steering 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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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.
Express Power Windows
All windows have an express-down feature. Fully press the desired window\
switch for
the window to open completely.
The driver’s window has an express-up feature. Fully pull the driver’s window switch for
the window to close completely.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
Remote Vehicle StartF
Press and release the
Lock button
and then press and hold the button to
start the engine from outside the vehicle.
After entering the vehicle, turn the ignition
to the On position.
• The engine will run for 10 minutes.
Repeat these steps for a 10-minute time
extension.
• Only two remote starts are allowed
between ignition cycles.
• Press and hold the
button to cancel
a remote start.
Note: Open Vehicle Settings in the
Configuration menu to change the remote lock,
unlock and remote start
F settings.
Tilt/Telescope Steering Wheel
With the vehicle parked, push down the lever on the left side of the steering column to \
adjust the steering wheel. The steering wheel can then be moved up or do\
wn and in or
out. Pull up the lever to lock the steering wheel in place.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
F Optional equipment
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.

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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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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 navigation F 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.
Bluetooth® System
Before using a Bluetooth-enabled device
in the vehicle, it must be paired with
the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. Not all
devices will support all functions. Bluetooth
streaming audio is available with the
IntelliLink system. For more information,
visit www.gm.com/bluetooth.
Pair a Phone
1. Press the

Push to Talk button; after
the beep, say “Pair.” The system will
search for your phone.
2. Start the pairing process on the phone. Select Your Vehicle on the phone\
.
3. Enter the four-digit code that appears on the infotainment screen into the phone or
confirm the six-digit code on the phone.
4. If your phone prompts you to accept the connection or phone book download, select
“yes” and always allow.
Streaming Audio
With a paired device connected via Bluetooth, select Bluetooth Audio on the home screen
to stream audio from the device. Control audio operation using the devic\
e controls.
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.
F Optional equipment

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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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Ultrasonic Parking AssistF
Rear Vision Camera
Lane Departure WarningF
When the vehicle is in Reverse, a view of the area behind the vehicle appears on the
infotainment screen.
To turn the system Off or On, press the CONFIG button on the infotainment system
to open the Configure menu and select Display > Rear Camera Options > Camera.
A checkmark indicates the system is On.
Note: The system may not display a clear image if dirt, snow or ice builds up on the camera lens.
Clean the camera, located above the license plate, with water and a soft cloth.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
When crossing a detected lane marking without using a turn signal, a visual alert is
displayed on the instrument panel and audible beeps sound.
To turn the system Off or On, press the Lane Departure Warning button on the
lower center of the instrument panel.
Note: The system operates only at speeds greater than 35 mph. The visual alert and display turn off
at speeds below 35 mph.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
F Optional equipment
Ultrasonic sensors in the front and rear bumpers help you avoid collidin\
g 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.
Note: The system operates only at speeds less than 5 mph. The system may not be available if dirt,
snow or ice builds up on the sensors. Keep the vehicle clean for proper operation.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Forward Collision AlertF
When the green symbol is
displayed on the instrument cluster, the system is tracking
the vehicle ahead. When approaching a vehicle directly ahead too quickly, a visual alert is
displayed on the Driver Information Center and audible beeps sound.
Press the Forward Collision Alert button on the steering wheel to select a follow
gap setting of Far, Medium, Near, or Off.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.