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Buick Encore 2013 Owner's Manual (373 pages)

2013

Brand: Buick | Category: Automobile | Size: 5 MB

Contents
1
Introduction
3
About Driving the Vehicle
4
Symbols
4
Danger, Warnings and Cautions
4
Vehicle Symbol Chart
5
In Brief
7
Instrument Panel
8
Initial Drive Information
10
Remote Keyless Entry System
10
Remote Vehicle Start
10
Starting the Vehicle
10
Liftgate
11
Canceling a Remote Start
11
Door Locks
11
Power Door Locks
11
Windows
12
Seat Adjustment
12
Manual Seats
12
Power Seats
13
Lumbar Adjustment
13
Reclining Seatbacks
13
Memory Features
14
Second Row Seats
14
Heated Seats
14
Passenger Sensing System
15
Head Restraint Adjustment
15
Safety Belts
15
Interior Mirror
16
Steering Wheel Adjustment
16
Exterior Mirrors
16
Mirror Adjustment
16
Interior Lighting
17
Exterior Lighting
17
Reading Lamps
17
Dome Lamps
17
Windshield Wiper/Washer
18
Climate Controls
19
Climate Control System
19
Driver Shift Control (DSC)
20
Transmission
20
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
20
Vehicle Features
21
Radio
21
Storing a Station as a Favorite
21
Setting the Clock
21
Portable Audio Devices
22
Steering Wheel Controls
22
Bluetooth
22
Setting the 12/24 Hour Format
22
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
23
Driver Information Center (DIC)
23
Rear Vision Camera
23
Infotainment System
23
Power Outlets
24
Sunroof
24
Performance and Maintenance
25
Traction Control System
25
Stabilitrak System
25
Tire Pressure Monitor
25
Engine Oil Life System
26
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
26
Resetting the Oil Life System
26
Roadside Assistance Program
27
Onstar
27
Keys and Locks
29
Keys, Doors, and Windows
29
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
31
Battery Replacement
32
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
32
Extending Engine Run Time
33
Automatic Door Locks
35
Safety Locks
35
Doors
36
Vehicle Security
37
Vehicle Alarm System
37
Arming the System
37
Immobilizer Operation
38
Disarming the System
38
How to Detect a Tamper Condition
38
Immobilizer
38
Convex Mirrors
39
Power Mirrors
39
Folding Mirrors
40
Manual Folding Mirrors
40
Heated Mirrors
40
Blind Spot Mirrors
40
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
41
Using the Outside Mirror with the Blind Spot Mirror
41
Manual Rearview Mirror
41
Interior Mirrors
41
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
42
Cleaning the Mirror
42
Power Windows
42
Programming the Power Windows
43
Anti-Pinch Feature
43
Express-Up/Express-Down Windows
43
Roof
44
Sun Visors
44
Rear Window Lockout
44
Express-Open/Express-Close
45
Seats and Restraints
47
Front Seats
48
Head Restraints
48
Rear Seats
49
Power Seat Adjustment
50
Memory Seats
52
Storing Button Memory Positions
52
Recalling Button Memory Positions
53
Recalling RKE Memory Positions
53
Easy Exit Driver Seat
53
Front Seat Armrest
54
Heated Front Seats
54
Folding Seatback
55
Remote Start Heated Seats
55
To Fold a Seatback down
56
Folding the Seatback
56
To Raise the Seatback
56
Raising the Seatback
58
Rear Seat Armrest
60
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
61
Why Safety Belts Work
61
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
61
Lap-Shoulder Belt
62
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
64
Safety Belt Pretensioners
65
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
65
Safety Belt Extender
67
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
67
Safety System Check
68
Safety Belt Care
68
Airbag System
69
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 Restraint
78
If the off Indicator Is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant
78
Additional Factors Affecting System Operation
79
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
79
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
80
Airbag System Check
80
Child Restraints
81
Older Children
81
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
81
Infants and Young Children
83
Child Restraint Systems
86
Rear-Facing Infant Seat
86
Forward-Facing Child Seat
86
Booster Seats
86
Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle
87
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
87
Where to Put the Restraint
87
Lower Anchors
89
Tethers for Children
89
Top Tether Anchor
90
Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations
90
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash
94
Securing Child Restraints
95
Storage Compartments
101
Instrument Panel Storage
101
Cupholders
102
Sunglasses Storage
102
Underseat Storage
102
Cargo Management System
103
Cargo Cover
103
Center Console Storage
103
Additional Storage Features
103
Convenience Net
104
Warning Triangle
104
First Air Kit
105
Roof Rack System
105
Instruments and Controls
107
- Table of Contents
  107
- Steering Wheel Adjustment
  108
- Steering Wheel Controls
  108
- Heated Steering Wheel
  109
- Horn
  109
- Windshield Wiper/Washer
  109
  - Intermittent Wipes
    110
  - Mist
    110
  - Rear Window Wiper/Washer
    110
  - Windshield Washer
    110
- Compass
  111
  - Recalibrating the Compass
    111
  - Reverse Gear Wipes
    111
  - Setting the Compass Zone
    111
- Clock
  112
- Power Outlets
  112
  - To Set the Time and Date
    112
  - Power Outlet 120 Volt Alternating Current
    113
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
114
- Instrument Cluster
  115
- English Shown, Metric Similar
  115
- Speedometer
  116
- Trip Odometer
  116
- Tachometer
  116
- Fuel Gauge
  116
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
  117
- Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
  118
- Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light
  118
Safety Belt Reminders
118
Airbag Readiness Light
118
- Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
  119
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp
  120
Charging System Light
120
- Light on Steady
  121
- Light Flashing
  121
- Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
  122
- Brake System Warning Light
  123
- Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
  123
- Power Steering Warning Light
  124
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light
  124
- Vehicle Ahead Indicator Traction off Light
  124
Stabilitrak ® off Light
125
Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak Light
125
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
126
Tire Pressure Light
126
Engine Oil Pressure Light
126
Low Fuel Warning Light
127
Immobilizer Light
128
High-Beam on Light
128
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light
128
- Front Fog Lamp Light
  128
Instruments and Controls
128
- Lamps on Reminder
  128
- Cruise Control Light
  129
Information Displays
129
- Driver Information
  129
  - Center (DIC)
    129
    
