BUICK ENCORE 2019 Get To Know Guide
Manufacturer: BUICK, Model Year: 2019, Model line: ENCORE, Model: BUICK ENCORE 2019Pages: 16, PDF Size: 2.13 MB
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BLUETOOTH® SYSTEM
Refer to your Owner's Manual for important information about using the Bluetooth system while driving. 
Before using a Bluetooth-enabled device in the vehicle, it must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. Not all		devices will	 support	all		functions.	 For	more	information, visit my.buick.com/learn.
Pair a Phone
1. Press the   Push to Talk	button;	 after	the	beep, say "Pair Phone"; or use the infotain-ment screen to select the Phone icon > Phones > Pair Device.
2. Start the pairing process on the phone. From your phone’s Bluetooth settings, select the name shown on the infotainment screen. 
3.	Confirm	 the	codes	 that	appear	 on	the	 infotainment	 screen	and	the	phone.
4. When pairing is complete, the phone screen is displayed. Your phone book may be downloaded depending on the phone.
Streaming Audio
With a paired device connected via Bluetooth, select Audio > Media and then scroll to Bluetooth to stream audio from the device.
See your Infotainment System Manual.
4G LTE WI-FI HOTSPOT®
With the vehicle’s available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, up to 7 devices (smartphones, tablets and laptops) can be connected to high-speed internet.
 To retrieve the SSID and password for the hotspot, go to Settings > Wi-Fi > Manage Wi-Fi Networks.
Note: For more information on use and system limitations, visit my.buick.com/learn.
See your Infotainment System Manual.
VEHICLE PERSONALIZATION 
Some vehicle features can be customized using the Settings menus and the touch screen buttons. The Settings menus may include Languages, Time and Date, Radio, Phone, Display, Vehicle and others.
1. Touch Settings on the Home page.
2. Select the desired menu item. 
3. Select the desired feature and setting.
4. Press BAC K to exit each menu.See Instruments and Controls in your Owner's Manual.    
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CLIMATE CONTROLS
 Driver’s Heated Seat ControlFDefog Mode
Passenger’s Temperature ControlF
 Passenger’s Heated Seat ControlFFloor Mode
Driver’s Temperature ControlVent Mode
 
Air Conditioning Control
Recirculation Mode
 Fan Speed Control/Off
Defrost Mode
AUTOF
Automatic OperationRear Window/ Outside Mirror Defogger
Heated Steering WheelF
Automatic Dual Zone OperationF
1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature for the driver and front passenger. Allow time for the system to  
automatically reach the desired temperature.
If the functions are adjusted manually, full 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 downward until all lights are off.
IonizerF
The ionizer, which removes contaminants such as pollen and dust to help clean the air inside the vehicle, turns on automatically with the climate control system. 
 To turn on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Climate and Air Quality > Ionizer.
See Climate Controls in your Owner's Manual.
Dual Automatic Climate ControlsF shown
F Optional equipment  
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Driver	Shift	Control	 is	a	manual	 mode	that	allows the driver to manually select the range of gear positions. It can be used to drive 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's Manual.
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.
 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 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.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR
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	pres-sures	 listed	 on	the	 Tire	 and	 Loading	 Information	 label	located	 below	the	driver’s	 door latch.	Current tire pressures can be viewed on the Driver Information Center Information menu.
Refer to your Owner's Manual for additional information about normal monthly tire maintenance.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner's Manual.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION     
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14F Optional equipment
Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in	a	safe	 manner.	 The	driver	 should	 remain	 attentive	 to	traffic,	 surroundings	 and	road	 conditions	 at	all	times. Read your Owner’s Manual for important feature limitations and information.
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 on or off, press the  Lane Departure Warning button (A) 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 much too closely. When approaching a vehi-cle	directly	 ahead	too	rapidly,	 a	red	 alert	 flashes	 on	the	 windshield	 and	rapid	 beeps	 sound.	
 Press the Collision Alert button on the steering wheel to select a following gap set-ting 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 on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Side Blind Zone Alert.
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	auto-matically 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 to turn traction control off or on again. The  Traction Control Off light will illuminate in the instrument cluster when traction control is off.
Front and Rear Park AssistF
During low-speed parking maneuvers, 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 on or off, press the Park Assist button (B) on the center of the instrument panel.
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
B
A  
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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.
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's Manual.
STORAGE FEATURES 
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
Rear Vision Camera
When the vehicle is in Reverse, a view of the area behind the vehicle displays on the  
infotainment screen. Vehicle speed must be below 8 mph.
Rear Cross Traffic AlertF
When	 the	vehicle	 is	in	 Reverse,	 the	system	 warns	of	cross	 traffic	 coming	 in	either	 direction	by  displaying a red alert on the infotainment screen and sounding 3 beeps. 
 To turn on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Rear Cross Traffic	 Alert.	
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
F Optional equipment
A
B
C    
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
1-800-252-1112                                                         T\
TY Users: 1-888-889-2438
As the owner of a new Buick, you are automatically enrolled in the Buick Roadside Assistance	program	for	6	years/70,000	 miles,	whichever	 occurs	first,	at	no	 expense	 to	you. Buick’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number is staffed by a team of trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to contact a service provider for light services	(fuel	delivery,	 jump-start,	 flat	tire	and	 lock-out)	 or	make	 arrangements	 to	tow	 your	vehicle to the nearest Buick dealer.
OnStar Roadside Assistance 
If you have a current OnStar Safety & Security plan, push the blue OnStar button or red Emergency button to get the help you need. An OnStar advisor will use GPS technology to pinpoint your vehicle location and contact the nearest service provider. 
To learn more about OnStar services, press the blue OnStar button, visit onstar.com, call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or refer to your Owner's Manual. 
BUICK OWNER CENTER
MYBUICK MOBILE APP
Download the myBuick app to your compatible smartphone (or device) and, if your vehicle is properly equipped, you can start or turn off your engine, lock or unlock your doors, view key diagnostic information, set parking information and more.
The app is available on select Apple and Android devices. Service availability, features and functionality vary by vehicle, device and data plan. Device data connection required. Visit onstar.com for more details. Download the mobile app from your compatible mobile device’s app store.
Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your Owner’s Manual for complete instructions. All information contained in this guide is based on the latest information available at the time	 of	printing	 and	is	subject	 to	change	 without	notice.	Copyright	 2018	General	 Motors.	All	rights	 reserved.
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