key BUICK ENCORE 2013 Owner's Guide

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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 canceled by pressing
or pulling the switch.
Programming the Power
Windows
If the battery on the vehicle has
been recharged, disconnected,
or replaced, windows with the
express-up feature need to be
reprogrammed for this feature to
work. To program the window:
1. Close all doors with the ignitionin ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY, or when RAP is
active. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 9-19. 2. Press and continue to hold the
window switch until the window
is fully open.
3. Pull up and hold the window switch to close the window.
Continue to hold it briefly after
the window is fully closed.
4. Repeat for each window that has the express-up feature.
Anti-Pinch Feature
The anti-pinch feature is on
windows with the express-up
feature. If an object is in the way of
the window as it is express-closing,
or in certain weather conditions like
severe icing, the window will stop
and open to a factory preset
position. The window functions
normally once the obstruction is
removed.
Rear Window Lockout
The rear window lockout feature
prevents the rear passenger
windows from operating, except
from the driver position.
Press
vto activate the rear
window lockout switch. The
indicator light comes on when
activated.
Press
vagain to deactivate the
lockout switch.

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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 equipped, the sunroof only
operates when the ignition is turned
to ON/RUN or Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) is active.
Open/Close:Press and hold the
front or rear of switch (1) to open or
close the sunroof. Vent:
Press and hold the front or
rear of switch (2) to vent or close
the sunroof.
Express-Open/Express-Close: To
express-open or express-close the
sunroof, fully press and release the
front or rear of switch (1) until the
sunroof reaches the desired
position.
Manually close the sunshade.
The sunroof will not operate if the
vehicle has an electrical failure.
Anti-Pinch Feature
If an object is in the path of the
sunroof when it is closing, the
anti-pinch feature will detect the
object and stop the sunroof from
closing at the point of the
obstruction. The sunroof then
returns to the full-open position.

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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 sunroof seal and
roof sealing area using a clean
cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not
remove grease from the sunroof.

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2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows
2NOTES

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3-6 Seats and Restraints
WARNING (Continued)
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 well
back in the seat and wear the
safety belt properly.
Do not have a seatback reclined if
the vehicle is moving.
Memory Seats
If available, the MEM,“1,”and “2”
buttons on the outboard side of the
driver seat are used to manually
save and recall the driver seat and
outside mirror positions. These
manually stored positions are
referred to as Button Memory
positions. The vehicle will also automatically
save driver seat and outside mirror
positions to the current driver
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter when the ignition is
placed in OFF. These automatically
stored positions are referred to as
RKE Memory positions. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2-3.
Storing Button Memory Positions
To save positions into Button
Memory:
1. Adjust the driver seat and
outside mirrors to the desired
driving positions.
2. Press and hold MEM (Memory) and “1”at the same time until a
beep sounds.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a second driver using “2.”

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Seats and Restraints 3-21
7. Buckle and position the safetybelt as described previously in
this section. Make sure that the
shoulder belt crosses the
shoulder.
To remove and store the comfort
guide, squeeze the belt edges
together so that the safety belt can
be removed from the guide.
Un-hook the guide from the loop on
the seat. Store the guide in a
convenient place like the glove box
for the next time it is needed.
Safety Belt Use During
Pregnancy
Safety belts work for everyone,
including pregnant women. Like all
occupants, they are more likely to
be seriously injured if they do not
wear safety belts.
A pregnant woman should wear a
lap-shoulder belt, and the lap
portion should be worn as low as
possible, below the rounding,
throughout the pregnancy. The best way to protect the fetus is
to protect the mother. When a safety
belt is worn properly, it is more likely
that the fetus will not be hurt in a
crash. For pregnant women, as for
anyone, the key to making safety
belts effective is wearing them
properly.
Safety Belt Extender
If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten
around you, you should use it.
But if a safety belt is not long
enough, your dealer will order you
an extender. When you go in to
order it, take the heaviest coat you
will wear, so the extender will be
long enough for you. To help avoid
personal injury, do not let someone
else use it, and use it only for the
seat it is made to fit. The extender
has been designed for adults. Never
use it for securing child seats. To
wear it, attach it to the regular safety
belt. See the instruction sheet that
comes with the extender.