    Trip/Fuel Menu Items
    130
    
    Digital Speedometer
    130
    
    Trip 1 and Trip 2
    130
    
    Fuel Range
    130
    
    Timer
    131
    
    Vehicle Information Menu Items
    131
    
    Navigation
    131
    
    Remaining Oil Life
    131
  - Battery Saver Active
    132
  - Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
    132
  - Low Battery
    132
- Brake System Messages
  133
- Compass Messages
  133
- Cruise Control Messages
  133
- Door Ajar Messages
  133
  - Engine Cooling System Messages
    133
  - Engine Oil Low Add Oil
    134
- Engine Oil Messages
  134
- Engine Power Messages
  134
- Fuel System Messages
  134
- Lamp Messages
  135
  - Object Detection System Messages
    135
  - Park Assist off
    135
  - Turn Signal on
    135
  - Ride Control System Messages
    136
  - Service Parking Assist
    136
- Service Vehicle Messages
  136
  - Traction Control off
    136
  - Service Vehicle Soon
    137
  - Tire Learning Active
    137
  - Tire Messages
    137
  - Transmission Messages
    137
  - Languages
    138
  - Set Date
    138
  - Set Time
    138
  - Vehicle Personalization
    138
  - Auto Volume
    139
  - Maximum Startup Volume
    139
  - Phone Settings
    139
  - Radio Settings
    139
  - Climate and Air Quality
    140
  - Home Page Menu
    140
  - Restore Home Page Defaults
    140
  - Vehicle Settings
    140
  - Auto Memory Recall
    141
  - Button Volume
    141
  - Comfort and Convenience
    141
  - Exit Lighting
    142
  - Lighting
    142
  - Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
    142
  - Vehicle Locator Lights
    142
  - Remote Door Unlock
    143
  - Return to Factory Settings?
    143
  - Automatic
    145
  - Exterior Lamp Controls
    145
  - Headlamps
    145
  - Parking Lamps
    145
  - Daytime Running Lamps
    146
  - Flash-To-Pass
    146
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    146
  - Automatic Headlamp System
    147
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    147
  - Lights on with Wipers
    147
  - Front Fog Lamps
    148
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    148
  - Courtesy Lamps
    149
  - Instrument Panel Illumination Control
    149
  - Battery Power Protection
    150
  - Entry Lighting
    150
  - Lighting Features
    150
  - Infotainment System
    151
- Infotainment
  152
- Overview
  152
- Radio/Band
  152
- Theft-Deterrent Feature
  152
- Automatic Switch-Off
  154
- Operation
  154
  - Submenus
    154
  - Turning the System on or off
    154
  - Volume Control
    154
  - Activating a Setting
    155
  - Entering a Character Sequence
    155
  - Setting a Value
    155
  - Turning a Function on or off
    155
  - Adjusting the EQ (Equalizer)
    156
  - Adjusting the Fader and Balance
    156
  - Adjusting the Treble, Midrange, and Bass
    156
  - Configuring the Number of Favorite Pages
    156
- AM-FM Radio
  157
  - Radio Menus
    157
  - Seek Tuning
    157
  - Selecting a Station
    157
  - Category Lists
    158
  - Station Lists
    158
  - Updating Station & Category Lists
    158
  - Autostore Stations
    159
  - Finding a Station
    159
  - Seeking a Station
    159
  - Radio Data System (RDS)
    160
- Radio Reception
  160
- Audio Players
  161
- CD Player
  161
- Cell Phone Usage
  161
- Multi-Band Antenna
  161
  - Inserting a CD
    162
  - Playing a CD or MP3 CD
    162
  - Removing a CD
    162
  - Selecting a CD Track
    162
  - 3.5 MM Jack
    163
  - Adjusting the Volume
    163
- Auxiliary Devices
  163
  - USB Port
    163
  - Connecting and Controlling an Ipod
    164
  - Searching for a Track
    164
  - Shuffle
    164
  - To Search for Tracks
    164
  - Connecting and Controlling a USB Drive
    165
  - Shuffle Functionality
    165
- Bluetooth
  166
- Phone
