BUICK ENCORE GX 2021 Get To Know Guide
Manufacturer: BUICK, Model Year: 2021, Model line: ENCORE GX, Model: BUICK ENCORE GX 2021Pages: 16, PDF Size: 2.36 MB
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BLUETOOTH® SYSTEM
Read 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/how-to-support.
Pair a Phone
1. Press the  Press 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. Follow the pairing instructions.
4. When pairing is complete, the phone screen is displayed. 
Streaming Audio
With a paired device connected via Bluetooth, select Audio > Media and then scroll to Bluetooth to stream audio from the device.
See Infotainment System in your Owner's Manual.
4G LTE WI-FI HOTSPOT®F
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. For more information on use and system limitations, visit my.buick.com/how-to-support. 
 To retrieve the SSID and password for the hotspot, go to Settings > Wi-Fi > Manage Wi-Fi Networks.
See Infotainment System in your Owner's Manual.
VEHICLE CUSTOMIZATION
Some vehicle features can be turned on/off or 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.
F Optional equipment    
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CLIMATE CONTROLS
Defog ModeFloor ModeTemperature ControlVent Mode
  Air Conditioning Control
 Recirculation Mode
  Fan Speed Control/OffDefrost Mode
 Rear  Window  Defogger
Recirculation Mode 
The  Recirculation Mode can help to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle or prevent outside odors from entering the vehicle. When the Recirculation Mode is used without air conditioning, the air humidity increases and the windows may fog.
See Climate Controls in your Owner's Manual.  
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Driver	Shift	Control	 is	a	manual	 mode	that	allows the driver to manually select the range of gears. 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  Forward Collision Alert button on the steering wheel to select a follow-ing 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 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	 
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 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
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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.
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.
CARGO SHADE
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	 approaching	 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
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B
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
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TY Users: 1-888-889-2438
As the owner of a new Buick, you are automatically enrolled in the Buick Roadside Assistance	program	for	5	years/60,000	 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 2020 General Motors. All rights reserved.
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