instrument panel BUICK ENCORE 2018 Get To Know Guide
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Driver Information Center Controls (on lever)
Cruise Control/Forward Collision AlertF Buttons
Driver Information Center
Storage CompartmentEngine Start/ Stop Button
Audio Steering Wheel ControlsWindshield Wipers Lever
Exterior/Interior Lamp Controls
Power Window/Mirror Controls
Tilt/Telescope Steering Wheel Lever
Symbols
Power Steering
Traction Control Off
Engine Coolant Temperature
Brake System Warning
Cruise Control Set
Low Tire Pressure
StabiliTrak Active
StabiliTrak Off
Security
Check Engine
Oil Pressure
Charging System
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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Lane Departure WarningF
The Lane Departure Warning indicator on the instrument cluster is green when a lane marking is detected. If a detected lane marking is crossed without using a turn signal in that direction, the system flashes an amber indicator and 3 beeps sound on the side of the departure direction.
To turn the system Off or On, press the Lane Departure Warning button on the
center of the instrument panel.
Forward Collision AlertF
The Vehicle Ahead indicator is green on the instrument cluster when a vehicle is detected and is amber when following a vehicle ahead too closely. When approaching a vehicle directly ahead too rapidly, a red alert flashes on the windshield and rapid beeps sound.
Press the Forward Collision Alert button on the steering wheel to select a follow gap setting of Far, Medium, Near, or Off.
Side Blind Zone AlertF
While driving, the system displays a warning symbol on the left or right side mirror when a vehicle is detected in that side blind zone area. The warning symbol flashes if a turn signal is activated when a vehicle has been detected on the same side.
To turn the system Off or On, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Side Blind Zone Alert.
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
CRUISE CONTROL
Setting Cruise Control
1. Press the On/Off button. The Cruise Control symbol will illuminate in white on the instrument cluster.
2. When traveling at the desired speed, rotate the thumbwheel down to the SET position to set the speed. The
symbol will illuminate in green on the instrument cluster.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
F Optional equipment
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 ignition to erase the cruise control set speed.
Adjusting Cruise Control
RES/+ Resume/Accelerate
Rotate the thumbwheel up to resume a set speed. When the system is active, rotate the thumbwheel up to increase speed.
SET/– Set/Coast
When the system is active, rotate the thumb-wheel down to decrease speed.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
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REFUELING THE VEHICLE
To open the fuel door, press and release the center of the rear edge of the door. It will pop out slightly. Pull the door open.
The vehicle’s capless fuel system does not have a fuel cap. Fully insert the fuel pump
nozzle before starting to fill the tank.
Note: When using a portable gas can, insert the funnel adapter, stored under the cargo floor, into the capless fuel fill.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
Traction Control and StabiliTrak® Systems
The traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak stability control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
Traction control should be turned off if the vehicle is stuck.
Press the Traction Control/StabiliTrak button on the center of the instrument panel. The Traction Control Off light will illumi-nate in the instrument cluster. Press the button again to turn on the system.
Front and Rear Parking AssistF
When the vehicle is in Reverse, detected objects are indicated by audible beeps. The interval between beeps becomes shorter as the vehicle gets closer to an object. When the distance is less than 12 in. (30 cm), the beeps are continuous. The system operates only at speeds less than 5 mph.
To turn the system Off or On, press the Parking Assist button on the center of the instrument panel.
Rear Vision Camera
When the vehicle is in Reverse, a view of the area behind the vehicle appears on the
infotainment screen. Vehicle speed must be below 5 mph.
Rear Cross Traffic AlertF
When the vehicle is in Reverse, the system warns of traffic coming in either direction by
displaying a red alert on the infotainment screen and sounding 3 beeps.
To turn the system Off or On, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS