light BUICK ENCORE 2013 Get To Know Guide

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Driver Information Center Controls (on lever)
Cruise Control/
Forward Collision AlertF Buttons Driver
Information Center
Storage
Compartment
Instrument Panel
Illumination Control Audio Steering
Wheel Controls Windshield
Wipers Lever
Exterior Lamps Control
Power Mirrors
Control
Instrument Panel
Power Steering
Traction Control Off

Engine Coolant
Temperature
Brake System
Cruise Control Set
Low Tire Pressure
StabiliTrak Active

StabiliTrak Off
Security
Check Engine
Oil Pressure
Charging System
Safety Belt Reminder
Airbag Readiness
Antilock Brake System
Lane Departure Warning
Lights On

Forward Collision Alert
Tilt/Telescope
Steering Wheel Lever
Instrument Cluster Symbols

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Refer to your Owner Manual to learn about the information being conveyed by the lights,
gauges and indicators on the instrument cluster, as well as what to do for safe operation
and to prevent damage to your vehicle.
See In Brief in your Owner Manual.
Infotainment Display
Rear Doors
Safety Lock Button
Lane Departure
WarningF/Ultrasonic
Park AssistF Buttons Passenger’s
Heated Seat ButtonF
Hazard
Warning
Flashers Button
Accessory
Power Outlet/ USB Port/
Auxiliary Input Jack
Driver’s
Heated Seat ButtonF Heated
Steering Wheel
ButtonF
Audio System/
Navigation
SystemF Controls Climate
Controls
F Optional equipment
StabiliTrak
Button

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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 Brightness Control
Rotate and hold the switch to brighten or
dim the instrument panel lighting.
See Lighting in your Owner Manual.
Instrument Panel Lighting
HI Fast Wipes
LO Slow Wipes
INT Intermittent or RainsenseF
Rotate the band to adjust the delay
between wipes or the Rainsense system
sensitivity. The wipers activate more often
as the band is rotated upward.
OFF
Mist
Single wipe
Washer Fluid
Pull the lever toward you to spray washer
fluid on the windshield.
ON Slow Wipes
OFF
INT Intermittent Wipes
Washer Fluid
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Windshield Wipers
F Optional equipment
Windshield Wipers and Washer
Raise or lower the lever to activate the
wipers.
Rear Wiper and Washer
Press the switch on the end of the lever to
operate the rear wiper.
Push the lever away from you to spray
washer fluid on the rear window.

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Infotainment System
The infotainment system is controlled using the radio buttons and knobs, voice recognition
and audio steering wheel controls.
VOL

Power/
Volume
HOME:

Home page

Open the
phone menu/ Press and
hold to mute
the speakers
Seek/Previous radio station, track or file

Eject discOpen the
Clock
menu
SRCE:
Select
the audio source FAV:
Display
pages of
favorite radio stations AS:
Autostore list of stations
with strongest signal

Play/
PauseTUNE/MENU:
Turn the knob to highlight
menus or tune
stations; press the knob to
open/select itemsCONFIG:Open the
Configuration Settings menu
1–6:
Favorite preset
stations
BACK:
Move back one level
in a menu
Seek/
Next radio
station, track or file
TONE:
Open
the Tone Settings menu INFO:
Display
available
information
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.
Standard color radio shown. For navigation system information, refer to the Infotainment System Owner Manual.

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Infotainment System
Refer to your Owner Manual for important safety information about using the infotainment system
while driving.
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. Press the FAV button to display page where the station is to be stored.
3. Press and hold one of the six numeric pushbuttons until a beep is heard.
4. Repeat the steps for each desired station.
Portable Audio Devices
A USB port, auxiliary input jack and an accessory power outlet are located in the lower
center instrument panel storage area. A 120V power outletF is located on the rear of the
center console.
Vehicle Personalization
Some vehicle features can be customized using the audio controls and menus. Vehicle
Settings menus may include Climate and Air Quality, Comfort and Convenience, Lighting,
Power Door Locks, Remote Lock/Unlock/Start, and Return to Factory Settings.
Customize Settings
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Vehicle Settings; press the knob to select it.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the desired menus and settings; press the knob to
select the highlighted item.
4. Press the
BACK button to exit each menu.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
F Optional equipment
• An iPod™, iPhone™, MP3 Player, a
USB flash drive or a USB mass storage
device can be connected to the USB port.
Compatible devices connected to the USB
port can be controlled by the audio system.
Not all devices may be supported. Use the
audio controls and audio steering wheel
controls to access various functions.
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.
Note: Connect an iPod/iPhone USB cord after
starting the vehicle for optimum performance.

