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Buick
Encore
Owner
Manual
(GMNA-Localizing-U.S./C
anada/Mexico-
9234779)
-
2016
-
crc
-
7/30/15
4
Introduction
3
:
Headlamp
High/Low-Beam
Changer
j
:
LA
TCH
System
Child
Restraints
*
:
Malfunction
Indicator
Lamp
:
:
Oil
Pressure
}
:
Power
/
:
Remote
V
ehicle
Start
>
:
Safety
Belt
Reminders
7
:
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
d
:
Traction
Control/StabiliT
rak
®
a
:
Under
Pressure
M
:
Windshield
Washer
Fluid
4
6
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Introduction
3
Using this Manual
3
Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
In Brief
6
Default Chapter
7
In Brief
7
Instrument Panel
7
Instrument Panel
8
Initial Drive Information
9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
9
System
9
Remote Vehicle Start
9
Door Locks
9
Liftgate
10
Windows
10
Seat Adjustment
11
Memory Features
12
Second Row Seats
12
Heated Seats
13
Head Restraint Adjustment
13
Safety Belts
13
Passenger Sensing System
14
Mirror Adjustment
14
Steering Wheel Adjustment
15
Interior Lighting
15
Exterior Lighting
16
Windshield Wiper/Washer
16
Climate Controls
18
Transmission
19
Cruise Control
20
Driver Information
20
Center (DIC)
20
Vehicle Features
20
Infotainment System
20
Steering Wheel Controls
20
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
21
System
21
Lane Departure
21
Warning (LDW)
21
Parking Assist
21
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
21
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
21
Side Blind Zone
21
Alert (SBZA)
21
Power Outlets
22
Sunroof
22
Engine Oil Life System
23
Performance and Maintenance
23
Tire Pressure Monitor
23
Traction Control/Electronic
23
Stability Control
23
Driving for Better Fuel
24
Economy
24
Roadside Assistance
24
Program
24
Keys, Doors, and
25
Keys and Locks
25
Keys, Doors, and Windows
25
Keys
25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
27
System
27
Remote Vehicle Start
29
Delayed Locking
31
Door Locks
31
Power Door Locks
31
Automatic Door Locks
32
Lockout Protection
32
Safety Locks
32
Doors
33
Liftgate
33
Vehicle Security
34
Vehicle Alarm System
34
Immobilizer
35
Immobilizer Operation
35
Exterior Mirrors
36
Convex Mirrors
36
Power Mirrors
36
Folding Mirrors
37
Heated Mirrors
37
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
37
Interior Mirrors
37
Interior Rearview Mirrors
37
Manual Rearview Mirror
37
Automatic Dimming Rearview
38
Mirror
38
Windows
38
Power Windows
38
Sun Visors
40
Roof
40
Sunroof
40
Seats and
42
Seats and Restraints
42
Head Restraints
43
Front Seats
44
Seat Adjustment
44
Power Seat Adjustment
45
Lumbar Adjustment
45
Reclining Seatbacks
45
Memory Seats
46
Front Seat Armrest
48
Heated Front Seats
48
Folding Seatback
49
Rear Seats
50
Rear Seat Armrest
53
Safety Belts
54
How to Wear Safety Belts
55
Properly
55
Lap-Shoulder Belt
56
Safety Belt Use During
58
Pregnancy
58
Safety Belt Extender
59
Safety System Check
59
Safety Belt Care
59
Replacing Safety Belt System
59
Parts after a Crash
59
Airbag System
60
Where Are the Airbags
62
When Should an Airbag
63
Inflate
63
What Makes an Airbag
64
Inflate
64
How Does an Airbag
64
Restrain
64
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
65
Passenger Sensing System
66
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
70
Vehicle
70
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
70
Airbag System Check
71
Replacing Airbag System Parts
71
After a Crash
71
Child Restraints
72
Older Children
72
Infants and Young Children
73
Child Restraint Systems
76
Where to Put the Restraint
77
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
78
Replacing LATCH System Parts
84
After a Crash
84
Securing Child Restraints
84
(Rear Seat)
84
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
86
Storage 89 Storage Storage Compartments
90
Storage Compartments
90
Storage
90
Glove Box
90
Instrument Panel Storage
90
Storage Compartments
90
Cupholders
91
Sunglasses Storage
91
Underseat Storage
91
Additional Storage Features
92
Cargo Cover
92
Cargo Management System
92
Center Console Storage
92
Convenience Net
93
Warning Triangle
93
First Aid Kit
94
Instruments and
95
Default Chapter
95
Instruments and Controls
95
Controls
96
Steering Wheel Adjustment
96
Steering Wheel Controls
96
Heated Steering Wheel
96
Horn
96
Windshield Wiper/Washer
96
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
98
Compass
98
Clock
99
Power Outlets
99
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
101
Instrument Cluster
102
Fuel Gauge
103
Odometer
103
Speedometer
103
Tachometer
103
Trip Odometer
103
Engine Coolant Temperature
104
Gauge
104
Safety Belt Reminders
105
Airbag Readiness Light
106
Passenger Airbag Status
106
Indicator
106
Charging System Light
107
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
107
Brake System Warning
109
Light
109
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
110
Warning Light
110
Lane Departure Warning
110
(LDW) Light
110
Power Steering Warning
110
Light
110
Stabilitrak ® off Light
111
Traction off Light
111
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
111
Engine Oil Pressure Light
112
Tire Pressure Light
112
Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak Light
112
High-Beam on Light
113
Immobilizer Light
113
Low Fuel Warning Light
113
Cruise Control Light
114
Driver Information
114
Center (DIC)
114
Front Fog Lamp Light
114
Information Displays
114
Lamps on Reminder
114
Vehicle Messages
117
Brake System Messages
118
Door Ajar Messages
118
Engine Cooling System
118
