Buick Encore 2019 Owner's Manual
Encore Owner’s Manual
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 26
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . 104
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 146
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 155
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 280
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 297
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 307
OnStar .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Connected Services . . . . . . . .. . . 319
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
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2 Introduction
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’s 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.
Part No. 84180408 A First Printing
©
2018 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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About Driving the Vehicle
As with other vehicles of this type,
failure to operate this vehicle
correctly may result in loss of
control or a crash. 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.
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
{
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.
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
Warning
Caution
Introduction 3
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.
M : Shown when the owner’s
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.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. See the
features in this manual for
information.
u : Air Conditioning System
G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$ : Brake System Warning Light
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9 : Dispose of Used Components
Properly
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
H : Flammable
[ : Forward Collision Alert
+ : Fuses
I : Side Blind Zone Alert
h : Start/Stop
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC)
a : Under Pressure
V : Vehicle Ahead Indicator
j : ISOFIX/LATCH System Child
Restraints
| : Lane Change Alert
@ : Lane Departure Warning
A : Lane Keep Assist
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
X : Park Assist
~ : Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
O : Power
7 : Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I : Registered Technician
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Seat Belt Reminders
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In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . ... . . 8
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 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
Seat 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
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Universal Remote System . . . . . 21
Sunroof . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
In Brief 5
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 23
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . .... . . . . . . . 24
Engine Oil Life System . ... . . . . 24
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Instrument Panel
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1. Air Vents 0 152.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0 142.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer 0 140.
3. Instrument Cluster 0 111.
4. Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 126 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Base Level) 0 125.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer
0 105.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
0 107.
6. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0 141.
7. Infotainment 0 146.
8. Climate Control Systems 0 147
or Dual Automatic Climate
Control System 0 149 (If
Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0 105
(If Equipped).
9. Instrument Panel Storage
0 100.
10. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0 176.
11. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 182.
Hazard Warning Flashers
0 142.
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator. See Passenger
Sensing System 0 74.
12. Park Assist 0 190 (If
Equipped).
13. Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0 195 (If Equipped).
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14. Ignition Positions 0 167.
15. Steering Wheel Controls 0 105.
16. Horn 0 105.
17. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0 105.
18. Cruise Control 0 184.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 191 (If Equipped).
19. Hood Release. See Hood
0 205.
20. Instrument Panel Storage
0 100.
21. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0 118.
22. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 140.
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 143.
Front Fog Lamps 0 143 (If
Equipped).
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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’s manual.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter may work up to 60 m
(197 ft) away from the vehicle.
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 26 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 27.
Stop/Start System
This vehicle has a Stop/Start
system to shut off the engine to help
conserve fuel. It has components
designed for the increased number
of starts.
When the brakes are applied and
the vehicle is at a complete stop,
the engine may turn off. When
stopped, the tachometer displays
AUTO STOP. See Tachometer
0 114. When the brake pedal is
released or the accelerator pedal is
pressed, the engine will restart. See
Stop/Start System 0 170 in Driving
and Operating.
To remove the key, press the button
on the back of the RKE 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.
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
parking lamps turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.
Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 33.
/ until the
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 27.
.
Use the key in the driver door.
See Door Locks 0 35.
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 36.
Liftgate
To lock or unlock the liftgate from
inside, press
door locks. See Power Door Locks
0 36.
Q or K on the power
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To lock or unlock the liftgate
from outside, press
on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 0 27.
To open the liftgate, press the touch
pad below the license plate and
lift up.
See Liftgate 0 38.
Q or K
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Windows
Seat Adjustment
Manual Seats
Power Seats
Power windows work when the
ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY,
or when Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0 173.
Using the window switch, press to
open or pull to close the window.
The windows may be temporarily
disabled if they are used repeatedly
within a short time.
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 49.
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 50.
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Reclining Seatbacks
Manual Seat Shown, Power Seat
Similar
To recline the seatback:
1. Lift the lever.
If necessary, move the seat
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 50.
