Buick Encore (2013) manual

Black plate (1,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 2013 Buick Encore Owner Manual M In Brief ... ..................... 1 - 1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 V ehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 K[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 2013 Buick Encore Owner Manual M Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61 T owing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-64 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-67 Service and Maintenance . . . 1 1-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Maintenance Sched[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Introduction iii The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and ENCORE are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries,[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 iv Introduction About Driving the V ehicle As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read the driving guidelines in this manual in the section called “ Driving and Operating ” and specif[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Introduction v V ehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel [...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 vi Introduction 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote V ehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 In Brief 1-3 1. Air V ents on page 8-6 . 2. T urn Signal Lever . See T urn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6-4 . Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6-2 . 3. Instrument Cluster on page 5-9 . 4. Driver Information Center (DIC) Display . See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 3/6/13 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Remote Keyle[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 In Brief 1-5 When the engine starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Re[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 1-6 In Brief T o open the liftgate, press the touch pad in the pull cup under the license plate and lift manually . See Liftgate on page 2-8 . Windows Press the switch to lower the window . Pull up on the front edge of the switch to raise it. See Power Windows on page 2-14 . The swit[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 In Brief 1-7 Power Seats T o adjust a power seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. . Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of [...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 1-8 In Brief T o return the seatback to an upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback returns to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-5 . Memory F[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 In Brief 1-9 Press the control once for the highest setting. With each press of the control, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, and then the off setting. Three lights indicate the highest setting and one light the lowest. See Heated Front Seats on page 3-8 . Head [...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 1-10 In Brief The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-12 . Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors T o adjust the mirrors: 1. T urn the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Rig[...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 In Brief 1-1 1 3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you. 4. Lift the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamp controls are in the headliner above the rear seats. 9 : Pre[...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 1-12 In Brief ; : T urns on the parking lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, sidemarker lamps, and instrument panel lights. 5 : T urns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, sidemarker lamps, and instrument panel lights. A warning chime sounds if the driv[...]

Black plate (13,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 In Brief 1-13 Climate Controls The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with these systems. Climate Control System 1. T emperature Control 2. Air Delivery Modes 3. Fan Control 4. Recirculation 5. Air Conditioning 6. Rear Window Defogger 7. [...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 1-14 In Brief Dual Automatic Climate Control System English Shown, Metric Similar 1. Driver and Passenger Heated Seats (If Equipped) 2. Driver and Passenger T emperature Controls 3. Air Delivery Modes 4. Heated Steering Wheel (If Equipped) 5. Recirculation 6. Air Conditioning 7. Fan[...]

Black plate (15,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 In Brief 1-15 2. Press the + (plus) end of the button on the top of the shift lever to upshift, or push the − (minus) end of the button to downshift. See Manual Mode on page 9-25 . V ehicle Features Radio(s) O /VOL: Press to turn the system on and off. T urn to increase or decreas[...]

Black plate (16,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 1-16 In Brief 4. Press the center of the TUNE/ MENU knob to select the next number . 5. T o save and return to the Time and Date Settings menu, press / BACK at any time or press the TUNE/MENU knob after adjusting the value. 6. Repeat steps 2 – 5 for the remaining features. Setting[...]

Black plate (17,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 In Brief 1-17 $ / i : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only . Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, press to reject an incoming call, or to end a current call. _ SRC ^ : Press the thumbwheel inward to change the audio source. Move the [...]

Black plate (18,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 1-18 In Brief Keep the sensors on the vehicle's front and rear bumpers clean to ensure proper operation. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9-36 for more information. Power Outlets The accessory power outlet can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone o[...]

Black plate (19,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 In Brief 1-19 Performance and Maintenance T raction Control System (TCS) The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system is on when the vehicle is started. . T o turn off traction control, press and release g on the center stack. i illuminates in the instrument cluster and[...]

Black plate (20,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 1-20 In Brief The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10-43 . Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE EN[...]

Black plate (21,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 In Brief 1-21 . Combine several trips into a single trip. . Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. . Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-252-1 1 12 TTY Users (U.[...]

Black plate (22,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 1-22 In Brief 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks K e y s .......................... 2 - 1 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Remote V ehicle Start [...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows The key that is part of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can be used for the ignition and all locks. Press the key release button on the RKE transmitter to extend the key blade. Press the button and the key blade to retract the key . The key cod[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 3/6/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3 . Check the transmitter's battery . See “ Battery Replacement ” later in this section. . If the transmitter is still not working correctly , see your dealer or a qualified technician for service. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The RK[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows Press and hold 7 for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signals flash for 30 seconds, or until 7 is pressed again or the key is placed in the ignition and turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. / (Remote V ehicle Sta[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5 Remote V ehicle Start The vehicle may have this feature that allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. / (Remote V ehicle Start): This button will be on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start. The climate control system will us[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows Canceling a Remote Start T o cancel a remote start, do one of the following: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. . T urn on the hazard warning flashers. . T urn the vehicle on and then off. Condi[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7 . From the outside, turn the key toward the front or rear of the vehicle, or press K or Q on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter . Power Door Locks K (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors. Q (Lock): Press to lock the doors. Power door locks features [...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows Press { to activate the rear door safety locks. The indicator light in the switch will illuminate. Press { again to deactivate the safety locks. If an inside rear door handle is pulled when the safety lock is activated, that door will remain locked and th[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9 T o lock or unlock the liftgate from outside, press Q or K on the RKE transmitter . See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3 . T o open the liftgate, press the touch pad in the pull cup below the license plate and lift manually . T o cl[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Disarming the System T o disarm the system, either unlock the doors using the transmitter , or start the vehicle. T o avoid setting of f the alarm by accident: . Lock the vehicle with the transmitter after all occupants have left the vehicle and all doo[...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 1 If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged or the light continues to stay on, try another ignition key . If the engine does not start with the other key , the vehicle needs service. If the vehicle does start, the first key [...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Folding Mirrors Manual Folding Mirrors These mirrors can be folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. T o fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward to return it to the original position. Heated Mir[...]

Black plate (13,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 vehicle. Check the blind spot mirror for a vehicle in the blind zone. Then, glance over your shoulder to double check before moving slowly into the adjacent lane. Reverse Tilt Mirrors If equipped with the memory package, the outside mirrors have a rever[...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Windows { W ARNING Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather . They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. The[...]

Black plate (15,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Express-Up/Express-Down Windows If equipped, a window with the express-up/down feature can be raised or lowered without holding the switch. Press or pull the window switch fully and release it to activate the express feature. The express mode can be can[...]

Black plate (16,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window . Close the mirror cover when driving. If equipped, the vanity mirror lamp comes on when opening the mirror cover . Roof Sunroof If[...]

Black plate (17,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise. It could also plug the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the su[...]

Black plate (18,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Seats and Restraints 3-1 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-4 Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 3-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints { W ARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly , there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and ad[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Seats and Restraints 3-3 Rear Seats The vehicle's rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. The height of the head restraint can be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. T ry to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locke[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 3-4 Seats and Restraints T o adjust a manual seat: 1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle. 3. T ry to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place. Power Seat Adjustment T o adjust a power seat: .[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Seats and Restraints 3-5 Reclining Seatbacks { W ARNING If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. Manual Seat Shown, Power S[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 3-6 Seats and Restraints W ARNING (Continue d) The lap belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit we[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Seats and Restraints 3-7 Recalling Button Memory Positions T o recall the Button Memory positions, press and hold “ 1 ” or “ 2. ” The driver seat and outside mirrors move to the positions stored to those buttons when pressed. Releasing “ 1 ” or “ 2 ” before the stored[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 3-8 Seats and Restraints T o stop recall movement, press one of the memory or power seat controls. If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling the exit position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the power seat control rearward for two seco[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Seats and Restraints 3-9 The passenger seat may take longer to heat up. Remote Start Heated Seats When it is cold outside, the heated seats can be turned on automatically during a remote vehicle start. The heated seats will be canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press the heated[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 3-10 Seats and Restraints 3. Lift the lever fully and fold the seatback forward. If necessary , move the safety belt out of the way to access the lever . 4. Continue lowering the seatback until it is completely folded and locks in place. T o raise the seatback: 1. Lift the lever ful[...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Seats and Restraints 3-1 1 T o fold a seatback down: 1. Make sure the floor area in front of the rear seats is clear . 2. Fully lower the head restraint. See Head Restraints on page 3-2 . 3. Slide the front seats forward and place the front seatbacks in the upright position. See Sea[...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 3-12 Seats and Restraints 7. Fold the seatback forward and down. Safety Belt Clip on Side T rim 8. Place the outboard safety belt in the safety belt clip (if equipped) on the side trim of the vehicle. 9. Repeat Steps 1 – 8 for the other seatback and seat cushion, if desired. Raisi[...]

