints81
Older Children81
Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash81
Infants And Young Children83
Child Restraint Systems86
Rear-Facing Infant Seat86
Forward-Facing Child Seat86
Booster Seats86
Securing An Add-On Child Restraint In The Vehicle87
Securing The Child Within The Child Restraint87
Where To Put The Restraint87
Lower Anchors89
Tethers For Children89
Top Tether Anchor90
Lower Anchor And Top Tether Anchor Locations90
Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash94
Securing Child Restraints95
Storage Compartments101
Instrument Panel Storage101
Cupholders102
Sunglasses Storage102
Underseat Storage102
Additional Storage Features103
Center Console Storage103
Cargo Cover103
Cargo Management System103
Convenience Net104
Warning Triangle104
First Air Kit105
Roof Rack System105
Instruments And Controls107
Table Of Contents107
Heated Steering Wheel109
Horn109
Rear Window Wiper/Washer110
Intermittent Wipes110
Mist110
Windshield Washer110
Compass111
Setting The Compass Zone111
Reverse Gear Wipes111
Recalibrating The Compass111
Clock112
To Set The Time And Date112
Power Outlet 120 Volt Alternating Current113
Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators114
Instrument Cluster115
English Shown, Metric Similar115
Speedometer116
Trip Odometer116
Tachometer116
Fuel Gauge116
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge117
Safety Belt Reminders118
Airbag Readiness Light118
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light118
Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light118
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator119
Charging System Light120
Malfunction Indicator Lamp120
Light On Steady121
Light Flashing121
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs122
Brake System Warning Light123
Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light123
Power Steering Warning Light124
Lane Departure Warning (Ldw) Light124
Vehicle Ahead Indicator Traction Off Light124
Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak Light125
Stabilitrak ® Off Light125
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light126
Tire Pressure Light126
Engine Oil Pressure Light126
Low Fuel Warning Light127
Immobilizer Light128
High-Beam On Light128
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) Indicator Light128
Front Fog Lamp Light128
Lamps On Reminder128
Cruise Control Light129
Information Displays129
Driver Information129
Center (Dic)129
Trip/Fuel Menu Items130
Digital Speedometer130
Trip 1 And Trip 2130
Fuel Range130
Timer131
Vehicle Information Menu Items131
Navigation131
Remaining Oil Life131
Vehicle Messages132
Battery Voltage And Charging Messages132
Battery Saver Active132
Low Battery132
Brake System Messages133
Door Ajar Messages133
Compass Messages133
Engine Cooling System Messages133
Cruise Control Messages133
Engine Oil Messages134
Engine Power Messages134
Fuel System Messages134
Engine Oil Low Add Oil134
Lamp Messages135
Object Detection System Messages135
Turn Signal On135
Park Assist Off135
Ride Control System Messages136
Service Vehicle Messages136
Service Parking Assist136
Traction Control Off136
Transmission Messages137
Tire Messages137
Service Vehicle Soon137
Tire Learning Active137
Vehicle Personalization138
Set Time138
Set Date138
Languages138
Radio Settings139
Auto Volume139
Maximum Startup Volume139
Phone Settings139
Home Page Menu140
Vehicle Settings140
Climate And Air Quality140
Restore Home Page Defaults140
Comfort And Convenience141
Auto Memory Recall141
Button Volume141
Lighting142
Exit Lighting142
Vehicle Locator Lights142
Remote Lock/Unlock/Start142
Remote Door Unlock143
Return To Factory Settings?143
Exterior Lamp Controls145
Automatic145
Parking Lamps145
Headlamps145
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer146
Flash-To-Pass146
Daytime Running Lamps146
Automatic Headlamp System147
Lights On With Wipers147
Hazard Warning Flashers147
Turn And Lane-Change Signals148
Front Fog Lamps148
Instrument Panel Illumination Control149
Courtesy Lamps149
Lighting Features150
Entry Lighting150
Battery Power Protection150
Theft-Deterrent Feature152
Radio/Band152
Infotainment152
Overview152
Turning The System On Or Off154
Volume Control154
Automatic Switch-Off154
Submenus154
Operation154
Activating A Setting155
Setting A Value155
Entering A Character Sequence155
Turning A Function On Or Off155
Adjusting The Treble, Midrange, And Bass156