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Memory Features
If equipped, 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
outside mirror positions. These
manually stored positions are
referred to as Button Memory
positions.
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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
turned off. These automatically
stored positions are referred to as
RKE Memory positions.
See Memory Seats 0 52 and
Vehicle Personalization 0 130.
Second Row Seats
The rear seatbacks can be folded
down to increase cargo space.
See Rear Seats 0 56.
Heated Seats
If equipped, the controls are on the
climate control panel. The engine
must be running to operate the
heated seats.
M or L to heat the driver or
Press
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 54.
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 48 and Seat
Adjustment 0 49.
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Seat Belts
Passenger Sensing System
United States
Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
seat belts properly:
.
Seat Belts 0 60
.
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
0 61
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 63
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 87
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 74 for important
information.
Canada and Mexico
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The passenger airbag status
indicator will be visible on the
instrument panel when the vehicle is
started. See Passenger Airbag
Status Indicator 0 117.
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 42.
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 42.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
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.
Interior Lighting
Front and Rear Dome Lamps
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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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.
Reading 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 0 143 or
Courtesy Lamps 0 143.
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Exterior Lighting
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 and
deactivates the AUTO mode. Turn
O again to reactivate the
AUTO mode.
In Canada, the headlamps will
automatically reactivate when the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
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AUTO : Turns the exterior lamps on
and off automatically depending on
outside lighting.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
; : 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 is off and
the headlamps are on.
# : If equipped with fog lamps,
press to turn the lamps on or off.
See:
.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0 140.
.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
0 141.
.
Front Fog Lamps 0 143.
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
x INT band up for more
the
frequent wipes or down for less
frequent wipes.
If equipped with Rainsense, move
the windshield wiper lever to INT
and turn the
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.
x INT band to adjust
b : Pull the windshield wiper lever
toward you to spray windshield
washer fluid and activate the wipers.
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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
0 105 and Rear Window Wiper/
Washer 0 107.
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Climate Controls
The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be
controlled with these systems.
Climate Control System
1. Temperature Control
2. Air Delivery Modes
3. Fan Control
4. Defrost
5. Rear Window Defogger
6. Air Conditioning
7. Recirculation
See Climate Control Systems 0 147
(if equipped).
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Dual Automatic Climate Control System
1. Driver and Passenger Heated
Seats (If Equipped)
2. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls
3. Air Delivery Modes
4. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
5. Defrost
6. Rear Window Defogger
7. Fan Controls
8. Air Conditioning
9. Recirculation
10. Heated Steering Wheel (If
Equipped)
See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 149 (if equipped).
Transmission
Driver Shift Control (DSC)
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 0 178.
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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.
Cruise Control
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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 0 184.
Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment system can be
operated by using the steering
wheel controls. See “Steering Wheel
Controls” in the infotainment
manual.
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.
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.
\ : Turn the band to scroll
2.
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) 0 126 or Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 125.
Forward Collision Alert
to detect the lane markings. The
LDW light,
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)
0 195.
@, is green if a lane
(FCA) System
If equipped, FCA may help avoid or
reduce the harm caused by
front-end crashes. FCA provides a
green indicator,
is detected ahead. When
approaching a vehicle ahead too
quickly, FCA provides a visual alert
and rapidly beeps.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 191.
V, when a vehicle
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)
0 193.
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
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
If equipped, RVC displays a view of
the area behind the vehicle, on the
infotainment display, when the
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
See Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
0 188.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
If equipped, the RCTA system uses
a triangle with an arrow on the
infotainment display 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) 0 188.
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Park Assist
If available, Front and Rear Park
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 Park Assist 0 190.
Power Outlets
Power Outlet 110/120 Volt
Alternating Current
If equipped, this power outlet is on
the rear of the center console. It can
be used to plug in electrical
equipment that uses a maximum
limit of 150 watts.
An indicator light on the outlet turns
on to show it is in use. The light
comes on when the ignition is on
and equipment requiring less than
150 watts is plugged into the outlet,
and no system fault is detected.