Black plate (13,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Seats and Restraints 3-13 T o return the rear seatback to the normal seating position: Safety Belt Clip on Side T rim 1. Remove the outboard safety belt from the safety belt clip (if equipped) on the side trim of the vehicle. 2. Lift the seatback and push it rearward to lock it in p[...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 3-14 Seats and Restraints Rear Seat Armrest The rear seat has an armrest in the center of the seatback. Lower the armrest to access the cupholders. T o fold, lift the armrest up and push it rearward until it is flush with the seatback. Safety Belts This section of the manual describ[...]

Black plate (15,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Why Safety Belts Work When riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast as the vehicle does. If the vehicle stops suddenly , you keep going until something stops you. It could be the windshield, the instrument panel, or the safety belts! When you wear a safety b[...]

Black plate (16,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 3-16 Seats and Restraints . Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you. . Always use the correct buckle for your seating position. . Wear the lap part of the belt low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the st[...]

Black plate (17,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Seats and Restraints 3-17 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly . If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more[...]

Black plate (18,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 3-18 Seats and Restraints T o unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Slide the latch plate up the safety belt webbing when the safety belt is not in use. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way . If [...]

Black plate (19,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly . They can help tighten the safety belts during the early[...]

Black plate (20,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 3-20 Seats and Restraints 3. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 4. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 5. The elastic cord on the comfort gu[...]

Black plate (21,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Seats and Restraints 3-21 7. Buckle and position the safety belt as described previously in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder . T o remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the g[...]

Black plate (22,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 3-22 Seats and Restraints Safety System Check Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly . Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety bel[...]

Black plate (23,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Seats and Restraints 3-23 Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver . . A frontal airbag for the front outboard passenger . . A knee airbag for the driver . . A knee airbag for the front outboard passenger . . A seat-mounted side impact a[...]

Black plate (24,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 3-24 Seats and Restraints W ARNING (Continue d) vehicle should wear a safety belt properly , whether or not there is an airbag for that person. { W ARNING Because airbags inflate with great force and faster than the blink of an eye, anyone who is up against, or very close to any air[...]

Black plate (25,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Seats and Restraints 3-25 Where Are the Airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel. The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel. The driver knee airbag is below the steering column. The front outboard passenger[...]

Black plate (26,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 3-26 Seats and Restraints Rear Seat Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The second row seat-mounted side impact airbags are in the sides of the rear seatback closest to the door . { W ARNING If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate proper[...]

Black plate (27,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Seats and Restraints 3-27 whether the object is fixed or moving, rigid or deformable, narrow or wide. Thresholds can also vary with specific vehicle design. Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts. In addition, the [...]

Black plate (28,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 3-28 Seats and Restraints How Does an Airbag Restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside of the v[...]

Black plate (29,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Seats and Restraints 3-29 The vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors, turn the interior lamps on, turn the hazard warning flashers on, and shut off the fuel system after the airbags inflate. Y ou can lock the doors, turn the interior lamps off, and turn the ha[...]

Black plate (30,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 3-30 Seats and Restraints United States Canada and Mexico The words ON and OFF , or the symbol for on and off, will be visible during the system check. If you use remote start, if equipped, to start the vehicle, you may not see the system check. When the system check is complete, ei[...]

Black plate (31,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Seats and Restraints 3-31 W ARNING (Continue d) inflate under some unusual circumstance, even though the airbag(s) are off. Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag(s) are off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the front outboard passeng[...]

Black plate (32,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 3-32 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. T o help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away . See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5-12 for[...]

Black plate (33,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Seats and Restraints 3-33 If a person of adult size is sitting in the front outboard passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. Use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the fr[...]

Black plate (34,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 3-34 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING For up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an airbag can still inflate during improper service. Y ou can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. They are proba[...]

Black plate (35,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Seats and Restraints 3-35 Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash { W ARNING A crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle. A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not protect you and your passenger(s) in a crash, resulting in serious injury or even death. T[...]

Black plate (36,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 3-36 Seats and Restraints The manufacturer instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster . Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the fit test below: . Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees [...]

Black plate (37,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Seats and Restraints 3-37 { W ARNING Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly . In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. (Continued)[...]

Black plate (38,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 3-38 Seats and Restraints Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Every time infants and young children ride in v[...]

Black plate (39,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle owner , are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child'[...]

Black plate (40,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 3-40 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Rear-Facing Infant Seat A rear-facing infant seat provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the res[...]

Black plate (41,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Seats and Restraints 3-41 Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the V ehicle { W ARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety be[...]

Black plate (42,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 3-42 Seats and Restraints We recommend that children and child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding in a forward-facing child seat; an older child riding in a booster seat; and children, who are[...]

Black plate (43,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Seats and Restraints 3-43 Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle — even when no child is in it. Lower Anchors and T ethers for Chil[...]

Black plate (44,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 3-44 Seats and Restraints T op T ether Anchor A top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (2) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to r[...]

Black plate (45,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Seats and Restraints 3-45 T o assist in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. T o assist in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is on the trim near the[...]

Black plate (46,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 3-46 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor . Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured. T o r[...]

Black plate (47,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Seats and Restraints 3-47 1.2. Put the child restraint on the seat. When installing a rear-facing child restraint, it may be necessary to move the front seat forward to properly install the child restraint per the child restraint manufacturer instructions. See Seat Adjustment on pag[...]

Black plate (48,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 3-48 Seats and Restraints If the position you are using has an adjustable head restraint and you are using a single tether , raise the head restraint and route the tether under the head restraint and in between the head restraint posts. If the position you are using has an adjustabl[...]

Black plate (49,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Seats and Restraints 3-49 see Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) on page 3-43 for top tether anchor locations. Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the ins[...]

Black plate (50,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 3-50 Seats and Restraints 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor . 5. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion [...]

Black plate (51,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Seats and Restraints 3-51 Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat) This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3-41 . Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is becaus[...]

Black plate (52,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 3-52 Seats and Restraints Y ou will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. 2. Put the ch[...]

Black plate (53,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Seats and Restraints 3-53 6. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor . When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful[...]

Black plate (54,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 3-54 Seats and Restraints 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . 4-1 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Sunglasses Storage . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Underseat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Center Console Storage . . . . . . 4-3 Additional Storage Feat[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 4-2 Storage Cupholders If equipped, pull the rear seat armrest down to access. Sunglasses Storage If equipped, the sunglasses storage is over the driver door . Underseat Storage If equipped, there is storage under the front passenger seat. Lift the end of the tray and pull it forward[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Storage 4-3 Center Console Storage For vehicles with center console storage, push the button and slide rearward to open. Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover If equipped, use the cargo cover to cover items in the rear of the vehicle. T o install, hang the loops on the liftgate anc[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 4-4 Storage Fold the load floor . Place the hook from the load floor inside the hook on the side trim. Convenience Net The vehicle may have a convenience net. The net is used to store small loads and should not be used for heavy loads. W arning T riangle If equipped, the warning tria[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/9/13 Storage 4-5 First Aid Kit If equipped, the first aid kit is stowed in the side rear storage compartment. Roof Rack System { W ARNING If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the roof rack — like paneling, plywood, or a mattress — the wind can cat[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 4-6 Storage T o prevent damage or loss of cargo when driving, check to make sure crossrails and cargo are securely fastened. Loading cargo on the roof rack will make the vehicle ’ s center of gravity higher . Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking, or abrupt [...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2 Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 5-3 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Windshield Wiper/W asher . . . . . 5-3 Rear [...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 5-2 Instruments and Controls Engine Power Messages . . . . 5-27 Fuel System Messages . . . . . . 5-28 Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28 Object Detection System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28 Ride Control System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Instruments and Controls 5-3 $ / i (Mute/End Call): Press to silence the vehicle speakers only . Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, press to reject an incoming call, or end a current call. _ SRC ^ (Source): Press the thumbwheel inward to [...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 5-4 Instruments and Controls INT (Intermittent Wipes): Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the x INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. 8 (Mist): For a single wipe, briefly move the wiper lever down[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Instruments and Controls 5-5 windshield wiper is performing low or high speed wipes. If the rear wiper control is off, the shift lever is in R (Reverse), and the front windshield wiper is performing interval wipes, then the rear wiper automatically performs interval wipes. This featu[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 5-6 Instruments and Controls Use the DIC buttons to begin recalibrating the compass: 1. While the vehicle is in P (Park), press the MENU button to display the DIC menu. 2. Press and hold SET/CLR while the Set Cal display is active. 3. Drive the vehicle in tight circles. The display w[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Instruments and Controls 5-7 battery . Always unplug electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum 20 ampere rating. Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could overload vehicle or adapter[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 5-8 Instruments and Controls The power outlet is not designed for and may not work properly , if the following are plugged in: . Equipment with high initial peak wattage such as: compressor-driven refrigerators and electric power tools. . Other equipment requiring an extremely stable[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Instruments and Controls 5-9 Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 5-10 Instruments and Controls Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles. T rip Odometer The trip odometer can show ho[...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Instruments and Controls 5-1 1 . The indicator moves a little when turning a corner or speeding up. . The gauge goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off. Engine Coolant T emperature Gauge Metric English This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. If the indicator need[...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 5-12 Instruments and Controls Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light The vehicle may also have a passenger safety belt reminder light. When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind passengers to fasten their safety belt. Then the light stays on soli[...]

