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Encore Owner’s Manual
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 25
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 99
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 145
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 155
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 274
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 291
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 301
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
2Introduction
Introduction
The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and ENCORE are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Company” for Buick Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual.
This manual describes features that may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that was not purchased on the vehicle, model variants, country specifications, features/applications that may not be available in your region, or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual.
Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer, at www.helminc.com, or from:
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.
Litho in U.S.A. |
© 2016 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. |
Part No. 23389481 A First Printing |
Introduction 3
About Driving the Vehicle
As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read the driving guidelines in this manual in the section called “Driving and Operating” and specifically
Driver Behavior 0 156, Driving Environment 0 156, and Vehicle Design 0 156.
Danger, Warning, and
Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.
{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.
{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage.
A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator.
M : Shown when the owner manual has additional instructions or information.
* : Shown when the service manual has additional instructions or information.
0 : Shown when there is more information on another page — “see page.”
4Introduction
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index.
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
# : Air Conditioning
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
% : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® (if equipped)
$ : Brake System Warning Light
" : Charging System
I : Cruise Control
` : Do Not Puncture
^ : Do Not Service
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
O : Exterior Lamps
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
# : Fog Lamps
. : Fuel Gauge
+ : Fuses
3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j : LATCH System Child Restraints
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
} : Power
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Safety Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak®
a : Under Pressure
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 12
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Passenger Sensing System . . . 13
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 14
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 16
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 19
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Side Blind Zone
Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 20
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Universal Remote System . . . . . 21
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 22 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 23 Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6In Brief
Instrument Panel
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1.Air Vents 0 152.
2.Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change
Signals 0 141.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer 0 139.
3.Instrument Cluster 0 106.
4.Driver Information Center (DIC) Display. See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 121 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 120.
5.Windshield Wiper/ Washer 0 101.
Rear Window Wiper/ Washer 0 102.
6.Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp System 0 140.
7.Infotainment 0 145.
8.Climate Control Systems 0 146 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 149 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0 100
(If Equipped).
9.Instrument Panel Storage 0 94.
10.Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission 0 175.
11.Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 180.
Hazard Warning Flashers 0 141.
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator. See Passenger Sensing System 0 69.
12.Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 0 192 (If Equipped).
13.Parking Assist 0 187 (If Equipped).
14.Ignition Positions 0 167.
15.Steering Wheel Controls 0 100.
16.Horn 0 101.
17.Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 100.
18.Cruise Control 0 182.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 188 (If Equipped).
19.Hood Release. See
Hood 0 202.
20.Instrument Panel Storage 0 94.
21.Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 113.
22.Exterior Lamp Controls 0 139.
Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 142.
Front Fog Lamps 0 142 (If Equipped).
8In Brief
Initial Drive
Information
This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter may work up to 30 m (98 ft) away from the vehicle.
To remove the key, press the button on the back of the transmitter, and pull the key out. Never pull the key out without pressing the button. The key can be used for all locks.
K : Press to unlock the driver door or all doors, depending on the vehicle personalization settings.
Q : Press to lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization 0 130.
7 : Press and release one time to initiate vehicle locator. Press and hold for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press again to cancel the panic alarm.
See Keys 0 25 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 26.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1.Press and release Q on the RKE transmitter.
2.Immediately press and hold / for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash.
Start the vehicle normally after entering.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on.
Remote start can be extended.
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Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of the following:
.Press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
. Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 32.
Door Locks
To lock or unlock the doors from the outside. Press K or Q on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 26.
Use the key in the driver door. See
Door Locks 0 33.
To lock or unlock the doors from the inside:
Q : Press to lock the door.
K : Press to unlock the door.
See Power Door Locks 0 34.
Liftgate
To lock or unlock the liftgate from inside, press Q or K on the power door locks. See Power Door Locks 0 34.
To lock or unlock the liftgate from outside, press Q or K on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 26.
To open the liftgate, press the touch pad in the pull cup under the license plate and lift manually.
See Liftgate 0 36.
