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Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14607636) -
2021 - CRC - 8/18/20
110 Infotainment System
Touch a category name to display a list of
stations for that category. Selecting a
station from the list will tune the radio to
that station and return the display to Now
Playing.
EQ :If equipped with a Bose sound system,
the Equalizer settings are selected through
the tone settings menu. Touch the left or
right arrows to cycle through the EQ
options. The available choices are Manual
and Talk.
Auto Volume (If Equipped) : This feature
adjusts the volume based on vehicle speed.
The options are Off, Low, Medium - Low,
Medium, Medium - High, or High. Press
q
BACK orSBACK on the center stack or
touch the Back icon on the infotainment
display to go back to the previous menu.
Bose AudioPilot Noise Compensation
Technology (If Equipped) : This feature
adjusts the volume based on the noise in
the vehicle and speed. When turned on,
AudioPilot detects noise and vehicle speed
to continuously adjust the audio signal so
that music will sound the same at a set
volume level. This feature is most effective
at lower radio volume settings where
background noise can affect how well the
music is being played. See www.boseautomotive.com. This feature can
be turned on or off. Press
qBACK orS
BACK on the center stack or touch the Back
icon on the infotainment display to go back
to the previous menu.
HD Radio (If Equipped) :
For AM, FM, and
SXM (if equipped), touch to turn HD Radio
(if equipped) reception on or off. Touch the
Back icon on the infotainment display to go
back to the previous menu.
Update Station List : For AM, FM, and SXM
(if equipped), touch to update the station
list. Touch the Back icon on the
infotainment display to go back to the
previous menu.
Finding a Station
Seeking a Station
Press
g,7ord,6on the center stack
to search for the previous or next strongest
station.
Tuning a Station
Touch the TUNE icon on the infotainment
display to switch to Direct Tune. Touch the
left or right arrow to manually search for a
station. Direct Tune
Access Direct Tune by touching TUNE on the
infotainment display to bring up the keypad.
Navigate up and down through all
frequencies or directly enter a station using
the keypad. When a new station is entered,
the information about that station displays
on the right side. This information will
update with each new valid frequency
tuned.
The keypad will gray out entries that do not
contribute to a valid frequency and will
automatically place a decimal point within
the frequency number.
A valid station will automatically tune to
the new frequency but not close the Direct
Tune window. Touch the Back icon on the
infotainment display or touch Exit to close
the Direct Tune window.
The tune arrows on the right side of the
Direct Tune display tunes through the
complete station list one station step at a
time per touch. A touch and hold advances
10 frequency steps per second.
Touch (X) to delete one number at a time.
Touch and hold (X) to delete all numbers.

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Infotainment System 133
of its content. Furthermore, the AMBER voice
compression software included in this
product is protected by intellectual property
rights including patent rights, copyrights,
and trade secrets of Digital Voice
Systems, Inc.
General Requirements:1. A License Agreement from SiriusXM is required for any product that
incorporates SiriusXM Technology and/or
for use of any of the SiriusXM marks to
be manufactured, distributed,
or marketed in the SiriusXM
Service Area.
2. For products to be distributed, marketed, and/or sold in Canada, a separate
agreement is required with Canadian
Satellite Radio Inc. (operating as SiriusXM
Canada).
Bose
Bose, AudioPilot and Bose Centerpoint
surround are registered trademarks of Bose
Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
DTS
Manufactured under license under U.S.Patent
Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535 & other
U.S. and worldwide patents issued &
pending. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com.
Manufactured under license from DTS
Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS,
and the Symbol together are registered
trademarks, and DTS 2.0 Channel is a
trademark of DTS, Inc. ©DTS, Inc. All Rights
Reserved.
Dolby
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Java
Java is a registered trademark of Oracle
and/or its affiliates.
Cinavia
Cinavia Notice: This product uses Cinavia
technology to limit the use of unauthorized
copies of some commercially-produced film
and videos and their soundtracks. When a
prohibited use of an unauthorized copy is
detected, a message will be displayed or
copying will be interrupted.
More information about Cinavia technology
is provided at the Cinavia Online Consumer
Information Center at http://
www.cinavia.com. To request additional
information about Cinavia by mail, send a
postcard with your mailing address to:
Cinavia Consumer Information Center, P.O.
Box 86851, San Diego, CA, 92138, USA.
This product incorporates proprietary
technology under license from Verance
Corporation and is protected by U.S. Patent
7,369,677 and other U.S. and worldwide
patents issued and pending as well as
copyright and trade secret protection for
certain aspects of such technology. Cinavia is
a trademark of Verance Corporation.
Copyright 2004-2015 Verance Corporation. All
rights reserved by Verance. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
RMVB
Portions of this software are included under
license from RealNetworks, Inc. Copyright
1995-2015, RealNetworks, Inc. All rights
reserved