Black plate (13,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Instruments and Controls 5-13 important safety information. The instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator . United States Canada and Mexico When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF , or the symbol for on and off, for sev[...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 5-14 Instruments and Controls It should go out when the engine is started. If it stays on, or comes on while driving, there may be a problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked by your dealer . Driving while this light is on could drain the battery . If a short dist[...]

Black plate (15,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Instruments and Controls 5-15 could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. T o prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: . Reduce vehicle speed. . Avoid hard accelerations. . Avoid steep uphill grades. If the light continues to [...]

Black plate (16,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 5-16 Instruments and Controls The DLC is under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. See your dealer if assistance is needed. The vehicle may not pass inspection if: . The malfunction indicator lamp is on with the engine running, or if the light does not come on wh[...]

Black plate (17,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Instruments and Controls 5-17 { W ARNING The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully [...]

Black plate (18,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 5-18 Instruments and Controls If this light stays on, or comes on while driving, the system may not be working. If this happens, see your dealer for service. Lane Departure W arning (LDW) Light For vehicles with the LDW system, this light briefly comes on amber while starting the ve[...]

Black plate (19,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Instruments and Controls 5-19 This light comes on when the StabiliT rak system is turned off. If StabiliT rak is off, the T raction Control System (TCS) is also off. If the TCS is off, the system does not assist in controlling the vehicle. T urn on the TCS and the StabiliT rak syste[...]

Black plate (20,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 5-20 Instruments and Controls Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the TPMS. When the Light Is On Steady This indicates that one or more[...]

Black plate (21,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Instruments and Controls 5-21 ignition on, there may be a problem with the fuse or bulb. Have it fixed right away . . If the vehicle comes to a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment. This is normal. Low Fuel W arning Light Metric Shown, English Similar This light comes on fo[...]

Black plate (22,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 5-22 Instruments and Controls Front Fog Lamp Light For vehicles with front fog lamps, this light comes on when the front fog lamps are in use. The light goes out when the front fog lamps are turned off. See Front Fog Lamps on page 6-4 for more information. Lamps On Reminder This lig[...]

Black plate (23,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Instruments and Controls 5-23 The bottom of the DIC display shows the position of the shift lever and the odometer . It may also show the direction the vehicle is driving. In cold weather the DIC display may change slowly . This is normal and will move more quickly as the vehicle&ap[...]

Black plate (24,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 5-24 Instruments and Controls Fuel Economy This display shows instantaneous and average fuel economy in liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). The instantaneous fuel economy reflects only the current fuel economy and changes frequently as driving conditions [...]

Black plate (25,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Instruments and Controls 5-25 Remaining Oil Life This display shows an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is displayed, that means 99% of the current oil life remains. When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message wil[...]

Black plate (26,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 5-26 Instruments and Controls Battery V oltage and Charging Messages BA TTER Y LOW ST ART VEHICLE If this message displays, start the vehicle to prevent further draining of the battery . BA TTER Y SA VER ACTIVE This message displays when the vehicle has detected that the battery vol[...]

Black plate (27,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Instruments and Controls 5-27 Door Ajar Messages DOOR(S) OPEN A vehicle symbol will be displayed on the DIC showing which door is open along with this message. Close the door completely . REAR ACCESS OPEN This message will display when the liftgate is open. Close the liftgate comple[...]

Black plate (28,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 5-28 Instruments and Controls If this message is on, but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while this message is on, but maximum accelera[...]

Black plate (29,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Instruments and Controls 5-29 road spray . T o clean the system, clean the outside of the windshield area in front of the LDW/FCA camera sensor . LANE DEP ARTURE W ARNING UNA V AILABLE If equipped with the Lane Departure W arning (LDW) system, this message may display if the LDW sys[...]

Black plate (30,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 5-30 Instruments and Controls is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving, the AWD system needs service. See your dealer . TRACTION CONTROL OFF This message displays when the T raction Control System (TCS) is turned off. Adjust your driving accordingly . TRACTION CONT[...]

Black plate (31,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Instruments and Controls 5-31 T ransmission Messages SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays if there is a problem with the transmission. See your dealer . TRANSMISSION HOT — IDLE ENGINE This message displays and a chime sounds if the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets hot.[...]

Black plate (32,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 5-32 Instruments and Controls Select the desired language. Time and Date Select the T ime and Date menu and the following will be displayed: . Set T ime . Set Date . 12 hr / 24 hr Format Set Time Select to manually set the time. T urn TUNE/MENU knob or outer ring to change the numbe[...]

Black plate (33,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Instruments and Controls 5-33 Device List Allows the management of a Bluetooth device. Select Connect, Separate, or Delete. Pair Device Allows the pairing of a new Bluetooth device. See “ Bluetooth ” in the infotainment manual. Change Bluetooth Code Manually change or set the co[...]

Black plate (34,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 5-34 Instruments and Controls Auto Fan Speed This allows the selection of the automatic fan speed. This feature sets the climate control fan speed to maintain the interior temperature. Select High, Medium, or Low . Air Conditioning Mode When on, the Air Conditioning will come on whe[...]

Black plate (35,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Button V olume This allows the selection of the volume level when a button is pressed. Select Normal or High. Reverse Tilt Mirror This feature tilts the outside mirrors when the vehicle is in R (Reverse) allowing the driver to view the curb for parallel[...]