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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 will begin to flash.
Continue driving in circles for
about 30 seconds. The compass
direction will be displayed.
Clock
The infotainment system controls
are used to access the time and
date settings through the menu
system. See Operation on page 7-4
for information about how to use the
menu system.
Setting the Clock
To set the time and date:
1. Press the CONFIG button and then turn the TUNE/MENU knob
to select Time and Date Settings
or press
H.
2. Select the desired feature.
3. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to adjust the highlighted number.
4. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to select the next number.
5. To 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 feature.
Setting the 12/24 Hour Format
1. Press the CONFIG button and select Time and Date Settings or
press
H. 2. Select Set Time Format.
3. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to
highlight the 12 hour or 24 hour
display format.
4. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to select display format.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
There is one accessory power outlet
on the center stack below the
climate control. This outlet is
powered when the key is in ON/
RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or until
the driver door is opened within
10 minutes of turning off the vehicle.
See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 9-19.
Notice: Leaving electrical
equipment plugged in for an
extended period of time while the
vehicle is off will drain the

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Instruments and Controls 5-31
Transmission 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. Driving with the
transmission fluid temperature high
can cause damage to the vehicle.
Stop the vehicle and let it idle to
allow the transmission to cool. This
message clears when the fluid
temperature reaches a safe level.
Vehicle Reminder
Messages
ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE
WITH CARE
This message is displayed when ice
conditions are possible.
Vehicle
Personalization
The audio system controls are used
to access the personalization
menus for customizing vehicle
features.
CONFIG (Configuration): Press to
access the Configuration
Settings menu.
TUNE/MENU: Press the center of
the knob or outer ring for radios with
navigation to enter the menus and
select menu items. Turn the knob or
outer ring to scroll through the
menus.
/BACK: Press to exit or move
backward in a menu.
Entering the Personalization
Menus
1. Press CONFIG to access the Configuration Settings menu.
The key must be in the ON/RUN
position. 2. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob or
outer ring to highlight the Vehicle
Settings menu.
3. Press the TUNE/MENU knob or outer ring to select the menu.
4. Press
/BACK to confirm the
selection and move back to the
last menu.
The following list of menu items may
be available:
.Languages
.Time and Date
.Radio Settings
.Phone Settings
.Display Settings
.Vehicle Settings
Languages
The following list of languages may
be available:
.English
.French
.Spanish

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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 when the vehicle is
started.
Select On, Off, or Last Setting.
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
On vehicles with remote start and
heated seats, the heated seats can
be set to on or off.
Select On or Off.
Auto Defog
When selected and high humidity is
detected, the climate control system
may adjust to outside air supply and
turn on the air conditioner or the
heater. The fan speed may slightly
increase to help prevent fogging.When high humidity is no longer
detected, the system will return to
its prior operation.
Select or Deselect.
Auto Rear Defog
When selected, this feature turns on
the rear defogger at vehicle start
when the interior temperature is cold
and fog is likely. The auto rear defog
function can be disabled by
pressing
1. When off, the feature
can be turned on by pressing
1.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under
Climate Control Systems on
page 8-1.
Select or Deselect.
Comfort and Convenience
If equipped, select the Comfort and
Convenience menu and the
following may be displayed:
.Easy Exit Driver Seat
.Auto Memory Recall
.Chime Volume
.Button Volume
.Reverse Tilt Mirror
.Auto Reverse Gear Wiper
Easy Exit Driver Seat
This feature moves the seat
rearward allowing the driver more
room to exit the vehicle.
Select On or Off.
Auto Memory Recall
If equipped, this feature recalls the
driver seat and outside mirrors to
previously stored Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter memory
positions when entering the vehicle.
See Memory Seats on page 3-6.
Select On or Off.
Chime Volume
This allows the selection of the
chime volume level.
Select Normal or High.

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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
Kis pressed on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
After about 30 seconds the exterior
lamps turn off, and then the dome
and remaining interior lights will dim
to off. Entry lighting can be disabled
manually by changing the ignition
out of the OFF position, or by
pressing the RKE transmitter
Q
button.
This feature can be changed. See
“Vehicle Locator Lights” under
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5-31.
Exit Lighting
The headlamps, taillamps, parking
lamps, back‐up lamps, and license
plate lamps come on at night, or in
areas with limited lighting, when the
key is removed from the ignition.
The dome lamps also come on
when the key is removed from the
ignition. The exterior lamps and
dome lamps remain on after the
door is closed for a set amount of
time, then automatically turn off.
The exterior lamps turn off
immediately by turning the exterior
lamps control off.
The exit lighting feature can be
changed. See Vehicle
Personalization on page 5-31.
Battery Power Protection
The battery saver feature is
designed to protect the vehicle's
battery.
If some interior lamps are left on
and the ignition is turned off, the
battery rundown protection system
automatically turns the lamp off after
some time.