  166
  - UHP Controls
    166
  - Audio System
    167
  - Changing Bluetooth Code
    167
  - Infotainment System Controls
    167
  - Voice Control
    167
  - Pairing a Phone
    168
  - Ring Tone
    168
  - Ring Volume
    168
  - Using UHP with Infotainment Controls
    168
  - Connecting to a Different Phone
    169
  - Viewing All Paired and Connected Phones
    169
  - Accepting or Declining a Call
    170
  - Call Waiting
    171
  - Conference Calling
    171
  - Ending a Call
    171
  - To Mute a Call
    171
  - Activating the Voice Control
    172
  - Adjusting the Volume for Voice Output
    172
  - Canceling Dialogue
    172
  - Operating UHP Using Voice Control
    172
  - Frequently Used Commands
    173
  - Main Menu Commands
    173
  - Pairing, Saving, or Deleting Phone from Device List
    173
  - Voice Feedback
    173
  - Example of a Dialogue
    174
  - Selecting Phone from Device List
    174
  - Telephone Number Dialing
    174
  - Making a Call Using Name Tag
    175
  - Starting a Second Call
    175
  - Re-Dialing
    176
  - Saving a Name Tag
    176
  - Available Commands
    177
  - Listening to Stored Name Tags
    177
- Trademarks and License Agreements
  177
  - Climate Control Systems
    181
  - Air Conditioning
    182
  - Air Delivery Mode Control
    182
  - Rear Window Defogger
    182
  - Temperature Control
    182
  - Air Delivery Modes
    184
  - Manual Operation
    184
  - Remote Start Climate Control Operation
    185
  - Sensors
    185
  - Air Intake
    186
  - Air Vents
    186
  - Maintenance
    186
  - Passenger Compartment Air Filter
    186
  - Driving and Operating
    189
  - Driver Behavior
    190
  - Driving Environment
    190
  - Driving Information
    190
  - Vehicle Design
    190
  - Distracted Driving
    191
  - Braking
    192
  - Control of a Vehicle
    192
  - Defensive Driving
    192
  - Drunk Driving
    192
  - Curve Tips
    193
  - Electric Power Steering
    193
  - Off-Road Recovery
    193
  - Steering
    193
  - Driving on Wet Roads
    194
  - Loss of Control
    194
  - Skidding
    194
  - Highway Hypnosis
    195
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    195
  - Hydroplaning
    195
  - Other Rainy Weather Tips
    195
  - Driving on Snow or Ice
    196
  - Winter Driving
    196
  - Blizzard Conditions
    197
  - Rocking the Vehicle to Get It out
    198
  - Tire and Loading Information Label
    199
  - Vehicle Load Limits
    199
  - Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
    200
  - Certification Label
    202
  - Ignition Positions
    203
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    203
  - Starting and Operating
    203
  - Key Lock Release
    205
  - Starting the Engine
    205
  - Engine Heater
    206
  - Starting Procedure
    206
  - Retained Accessory Power
    207
  - To Use the Engine Heater
    207
  - Shifting into Park
    208
  - Torque Lock
    208
  - Shift Lock Manual Release
    209
  - Shifting out of Park
    209
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    210
  - Engine Exhaust
    211
  - Running the Vehicle While Parked
    211
  - Automatic Transmission
    212
  - Manual Mode
    213
  - Neutral
    213
  - Driver Shift Control
    214
  - All-Wheel Drive
    215
  - Antilock Brake System
    215
  - Brakes
    215
  - Drive Systems
    215
  - Braking in Emergencies
    216
  - Parking Brake
    216
  - Using ABS
    216
  - Brake Assist
    217
  - Hill Start Assist
    217
  - Ride Control Systems
    217
  - Tcs/Stabilitrak Button
    218
  - Tcs/Stabilitrak Light
    218
  - Cruise Control
    220
  - Setting Cruise Control
    221
  - Ending Cruise Control
    222
  - Erasing Speed Memory
    222
  - Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
    222
  - Resuming a Set Speed