Adjusting The Fader And Balance156
Adjusting The Eq (Equalizer)156
Configuring The Number Of Favorite Pages156
Am-Fm Radio157
Selecting A Station157
Seek Tuning157
Radio Menus157
Station Lists158
Category Lists158
Updating Station & Category Lists158
Autostore Stations159
Seeking A Station159
Finding A Station159
Radio Reception160
Radio Data System (Rds)160
Audio Players161
Multi-Band Antenna161
Cell Phone Usage161
Cd Player161
Inserting A Cd162
Removing A Cd162
Playing A Cd Or Mp3 Cd162
Selecting A Cd Track162
Auxiliary Devices163
Usb Port163
Adjusting The Volume163
3.5 Mm Jack163
Connecting And Controlling An Ipod164
Searching For A Track164
To Search For Tracks164
Shuffle164
Shuffle Functionality165
Connecting And Controlling A Usb Drive165
Uhp Controls166
Phone166
Changing Bluetooth Code167
Audio System167
Infotainment System Controls167
Voice Control167
Ring Volume168
Ring Tone168
Using Uhp With Infotainment Controls168
Pairing A Phone168
Viewing All Paired And Connected Phones169
Connecting To A Different Phone169
Accepting Or Declining A Call170
Call Waiting171
Conference Calling171
Ending A Call171
To Mute A Call171
Operating Uhp Using Voice Control172
Activating The Voice Control172
Canceling Dialogue172
Adjusting The Volume For Voice Output172
Main Menu Commands173
Frequently Used Commands173
Voice Feedback173
Pairing, Saving, Or Deleting Phone From Device List173
Telephone Number Dialing174
Selecting Phone From Device List174
Example Of A Dialogue174
Making A Call Using Name Tag175
Starting A Second Call175
Re-Dialing176
Saving A Name Tag176
Trademarks And License Agreements177
Available Commands177
Listening To Stored Name Tags177
Climate Control Systems181
Air Conditioning182
Rear Window Defogger182
Temperature Control182
Air Delivery Mode Control182
Manual Operation184
Air Delivery Modes184
Sensors185
Remote Start Climate Control Operation185
Air Vents186
Maintenance186
Air Intake186
Passenger Compartment Air Filter186
Driving And Operating189
Driving Information190
Driver Behavior190
Driving Environment190
Vehicle Design190
Distracted Driving191
Defensive Driving192
Drunk Driving192
Control Of A Vehicle192
Braking192
Steering193
Off-Road Recovery193
Curve Tips193
Electric Power Steering193
Loss Of Control194
Driving On Wet Roads194
Skidding194
Hill And Mountain Roads195
Highway Hypnosis195
Hydroplaning195
Other Rainy Weather Tips195
Winter Driving196
Driving On Snow Or Ice196
Blizzard Conditions197
Rocking The Vehicle To Get It Out198
Vehicle Load Limits199
Tire And Loading Information Label199
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit200
Certification Label202
Starting And Operating203
New Vehicle Break-In203
Ignition Positions203
Key Lock Release205
Starting The Engine205
Engine Heater206
Starting Procedure206
Retained Accessory Power207
To Use The Engine Heater207
Shifting Into Park208
Torque Lock208
Shifting Out Of Park209
Shift Lock Manual Release209
Parking Over Things That Burn210
Engine Exhaust211
Running The Vehicle While Parked211
Automatic Transmission212
Neutral213
Manual Mode213
Driver Shift Control214
Drive Systems215
Brakes215
All-Wheel Drive215
Antilock Brake System215
Using Abs216
Braking In Emergencies216
Parking Brake216
Ride Control Systems217
Brake Assist217
Hill Start Assist217
Tcs/Stabilitrak Light218
Tcs/Stabilitrak Button218
Cruise Control220
Setting Cruise Control221
Resuming A Set Speed222
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control222
Ending Cruise Control222
Erasing Speed Memory222
Object Detection Systems223
Forward Collision Alert System223
Detecting The Vehicle Ahead223
Collision Alert224
Tailgating Alert224
Selecting The Alert Timing224
Unnecessary Alertsd224
Lane Departure Warning228
Fuel230
Ldw Messages230
Recommended Fuel231
Prohibited Fuels231
Gasoline Specifications231
California Fuel Requirements232
Fuels In Foreign Countries232
Fuel Additives232
Filling The Tank233
Filling A Portable Fuel Container234
Towing235
Conversions And Add-Ons235
General Towing Information235
Add-On Electrical Equipment235
Vehicle Care237
Vehicle Checks239
Accessories And Modifications239
Hood240
To Open The Hood240
To Close The Hood241
Engine Compartment Overview242
Engine Oil243
Checking Engine Oil243
When To Add Engine Oil244
Selecting The Right Engine Oil244
Viscosity Grade245
Engine Oil Additives245
What To Do With Used Oil245
Automatic Transmission Fluid246