The indicator light does not come on
when the ignition is off or if the
equipment is not fully seated into
the outlet.
See Power Outlets 0 109.
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.
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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) 0 173.
Slide Switch
Express-Open/Express Close :
Press and release
second detent to express-open the
sunroof. Press and release
D (1) at the
g (1)
at the second detent to
express-close the sunroof. Press
the switch again to stop the
movement.
Open/Close (Manual Mode) :
Press and hold
detent to open the sunroof. Press
and hold
to close the sunroof. Release the
switch to stop the movement.
Tilt Switch
Vent : Press and hold
the sunroof. Press and hold
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 45.
D (1) at the first
g (1) at the first detent
E (2) to vent
g (2)
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control
The Traction Control System (TCS)
limits wheel spin. The system is on
when the vehicle is started.
The StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system assists with
directional control of the vehicle in
difficult driving conditions. The
system is on when the vehicle is
started.
.
To turn off TCS, press and
release
i illuminates in the instrument
cluster and the appropriate DIC
may display.
.
Press and release
turn TCS back on.
.
To turn off both TCS and
StabiliTrak/ESC, press and
hold
g on the center stack.
g again to
g until g and i illuminate
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in the instrument cluster and the
appropriate DIC message may
display.
.
Press
g again to turn on both
systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 182.
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
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
0 248.
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Fuel
Regular Unleaded Fuel
Use only Regular 87 octane —
(R+M)/2 — or higher unleaded
gasoline in your vehicle. TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline is
recommended. Do not use gasoline
with an octane rating lower as it will
result in reduced performance and
lower fuel economy. See
Recommended Fuel 0 197.
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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 0 212.
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible:
.
Set the climate controls to the
desired temperature after the
engine is started, or turn them
off when not required.
.
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.
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.
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
0 301.
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26 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys, Doors, and
Exterior Mirrors
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 33
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 36
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Safety Locks . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . 37
Doors
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . .... . . . . . . 39
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 39
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 40
Interior Mirrors
Windows
Roof
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . 41
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . 41
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 42
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 42
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 42
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . 43
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Sunroof . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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.
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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
0 301.
With an active OnStar or connected
service plan, an OnStar Advisor
may remotely unlock the vehicle.
See OnStar Overview 0 311.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 307.
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.
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.
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 Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
within 1 m (3 ft). See “Keyless
Access Operation” later in this
section.
The RKE transmitter may work up to
60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Other conditions can impact the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 0 27.
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Vehicle Personalization 0 130. If the
passenger door is open when
pressed, all doors lock.
Pressing
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 0 39.
K : Press to unlock the driver door
and the fuel door, if equipped. Press
again within five seconds to unlock
all doors. The RKE transmitter can
With Remote Start Shown
The following may be available:
Q : Press to lock all doors and the
fuel door, if equipped.
The turn signal indicators 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
pressed and Unlocked Door
Anti-Lockout is enabled, all
doors will lock and then the driver
door will immediately unlock. See
Q is
be programmed to unlock all doors
on the first button press. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 130.
The turn signal indicators will flash
to indicate unlocking. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 130.
Pressing
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 0 39.
7 : Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. The exterior
lamps flash and the horn chirps
three times. Press and hold
least three seconds to sound the
panic alarm. The horn sounds and
Q may also arm the
K will disarm the
Q is
7 for at
the turn signals flash for
30 seconds, or until
again or the vehicle is started.
7 is pressed
/ : If equipped, press Q and then
press and hold
four seconds to start the engine
from outside the vehicle using the
RKE transmitter. See Remote
Vehicle Start 0 33.
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 liftgate or door being
opened. There is 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.
/ for at least
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If equipped with memory seats, RKE
transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to
seating positions of memory 1 or 2.
See Memory Seats 0 52.
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.
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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
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.
The fuel door will also lock,
if equipped.
If other electronic devices interfere
with the RKE transmitter signal, the
vehicle may not detect the RKE
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