    222
  - Detecting the Vehicle Ahead
    223
  - Forward Collision Alert System
    223
  - Object Detection Systems
    223
  - Collision Alert
    224
  - Selecting the Alert Timing
    224
  - Tailgating Alert
    224
  - Unnecessary Alertsd
    224
  - Lane Departure Warning
    228
  - Fuel
    230
  - LDW Messages
    230
  - Gasoline Specifications
    231
  - Prohibited Fuels
    231
  - Recommended Fuel
    231
  - California Fuel Requirements
    232
  - Fuel Additives
    232
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    232
  - Filling the Tank
    233
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    234
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    235
  - Conversions and Add-Ons
    235
  - General Towing Information
    235
  - Towing
    235
  - Vehicle Care
    237
  - Accessories and Modifications
    239
  - Vehicle Checks
    239
  - Hood
    240
  - To Open the Hood
    240
  - To Close the Hood
    241
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    242
  - Checking Engine Oil
    243
  - Engine Oil
    243
  - Selecting the Right Engine Oil
    244
  - When to Add Engine Oil
    244
  - Engine Oil Additives
    245
  - Viscosity Grade
    245
  - What to Do with Used Oil
    245
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    246
  - How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid
    246
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    247
  - How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    247
  - Cooling System
    248
  - Engine Coolant
    248
  - Checking Coolant
    249
  - How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
    250
  - Engine Overheating
    251
  - If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    252
  - If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    252
  - Washer Fluid
    252
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    253
  - Brake Adjustment
    254
  - Brake Fluid
    254
  - Brake Pedal Travel
    254
  - Replacing Brake System Parts
    254
  - Battery
    256
  - Starter Switch Check
    256
  - Transfer Case
    256
  - Vehicle Storage
    256
  - Ignition Transmission Lock Check
    257
  - Park Brake and Park Mechanism Check
    257
  - Front Wiper Blade Replacement
    258
  - Wiper Blade Replacement
    258
  - Headlamp Aiming
    259
  - To Remove the Cover
    259
  - To Replace the Wiper Blade
    259
  - Bulb Replacement
    260
  - Halogen Bulbs
    260
  - Parking Lamp
    261
  - Turn Signal Lamp
    261
  - License Plate Lamp
    262
  - Replacement Bulbs
    262
  - Electrical System
    263
  - Electrical System Overload
    263
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    263
  - Headlamp Wiring
    263
  - Engine Compartment Fuse Block
    264
  - Auxiliary Fuse Block
    266
  - Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    267
  - Rear Compartment Fuse Block
    269
  - Tires
    271
  - Wheels and Tires
    271
  - All-Season Tires
    272
  - Summer Tires
    272
  - Winter Tires
    272
  - Tire Identification Number
    273
  - Tire Ply Material
    273
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    273
  - Tire Size
    273
  - Aspect Ratio
    275
  - Construction Code
    275
  - Rim Diameter
    275
  - Tire Designations
    275
  - Air Pressure
    276
  - Bead
    276
  - Belt
    276
  - DOT Markings
    276
  - Light Truck
    277
  - Load Index
    277
  - Maximum Load Rating
    277
  - Normal Occupant Weight
    277
  - Sidewall
    278
  - Speed Rating
    278
  - Tire Pressure
    278
  - Traction
    278
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System
    279
  - Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
    281
  - TPMS Malfunction Light and Message
    282
  - TPMS Sensor Matching Process