Black plate (36,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 5-36 Instruments and Controls Remote Lock/Unlock/Start Select Remote Lock/Unlock/Start and the following will be displayed (depending on the system): . Remote Unlock Feedback . Remote Lock Feedback . Remote Door Unlock Remote Unlock Feedback This allows selection of what type of fee[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Lighting 6-1 Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Automati[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 6-2 Lighting # (Front Fog Lamps): For vehicles with fog lamps, press to turn the lamps on or off. See Front Fog Lamps on page 6-4 . When the lights are on, ; will be lit. See Lamps On Reminder on page 5-22 . Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer 3 (Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer): Push the[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Lighting 6-3 When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps go off and the DRL come on. T o turn the DRL off or on again, turn the exterior lamp control to the off position and then release. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the DRL cannot be turned off. Automatic Headlamp System W[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 6-4 Lighting having trouble. Press and momentarily hold again to turn the flashers off. T urn and Lane-Change Signals Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. An arrow on the instrument cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. Raise or lower the [...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Lighting 6-5 Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel controls and infotainment display screen. The thumbwheel is to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel. D (Instrument Panel Brightness): M[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 6-6 Lighting Lighting Features Entry Lighting The headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, back-up lamps, and most of the interior lamps turn on briefly when K is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter . After about 30 seconds the exterior lamps turn off, and then the dome[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Infotainment System 7-1 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2 O v e r v i e w ...................... 7 - 2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Radio AM-FM Radio . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 7-2 Infotainment System The vehicle may have a base radio that is included in this manual. See the separate infotainment manual for information on the connective radio and the navigation system, audio players, phone, and voice recognition. There is also information on settings and do[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Infotainment System 7-3 3. s © (Previous/Reverse) . Radio: Seeks the previous station. . CD: Selects the previous track or rewinds within a track. 4. O /VOL (Power/V olume) . T urns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. 5. ¨ (Next/Forward) . Radio: Seeks the next station. [...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 7-4 Infotainment System 18. AS 1-2 (Autostore) . Radio: Press to select the auto store station page, or press and hold to automatically store stations to the pages. Operation Controls The infotainment system is operated by using the pushbuttons, multifunction knobs, menus shown on th[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Infotainment System 7-5 Activating a Setting 1. T urn the TUNE/MENU knob to highlight the setting. 2. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to activate the setting. Setting a V alue 1. T urn the TUNE/MENU knob to change the current value of the setting. 2. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to confirm the [...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 7-6 Infotainment System Adjusting the T reble, Midrange, and Bass 1. Press the TONE button. 2. Select Treble, Midrange, or Bass. 3. Select the value. Press / BACK to go back to the T one Settings menu. Adjusting the Fader and Balance 1. Press the TONE button. 2. Select Fader or Balan[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Infotainment System 7-7 Radio AM-FM Radio Control Buttons The buttons used to control the radio are: O /VOL (Power/V olume): . Press to turn the radio on or off. . T urn the knob to increase or decrease the volume. The volume is adjusted for the current audio source or voice prompts.[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 7-8 Infotainment System Station Lists 1. T urn the TUNE/MENU knob. 2. Select AM or FM Station List. All receivable stations in the current reception area are displayed. If a station list has not been created, an automatic station search is done. 3. Select the station. Category Lists [...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Infotainment System 7-9 Finding a Station Select a band such as AM or FM. T urn the TUNE/MENU knob to find a radio station. T o select a preset station, press the corresponding preset button. Seeking a Station Press s © or ¨ to search for a station. Storing a Station as a Favorit[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 7-10 Infotainment System Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can: . Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming. . Receiv[...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Infotainment System 7-1 1 Multi-Band Antenna The multi-band antenna is on the roof of the vehicle. The antenna is used for the AM-FM radio, OnStar , the SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service System, and GPS (Global Positioning System), if the vehicle has these features. Keep the antenna [...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 7-12 Infotainment System INFO (Information): Press to display additional information about the current track that may be available. TUNE/MENU: T urn this knob to display the track list. Press to select the track from the list. The system plays the selected track and returns to the C[...]

Black plate (13,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Infotainment System 7-13 . Genres . Folder View T o search for tracks: 1. T urn the TUNE/MENU knob. 2. Select Search. 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Song T itles, Genres, or Folder View . 4. Select the track. Error Messages If Disc Read Error displays and/or the disc comes o[...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 7-14 Infotainment System For vehicles with a USB port, the following devices may be connected and controlled by the infotainment system: . iPods . PlaysForSure Devices (PFDs) . USB Drives . Zunes ® Not all iPods, PFDs, USB drives, and Zunes are compatible with the infotainment syst[...]

Black plate (15,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Infotainment System 7-15 Connecting and Controlling a PlaysForSure Device (PFD) or Zune Connecting a PFD or Zune Connect the PFD or Zune to the USB port. Searching for a T rack T racks can be searched for by: . Playlists . Artists . Albums . Song T itles . Podcasts . Genres T o sear[...]

Black plate (16,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 7-16 Infotainment System . Folder View T o search for tracks: 1. T urn the TUNE/MENU knob. 2. Select Search. 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Song T itles, Genres, or Folder View . 4. Select the track. Shuffle Functionality T urn the TUNE/MENU knob and set Shuffle Songs to On [...]

Black plate (17,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Infotainment System 7-17 $ / i (Mute/End Call): Press to end a call, reject a call, or to cancel an operation. T o make outgoing calls using the call list. 1. Press b or b / g . 2. Highlight the phone number by toggling the SRC switch up or down. 3. Dial the highlighted number by pr[...]

Black plate (18,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 7-18 Infotainment System 6. Select Ring V olume 1, 2, or 3. Ring T one There are different ring tones available for the UHP system. T o change the ring tone: 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Phone Menu. 3. Select Bluetooth Settings. 4. Select Sound & Signal. 5. Select Ring [...]

Black plate (19,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Infotainment System 7-19 Viewing All Paired and Connected Phones T o view all available mobile phones that are paired to the UHP system: 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Phone Menu. 3. Select Bluetooth Settings. 4. Select Bluetooth. 5. Select Device List. 6. Repeat Steps 1 – [...]

Black plate (20,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 7-20 Infotainment System 2. Select Phone Menu. 3. Select Phone Book. 4. Select Search. 5. Search through the list by selecting the letter group the phone book entry begins with. T o continue scrolling through the entire list, turn the TUNE/ MENU knob. 6. Select the name or number yo[...]

Black plate (21,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Infotainment System 7-21 T o start a conference call while in a call: 1. Press TUNE/MENU and select Enter Number . 2. Enter the character sequence then select call. 3. After the call has been placed, press TUNE/MENU and choose Merge Calls. 4. T o add more callers to the conference c[...]

Black plate (22,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 7-22 Infotainment System Activating the V oice Control For vehicles without a navigation system, press b or b / g on the steering wheel to activate the voice control of the UHP system. For vehicles with a navigation system, press b or b / g on the steering wheel to activate the voic[...]

Black plate (23,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Infotainment System 7-23 V oice Feedback Each voice input is answered or commented on by the infotainment system by way of a voice output that is adapted to the situation. T o switch the voice output on or off, enter “ V oice feedback ” or press b or b / g . Pairing, Saving, or [...]

Black plate (24,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 7-24 Infotainment System T elephone Number Dialing After the “ Dial ” command, the voice control requests input of a number . The telephone number must be spoken in your normal speech without any artificial pauses between the numbers. Recognition is best, if a pause of at least [...]

Black plate (25,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Infotainment System 7-25 (For name tag information, see “ Saving a Name T ag ” later in this section.) User: ” Name tag. “ V oice output: “ Seven three one. ” User: “ Y es. ” V oice output: “ Calling. ” Starting a Second Call Press b or b / g to start a second ca[...]

Black plate (26,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 7-26 Infotainment System V oice output: “ Please say the number to save. ” User: Say number to save. (For number input information, see the dialogue example for “ Making a Call Using a T elephone Number ” earlier in this section.) User: “ Save. ” User: “ Name T ag ” [...]

Black plate (27,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Infotainment System 7-27 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “ Made for iPod and iPhone ” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certifi[...]

Black plate (28,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 7-28 Infotainment System application to perform disc and/or file identification and obtain music-related information, including name, artist, track, and title information ( “ Gracenote Data ” ) from online servers or embedded databases (collectively , “ Gracenote Servers ” )[...]

Black plate (29,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Infotainment System 7-29 Gracenote disclaims all warranties express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability , fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement. Gracenote does not warrant the results that will be obtained by your [...]