10 In Brief
Windows |
Seat Adjustment |
Power Seats |
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Press the switch to lower the window. Pull up on the front edge of the switch to raise it. See Power Windows 0 41.
The switches work when the vehicle is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 171.
To adjust a manual seat:
1.Pull the handle at the front of the seat.
2.Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle.
3.Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place.
See Seat Adjustment 0 47.
To adjust a power seat:
.Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.
.Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down.
.Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control up or down.
See Power Seat Adjustment 0 48.
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Lumbar Adjustment |
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If available, press the front or rear of the switch to increase or decrease lumbar support. Release the switch when the desired level of support is reached.
See Lumbar Adjustment 0 48.
Manual Seat Shown, Power Seat
Similar
To recline the seatback:
1.Lift the lever.
If necessary, move the safety belt out of the way to access the lever.
2.Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
3.Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
To return the seatback to an upright position:
1.Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback returns to the upright position.
2.Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
See Reclining Seatbacks 0 48.
Memory Features
If available, the MEM, 1, and 2 buttons on the outboard side of the driver seat are used to manually store and recall the driver seat and
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outside mirror positions. These manually stored positions are referred to as Button Memory positions.
The vehicle will also automatically store driver seat and outside mirror positions to the current driver Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter when the ignition is placed in OFF. These automatically stored positions are referred to as RKE Memory positions.
See Memory Seats 0 49 and
Vehicle Personalization 0 130.
Second Row Seats
The rear seatbacks can be folded down to increase cargo space.
See Rear Seats 0 53.
Heated Seats
If equipped, the controls are on the climate control panel. The engine must be running to operate the heated seats.
Press M or L to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback.
Press the control once for the highest setting. With each press of the control, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, and then the off setting. Three lights indicate the highest setting and one light the lowest.
See Heated Front Seats 0 51.
Head Restraint
Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position.
See Head Restraints 0 46 and Seat
Adjustment 0 47.
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Safety Belts |
Passenger Sensing |
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Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly:
.Safety Belts 0 57.
.How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 0 58.
.Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 59.
.Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 81.
United States
Canada and Mexico
The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag (if equipped) under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System 0 69 for important information.
The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 112.
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors
To adjust the mirrors:
1.Turn the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to choose the driver or passenger mirror.
2.Move the control to adjust the mirror.
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3.Turn the selector switch to 9 to deselect the mirror.
Interior Mirror
Adjustment
Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle.
Manual Rearview Mirror
If equipped with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from behind. See
Manual Rearview Mirror 0 40.
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror
If equipped with an automatic dimming rearview mirror, the mirror will automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started.
See Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror 0 41.
Steering Wheel |
Interior Lighting |
Adjustment |
Front and Rear Dome Lamps |
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To adjust the steering wheel:
1.Pull the lever down.
2.Move the steering wheel up or down.
3.Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you.
4.Lift the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
The front dome lamp controls are in the overhead console.
( : Press to turn the lamps off, even when a door is open.
H : When the button is returned to the middle position, the lamps turn on automatically when a door is opened.
' : Press to turn on the dome lamps.
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Reading Lamps |
Exterior Lighting |
The rear dome lamp controls are in the headliner above the rear seats.
9 : Press to turn the lamps off, even when a door is open.
H : When the button is returned to the middle position, the lamps turn on automatically when a door is opened.
R : Press to turn on the dome lamps.
The front reading lamps are in the overhead console.
# or $ : Press to turn each lamp on or off.
For more information about interior lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 142 or Courtesy Lamps 0 142.
The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column.
There are four positions:
O : Turns the exterior lamps off.
AUTO : Turns the exterior lamps on and off automatically depending on outside lighting.
; : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps.
5 : Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on.
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# : If equipped with fog lamps, press to turn the lamps on or off.
See:
.Exterior Lamp Controls 0 139.
.Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 0 140.
.Front Fog Lamps 0 142.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper/washer lever is on the right side of the steering column.
Move the lever to one of the following positions:
HI : Use for fast wipes.
LO : Use for slow wipes.