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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 th\
e ability to play
music files from a USB flash drive.
For assistance with Bluetooth pairing, application downloading and installation, mobile
device compatibility, and operation of the IntelliLink system, contact Customer Assistance
at 1-855-4-SUPPORT (855-478-7767) or visit www.buick.com/intellilink.
Voice Recognition
Control the music source and make phone calls hands-free (after pairing\
your Bluetooth-
enabled phone) using the enhanced voice recognition system.
1. Press the
Push to Talk button on the steering wheel.
2. The radio will say “Please say a command,” followed by a beep.
3. After the beep, say what you want it to do.
Phone (Using your paired phone):
Example command: “Call Amanda” or “Dial 555-1212”
Media Music Device Search (when connected to USB only):
Example command: “Play artist [name]” or “Play song [name]”
Radio Control:
Example command: “Tune FM 104.3” or “Tune XM Classic Vinyl”
PANDORA
® Internet Radio
Listen to personalized radio stations based on favorite artists or genres (a slight delay may
occur when loading a song or changing a station).
Download the Pandora app to your smartphone. Restart the smartphone and \
sign in to
Pandora.
Create a station on your phone to listen to a customized song list in the vehicle.
Use voice commands to tune your Pandora stations. A slight delay may occur when
loading a song or changing a station.
Stitcher SmartRadio™
Stream favorite podcasts, radio shows and news to your vehicle.
Download the Stitcher app to your smartphone. Restart the smartphone and sign in to
Stitcher.
Select a category to listen to. A slight delay may occur when loading a \
station.
Note: Pandora and Stitcher can be played using the Bluetooth connection. However, the Pandora
and Stitcher voice commands will be active only when connected to the USB port.
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.

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Climate Controls
Driver’s
Heated Seat
Control
FDefog Mode Passenger’s
Temperature
ControlF

Passenger’s
Heated Seat
Control
FFloor Mode
Driver’s
Temperature ControlVent Mode
Air
Conditioning ControlRecirculation Mode Fan Speed Control/OffDefrost Mode AUTOF:
Automatic OperationRear Window/
Outside Mirror DefoggerHeated
Steering
Wheel
F
F Optional equipment
Automatic Dual Zone OperationF
1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature for the driver and front passenger. Allow time for t\
he system to
automatically reach the desired temperature.
If the air delivery mode or fan speed is adjusted manually, automatic operation is canceled.
The three air delivery mode buttons can be selected in any combination.
To turn off the system, continually press the Fan Speed Control until all lights are off.
Recirculation Mode
The
Recirculation Mode can help to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle or prevent
outside odors from entering the vehicle. It is not available while the Defog or Defrost Mode
is selected. When the Recirculation Mode is used without air conditioning, the air humidity
increases and the windows may fog.
See Climate Controls in your Owner Manual.
Dual Automatic Climate Controls shown

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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.
If vehicle speed is too high or too low for
the requested gear, the shift will not occur.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Traction Control and StabiliTrak® Systems
The traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak stabili\
ty control system
assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems
turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
Turning the Systems Off/On
To turn off traction control, press the Traction Control/StabiliTrak Off button on the
center of the instrument panel. The
Traction Control Off light will illuminate on the
instrument cluster. Turn off traction control if the vehicle is stuck an\
d rocking the vehicle
is required.
To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold the button. The
Traction Control Off light and StabiliTrak Off light will illuminate on the instrument
cluster.
Press the button again to turn on both systems.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Hill Start Assist
When stopped on a steep hill, the Hill Start Assist feature prevents the\
vehicle from rolling
before driving off, whether facing uphill or downhill. During the transi\
tion between when the
driver releases the brake pedal and starts to accelerate, Hill Start Assist holds the brake
pressure (for up to two seconds) to ensure the vehicle doesn't roll.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.

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Tire Pressure Monitor
Engine Oil Life System
The Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates when one
or more of the vehicle's tires is significantly under-inflated. The proper tire pressures for
the vehicle are listed on the Tire and Loading Information label located\
below the driver’s
door latch. Current tire pressures can be viewed in the Driver Information Ce\
nter Vehicle
Information menu.
Tire pressure is affected by cold weather and distance driven. If the low tire pressure
warning light illuminates when the vehicle is first started and then turns off as the vehicle is
driven, check for the proper tire pressures.
Refer to your owner manual for information about normal monthly tire maintenance.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual.
The Oil Life System calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays Change
Engine Oil Soon on the Driver Information Center (DIC) when it’s necessary to change the
engine oil and filter. The system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Press the MENU button to display the Vehicle Information menu on the DIC.
2. Rotate the
switch to view Remaining Oil Life.
3. Press the SET/CLR button until 100% is displayed.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual.
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.
Storage Features
F Optional equipment
B
C
A

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complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on the \
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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 at no expense to you. This value-added \
service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive acros\
s town or travel
the open road.
Buick’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number is staffed by a team of trained advisors
who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to contact a service provider for light\

services (fuel delivery, jump-start, flat tire and lock-out) or make arrangements to tow your
vehicle to the nearest Buick dealer.
Roadside Assistance and OnStar
If you require roadside service and have a current OnStar subscription, \
press the OnStar
button and the vehicle will send your current GPS location to an OnStar Advisor who will
speak to you, assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance and relay your exact
location so you will get the help you need.
Buick Owner Center
The Buick Owner Center, a complimentary service for Buick owners, is a one-stop
resource designed to enhance your ownership experience. Exclusive member benefits
include online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special
privileges and more.
Sign up today at my.buick.com.
myBuick and OnStar® Mobile Apps
The myBuick and OnStar mobile apps connect owners to a variety of
vehicle information and services, such as a searchable Owner Manual,
real-time fuel information and Roadside Assistance, as well as enabling
users to perform Remote Keyless Entry transmitter commands, including
locking and unlocking the doors and starting the vehicle.
An active OnStar account is required to use the OnStar mobile app.
Download the mobile apps from your iPhone
® or Android™ device’s app store. To learn
more about OnStar services, press the OnStar button, refer to your Owner Manual, call
1-888-466-7827 or visit OnStar.com.