Black plate (30,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 7-30 Infotainment System 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Air V ents Air V ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Maintenance Air Intake . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 8-2 Climate Controls T emperature Control: Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature setting. Air Delivery Mode Control: Press [ , Y , or X to change the direction of the airflow . Air delivery mode settings can be combined. An indicator ligh[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Climate Controls 8-3 Dual Automatic Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. English Shown, Metric Similar 1. Driver and Passenger Heated Seats (If Equipped) 2. Driver and Passenger T emperature Controls 3. Air D[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 8-4 Climate Controls will not come on. Press h to select recirculation; press it again to select outside air . English units can be changed to metric units through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See V ehicle Personalization on page 5-31 . Manual Operation 9 (Fan Control): Press[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Climate Controls 8-5 Rear Window Defogger = (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. The rear window defogger turns off automatically after about 10 minutes. If turned on again it runs for about five minutes before turning off. The rear window defogge[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 8-6 Climate Controls Air V ents Use the louvers located on the air vents to change the direction of the airflow . Use the thumbwheels near the air vents to control the amount of airflow or to shut off the airflow . Operation Tips . Keep all outlets open whenever possible for best sys[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Climate Controls 8-7 4. Replace the air filter . 5. Close the air filter cover and reinstall the glove box. See your dealer if additional assistance is needed.[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 8-8 Climate Controls 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Driving and Operating 9-1 Driving and Operating Driving Information Driver Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Driving Environment . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 V ehicle Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Defensive Driving . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 9-2 Driving and Operating Fuel Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42 Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-42 Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . 9-43 California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43 Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-43 Fuel Additiv[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Driving and Operating 9-3 A utility vehicle does not handle the same as a vehicle with a lower center of gravity , like a car , in similar situations. Safe driver behavior and understanding of the environment can help avoid a rollover crash in any type of vehicle, including utility v[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 9-4 Driving and Operating Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “ always expect the unexpected. ” The first step in driving defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts on page 3-14 . . Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are [...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Driving and Operating 9-5 power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied. Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push. Steering Electric Power Steering The vehicle has electric power steering. It does not h[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 9-6 Driving and Operating 3. T urn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway . Loss of Control Skidding There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control systems: . Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling. . Steering or Cornering Skid — too[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Driving and Operating 9-7 W ARNING (Continue d) Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. Driving through flowing water could cause the vehicle to be carried away . If this happens, you and other vehicle occupants could drown. Do not ignore police warnings and be very cautious [...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 9-8 Driving and Operating { W ARNING If you do not shift down, the brakes could get so hot that they would not work well. Y ou would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. Y ou could crash. Shift down to let the engine assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope. { W [...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Driving and Operating 9-9 shaded areas. The surface of a curve or an overpass can remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear . A void sudden steering maneuvers and braking while on ice. T urn off cruise control on slippery surfaces. Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 9-10 Driving and Operating If it takes some time for help to arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator pedal slightly so the engine runs faster than the idle speed. This keeps the battery charged to restart the vehicle and to signal for help with the headlam[...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Driving and Operating 9-1 1 { W ARNING Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). This can cause systems to break and change the way the vehicle handles. This could cause loss[...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 9-12 Driving and Operating 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage[...]

Black plate (13,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Driving and Operating 9-13 Example 2 1. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 340 kg (750 lbs). 3. Available Cargo Weight = 1 13 kg (250 lbs). Example 3 1. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,[...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 9-14 Driving and Operating The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for the vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GA WR) for either the front or rear axle. And, if there is a heavy load, it should be spread out. See “ S[...]

Black plate (15,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Driving and Operating 9-15 Starting and Operating New V ehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: . Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the first 805 km (5[...]

Black plate (16,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 9-16 Driving and Operating 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). This can be done while the vehicle is moving. After shifting to N (Neutral), firmly apply the brakes and steer the vehicle to a safe location. 3. Come to a complete stop, shift to P (Park), and turn the ignition to LOCK[...]

Black plate (17,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Driving and Operating 9-17 Key Lock Release V ehicles with an automatic transmission may be equipped with an electronic key lock release system. This system is to prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park). The key lock release will not work if the battery is[...]

Black plate (18,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 9-18 Driving and Operating motor damage. T o prevent gear damage, this system also prevents cranking if the engine is already running. Engine cranking can be stopped by turning the ignition switch to ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF . Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods of time, b[...]

Black plate (19,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Driving and Operating 9-19 { W ARNING Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. Y ou could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 1 10-volt AC[...]

Black plate (20,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 9-20 Driving and Operating W ARNING (Continue d) Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly . Y ou or others could be injured. T o be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground[...]

Black plate (21,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Driving and Operating 9-21 3. Press the shift lever button. 4. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If still unable to shift out of P (Park): 1. Fully release the shift lever button. 2. Hold the brake pedal down and press the shift lever button again. 3. Move the shift leve[...]

Black plate (22,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 9-22 Driving and Operating Parking over Things That Burn { W ARNING Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. Engine Exhaust { W ARNING Engine exhaust contains carbon mo[...]

Black plate (23,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Driving and Operating 9-23 Running the V ehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. If the vehicle is left with the engine running, follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park on page 9-19 and Engine Exhaust on page[...]

Black plate (24,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 9-24 Driving and Operating is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever , then push the shift lever all the way into P (Park) as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into another gear . See [...]

Black plate (25,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Driving and Operating 9-25 Notice: If the vehicle seems to accelerate slowly or not shift gears when you go faster , and you continue to drive the vehicle that way , you could damage the transmission. Have the vehicle serviced right away . Manual Mode Driver Shift Control (DSC) T o [...]

Black plate (26,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 9-26 Driving and Operating Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive If equipped, this feature transfers engine power , as required, to all four wheels. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions. When using a compact spare tire on an All-Wheel Drive (A WD) vehicle,[...]

Black plate (27,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Driving and Operating 9-27 Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or[...]

Black plate (28,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 9-28 Driving and Operating Minor brake pedal pulsation or pedal movement during this time is normal and the driver should continue to apply the brake pedal as the driving situation dictates. The brake assist feature will automatically disengage when the brake pedal is released or br[...]

Black plate (29,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Driving and Operating 9-29 The system may be heard or felt while it is working, but this is normal. TCS is on whenever the vehicle is started. T o limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, the system should always be left on. But, TCS can be turned off if needed. TCS[...]

Black plate (30,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 9-30 Driving and Operating the Driver Information Center (DIC). Driving should be adjusted accordingly . Press and release g again to turn the system back on. It may be necessary to turn the system off if the vehicle gets stuck in sand, mud, or snow and rocking the vehicle is requir[...]

Black plate (31,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Driving and Operating 9-31 If d comes on and stays on, reset the system: 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. T urn the engine off and wait 15 seconds. 3. Start the engine. If d still comes on and stays on at a speed above 20 km/h (13 mph), see your dealer for service. TCS/StabiliT rak Button g [...]

Black plate (32,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 9-32 Driving and Operating Cruise Control The cruise control lets the vehicle maintain a speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator . Cruise control does not work at speeds below 40 km/h (25 mph). The vehicle has a Traction Control System (T[...]

Black plate (33,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Driving and Operating 9-33 SET/ − (Set/Coast): Move the thumbwheel down to set a speed and activate cruise control or to make the vehicle decelerate. Setting Cruise Control If the cruise button is on when not in use, it could get bumped and go into cruise when not desired. Keep th[...]

Black plate (34,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 9-34 Driving and Operating you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to maintain the vehicle speed. When the brakes are applied the cruise control is disengaged. Ending Cruise [...]

Black plate (35,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Driving and Operating 9-35 Detecting the V ehicle Ahead FCA warnings will not occur unless the FCA system detects a vehicle ahead. The vehicle ahead indicator will display green when a vehicle is detected in front. V ehicles may not be detected on curves, highway exit ramps, or hill[...]

Black plate (36,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 9-36 Driving and Operating Unnecessary Alerts FCA may provide unnecessary alerts to turning vehicles, vehicles in other lanes, objects that are not vehicles, or shadows. These alerts are normal operation and the vehicle does not need service. Other Messages There are messages that m[...]

Black plate (37,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Driving and Operating 9-37 High-toned beeps from the front speakers are for objects detected near the front bumper . Low-toned beeps from the rear speakers are for objects detected near the rear bumper . The interval between the beeps becomes shorter as the vehicle gets closer to th[...]

Black plate (38,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 9-38 Driving and Operating washing the vehicle in cold weather . The message may not clear until the frost or ice has melted. . A trailer was attached to the vehicle, or an object was hanging out of the liftgate during the last drive cycle. Once the object is removed, UFRP A will re[...]

Black plate (39,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Driving and Operating 9-39 Rear Vision Camera Location The camera is above the license plate. The area displayed by the camera is limited. It does not display objects that are close to either corner or under the bumper and can vary depending on vehicle orientation or road conditions[...]

Black plate (40,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 9-40 Driving and Operating camera and its position and mounting angle checked at your dealer . . There are extreme temperature changes. Lane Departure W arning (LDW) The vehicle may have an LDW system. Read this entire section before using the system. LDW may help avoid crashes due [...]

Black plate (41,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Driving and Operating 9-41 When the vehicle is started, the LDW indicator will come on briefly . LDW operates at speeds of 56 km (35 mph) or greater . If LDW is on, the LDW indicator will appear green if the system detects a left or right lane marking. This indicator will change to [...]