INT : Use this setting for intermittent wipes or Rainsense™, if equipped. For intermittent wipes, move the windshield wiper lever to INT. Turn
the x INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
If equipped with Rainsense,move the windshield wiper lever to INT
and turn the x INT band to adjust the sensitivity to moisture.
.Turn the band up for more sensitivity to moisture.
.Turn the band down for less sensitivity to moisture.
.Move the windshield wiper lever out of the INT position to deactivate Rainsense.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
1X : For a single wipe, briefly move the wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold the wiper lever down.
b : Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The rear wiper/washer controls are on the end of the windshield wiper lever.
ON : Press the upper portion of the button for continuous rear window wipes.
OFF : The rear wiper turns off when the button is returned to the middle position.
INT : Press the lower portion of the button to set a delay between wipes.
m= REAR : Push the windshield wiper lever forward to spray washer fluid on the rear window. The lever returns to its starting position when released.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 101 and Rear Window Wiper/ Washer 0 102, if equipped.
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Climate Controls
The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with these systems.
Climate Control System
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Temperature Control |
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Air Conditioning or Comfort/ |
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Air Delivery Modes |
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Eco Air Conditioning |
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Fan Control |
7. |
Recirculation |
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Defrost |
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Rear Window Defogger |
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Dual Automatic Climate Control System |
Transmission |
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Driver Shift Control (DSC) |
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Driver and Passenger Heated |
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Air Conditioning or Comfort/ |
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Seats (If Equipped) |
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Eco Air Conditioning |
2. |
Driver and Passenger |
9. |
Recirculation |
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Temperature Controls |
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Heated Steering Wheel (If |
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3. |
Air Delivery Modes |
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Equipped) |
4. |
AUTO (Automatic Operation) |
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Defrost |
System 0 149 (If Equipped). |
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6.Rear Window Defogger
7.Fan Controls
DSC allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. To use the DSC feature:
1.Move the shift lever from D (Drive) rearward to
M (Manual Mode).
2.Press the + (plus) end of the button on the top of the shift lever to upshift, or press the − (minus) end of the button to downshift.
See Manual Mode 0 177.
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Vehicle Features
Infotainment System
See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. It also includes information on settings.
Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment system can be operated by using the steering wheel controls. See "Steering Wheel Controls" in the infotainment manual.
Cruise Control
o : Press to turn the cruise control system on or off. A white indicator comes in the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on.
RES/+ : If there is a set speed in memory, move the thumbwheel up briefly to resume to that speed or hold upward to accelerate. If cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed.
SET/− : Move the thumbwheel down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease speed.
n : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory.
See Cruise Control 0 182.
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. The controls for the DIC are on the turn signal lever.
1.SET/CLR: Press to set or clear the menu item displayed.
2.w x : Turn the band to scroll through the menu items.
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3.MENU: Press to display the DIC menus. This button is also used to return to or exit the last screen displayed on the DIC.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 121 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 120.
Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System
If equipped, FCA may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a
green indicator, V, when a vehicle is detected ahead. When approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA provides a visual alert and rapidly beeps.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 188.
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
If equipped, LDW may help avoid unintentional lane departures at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater. LDW uses a camera sensor
to detect the lane markings. The LDW light, @, is green if a lane marking is detected. If the vehicle departs the lane without using a turn signal in that direction, the light will change to amber and flash. In addition, beeps will sound.
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 0 192.
Side Blind Zone
Alert (SBZA)
If equipped, SBZA will detect moving vehicles in the next lane over in the vehicle's side blind zone area. When this happens, the SBZA display will light up in the corresponding outside side mirror and will flash if the turn signal is on.
See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 0 190.
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC)
If equipped, RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle, on the infotainment system display, when the vehicle is shifted into
R (Reverse).
See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) 0 185.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) System
If equipped, the RCTA system uses a triangle with an arrow displayed on the RVC screen to warn of traffic behind your vehicle that may cross your vehicle's path while in
R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will sound.
See “Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)” under Rear Vision Camera (RVC) 0 185.
