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Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 6014813) - 2014 - crc - 10/22/13 2014 Buick Encore Owner Manual M In Brief . 1-1 Storage . 4-1 Climate Controls . 8-1 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Storage Compartments . 4-1 Climate Control Systems . 8-1 Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Additional Storage Features . 4-3 Air Vents . 8-6 Vehicle Features . 1-15 Roof Rack System . 4-5 Maintenance . 8-6 Performance and Maintenance . 1-18 Instruments and Controls . 5-1 Driving and Operating . 9-1 Controls . 5-2 Driving Information . 9-2 Keys, Doors, and Warning Lights, Gauges, and Starting and Operating . 9-14 Windows . 2-1 Indicators . 5-7 Engine Exhaust . 9-22 Keys and Locks . 2-1 Information Displays . 5-21 Automatic Transmission . 9-23 Doors . 2-9 Vehicle Messages . 5-24 Drive Systems . 9-25 Vehicle Security. 2-11 Vehicle Personalization . 5-29 Brakes . 9-26 Exterior Mirrors . 2-13 Ride Control Systems . 9-28 Interior Mirrors . 2-15 Lighting . 6-1 Cruise Control . 9-30 Windows . 2-16 Exterior Lighting . 6-1 Driver Assistance Systems . 9-32 Roof . 2-18 Interior Lighting . 6-5 Fuel . 9-42 Lighting Features . 6-6 Towing. 9-45 Seats and Restraints . 3-1 Conversions and Add-Ons . 9-46 Head Restraints . 3-2 Infotainment System . 7-1 Front Seats . 3-3 Introduction . 7-1 Vehicle Care . 10-1 Rear Seats . 3-10 General Information . 10-2 Safety Belts . 3-14 Vehicle Checks . 10-3 Airbag System . 3-23 Headlamp Aiming . 10-24 Child Restraints . 3-36 Bulb Replacement . 10-24 Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 6014813) - 2014 - crc - 10/22/13 2014 Buick Encore Owner Manual M Electrical System . 10-27 Technical Data . 12-1 Wheels and Tires . 10-35 Vehicle Identification . 12-1 Jump Starting . 10-62 Vehicle Data . 12-2 Towing. 10-65 Appearance Care . 10-68 Customer Information . 13-1 Customer Information . 13-1 Service and Maintenance . 11-1 Reporting Safety Defects . 13-12 General Information . 11-1 Vehicle Data Recording and Maintenance Schedule . 11-2 Privacy. 13-13 Special Application Services . 11-8 OnStar . 14-1 Additional Maintenance OnStar Overview. 14-1 and Care . 11-8 OnStar Services . 14-2 Recommended Fluids, OnStar Additional Lubricants, and Parts . 11-11 Information . 14-5 Maintenance Records . 11-13 Index . i-1 Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 6014813) - 2014 - crc - 2/3/14 Introduction iii Please refer to the purchase Canadian Vehicle Owners documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of Propriétaires Canadiens the features found on your vehicle. A French language manual can be For vehicles first sold in Canada, obtained from your dealer, at substitute the name “General www.helminc.com, or from: Motors of Canada Limited” for Buick The names, logos, emblems, Motor Division wherever it appears On peut obtenir un exemplaire de slogans, vehicle model names, and in this manual. ce guide en français auprès du vehicle body designs appearing in concessionnaire ou à l'adresse this manual including, but not limited Keep this manual in the vehicle for savant: to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the quick reference. BUICK Emblem, and ENCORE are Helm, Incorporated trademarks and/or service marks of Attention: Customer Service General Motors LLC, its 47911 Halyard Drive subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. Plymouth, MI 48170 This manual describes features that Using this Manual may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are To quickly locate information about options that you did not purchase or the vehicle, use the Index in the due to changes subsequent to the back of the manual. It is an printing of this owner manual. alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 22892519 C Third Printing © 2014 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 6014813) - 2014 - crc - 10/22/13 iv Introduction About Driving the Vehicle { Warning As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle Text marked { Warning provides correctly may result in loss of information on risk of accident or control or an accident. Be sure to injury. Disregarding this read the driving guidelines in this information may lead to injury. A circle with a slash through it is a manual in the section called “Driving safety symbol which means Do and Operating” and specifically “ Driver Behavior on page 9-2, Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let Driving Environment on page 9-2, { Caution this happen.” and Vehicle Design on page 9-2. Text marked { Caution provides