Buick 2017 Encore Getting Started Guide

Getting to Know Your

2017 Encore

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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

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Power Window/

Mirror Controls

Symbols

Power Steering

Traction Control Off

Engine Coolant Temperature

Brake System Warning

Exterior/Interior

Lamp Controls

Pre-production model shown throughout. Actual production model may vary.

Storage

Compartment

Cruise Control Set

Low Tire Pressure

StabiliTrak Active

StabiliTrak Off

Tilt/Telescope

Steering Wheel Lever

Security

Check Engine

Oil Pressure

Charging System

Engine Start/

Stop Button

Driver’s

Heated Seat

F

Button

Infotainment

System

Climate

Controls

Passenger’s

Heated Seat

F

Button

Park AssistF/

Lane Departure

WarningF

Buttons

Safety Belt Reminder

Airbag Readiness

Antilock Brake System

F

Optional equipment

Hazard

Warning

Flashers

Button

Accessory

Power Outlet/

USB Ports/

Auxiliary Input

Jack (in storage

compartment)

Lane Departure Warning

Lights On

Forward Collision Alert

Heated

Steering Wheel

F

Button

Traction Control

and StabiliTrak

Button

Refer to your Owner Manual
to learn about the information
being relayed by the lights,
gauges and indicators on the
instrument cluster.

See In Brief in your Owner Manual.

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Keyless Open

Keyless Open enables operation of the doors, liftgate and ignition without removing the
Remote Keyless Entry transmitter from a pocket or purse. The transmitter must be within
3 feet of the door being unlocked or the liftgate.

Keyless Unlocking

With the transmitter within range:

Press the lock button on the driver’s door

handle to unlock the driver’s door; press it
again within 5 seconds to unlock all doors
and the liftgate.

Press the lock button on the passenger’s door

handle to unlock all doors and the liftgate.

Press the touchpad on the liftgate handle to

open the liftgate.

Keyless Locking

With the ignition off, the transmitter out of the vehicle, and all doors closed:

Press the lock button on any door handle to lock all doors and the liftgate immediately.
If Passive Locking is turned on, all doors and the liftgate will lock automatically after a

short delay once all doors and the liftgate are closed.

Note: To change the door lock settings, go to Power Door Locks in the Vehicle Settings menu.

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.

Remote Vehicle Start

F

Use Remote Vehicle Start to start the engine from outside the vehicle. During a remote
start, the engine will run for 15 minutes.

Press and release the Lock button and then press and hold the Remote Start

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Press and hold the button until the parking lamps turn off to cancel a remote start.

Note: To change the remote start settings, go to Remote Lock, Unlock, Start in the Vehicle Settings menu.

See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.

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F

Optional equipment

Keyless Start

The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter must be
in the vehicle to turn on the ignition.

Starting the Engine

With the transmission in Park or Neutral,

press the brake pedal and then press the
ENGINE START/STOP button. The green
button indicator will illuminate.

Stopping the Engine/Off

Shift to Park and press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button.

Accessory Mode

With the engine off and the brake pedal not depressed, press the ENGINE START/STOP

button to place the vehicle in accessory mode. The amber button indicator will
illuminate.

See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.

Engine Stop/Start Operation

F

A fuel-saving stop/start system has been
integrated with the 1.4L LE2 turbocharged
engine. While driving, when the brakes are
applied and the vehicle is at a complete stop, the
engine may turn off, depending on conditions.
When the engine stops, the tachometer gauge
will read AUTO STOP. The audio system, climate
controls and other accessories will continue to
operate. Upon releasing the brake pedal or apply­ing the accelerator pedal, the engine will restart.
After turning off the engine, the tachometer gauge will read OFF.

The engine may remain running or restart if:

• A minimum vehicle speed is not reached.

• The shift lever is in any gear other than Drive (D).

• The battery state of charge is low.

• The outside temperature is not in the required operating range.

• The engine or transmission is not at the required operating temperature.

• The climate control system requires the engine to run based on the climate control or
defog setting. Select the ECO air conditioning setting (green A/C indicator) to maximize
the frequency and duration of Auto Stops.

• The Auto Stop time is greater than 2 minutes.

See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.

F

Optional equipment

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