Black plate (42,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 9-42 Driving and Operating Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. T o help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. Look for t[...]

Black plate (43,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Driving and Operating 9-43 methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT). Do not use gasolines with MMT as they can reduce spark plug life and affect emission control system performance. The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. If this occurs, see your dealer for service. Ga[...]

Black plate (44,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 9-44 Driving and Operating marketers providing TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline can be found at www .toptiergas.com. For customers who do not use TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly , one bottle of Fuel System T reatment PLUS, part number 88861013, added to the fuel tank at every engin[...]

Black plate (45,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 3/6/13 Driving and Operating 9-45 W ARNING (Continue d) . Fuel can spray out if the fuel cap is opened too quickly . This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather . Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop then unscrew the cap all t[...]

Black plate (46,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 9-46 Driving and Operating { W ARNING If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant. Leave the area immediately . Notice: If a new fuel cap is needed, be sure to get the ri[...]

Black plate (47,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Driving and Operating 9-47 T owing General T owing Information The vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer . Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not b[...]

Black plate (48,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 9-48 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-1 V ehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 California Proposition 65 W arning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . 10-2 Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-2 V ehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54 Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-54 T ire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55 If a Tire Goes Flat . [...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-3 handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability , and electronic systems like antilock brakes, traction control, and stability control. These accessories or modifications could even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle warranty . Damage to v[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-4 V ehicle Care Hood T o open the hood: 1. Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and move the secondary hood release lever toward the right side of the vehicle. 3. Lift the h[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-5 T o close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly . Then, lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the underside of the hood and return the prop to its retainer . The prop rod mu[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-6 V ehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-7 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10-10 . 2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 10-7 . 3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System on page 10-1 1 . 4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil on page 10-7 . 5. Engine Coolant Surge T ank and Press[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-8 V ehicle Care 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way . Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the MIN mark on the dipstick, add 1 L (1 qt) of the recommen[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-9 Viscosity Grade SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. Cold T emperature Operation: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below − 29°C ( − 20°F), an[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-10 V ehicle Care be changed at least once a year and, at this time, the system must be reset. Y our dealer has trained service people who will perform this work and reset the system. It is also important to check the oil regularly over the course of an oil drain interval and keep[...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-1 1 When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals. See Maintenance Schedule on page 1 1-3 . If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change. How to Inspe[...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-12 V ehicle Care 1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View) 2. Engine Coolant Surge T ank and Pressure Cap { W ARNING An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury . Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any under[...]

Black plate (13,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-13 W ARNING (Continue d) mixture, the engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning. The engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean[...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-14 V ehicle Care If no problem is found, check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at the indicated level mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant surge tank, but[...]

Black plate (15,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-15 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. W atch out for the engine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower . If the lev[...]

Black plate (16,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-16 V ehicle Care If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when the vehicle: . Climbs a long hill on a hot day .[...]

Black plate (17,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-17 . Fill the washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when it is very cold. This allows for fluid expansion if freezing occurs, which could damage the tank if it is completely full. . Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in the windshield washer . It can damage[...]

Black plate (18,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-18 V ehicle Care If this is not done, the brakes might not work properly . For example, installing disc brake pads that are wrong for the vehicle, can change the balance between the front and rear brakes — for the worse. The braking performance expected can change in many other[...]

Black plate (19,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-19 What to Add Use only new DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed container . It is recommended that the brake hydraulic system be flushed and refilled with new DOT 4 fluid at a regular maintenance interval every two years. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 [...]

Black plate (20,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-20 V ehicle Care Extended Storage: Remove the black, negative ( − ) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger . All-Wheel Drive T ransfer Case Under normal driving conditions, transfer case fluid does not require changing or checking unless there is a fluid leak o[...]

Black plate (21,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-21 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition on, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of P (Park), contact your dealer for service. Ignition T ra[...]

Black plate (22,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-22 V ehicle Care Front Wiper Blade Replacement T o replace the front wiper blades: 1. Lift the wiper arm from the windshield until no further movement is possible. 2. Press the release button on the top side of the wiper and pull the wiper blade out of the end of the wiper arm. 3[...]

Black plate (23,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-23 T o replace the wiper blade: 1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield. 2. Push the release lever (2) to disengage the hook and push the wiper arm (1) out of the blade assembly (3). 3. Push the new blade assembly securely on the wiper arm until the release l[...]

Black plate (24,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-24 V ehicle Care Headlamps, Front T urn Signal and Parking Lamps Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar 1. T urn Signal Lamp 2. Low-Beam Headlamp 3. Parking Lamp 4. High-Beam Headlamp High-Beam Headlamp/ Low-Beam Headlamp 1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 10-4 . 2. Remove the[...]

Black plate (25,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-25 Parking Lamp 1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 10-4 . 2. Remove the parking lamp bulb socket from the headlamp assembly by turning counterclockwise. 3. Remove the bulb from the bulb socket by pulling it straight out. 4. Install the new bulb in the bulb socket. 5[...]

Black plate (26,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-26 V ehicle Care License Plate Lamp Lamp Assembly Bulb Assembly T o replace one of these bulbs: 1. Push the left end of the lamp assembly toward the right. 2. T urn the lamp assembly down to remove it. 3. T urn the bulb socket (1) counterclockwise to remove it from the lamp assem[...]

Black plate (27,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-27 Electrical System Electrical System Overload The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload. When the current electrical load is too heavy , the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the curren[...]

Black plate (28,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-28 V ehicle Care Engine Compartment Fuse Block T o remove the fuse block cover , squeeze the clip and lift it up. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component. The vehicle may not be equipped [...]

Black plate (29,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-29 Mini Fuses Usage 12 Rear Window Defogger 13 Not Used 14 Outside Rearview Mirror Heater 15 Fuel System Control Module Battery 16 Heated Seat Module/Memory Module 17 T ransmission Control Module R/C 18 Engine Control Module R/C 19 Fuel Pump 20 Not Used 21 Fan Relay[...]

Black plate (30,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-30 V ehicle Care J-Case Fuses Usage 1 1 Starter Solenoid U-Micro Relays Usage 2 Not Used 4 Spare HC-Micro Relays Usage 7 Starter Mini Relays Usage 1 Run Crank 3 Cooling Fan Mid 5 Powertrain Relay 8 Cooling Fan Low HC-Mini Relays Usage 6 Cooling Fan High Auxiliary Fuse Block T o r[...]

Black plate (31,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-31 Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is on the underside of the driver side instrument panel. T o access the fuses, remove the storage compartment. T o remove the storage compartment, open the compartment and pull it out. The vehicle may no[...]

Black plate (32,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-32 V ehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage 12 Heater , V entilation, and Air Conditioning MDL/ICS 13 Liftgate Relay 14 UP A Module 15 LDW Module/Inside Rearview Mirror 16 Adaptive Forward Lighting Module 17 Power WNDWSW DR 18 Rain Sensor 19 Body Control Module Regulated V oltage Control 2[...]

Black plate (33,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-33 Relays Usage 01 Accessory/Retained Accessory Power 02 Liftgate 03 Spare 04 Spare 05 Logistic Mode Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is behind a cover on the left side of the rear compartment. T o access the fuses, remove the cover . The [...]

Black plate (34,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-34 V ehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage 1 Driver Seat Power Lumbar Switch 2 Passenger Seat Power Lumbar Switch 3 Amplifier 4 T railer Socket (N/A) 5 All-Wheel Drive Module 6 Automatic Occupant Sensing Module 7 Spare 8 T railer Parking Lamps (N/A) 9 Spare 10 Spare 1 1 T railer Module (N[...]

Black plate (35,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-35 Wheels and Tires Tires Every new GM vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer . See the warranty manual for information regarding the tire warranty and where to get service. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer . { W [...]

Black plate (36,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-36 V ehicle Care All-Season Tires This vehicle may come with all-season tires. These tires are designed to provide good overall performance on most road surfaces and weather conditions. Original equipment tires designed to GM's specific tire performance criteria have a TPC s[...]

Black plate (37,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-37 Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example (1) Tire Size : The tire size is a combination of letters a[...]

Black plate (38,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-38 V ehicle Care performance factors: treadwear , traction, and temperature resistance. For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 10-52 . (7) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit : Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that l[...]