    282
  - Tire Inspection
    284
  - Tire Rotation
    284
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    285
  - Buying New Tires
    286
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    288
  - Treadwear
    288
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    288
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    290
  - Wheel Replacement
    290
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    291
  - Tire Chains
    291
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
    293
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    293
  - Tire Changing
    293
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
    296
  - Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
    296
  - Compact Spare Tire
    297
  - Jump Starting
    297
  - Jumper Cable Removal
    300
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    300
  - Towing the Vehicle
    300
  - Dinghy Towing
    301
  - Dolly Towing
    301
  - Towing the Vehicle from the Rear
    302
  - Appearance Care
    303
  - Exterior Care
    303
  - Locks
    303
  - Washing the Vehicle
    303
  - Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
    304
  - Weatherstrips
    304
  - Wheels and Trim
    304
  - Windshield and Wiper Blades
    304
  - Body Component Lubrication
    305
  - Finish Damage
    305
  - Sheet Metal Damage
    305
  - Underbody Maintenance
    305
  - Interior Care
    306
  - Interior Glass
    306
  - Coated Moldings
    307
  - Fabric/Carpet/Suede
    307
  - Speaker Covers
    307
  - Cargo Cover and Convenience Net
    308
  - Care of Safety Belts
    309
  - Floor Mats
    309
  - Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats
    309
  - Service and Maintenance
    311
  - At each Fuel Stop
    312
  - Engine Oil Change
    312
  - Maintenance Schedule
    312
  - Owner Checks and Services
    312
  - Additional Required Services
    315
  - Additional Maintenance and Care
    319
  - Belts
    319
  - Hoses
    320
  - Lamps
    320
  - Shocks and Struts
    320
  - Wheel Alignment
    321
  - Windshield
    321
  - Wiper Blades
    321
  - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
    322
  - Maintenance Replacement Parts
    323
  - Engine Identification
    327
  - Technical Data
    327
  - Vehicle Identification
    327
  - Vin
    327
  - Capacities and Specifications
    328
  - Vehicle Data
    328
  - Engine Specifications
    329
  - Engine Drive Belt Routing
    330
  - Customer Information
    331
  - Emergency Towing
    338
  - Trip Interruption
    338
  - Battery Jump Start
    341
  - Coverage
    341
  - Flat Tire Change
    341
  - Services Provided
    341
  - Courtesy Rental Vehicle
    343
  - Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
    343
  - Shuttle Service
    343
  - Transportation Options
    343
  - Additional Program Information
    344
  - Collision Parts
    344
  - Repair Facility
    344
  - Insuring the Vehicle
    345
  - Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process
    346
  - Service Manuals
    346
  - Reporting Safety Defects
    347
  - Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
    348
  - Event Data Recorders
    349
  - Radio Frequency Identification
    350
  - Radio Frequency Statement
    350
  - Onstar Overview
    351
  - Emergency
    352
  - Onstar Services
    352
  - Security
    352
  - Cancel Route
    353
  - Connections
    353
  - Repeat
    353
  - Route Review
    353
  - Calling 911 Emergency
    354
  - End a Call
    354
  - Onstar Mobile App
    354
  - Retrieve My Number
    354
  - Diagnostics
    355
  - How Onstar Service Works
    355
  - Transferring Service
    355
  - TTY Users
    356
  - Privacy
    358
  - Vehicle and Power Issues
    358
  - Unzip
    359
  - Index
    361