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enacted laws regarding driver distraction.
Become familiar with the local laws in
your area.
To avoid distracted driving, keep your eyes
on the road, keep your hands on the
steering wheel, and focus your attention on
driving.
.Do not use a phone in demanding driving
situations. Use a hands-free method to
place or receive necessary phone calls.
.Watch the road. Do not read, take notes,
or look up information on phones or
other electronic devices.
.Designate a front seat passenger to
handle potential distractions.
.Become familiar with vehicle features
before driving, such as programming
favorite radio stations and adjusting
climate control and seat settings. Program
all trip information into any navigation
device prior to driving.
.Wait until the vehicle is parked to
retrieve items that have fallen to the
floor.
.Stop or park the vehicle to tend to
children.
.Keep pets in an appropriate carrier or
restraint.
.Avoid stressful conversations while
driving, whether with a passenger or on a
cell phone.
{Warning
Taking your eyes off the road too long or
too often could cause a crash resulting in
injury or death. Focus your attention on
driving.
Refer to the infotainment section for more
information on using that system and the
navigation system, if equipped, including
pairing and using a cell phone.
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always expect the
unexpected.” The first step in driving
defensively is to wear the seat belt. See
Seat Belts 032.
.Assume that other road users
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers)
are going to be careless and make
mistakes. Anticipate what they may do
and be ready.
.Allow enough following distance between
you and the driver in front of you.
.Focus on the task of driving.
Impaired Driving
Death and injury associated with impaired
driving is a global tragedy.
{Warning
Drinking alcohol or taking drugs and then
driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes,
perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment
can be affected by even a small amount
of alcohol or drugs. You can have a
serious —or even fatal —collision if you
drive after drinking or taking drugs.
Do not drive while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs, or ride with a driver
who has been drinking or is impaired by
drugs. Find alternate transportation
home; or if you are with a group,
designate a driver who will remain sober.
Control of a Vehicle
Braking, steering, and accelerating are
important factors in helping to control a
vehicle while driving.

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294 OnStar
OnStar
OnStar Overview
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
OnStar Services
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
OnStar Additional Information
OnStar Additional Information . . . . . . . . . 295
OnStar Overview
=Voice Command Button
QBlue OnStar Button
>Red Emergency Button
This vehicle may be equipped with a
comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can
connect to an OnStar Advisor for Emergency,
Security, Navigation, Connections, and
Diagnostics Services. OnStar services may
require a paid service plan and data plan.
OnStar requires the vehicle battery and
electrical system, cellular service, and GPS
satellite signals to be available and
operating. OnStar acts as a link to existing
emergency service providers. OnStar may
collect information about you and your
vehicle, including location information. See
OnStar User Terms, Privacy Statement, and
Software Terms for more details including
system limitations at www.onstar.com (U.S.)
or www.onstar.ca (Canada). The OnStar system status light is next to
the OnStar buttons. If the status light is:
.Solid Green: System is ready.
.Flashing Green: On a call.
.Red: Indicates a problem.
.Off: System is off. PressQtwice to
speak with an OnStar Advisor.
Press
Qor call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) to speak to an Advisor.
Functionality of the Voice Command button
may vary by vehicle and region.
Press
=to:
.Open the OnStar app on the infotainment
display. See OnStar System (8 Inch Screen)
0 118 or
OnStar System (7 Inch Screen) 0148 for
information on how to use the
OnStar app.
Or
.Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation voice
commands.
.Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi hotspot
name or SSID and password, if equipped.
Press
Qto connect to an Advisor to:
.Verify account information or update
contact information.

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Languages
The vehicle can be programmed to respond
in multiple languages. Press
Qand ask for
an Advisor. Advisors are available in English,
Spanish, and French. Available languages
may vary by country.
Potential Issues
OnStar cannot perform Remote Door Unlock
or Stolen Vehicle Assistance after the vehicle
has been off continuously for 10 days
without an ignition cycle. If the vehicle has
not been started for 10 days, OnStar can
contact Roadside Assistance or a locksmith
to help gain access to the vehicle.
Global Positioning System (GPS)
.Obstruction of the GPS can occur in a
large city with tall buildings; in parking
garages; around airports; in tunnels and
underpasses; or in an area with very
dense trees. If GPS signals are not
available, the OnStar system should still
operate to call OnStar. However, OnStar
could have difficulty identifying the exact
location.
.In emergency situations, OnStar can use
the last stored GPS location to send to
emergency responders. A temporary loss of GPS can cause loss of
the ability to send a Turn-by-Turn
Navigation route. The Advisor may give a
verbal route or may ask for a call back after
the vehicle is driven into an open area.
Cellular and GPS Antennas
Cellular reception is required for OnStar to
send remote signals to the vehicle. Do not
place items over or near the antenna to
prevent blocking cellular and GPS signal
reception.
Unable to Connect to OnStar Message
If there is limited cellular coverage or the
cellular network has reached maximum
capacity, this message may come on. Press
Qto try the call again or try again after
driving a few miles into another
cellular area.
Vehicle and Power Issues
OnStar services require a vehicle electrical
system, wireless service, and GPS satellite
technologies to be available and operating
for features to function properly. These
systems may not operate if the battery is
discharged or disconnected.
Add-on Electrical Equipment
The OnStar system is integrated into the
electrical architecture of the vehicle. Do not
add any electrical equipment. See Add-On
Electrical Equipment 0200. Added electrical
equipment may interfere with the operation
of the OnStar system and cause it to not
operate.
Vehicle Software Updates
OnStar or GM may remotely deliver
software updates or changes to the vehicle
without further notice or consent. These
updates or changes may enhance or
maintain safety, security, or the operation
of the vehicle or the vehicle systems.
Software updates or changes may affect or
erase data or settings that are stored in the
vehicle, such as saved navigation
destinations or pre-set radio stations.
Neither OnStar nor GM is responsible for
any affected or erased data or settings.
These updates or changes may also collect
personal information. Such collection is
described in the OnStar privacy statement or
separately disclosed at the time of
installation. These updates or changes may
also cause a system to automatically
communicate with GM servers to collect
information about vehicle system status,

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304 Index
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
CompartmentsStorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Connected Services Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Connections Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Control
Traction and Electronic Stability . . . . . . . 185
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Controls Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106, 139
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . 287
Cover Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Covers Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Cruise Control (cont'd)
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Customer Information
Publications Ordering Information . . . . . 289
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . 282
Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Data Collection Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Diagnostics Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Door (cont'd)
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281
Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183, 219
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Driver Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Driving
Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Driving the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
E
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 227
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226