Black plate (39,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-39 criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. GM's TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. Tire Designations Tire Size The following is an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size. (1) Passenger (P-Metric) [...]

Black plate (40,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-40 V ehicle Care steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Aspect Ratio : The relationship of a tire's height to its width. Belt : A rubber coated layer of cords between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcin[...]

Black plate (41,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-41 Maximum Inflation Pressure : The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated. The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall. Maximum Load Rating : The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire. Maximum[...]

Black plate (42,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-42 V ehicle Care T readwear Indicators : Narrow bands, sometimes called wear bars, that show across the tread of a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) of tread remains. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 10-49 . UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards) : A tire informati[...]

Black plate (43,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-43 The T ire and Loading Information label on the vehicle indicates the original equipment tires and the correct cold tire inflation pressures. The recommended pressure is the minimum air pressure needed to support the vehicle's maximum load carrying capacity .[...]

Black plate (44,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-44 V ehicle Care tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when on[...]

Black plate (45,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-45 and wheel assembly . The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in the tires and transmit the tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle. When a low tire pressure condition is detected, the TPMS illuminates the low tire pressure warning light loca[...]

Black plate (46,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-46 V ehicle Care TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When the system detects a malfunction, the low tire pressure warning light, defined above, flashes for about one minute and then s[...]

Black plate (47,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-47 wheel positions, using a TPMS relearn tool, in the following order: driver side front tire, passenger side front tire, passenger side rear tire, and driver side rear . See your dealer for service or to purchase a relearn tool. There are two minutes to match the f[...]

Black plate (48,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-48 V ehicle Care Tire Inspection We recommend that the tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month. Replace the tire if: . The indicators at three or more places around the tire can be seen. . There is co[...]

Black plate (49,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-49 Adjust the front and rear tires to the recommended inflation pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label after the tires have been rotated. See Tire Pressure on page 10-42 and V ehicle Load Limits on page 9-10 . Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See [...]

Black plate (50,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-50 V ehicle Care The rubber in tires ages over time. This also applies to the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, even if it is never used. Multiple factors including temperatures, loading conditions, and inflation pressure maintenance affect how fast aging takes place. GM recomm[...]

Black plate (51,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-51 If proper rotation and maintenance have been done, all four tires should wear out at about the same time. See Tire Rotation on page 10-48 . However , if it is necessary to replace only one axle set of worn tires, place the new tires on the rear axle. Winter tires[...]

Black plate (52,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-52 V ehicle Care The T ire and Loading Information label indicates the original equipment tires on the vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-10 . Different Size Tires and Wheels If wheels or tires are installed that are a different size than the original equipment wheels and[...]

Black plate (53,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-53 nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must also conform to federal safety requirements a[...]

Black plate (54,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-54 V ehicle Care performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law . W arning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separat[...]

Black plate (55,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-55 Used Replacement Wheels { W ARNING Replacing a wheel with a used one is dangerous. How it has been used or how far it has been driven may be unknown. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. When replacing wheels, use a new GM original equipment wheel. Tire Chai[...]

Black plate (56,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-56 V ehicle Care { W ARNING Driving on a flat tire will cause permanent damage to the tire. Re-inflating a tire after it has been driven on while severely underinflated or flat may cause a blowout and a serious crash. Never attempt to re-inflate a tire that has been driven on whi[...]

Black plate (57,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-57 1. Wheel Block 2. Flat T ire The following information explains how to repair or change a tire. Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and T ools The spare tire and tools are located in the storage compartment in the rear of the vehicle. T o access the spare tire [...]

Black plate (58,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-58 V ehicle Care 3. Place the jack at the position marked with a half circle. 4. Place the hex tube end of the wrench over the hex head of the jack to attach it. 5. T urn the wheel wrench clockwise until the lift head is firmly contacting the proper lifting point nearest the flat[...]

Black plate (59,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-59 6. T urn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit underneath the wheel well. 7. T urn the wheel nuts counterclockwise to remove them. 8. Remove the flat tire. { W ARNING Rust or di[...]

Black plate (60,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-60 V ehicle Care Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. T o avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. See Capacities and Specifications on page 12-2 fo[...]

Black plate (61,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-61 Compact Spare Tire { W ARNING Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and handling. This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured. Use only one compact spare tire at a time. If this vehicle has a com[...]

Black plate (62,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-62 V ehicle Care Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the warranty . T rying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage the vehicle. 1. Discharged Battery Negative Grounding Po[...]

Black plate (63,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-63 4. T urn the ignition to LOCK/OFF . T urn off all lights and accessories in both vehicles, except the hazard warning flashers if needed. { W ARNING An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools[...]

Black plate (64,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-64 V ehicle Care Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order , electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order , making s[...]

Black plate (65,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-65 Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing: . What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. . What is the distance that will be traveled? Some vehicles ha[...]

Black plate (66,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-66 V ehicle Care Dolly T owing (Front-Wheel-Drive V ehicles Only) T o tow a front-wheel-drive vehicle from the front with two wheels on the ground: 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly . 2. Move the shift lever to P (Park). 3. Set the parking brake. 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a[...]

Black plate (67,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-67 Appearance Care Exterior Care Locks Locks are lubricated at the factory . Use a de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary , and have the locks greased after using. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants. W ashing the V ehicle T o preserve the vehicle's fi[...]

Black plate (68,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-68 V ehicle Care that are made for a basecoat/ clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle. T o keep the paint finish looking new , keep the vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Regularly clean bright metal parts with water or chrome poli[...]

Black plate (69,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-69 calcium, or sodium chloride. These chlorides are used on roads for conditions such as ice and dust. Always wash the chrome with soap and water after exposure. Notice: T o avoid surface damage, do not use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brush[...]

Black plate (70,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-70 V ehicle Care Interior Care T o prevent dirt particle abrasions, regularly clean the vehicle's interior . Immediately remove any soils. Note that newspapers or dark garments that can transfer color to home furnishings can also permanently transfer color to the vehicle&apo[...]

Black plate (71,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-71 Notice: Cleaning the windshield with water during the first three to six months of ownership will reduce tendency to fog. Speaker Covers V acuum around a speaker cover gently , so that the speaker will not be damaged. Clean spots with just water and mild soap. Co[...]

Black plate (72,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-72 V ehicle Care Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces and V ehicle Information and Radio Displays For vehicles with high gloss surfaces or vehicle displays, use a microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces. Before wiping the surface with the microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle brush to remove di[...]

Black plate (73,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 V ehicle Care 10-73 Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry . { W ARNING Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water . Floor Mats { [...]

Black plate (74,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 10-74 V ehicle Care 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 1 1-3 Special Application Services Special Application Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 1 1-2 Service and Maintenance Because of the way people use vehicles, maintenance needs vary . There may need to be more frequent checks and services. The Additional Required Services ‐ Normal are for vehicles that: . Carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits on the T ir[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Service and Maintenance 1 1-3 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services At Each Fuel Stop . Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil on page 10-7 . Once a Month . Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure on page 10-42 . . Inspect the tires for wear . See Tire Insp[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 1 1-4 Service and Maintenance . Visually inspect steering, suspension, and chassis components for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear . See Exterior Care on page 10-67 . . Check restraint system components. See Safety System Check on page 3-22 . . Visually inspect fuel [...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/9/13 Service and Maintenance 1 1-5 Additional Required Services Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal 12000km/7,500mi 24000km/15,000mi 36000km/22,500mi 48000km/30,000mi 60000km/37,500mi 72000km/45,000mi 84000km/52,500mi 96000km/60,000mi 108000km/67,500mi 120000km/75,0[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/9/13 1 1-6 Service and Maintenance (2) Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve works properly , if the vehicle has one. Replace as needed. (3) Or every four years, whichever comes first. (4) Or every five years, which[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/9/13 Service and Maintenance 1 1-7 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe 12000km/7,500mi 24000km/15,000mi 36000km/22,500mi 48000km/30,000mi 60000km/37,500mi 72000km/45,000mi 84000km/52,500mi 96000km/60,000mi 108000km/67,500mi 120000km/75,000mi 132000km/82,500mi 144000[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/9/13 1 1-8 Service and Maintenance (3) Or every four years, whichever comes first. (4) Or every five years, whichever comes first. See Cooling System on page 10-1 1 . (5) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first. Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed. (6) [...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Service and Maintenance 1 1-9 . T o avoid break-down or failure to start the vehicle, maintain a battery with full cranking power . . T rained dealer technicians have the diagnostic equipment to test the battery and ensure that the connections and cables are corrosion-free. Belts . B[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 1 1-10 Service and Maintenance the shocks and struts for signs of leaking, blown seals, or damage, and can advise when service is needed. Tires T ires need to be properly inflated, rotated, and balanced. Maintaining the tires can save money and fuel, and can reduce the risk of tire [...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 1 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is r[...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 1 1-12 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part [...]