Buick Encore 2013 Owner's Manual (368 pages)

Brand: Buick | Category: Automobile | Size: 5 MB

Table of Contents

2
- Using this Manual
  3
- Onstar
  5
- In Brief
  7
- Information
  9
- Initial Drive Information
  10
- Remote Vehicle Start
  10
- Door Locks
  11
- Power Door Locks
  11
- Heated Seats
  14
- Memory Features
  14
- Second Row Seats
  14
- Head Restraint Adjustment
  15
- Passenger Sensing System
  15
- Mirror Adjustment
  16
- Exterior Lighting
  17
- Climate Controls
  19
- Vehicle Features
  21
- Onstar Overview
  22
  - Portable Audio Devices
    22
  - Infotainment System
    23
  - Maintenance
    25
  - Performance and Maintenance
    25
  - Driving for Better Fuel Economy
    26
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    27
  - Keys and Locks
    29
  - Keys, Doors, and
    29
  - Windows
    29
  - Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
    31
  - Automatic Door Locks
    35
  - Safety Locks
    35
  - Doors
    36
  - Vehicle Security
    37
  - Immobilizer Operation
    38
  - Exterior Mirrors
    39
  - Blind Spot Mirrors
    40
  - Heated Mirrors
    40
  - Interior Mirrors
    41
  - Windows
    42
  - Roof
    44
3-1 Seats and

47
- Front Seats
  48
- Head Restraints
  48
  - Seat Adjustment
    49
  - Power Seat Adjustment
    50
  - Lumbar Adjustment
    50
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    51
  - Memory Seats
    52
  - Front Seat Armrest
    54
  - Heated Front Seats
    54
  - Folding Seatback
    55
  - Rear Seats
    56
  - Rear Seat Armrest
    60
  - Safety Belts
    60
  - How to Wear Safety Belts
    61
  - Properly
    61
- Seats and
  48
- Lap-Shoulder Belt
  62
  - Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
    64
- Safety Belt Extender
  67
- Safety Belt Use During
  67
  - Pregnancy
    67
- Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
  68
- Safety Belt Care
  68
- Safety System Check
  68
- Airbag System
  69
- Where Are the Airbags
  71
- When Should an Airbag
  72
  - Inflate
    72
- What Makes an Airbag
  73
  - Inflate
    73
- How Does an Airbag
  74
  - Restrain
    74
- What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
  74
- Passenger Sensing
  75
  - System
    75
- Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
  79
- Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
  80
- Airbag System Check
  80
- Child Restraints
  81
- Older Children
  81
- Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
  81
- Infants and Young
  83
  - Children
    83
- Child Restraint Systems
  86
- Where to Put the Restraint
  87
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
  89
  - Latch System
    89
  - System
    91
- Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash
  94
- Securing Child Restraints
  94
  - (Rear Seat)
    94
  - (Front Passenger Seat)
    97
Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartments

101
- Instrument Panel Storage
  101
  - Storage Compartments
    101
- Cupholders
  102
- Sunglasses Storage
  102
- Underseat Storage
  102
- Additional Storage Features
  103
- Cargo Cover
  103
- Cargo Management
  103
- Center Console Storage
  103
- System
  103
- Convenience Net
  104
- Warning Triangle
  104
- First Aid Kit
  105
  - Roof Rack System
    105
Controls

