Buick 2013 Encore Getting Started Guide
Review this Quick Reference Guide for an overview of some important features in your Buick Encore.
More detailed information can be found in your Owner Manual. Some optional equipment described in this
guide may not be included in your vehicle. For easy reference, keep this guide with your Owner Manual
in your glove box.
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Instrument Panel
Cruise Control/
Forward Collision
AlertF Buttons
Driver Information
Center Controls
(on lever)
Driver
Information
Center
Audio Steering
Wheel Controls
Windshield
Wipers Lever
Power Mirrors
Control
Instrument Cluster Symbols
Power Steering
Traction Control Off
Engine Coolant
Temperature
Brake System
Cruise Control Set
2
Exterior Lamps
Control
Low Tire Pressure
StabiliTrak Active
StabiliTrak Off
Security
Check Engine
Oil Pressure
Instrument Panel
Illumination
Control
Storage
Compartment
Charging System
Safety Belt Reminder
Airbag Readiness
Antilock Brake System
Lane Departure Warning
Lights On
Forward Collision Alert
Tilt/Telescope
Steering Wheel
Lever
Infotainment
Display
StabiliTrak
Button
Hazard
Warning
Flashers
Button
Audio System/
Navigation
SystemF Controls
Climate
Controls
Driver’s
Heated Seat
ButtonF
Accessory
Power Outlet/
USB Port/
Auxiliary Input
Jack
Lane Departure
WarningF/
Ultrasonic
Park AssistF
Buttons
Rear Doors
Safety Lock
Button
Heated
Steering
Wheel
ButtonF
Passenger’s
Heated Seat
ButtonF
Refer to your Owner Manual to learn about the information being conveyed by the lights,
gauges and indicators on the instrument cluster, as well as what to do for safe operation
and to prevent damage to your vehicle.
See In Brief in your Owner Manual.
F Optional equipment
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Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
Unlock
Press to unlock the
driver’s door. Press
again to unlock all
doors and liftgate.
Lock
Press to lock all doors
and liftgate.
Vehicle Locator/
Panic Alarm
Press and release to
locate your vehicle.
The turn signal lamps
will ash and the horn
will sound.
Press and hold to
Remote Vehicle StartF
Press and release the
Lock button
and then press and hold the button to
start the engine from outside the vehicle.
After entering the vehicle, turn the ignition
to the On position.
• The engine will run for 10 minutes.
Repeat these steps for a 10-minute time
extension.
• Only two remote starts are allowed
between ignition cycles.
• Press and hold the
button to cancel
a remote start.
Note: Open Vehicle Settings in the
Conguration menu to change the remote lock,
unlock and remote start
F settings.
activate the alarm. The
turn signal lamps will ash and the horn will
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
sound for 30 seconds, or until the button is
pressed again or the ignition is turned on.
Express Power Windows
All windows have an express-down feature. Fully press the desired window switch for
the window to open completely.
The driver’s window has an express-up feature. Fully pull the driver’s window switch for
the window to close completely.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
Tilt/Telescope Steering Wheel
With the vehicle parked, push down the lever on the left side of the steering column to
adjust the steering wheel. The steering wheel can then be moved up or down and in or
out. Pull up the lever to lock the steering wheel in place.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
F Optional equipment
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Seats
Power Driver’s Seat
A. Lumbar Adjustment
Press the small control to adjust the
lumbar support.
D
B. 6-way Seat Adjustment
Move the large control to move the seat
forward or rearward and to tilt, raise or
lower the seat.
A
B
C
C. Seatback Recline Adjustment
Lift the lever to adjust the seatback
position.
Memory SeatF
D. Memory Seat Controls
Set Memory Positions
1. Adjust the driver’s seat and power outside mirrors to the desired positions.
2. Press and hold the Memory button and button 1 (D) on the outboard side of the driver’s
seat until a beep sounds.
3. Repeat these steps using button 2 for a second driver.
Recall Memory Positions
Press and hold button 1 or 2 until the stored position is reached.
Note: Open Vehicle Settings in the Conguration menu to change the memory seat settings.
Folding Front Passenger Seat
Pull up the recline lever on the outboard side of the passenger’s front seat to fold the
seat at.
Folding Rear Seats
1. Unbuckle the safety belts and return
them to their normal stowed position.
2. Lower the head restraints.
A
A
3. Pull up the tab (A) located at the center
front of the seat cushion.
4. Pull up the rear edge of the seat cushion and tilt it forward.
5. Press the lever (B) on top of the seatback. When the red marking is visible,
the seatback is unlatched.
6. Fold down the seatback.
7. When unfolding the seats, make sure
the safety belt buckles are accessible
B
F Optional equipment
above the seat cushions.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner Manual.
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