Black plate (13,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Service and Maintenance 1 1-13 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Date Odometer Reading Serviced By S[...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 1 1-14 Service and Maintenance Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 T echnical Data 12-1 T echnical Data V ehicle Identification V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 12-2 T echnical Data V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1-1 1 for more information. Application Capacities Metric English Air Conditioning Refrig[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 T echnical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code T ransmission Spark Plug Gap 1.4L L4 B Automatic 0.7 mm (0.028 in) 1.4L L4 8 Automatic 0.7 mm (0.028 in)[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 12-4 T echnical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 1.4L L4 Engine[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and C a n a d a ) .................... 1 3 - 2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) . . . . . . . . 13-4 Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . 13-5 [...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 13-2 Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada) Y our satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Buick. Normally , any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle will be resolved by your deal[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Customer Information 13-3 40 days. If you do not agree with the decision given in your case, you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you. Y ou may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll-free telephone number or write them at the following [...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 13-4 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) Did you get the Warranty Extension Plan? This plan is recommended by General Motors to supplement the warranty included with the new vehicle purchase. See your dealer for details. Customer Assistance Procedure Owner s[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Customer Information 13-5 Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) Buick encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However , if a customer wishes to write or e-mail Buick, the letter should be addressed to: United States and Puerto Rico Buick Customer Ass[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 13-6 Customer Information Customer Assistance for T ext T elephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada) T o assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use T ext T elephones (TTYs), Buick has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center . Any TTY [...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Customer Information 13-7 . Find the Buick-recommended maintenance services for your vehicle. GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada) This program is available to qualified applicants for cost reimbursement of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for the vehic[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 13-8 Customer Information This service is limited to the transfer of the vehicle to the repair facility . . Emergency Fuel Delivery : Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station. . Lock-Out Service : Service to unlock the vehicle if you are locked ou[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Customer Information 13-9 . *T rip Interruption : This service is provided if you are prevented from further usage of your vehicle while traveling and it is not possible for the nearest Buick dealership to repair the vehicle the same day , requiring the vehicle to stay at the dealers[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 13-10 Customer Information Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistance does not cover or reimburse services for the following: . Events caused by fraud or bad faith by the driver . . V ehicle immobilization situations due to a major force or unforeseen circumsta[...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Customer Information 13-1 1 Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) For U.S.-purchased vehicles, call 1-800-252-1 1 12; (T ext T elephone (TTY): 1-888-889-2438). For Canadian-purchased vehicles, call 1-800-268-6800. Service is available 24 hours a day , 365 days a year . Calli[...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 13-12 Customer Information . Flat Tire Change: Service to change a flat tire with the spare tire. The spare tire, if equipped, must be in good condition and properly inflated. It is the owner's responsibility for the repair or replacement of the tire if it is not covered by the[...]

Black plate (13,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Customer Information 13-13 unless, of course, the problem is safety related. If it is, please call your dealership, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If your dealer requests you to bring the vehicle for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible[...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 13-14 Customer Information Courtesy Rental V ehicle Y our dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if the vehicle is kept for an overnight warranty repair . Rental reimbursement will be limited and must be[...]

Black plate (15,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Customer Information 13-15 performance; however , the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not covered by the GM New V ehicle Limited W arranty , and any related failures are not covered by that warranty . Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made[...]

Black plate (16,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 13-16 Customer Information Gather the following information: . Driver name, address, and telephone number . . Driver license number . . Owner name, address, and telephone number . . V ehicle license plate number . . V ehicle make, model, and model year . . V ehicle Identification Nu[...]

Black plate (17,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Customer Information 13-17 Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of the vehicle. Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The Owner Manual in[...]

Black plate (18,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 13-18 Customer Information However , NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer , or General Motors. T o contact NHTSA, you may call the V ehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY : 1-800-424- 9153); go to http://www .safercar .gov; or[...]

Black plate (19,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 Customer Information 13-19 V ehicle Data Recording and Privacy The vehicle has a number of computers that record information about the vehicle ’ s performance and how it is driven. For example, the vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission perfor[...]

Black plate (20,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 13-20 Customer Information if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request by police or similar government office; as part of GM's defense of litigation through the discovery process; or , as required by law . Data that GM collects o[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 OnStar Services Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Connections . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 14-2 OnStar Press the OnStar Emergency button > to get a priority connection to an Emergency Advisor available 24/7 to: . Get help for an emergency . . Be a Good Samaritan or respond to an AMBER Alert. . Get crisis assistance and evacuation routes. OnStar Services Emergency With A[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 OnStar 14-3 Using V oice Commands During a Planned Route Cancel Route 1. Press = . System responds: “ OnStar ready , ” then a tone. Say “ Cancel route. ” System responds: “ Do you want to cancel directions? ” 2. Say “ Y es. ” System responds: “ OK, request completed[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 14-4 OnStar 2. Say “ Call. ” System responds: “ Please say the name or number to call. ” 3. Say the entire number without pausing, including a “ 1 ” and the area code. System responds: “ OK calling. ” Calling 91 1 Emergency 1. Press = . The system responds “ OnStar [...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 OnStar 14-5 Diagnostics OnStar V ehicle Diagnostics will perform a vehicle check every month. It will check the engine, transmission, antilock brakes, and major vehicle systems. It also checks the tire pressures, if the vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. If[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 14-6 OnStar OnStar services require a vehicle electrical system, wireless service, and GPS satellite technologies to be available and operating for features to function properly . These systems may not operate if the battery is discharged or disconnected. OnStar service cannot work u[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 OnStar 14-7 OnStar Personal Identification Number (PIN) A PIN is needed to access some of the OnStar services, like Remote Door Unlock and Stolen V ehicle Assistance. Y ou will be prompted to change the PIN the first time when speaking with an Advisor . T o change the OnStar PIN, cal[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 14-8 OnStar V ehicle and Power Issues OnStar services require a vehicle electrical system, wireless service, and GPS satellite technologies to be available and operating for features to function properly . These systems may not operate if the battery is discharged or disconnected. Ad[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 OnStar 14-9 unzip: This is version 2005-Feb-10 of the Info-ZIP copyright and license. The definitive version of this document should be available at ftp://ftp.info-zip.org/pub/infozip/ license.html indefinitely . Copyright (c) 1990-2005 Info-ZIP . All rights reserved. For the purpose[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 14-10 OnStar “ Pocket UnZip, ” “ WiZ ” or “ MacZip ” without the explicit permission of Info-ZIP . Such altered versions are further prohibited from misrepresentative use of the Zip-Bugs or Info-ZIP e-mail addresses or of the Info-ZIP URL(s). 4. Info-ZIP retains the righ[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 INDEX i-1 A About Driving the V ehicle . . . . . . . . . iv Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47 Additional Information OnStar ® . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 i-2 INDEX B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61 Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 V oltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26 Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-21 Bl[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 INDEX i-3 Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 8-1 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Cluste[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 i-4 INDEX Driving (cont'd) V ehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8 Driving the V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Dual Automatic Climate Control Sy[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 INDEX i-5 Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Folding Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34 Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22 Front Seat Armrest[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 i-6 INDEX Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Heater Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18 Heating and Air Conditioning . . . 8-1 High-Be[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 INDEX i-7 Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17 Brake System W arning . . . . . . . 5-16 Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22 Daytime Ru[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 i-8 INDEX Mirrors (cont'd) Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 1 T ilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Monitor System, T ire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43 Multi-band Ant[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 INDEX i-9 Power (cont'd) Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 9-19 Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Power Steering W arning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17 Pregnancy , Using Safety Belt[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 i-10 INDEX S Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22 Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Lap-Shoulder [...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 INDEX i-1 1 Storage Areas (cont'd) Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Underseat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13 i-12 INDEX V V ehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . .[...]