Symbols Danger, Warnings, and information that may indicate a The vehicle has components and Cautions hazard that could result in injury labels that use symbols instead of or death. It could also result in text. Symbols are shown along with possible damage to the vehicle. the text describing the operation or { Danger information relating to a specific { component, control, message, Text marked Danger provides gauge, or indicator. information on risk of fatal injury. M Disregarding this information may : This symbol is shown when endanger life. you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 6014813) - 2014 - crc - 10/22/13 Introduction v Vehicle Symbol Chart # : Fog Lamps Here are some additional symbols . : Fuel Gauge that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more + : Fuses information on the symbol, refer to 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam the Index. Changer 9 : Airbag Readiness Light j : LATCH System Child # : Air Conditioning Restraints ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls : Oil Pressure or OnStar® (if equipped) } : Power $ : Brake System Warning Light / : Remote Vehicle Start " : Charging System > : Safety Belt Reminders I : Cruise Control 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor B : Engine Coolant Temperature d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® O : Exterior Lamps M : Windshield Washer Fluid Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 6014813) - 2014 - crc - 10/22/13 vi Introduction 2 NOTES Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 6014813) - 2014 - crc - 10/22/13 In Brief 1-1 In Brief Mirror Adjustment . 1-10 Rear Vision Steering Wheel Camera (RVC) . 1-17 Adjustment . 1-10 Ultrasonic Parking Assist . 1-17 Instrument Panel Interior Lighting . 1-11 Power Outlets . 1-17 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Exterior Lighting . 1-12 Sunroof . 1-17 Windshield Wiper/Washer . 1-12 Initial Drive Information Climate Controls . 1-13 Performance and Maintenance Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Transmission . 1-14 Traction Control/Electronic Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Stability Control . 1-18 System . 1-4 Vehicle Features Tire Pressure Monitor . 1-18 Remote Vehicle Start . 1-4 Steering Wheel Controls . 1-15 Engine Oil Life System . 1-19 Door Locks . 1-5 Cruise Control . 1-15 Driving for Better Fuel Liftgate . 1-5 Infotainment System . 1-16 Economy . 1-20 Windows . 1-6 Driver Information Roadside Assistance Seat Adjustment . 1-6 Center (DIC) . 1-16 Program . 1-20 Memory Features . 1-8 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) OnStar® . 1-20 Second Row Seats . 1-8 System . 1-16 Heated Seats . 1-8 Lane Departure Head Restraint Adjustment . 1-9 Warning (LDW) . 1-16 Safety Belts . 1-9 Side Blind Zone Passenger Sensing System . 1-9 Alert (SBZA) . 1-16 Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 6014813) - 2014 - crc - 10/22/13 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 6014813) - 2014 - crc - 10/22/13 In Brief 1-3 1. Air Vents on page 8-6. 9. Infotainment on page 7-1. 18. Steering Wheel Controls on 2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and 10. Instrument Panel Storage on page 5-2. Lane-Change Signals on page 4-1. 19. Ignition Positions on page 6-4. 11. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 9-14. Headlamp High/Low-Beam page 6-1. 20. Climate Control Systems on Changer on page 6-2. Instrument Panel Illumination page 8-1 or Dual Automatic 3. Instrument Cluster on page 5-8. Control on page 6-5. Climate Control System on page 8-3 (If Equipped). 4. Driver Information Center (DIC) Front Fog Lamps on page 6-4. Display. See Driver Information 21. Ultrasonic Parking Assist on 12. Hood Release. See Hood on page 9-34 (If Equipped). Center (DIC) on page 5-21. page 10-4. Lane Departure Warning 5. Windshield Wiper/Washer on 13. Data Link Connector (DLC) page 5-2. (LDW) on page 9-40 (If (Out of View). See Malfunction Equipped). Rear Window Wiper/Washer on Indicator Lamp on page 5-13. 22. Power Outlets on page 5-5. page 5-4. 14. Instrument Panel Storage on 6. Traction Control/Electronic page 4-1. 23. Auxiliary Input Jack. See Infotainment on page 7-1. Stability Control on page 9-28. 15. Cruise Control on page 9-30. Hazard Warning Flashers on USB Port. See Infotainment on Forward Collision Alert (FCA) page 7-1. page 6-3. System on page 9-32 (If Passenger Airbag Status Equipped). 24. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission on page 9-23. Indicator. See Passenger 16. Steering Wheel Adjustment on Sensing System on page 3-30.