How To Check Automatic Transmission Fluid246
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter247
How To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter247
Cooling System248
Engine Coolant248
Checking Coolant249
How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank250
Engine Overheating251
Washer Fluid252
If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment252
If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment252
Adding Washer Fluid253
Brake Pedal Travel254
Brake Adjustment254
Replacing Brake System Parts254
Brake Fluid254
Battery256
Vehicle Storage256
Starter Switch Check256
Transfer Case256
Park Brake And Park Mechanism Check257
Ignition Transmission Lock Check257
Wiper Blade Replacement258
Front Wiper Blade Replacement258
Headlamp Aiming259
To Remove The Cover259
To Replace The Wiper Blade259
Bulb Replacement260
Halogen Bulbs260
Parking Lamp261
Turn Signal Lamp261
License Plate Lamp262
Replacement Bulbs262
Electrical System263
Electrical System Overload263
Fuses And Circuit Breakers263
Headlamp Wiring263
Engine Compartment Fuse Block264
Auxiliary Fuse Block266
Instrument Panel Fuse Block267
Rear Compartment Fuse Block269
Wheels And Tires271
Tires271
All-Season Tires272
Winter Tires272
Summer Tires272
Tire Sidewall Labeling273
Tire Size273
Tire Identification Number273
Tire Ply Material273
Tire Designations275
Aspect Ratio275
Construction Code275
Rim Diameter275
Air Pressure276
Belt276
Bead276
Dot Markings276
Light Truck277
Load Index277
Maximum Load Rating277
Normal Occupant Weight277
Tire Pressure278
Sidewall278
Speed Rating278
Traction278
Tire Pressure Monitor System279
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation281
Tpms Malfunction Light And Message282
Tpms Sensor Matching Process282
Tire Inspection284
Tire Rotation284
When It Is Time For New Tires285
Buying New Tires286
Different Size Tires And Wheels288
Uniform Tire Quality Grading288
Treadwear288
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance290
Wheel Replacement290
Tire Chains291
If A Tire Goes Flat291
Tire Changing293
Removing The Spare Tire And Tools293
Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire293
Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools296
Storing The Flat Tire And Tools296
Compact Spare Tire297
Jump Starting297
Towing The Vehicle300
Recreational Vehicle Towing300
Jumper Cable Removal300
Dinghy Towing301
Dolly Towing301
Towing The Vehicle From The Rear302
Appearance Care303
Exterior Care303
Locks303
Washing The Vehicle303
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts304
Windshield And Wiper Blades304
Weatherstrips304
Wheels And Trim304
Body Component Lubrication305
Underbody Maintenance305
Sheet Metal Damage305
Finish Damage305
Interior Care306
Interior Glass306
Speaker Covers307
Coated Moldings307
Fabric/Carpet/Suede307
Cargo Cover And Convenience Net308
Floor Mats309
Care Of Safety Belts309
Removing And Replacing The Floor Mats309
Service And Maintenance311
Maintenance Schedule312
Owner Checks And Services312
At Each Fuel Stop312
Engine Oil Change312
Additional Required Services315
Additional Maintenance And Care319
Belts319
Hoses320
Lamps320
Shocks And Struts320
Wheel Alignment321
Windshield321
Wiper Blades321
Recommended Fluids And Lubricants322
Maintenance Replacement Parts323
Technical Data327
Vehicle Identification327
Vin327
Engine Identification327
Vehicle Data328
Capacities And Specifications328
Engine Specifications329
Engine Drive Belt Routing330
Customer Information331
Emergency Towing338
Trip Interruption338
Coverage341
Services Provided341
Flat Tire Change341
Battery Jump Start341
Transportation Options343
Shuttle Service343
Courtesy Rental Vehicle343
Public Transportation Or Fuel Reimbursement343
Collision Parts344
Repair Facility344
Additional Program Information344
Insuring The Vehicle345
Managing The Vehicle Damage Repair Process346
Service Manuals346
Reporting Safety Defects347
Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy348
Event Data Recorders349
Radio Frequency Identification350
Radio Frequency Statement350
Onstar Overview351
Onstar Services352
Emergency352
Security352
Cancel Route353
Route Review353
Repeat353
Connections353
Calling 911 Emergency354
Retrieve My Number354
End A Call354
Onstar Mobile App354
Diagnostics355
Transferring Service355
How Onstar Service Works355
Tty Users356
Vehicle And Power Issues358
Privacy358
Unzip359
Index361