warning 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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Cruise Control
Driver Information Center
DIC Controls
A. MENU
Press to display the Vehicle Information
menu (units, tire pressure, remaining oil
life) or the Trip/Fuel Information menu
(digital speedometer, trip odometers,
fuel range, average fuel economy,
instantaneous fuel economy, average
vehicle speed, timer, OnStar Turn-by-
Turn guidance navigation F).
B.
Rotate the switch to scroll through the
items of each menu.
C. SET/CLR
Press and hold the button on the end of
the lever to set or clear a menu item or
warning message.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
The Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument cluster displays a variety of vehicle
system information and warning messages.
F Optional equipment
Setting Cruise Control
1. Press the
On/Off button. The Cruise Control symbol will illumi -
nate in white on the instrument cluster.
2. When traveling at the desired speed,
rotate the switch 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 switch up to resume a set
speed. When the system is active, rotate
the switch up to increase speed.
SET/– Set/Coast
When the system is active, rotate the
switch down to decrease speed.
Cancel
Press to cancel the cruise control but retain
the set speed in memory.
Pressing the brake pedal also will cancel
the cruise control.
Turn off cruise control or the vehicle igni-
tion to erase the cruise control set speed.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
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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.

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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