107
- Instruments and Controls
  107
- Steering Wheel Adjustment
  108
- Steering Wheel Controls
  108
- Heated Steering Wheel
  109
- Horn
  109
- Windshield Wiper/Washer
  109
- Rear Window Wiper
  110
- Washer
  110
- Compass
  111
- Clock
  112
- Power Outlets
  112
- Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
  114
  - Instrument Cluster
    115
  - Odometer
    116
  - Trip Odometer
    116
- Tachometer
  116
- Engine Coolant Temperature
  117
- Safety Belt Reminders
  117
- Airbag Readiness Light
  118
- Passenger Airbag Status
  118
  - Indicator
    118
- Charging System Light
  119
  - Indicator Lamp
    120
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    120
- Brake System Warning
  122
  - Light
    123
- Antilock Brake System (ABS)
  123
- Power Steering Warning
  123
- Lane Departure Warning
  124
  - (LDW) Light
    124
- Stabilitrak ® off Light
  124
- Traction off Light
  124
- Vehicle Ahead Indicator
  124
- Engine Coolant Temperature
  125
- Traction Control System
  125
  - (Tcs)/Stabilitrak ® Light
    125
- Engine Oil Pressure Light
  126
- Tire Pressure Light
  126
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light
  127
- High-Beam on Light
  127
- Immobilizer Light
  127
- Low Fuel Warning Light
  127
- Cruise Control Light
  128
- Front Fog Lamp Light
  128
- Information Displays Driver Information
  128
  - Center (DIC)
    128
- Lamps on Reminder
  128
- Vehicle Messages
  131
- Brake System Messages
  132
- Compass Messages
  132
- Cruise Control Messages
  132
- Door Ajar Messages
  133
- Engine Cooling System
  133
  - Messages
    134
- Fuel System Messages
  134
- Lamp Messages
  134
- Object Detection System
  134
  - Messages
    135
- Ride Control System
  135
- Service Vehicle Messages
  136
- Tire Messages
  136
- Transmission Messages
  137
- Vehicle Personalization
  137
- Vehicle Reminder
  137
  - Messages
    137
Lighting Exterior Lighting

143
- Exterior Lamp Controls
  143
- Daytime Running
  144
  - Lamps (DRL)
    144
- Flash-To-Pass
  144
- Headlamp High/Low-Beam
  144
- Automatic Headlamp
  145
  - System
    145
- Hazard Warning Flashers
  145
- Front Fog Lamps
  146
- Turn and Lane-Change
  146
  - Signals
    146
- Interior Lighting
  147
  - Instrument Panel Illumination
    147
  - Courtesy Lamps
    147
  - Dome Lamps
    147
  - Reading Lamps
    147
- Lighting Features
  148
  - Entry Lighting
    148
  - Exit Lighting
    148
  - Battery Power Protection
    148
System

149
- Infotainment System
  149
- Overview
  150
- Theft-Deterrent Feature
  150
- Operation
  152
- AM-FM Radio
  155
- Radio Reception
  158
- Audio Players
  159
  - CD Player
    159
  - Auxiliary Devices
    161
  - Bluetooth
    164
  - Phone
    164
- Multi-Band Antenna
  159
- Trademarks and License Agreements
  174
  - Air Vents
    179
  - Climate Control Systems
    179
  - Dual Automatic Climate Control System
    181
  - Air Intake
    184
  - Passenger Compartment Air Filter
    184
9-1 Driving and Operating Starting and Operating Brakes

187
- Distracted Driving
  189
- Driving and Operating
  189
- Braking
  190
- Control of a Vehicle
  190
- Defensive Driving
  190
- Drunk Driving
  190
- Off-Road Recovery
  191
- Steering
  191
- Driving on Wet Roads
  192
- Loss of Control
  192
- Highway Hypnosis
  193
- Hill and Mountain Roads
  193
- Winter Driving
  194
- If the Vehicle Is Stuck
  196
- Vehicle Load Limits
  196
- Starting and Operating
  201
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    201
  - Ignition Positions
    201
  - Starting the Engine
    203
  - Engine Heater
    204
  - Retained Accessory
    205
    