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Parking Assist
If available, Front and Rear Parking Assist (FRPA) uses sensors on the front and rear bumpers to detect objects while parking the vehicle.
It operates at speeds less than
8 km/h (5 mph). FRPA uses audio beeps to provide distance and system information.
Keep the sensors on the vehicle's front and rear bumpers clean to ensure proper operation.
See Parking Assist 0 187.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlet can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
There is one accessory power outlet in the storage in front of the shift lever. This outlet is powered when the ignition is on, in ACC/ ACCESSORY, or until the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of turning off the vehicle. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 171.
See Power Outlets 0 104.
Universal Remote System
If equipped, this system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices.
Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Remote system. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you with programming the Universal Remote system.
See Universal Remote
System 0 136.
Sunroof
If equipped, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is on or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 171.
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Slide Switch
Express-Open/Express Close :
Press and release D (1) to express-open the sunroof. Press and release g(1) to express-close the sunroof. Press the switch again to stop the movement.
Open/Close (Manual Mode) :
Press and hold D (1) to open the
sunroof. Press and hold g(1) to close the sunroof. Release the switch to stop the movement.
Tilt Switch
Vent : Press and hold E (2) to vent
the sunroof. Press and hold g(2) to close the sunroof vent.
The sunshade opens automatically with the sunroof, but must be manually closed.
The sunroof will not operate if the vehicle has an electrical failure.
The sunroof has an automatic reversal system feature. See
Sunroof 0 43.
Performance and
Maintenance
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control
The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system is on when the vehicle is started.
The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system is on when the vehicle is started.
.To turn off traction control, press and release g on the center stack. i illuminates in the instrument cluster and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. See Ride Control System Messages 0 128.
.Press and release g again to turn traction control back on.
.To turn off both Traction Control and StabiliTrak, press and
hold g until g and i illuminate in the instrument cluster and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. See Ride Control System Messages 0 128.
.Press g again to turn on both systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 180.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended
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pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0 163. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.
The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor
System 0 242.
Fuel
Regular Fuel
Use only unleaded gasoline rated 87 octane or higher in your vehicle. Do not use gasoline with an octane rating lower as it may result in vehicle damage and lower fuel economy. See Fuel 0 193.
E85 or FlexFuel
No E85 or FlexFuel
Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater than E15 (15% ethanol by volume), such as E85, cannot be used in this vehicle.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter.
Remember, the oil life display must be reset after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1.Press the MENU button to show Remaining Oil Life on the display. This display shows an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. If 99% is displayed, that means that 99% of the current oil life remains.
2.To reset the engine oil life system, press the SET/CLR button while the oil life display is active. After a few seconds, there will be a single chime and the oil life will be reset
to 100%.
Be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time other than after the oil is changed. It cannot be reset accurately.
See Engine Oil Life System 0 209.
24 In Brief
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.
.Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
.Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
.Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
.When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.
.Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.
.Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
.Combine several trips into a single trip.
.Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.
.Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
Roadside Assistance
Program
U.S.: 1-800-252-1112
TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
New Buick owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance Program.
See Roadside Assistance
Program 0 295.
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Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 32
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 34
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Doors
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 37
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 38
Exterior Mirrors
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 40
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 40
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Keys and Locks
Keys
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the RKE transmitter in the vehicle, and children or others could be caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave children in a vehicle with an RKE transmitter.
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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The key that is part of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can be used for all locks.
To remove the key, press the button on the back of the transmitter, and pull the key out. Never pull the key out without pressing the button.
See your dealer if a new key is needed.
If locked out of the vehicle, see
Roadside Assistance Program 0 295.
With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview 0 304.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
See Radio Frequency
Statement 0 301.
If there is a decrease in the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) operating range:
.Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle.
.Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
.Check the transmitter's battery. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section.
.If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle entry when the transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). See “Keyless Access Operation” later in this section.
The RKE transmitter may work up to 30 m (98 ft) away from the vehicle.
Other conditions, such as those previously stated, can impact the performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 0 26.