Engine Oil Messages
119
Engine Power Messages
119
Fuel System Messages
119
Object Detection System
119
Messages
119
Ride Control System
121
Messages
121
Tire Messages
121
Transmission Messages
122
Vehicle Personalization
122
Lighting 127 Lighting Exterior Lighting ;
128
Exterior Lighting
128
Lighting
128
Exterior Lamp Controls
128
Changer
129
Daytime Running
129
Flash-To-Pass
129
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
129
Lamps (DRL)
129
Automatic Headlamp
130
Hazard Warning Flashers
130
System
130
Front Fog Lamps
131
Signals
131
Turn and Lane-Change
131
Control
132
Courtesy Lamps
132
Dome Lamps
132
Instrument Panel Illumination
132
Interior Lighting
132
Battery Power Protection
133
Entry Lighting
133
Exit Lighting
133
Lighting Features
133
Reading Lamps
133
Infotainment System
135
Climate Controls
136
Climate Control Systems
136
Air Conditioning
137
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
139
Air Vents
143
Driving and
145
Default Chapter
145
Driving and Operating
145
Driving Information
146
Distracted Driving
146
Driver Behavior
146
Driving Environment
146
Vehicle Design
146
Control of a Vehicle
147
Defensive Driving
147
Drunk Driving
147
Braking
148
Steering
148
Driving on Wet Roads
149
Loss of Control
149
Off-Road Recovery
149
Hill and Mountain Roads
150
Winter Driving
151
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
152
Vehicle Load Limits
153
Starting and Operating
157
New Vehicle Break-In
157
Ignition Positions
157
Starting the Engine
159
Engine Heater
160
Retained Accessory
162
Power (RAP)
162
Shifting into Park
162
Shifting out of Park
163
Parking over Things
164
That Burn
164
Engine Exhaust
165
Running the Vehicle While
165
Parked
165
Automatic Transmission
166
Manual Mode
167
Drive Systems
168
All-Wheel Drive
168
Brakes
169
Antilock Brake
169
System (ABS)
169
Parking Brake
169
Brake Assist
170
Ride Control Systems
170
Traction Control/Electronic
170
Stability Control
170
Cruise Control
172
Driver Assistance Systems
175
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
175
Parking Assist
177
System
179
Side Blind Zone
180
Alert (SBZA)
180
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
182
Fuel
184
California Fuel
185
Requirements
185
Filling the Tank
185
Fuel Additives
185
Fuels in Foreign Countries
185
Towing
187
Filling a Portable Fuel
187
Container
187
General Towing
187
Information
187
Add-On Electrical
188
Equipment
188
Conversions and Add-Ons
188
General Information
189
Default Chapter
189
Vehicle Care
189
General Information
190
California Proposition
190
65 Warning
190
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
190
Accessories and Modifications
190
Vehicle Care
190
Vehicle Checks
191
Doing Your Own
191
Service Work
191
Hood
191
Overview
193
Engine Oil
196
Engine Oil Life System
198
Automatic Transmission
199
Fluid
199
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
199
Transmission Fluid
199
Cooling System
201
Engine Coolant
202
Engine Overheating
204
Washer Fluid
205
Brakes
206
Brake Fluid
207
Battery - North America
208
All-Wheel Drive
209
Starter Switch Check
209
Check
209
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
210
Wiper Blade Replacement
210
Headlamp Aiming
212
Bulb Replacement
212
Halogen Bulbs
212
Windshield Replacement
212
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
213
License Plate Lamp
214
Bulb Replacement
212
Electrical System
215
Electrical System Overload
215
Replacement Bulbs
215
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
216
Block
219
Instrument Panel Fuse
219
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
219
Rear Compartment Fuse
221
Block
221
Tires
223
Wheels and Tires
223
All-Season Tires
224
Winter Tires
224
Summer Tires
225
Tire Sidewall Labeling
225
Tire Designations
227
Tire Terminology and Definitions
228
Tire Pressure
230
Tire Pressure Monitor
232
System
232
Tire Pressure Monitor
233
Operation
233
Tire Inspection
236
Tire Rotation
236
Tires
237
When It Is Time for New
237
Buying New Tires
238
Different Size Tires and Wheels
239
Uniform Tire Quality
239
Grading
239
Wheel Alignment and Tire
241
Balance
241
Wheel Replacement
241
If a Tire Goes Flat
242
Tire Chains
242
Tire Changing
244
Compact Spare Tire
248
Jump Starting
249
Towing the Vehicle
251
Recreational Vehicle Towing
252
Appearance Care
254
Exterior Care
254
Interior Care
259
Floor Mats
261
Service and Maintenance
263
Service and Maintenance
264
Maintenance and Care
271
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
274
Maintenance Replacement Parts
275
Maintenance Records
276
Technical Data
277
Vehicle Identification
277
Technical Data
278
Engine Drive Belt Routing
279
Customer
280
Customer Information
280
Customer Assistance
282
Customer Assistance for Text
282
Offices
282
Telephone (TTY) Users
282
Online Owner Center
283
Program
283
Program
284
Roadside Assistance Program
284
Courtesy Transportation
286
Program
286
Scheduling Service
286
Appointments
286
Collision Damage Repair
287
Information
289
Reporting Safety Defects
290
Vehicle Data Recording and
291
Event Data Recorders
292
Infotainment System
293
Onstar
294
Emergency
295
Navigation
295
Onstar Services
295
Security
295
Connections
296
Diagnostics
298
Onstar Additional Information
298
Information
303
Index
311
Signal, and Parking
315
Shift Lock Control Function
319
Privacy
291
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Brand
Buick
Model
2016 Encore
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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