Review this Quick Reference Guide for an overview of some important features in your Buick Encore. More detailed information can be found in your Owner Manual. Some optional equipment described in this guide may not be included in your vehicle. For easy reference, keep this guide with your Owner Manual in your glove box. www.buick.
Instrument Panel Cruise Control/ Forward Collision AlertF Buttons Driver Information Center Driver Information Center Controls (on lever) Power Mirrors Exterior Lamps Control Control Instrument Panel Illumination Control Audio Steering Wheel Controls Storage Compartment Windshield Wipers Lever Tilt/Telescope Steering Wheel Lever Instrument Cluster Symbols Power Steering Low Tire Pressure Traction Control Off StabiliTrak Active Safety Belt Reminder Engine Coolant Temperature StabiliTrak Off A
Infotainment Display Driver’s Heated Seat ButtonF StabiliTrak Button Accessory Power Outlet/ USB Port/ Auxiliary Input Jack Hazard Warning Flashers Button Lane Departure WarningF/ Ultrasonic Park AssistF Buttons Audio System/ Navigation SystemF Controls Rear Doors Safety Lock Button Climate Controls Heated Steering Wheel ButtonF Passenger’s Heated Seat ButtonF Refer to your Owner Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights, gauges and indicators on the instrument cluster.
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Unlock Press to unlock the driver’s door. Press again to unlock all doors and liftgate. Lock Press to lock all doors and liftgate. Vehicle Locator/ Panic Alarm Press and release to locate your vehicle. The turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will sound. Press and hold to activate the alarm. The turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will sound for 30 seconds, or until the button is pressed again or the ignition is turned on.
Seats Power Driver’s Seat A. Lumbar Adjustment Press the small control to adjust the lumbar support. B. 6-way Seat Adjustment Move the large control to move the seat forward or rearward and to tilt, raise or lower the seat. D C B A C. Seatback Recline Adjustment Lift the lever to adjust the seatback position. D. Memory Seat Controls Memory SeatF Set Memory Positions 1. Adjust the driver’s seat and power outside mirrors to the desired positions. 2.
Lighting Exterior Lamps Rotate the knob to activate the exterior lamps. Off/On AUTO Automatic Headlamp System Automatically activates the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) or the headlamps and other exterior lamps depending on outside light conditions. Parking Lamps Headlamps Fog Lamps Press to turn the fog lamps on or off. Instrument Panel Lighting Dome Lamp The controls are above the rear seat. Instrument Brightness Control Rotate and hold the thumbwheel to brighten or dim the instrument panel lighting.
Cruise Control Setting Cruise Control 1. Press the On/Off button. The Cruise Control symbol will illuminate in white on the instrument cluster. 2. When traveling at the desired speed, rotate the thumbwheel down to the SET position to set the speed. The symbol will illuminate in green on the instrument cluster. Adjusting Cruise Control RES/+ Resume/Accelerate Rotate the thumbwheel up to resume a set speed. When the system is active, rotate the thumbwheel up to increase speed.
Infotainment System Refer to your Owner Manual for important safety information about using the infotainment system while driving. The infotainment system is controlled using the radio buttons and knobs, voice recognition and audio steering wheel controls.
Infotainment System Setting the Time 1. Turn on the infotainment system. 2. Press the Clock button. 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Set Time; press the knob to select it. 4. Turn the MENU knob to change the value; press the knob to confirm the set value. 5. Press the BACK button to exit the menu. Storing Favorite Stations Radio stations from all bands (AM, FM or XMF) can be stored, in any order, on up to six pages of favorites. 1. Tune in the desired radio station. 2.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls + – Volume Press + or – to adjust the volume. SRC Source Press to select an audio source. Next/Previous Rotate the switch up or down to go to the next or previous favorite radio station, track, or file. Push to Talk Press to answer an incoming call or to interact with the audio, OnStar®, Bluetooth or navigationF system. End Call/Mute Press to end or reject a call. Press to mute the vehicle speakers. See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Buick IntelliLink IntelliLink uses a Bluetooth or USB connection to link a smartphone, cell phone, USB flash drive or portable audio player/iPod® to the infotainment display. It offers a variety of entertainment options, including streaming audio from the Internet through a smartphone, and features enhanced hands-free voice control, music information and the ability to play music files from a USB flash drive.
Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Controls shown Driver’s Heated Seat ControlF Heated Steering WheelF Driver’s Temperature Control Recirculation Mode Floor Mode Air Conditioning Control Vent Mode Fan Speed Control/Off Defog Mode Rear Window/ Outside Mirror Defogger Passenger’s Temperature ControlF Passenger’s Heated Seat ControlF Defrost Mode AUTOF: Automatic Operation Automatic Dual Zone OperationF 1. Press AUTO. 2. Set the temperature for the driver and front passenger.
Ultrasonic Parking AssistF Ultrasonic sensors in the front and rear bumpers help you avoid colliding with objects when parking. Detected objects are indicated by audible beeps, which become more frequent as the vehicle gets closer to an object. When the distance is less than 12 in. (30cm), the beeps are continuous. Both front and rear park assist operate when the vehicle is in Reverse. To turn the system Off or On, press the Parking Assist button on the lower center of the instrument panel.
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode Manual Mode allows the driver to manually select the range of gear positions. This feature can be used to drive the vehicle in a sportier manner or to downshift when driving on a downhill grade to provide engine braking. 1. Move the shift lever to the Manual (M) position. 2. Press the + (plus) or – (minus) button on the shift lever to upshift or downshift. The current gear will be displayed on the Driver Information Center.
Storage Features A B Cargo Shade Remove the Shade 1. Unhook the cords (A) from the liftgate. 2. Lift the shade out of the rear hinges (B). 3. Slide the shade along the channels (C) to store it behind the rear seats. Install the Shade 1. Insert the shade into the rear hinges. 2. Hook the cords to the liftgate. See Storage in your Owner Manual.
Roadside Assistance 1-800-252-1112 TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 As the owner of a new Buick, you are automatically enrolled in the Buick Roadside Assistance program for 6 years/70,000 miles, whichever occurs first, at no expense to you. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive across town or travel the open road.