    Power (RAP)
    205
  - Shifting into Park
    205
  - Shifting out of Park
    206
  - Parking over Things
    208
    
    That Burn
    208
- Engine Exhaust
  208
- Automatic Transmission
  209
  - Running the Vehicle While Parked
    209
  - Manual Mode
    211
- Drive Systems
  212
  - All-Wheel Drive
    212
  - Antilock Brake
    212
  - Parking Brake
    213
  - Brake Assist
    213
  - Hill Start Assist (HSA)
    214
- Ride Control Systems Traction Control
  214
  - System (TCS)
    214
  - Stabilitrak ® System
    216
- Cruise Control
  218
  - Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
    220
- Object Detection Systems
  220
  - Ultrasonic Parking Assist
    222
  - Object Detection Systems
    222
  - Rear Vision
    224
    
    Camera (RVC)
    224
  - Lane Departure
    226
    
    Warning (LDW)
    227
- Fuel
  228
- Recommended Fuel
  228
- California Fuel
  229
  - Requirements
    229
- Fuel Additives
  229
- Fuels in Foreign Countries
  229
- Gasoline Specifications
  229
- Filling the Tank
  230
- Filling a Portable Fuel
  232
  - Container
    232
- Add-On Electrical
  233
  - Equipment
    233
- Conversions and Add-Ons
  233
- General Towing
  233
  - Information
    233

Buick Encore 2013 Owner's Manual (368 pages)

2013

Brand: Buick | Category: Automobile | Size: 6 MB

Instruments and Controls 5-1

107
- Table of Contents
  107
- Instruments and Controls
  107
- Controls
  108
  - Steering Wheel Adjustment
    108
  - Steering Wheel Controls
    108
  - Heated Steering Wheel
    109
  - Horn
    109
  - Windshield Wiper/Washer
    109
  - Rear Window Wiper
    110
  - Washer
    110
  - Compass
    111
  - Clock
    112
  - Power Outlets
    112
- Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
  114
  - Instrument Cluster
    115
  - Speedometer
    116
  - Odometer
    116
  - Trip Odometer
    116
- Tachometer
  116
- Fuel Gauge
  116
- Engine Coolant Temperature
  117
  - Gauge
    117
- Safety Belt Reminders
  117
- Airbag Readiness Light
  118
- Passenger Airbag Status
  118
  - Indicator
    118
- Charging System Light
  119
- Malfunction
  120
  - Indicator Lamp
    120
- Brake System Warning
  122
  - Light
    122
- Antilock Brake System (ABS)
  123
  - Warning Light
    123
- Power Steering Warning
  123
  - Light
    123
- Lane Departure Warning
  124
  - (LDW) Light
    124
- Vehicle Ahead Indicator
  124
- Traction off Light
  124
- Stabilitrak ® off Light
  124
- Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak Light
  125
- Engine Coolant Temperature
  125
  - Warning Light
    125
- Instruments and Controls
  125
  - Tire Pressure Light
    126
  - Engine Oil Pressure Light
    126
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    127
  - Immobilizer Light
    127
  - High-Beam on Light
    127
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light
    127
  - Front Fog Lamp Light
    128
  - Lamps on Reminder
    128
  - Cruise Control Light
    128
- Information Displays
  128
  - Driver Information
    128
    
    Center (DIC)
    128
- Vehicle Messages
  131
  - Battery Voltage and Charging
    132
    
    Messages
    132
  - Brake System Messages
    132
  - Compass Messages
    132
  - Cruise Control Messages
    132
  - Door Ajar Messages
    133
  - Engine Cooling System
    133
    
    Messages
    133
  - Engine Oil Messages
    133
- Engine Power Messages
  133
- Fuel System Messages
  134
- Lamp Messages
  134
- Object Detection System
  134
  - Messages
    135
- Ride Control System
  135
- Service Vehicle Messages
  136
- Tire Messages
  136
- Transmission Messages
  137
- Vehicle Reminder
  137
  - Messages
    137
- Vehicle Personalization
  137

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2013

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