engine BUICK ENCORE 2014 Get To Know Guide

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Driver Information Center Controls (on lever)
Cruise Control/Forward Collision AlertF Buttons
Driver Information Center
Storage CompartmentInstrument Panel Illumination Control
Audio Steering Wheel ControlsWindshield Wipers Lever
Exterior Lamps ControlPower 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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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 until the turn signal lamps flash to start the engine from outside the vehicle. After entering the vehicle, turn the ignition to the On position.
• During a remote start, the engine will run for 10 minutes.
• Press and hold the button until the parking lamps turn off to cancel a remote start.
Note: To change the remote lock, unlock, and remote start settings, go to Remote Lock, Unlock, Start in the Vehicle Settings menu.
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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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 Off Traction Control
Traction control should be turned off if the vehicle is stuck and rocking the vehicle is required.
Press the StabiliTrak/Traction Control button. The Traction Control Off light will illuminate in the instrument cluster. Press the button again to tur\
n on the system.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Side Blind Zone AlertF
While driving, the Side Blind Zone Alert system displays a warning symbol on the left or right side mirror when a vehicle is detected in that side blind zone area. If the turn signal is activated when a vehicle has been detected, the warning symbol will flash.
To turn the system Off or On, press the CONFIG button to access the Configure menu and select Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Side Blind Zone Alert.
Note: The system may not be available in heavy rainstorms or if dirt or snow builds up on the corners of the rear bumper. Keep the vehicle clean for proper operation.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
F Optional equipment

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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 underinflated. Fill the tires to the proper tire pressures. The proper tire pressures for the vehicle are listed on the T\
ire and Loading Information label located below the driver’s door latch. Current tire pressures can be viewed in the Driver Information Center 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.
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
B
C
A
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.