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With Remote Start Shown
The following may be available:
Q : Press to lock all doors and, if equipped, the locking fuel door.
The hazard warning flashers may flash and/or the horn may sound on the second press to indicate locking. See Vehicle Personalization 0 130.
If the driver door is open when Q is pressed and the feature is enabled through vehicle personalization, all doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock. See Vehicle Personalization 0 130.
Pressing Q may also arm the theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 37.
K : Press to unlock the driver door. Press unlock again within
five seconds to unlock all doors. The RKE transmitter can be programmed to unlock all doors on the first button press. See Vehicle Personalization 0 130.
The hazard warning flashers will flash to indicate unlocking. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 130.
Pressing K will disarm the theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 37.
If equipped K will also unlock the fuel door.
7 : Press and release one time to initiate vehicle locator. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps three times.
Press and hold 7 for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the
turn signals flash for 30 seconds, or until 7 is pressed again or the vehicle is started.
/ : If equipped, press Q and then press and hold / for several seconds to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 32.
Keyless Access Operation
The Keyless access system lets you lock and unlock the doors and access the liftgate without removing the RKE transmitter from your pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The RKE transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the door being opened. If the vehicle has this feature, there will be a button on each door handle.
Keyless Access can be programmed to unlock all doors on the first lock/unlock press from the driver door. See Vehicle Personalization 0 130.
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Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Driver Door
When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the driver door handle, pressing the lock/unlock button on the driver door handle will unlock the driver door. If the lock/unlock button is pressed again within five seconds, all passenger doors will unlock. Pull the door handle to unlatch the door.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger
Side Similar
Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause all doors to lock if any of the following occur:
.It has been more than
five seconds since the first lock/ unlock button press.
.The lock/unlock button presses were used to unlock all doors.
.Any vehicle door has opened and all doors are now closed.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Passenger Doors
When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the passenger door handle, pressing the lock/unlock button on the passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause all doors to lock if any of the following occur:
.The lock/unlock button was used to unlock all doors.
.Any vehicle door has opened and all doors are now closed.
Passive Locking
If equipped with Keyless Access, the vehicle will lock several seconds after all doors are closed if the
vehicle is off and at least one transmitter has been removed or none remain in the vehicle.
If equipped with a locking fuel door, the fuel door will also lock at
this time.
If other electronic devices interfere with the RKE transmitter signal, the vehicle may not detect the RKE transmitter inside the vehicle.
If passive locking is enabled, the doors may lock with the RKE transmitter inside the vehicle. Do not leave the RKE transmitter in an unattended vehicle.
To customize the doors to automatically lock when exiting the vehicle, see Vehicle Personalization 0 130.
Temporary Disable of the Passive
Locking Feature
Temporarily disable passive locking by pressing and holding K on the interior door switch with a door open for several seconds, or until three chimes are heard. Passive locking
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will then remain disabled until Q on the interior door is pressed, or until the vehicle is turned on.
Remote Left In Vehicle Alert
When the vehicle is turned off and a remote is left in the vehicle, the horn will chirp three times after all doors are closed.
To turn on or off see Vehicle Personalization 0 130.
Keyless Liftgate Opening
When the doors are locked, press the touch pad to open the liftgate if the RKE transmitter is within
1 m (3 ft).
Key Access
To access a vehicle with a weak transmitter battery, see Door Locks 0 33.
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. The vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or stolen transmitters no longer work. Any remaining transmitters will need to be reprogrammed. Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters matched to it.
Programming with Recognized Transmitters
A new transmitter can be programmed to the vehicle when there are two recognized transmitters. To program, the vehicle must be off and all of the transmitters, both currently recognized and new, must be
with you.
1.Place the two recognized transmitters in the center console front cupholder.
2.Insert the vehicle key of the new transmitter into the key lock cylinder on the outside of the driver door and turn the key to the unlock position five times within 10 seconds.
The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays READY FOR REMOTE #2, 3, 4 or 5.
3.Remove the two recognized transmitters from the center console front cupholder.
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