Buick Encore GX (2021) Getting to Know Your car

2021
ENCORE GX
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Review this Quick Reference Guide for an overview of some important features in your Buick
Encore GX. Some optional equipment described in this guide may not be included in your vehicle.
More information can be found in your Owner's Manual and at my.buick.com.
For easy reference, keep this guide with your Owner’s Manual in your glove box.
Certain restrictions, precautions, and safety procedures apply to your vehicle.
Please read your Owner’s Manual for complete instructions.
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PARK
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Memory
Seat
Buttons
F
Head-Up
Display
Controls
Cruise Control/Forward
Collision Alert/Heated
F
Steering WheelF Buttons
Turn Signal
Lever/
IntelliBeam
Control
Driver
Information
Center
Windshield
Wipers
Lever
Driver Information Center Controls/ Voice Recognition
Buttons
Power Mirror/
Window Switches
Symbols
2
Power
Ligate
F
Control
Low Fuel
Traction Control Off
Brake System
Cruise Control
StabiliTrak Active
Exterior Lamps/
Instrument
Panel Lighting
Controls
Audio Favorite
Station or Seek
Controls (behind
steering wheel)
StabiliTrak Off
IntelliBeam Active
Security
Electric Parking Brake
Service Electric Parking Brake
Steering Wheel
(under steering
Adjustment
Lever
column)
Audio Volume
Controls
(behind steering
wheel)
Lights On Reminder
Airbag Readiness
Engine Oil Pressure
Check Engine
Lane Keep Assist
Engine Start/
Stop Button
(on instrument
panel)
Infotainment
2
System Touch
Screen
Infotainment
System
Controls
Hazard
Warning
Flashers Button
Climate Controls/
Heated Seat
F
Buttons
Shi Lever
Manual
Mode
Buttons
F
Optional equipment
Electric
Parking
Brake Switch
Vehicle Ahead
Pedestrian Ahead
Antilock Brake System
Low Tire Pressure
Charging System
Auto Stop–Start
Disable/AWDF/Lane
Keep Assist/Traction Control–StabiliTrak/
Auto Parking AssistF/
Park AssistF Buttons
Driver Seat Belt Reminder
Passenger Seat Belt Reminder
Wireless
Phone
Charging
F
Pad
USB Ports/
Accessory
Power Outlet
Read your Owner’s Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights, gauges and indicators on the instrument cluster.
See Introduction in your
Owner's Manual.
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER (KEY FOB)
Lock
Press to lock all doors.
Unlock
Press to unlock the driver’s door.
Press again to unlock all
doors and ligate.
Power Ligate
F
Press twice to open or close
the ligate. Press once to stop power ligate operation.
Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate your vehicle.
The horn sounds and lights ash 3 times.
Press and hold to activate the alarm. Press again to cancel the alarm.
Note: To change the remote lock, unlock, and remote start settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Remote Vehicle Start
Press and release the Lock button and then press and hold the button until the
turn signal lamps ash to start the engine from outside the vehicle. Aer entering the
vehicle, turn on the ignition.
• During a remote start, the engine will run for 15 minutes. Repeat the steps for an additional 15 minutes.
• To cancel a remote start, press and hold the button until the parking lamps turn off.
Key Release
In case of loss of vehicle power, press the button on the back of the transmitter to pull out the door lock key. Remove the cap on the rear part of the driver’s door handle to access the lock.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
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KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM
The Keyless Access System enables operation of the doors and ligate without removing
the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter from a pocket or purse. The transmitter must be within
3feet of the ligate or the door being unlocked.
Keyless Unlocking
With the transmitter within range:
Press the button on the driver’s door handle to unlock the driver’s door; press it again within 5 seconds to unlock all doors.
Press the button on a passenger’s door handle to unlock all doors.
Press the touchpad above the license plate to open the ligate.
Keyless Locking
With the ignition off, the transmitter out of the vehicle, and all doors closed:
Press the button on any door handle to lock all doors immediately.
If Passive Locking is turned on in the Settings menu, all doors will lock automatically aer
a short delay.
Note: To change the lock and unlock settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
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Optional equipment
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) START
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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.
Note: If the transmitter battery is weak, place the
transmitter in the front cupholder in the center console to enable the engine to start. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.
Stopping the Engine/Off
Shi to Park and then press and hold the
ENGINE START/STOP button to turn off the engine.
Accessory Mode
With the engine off and the brake pedal not depressed, press the ENGINE START/ STOP button to place the ignition in accessory mode to operate the radio, windows and
other accessories with the engine off. The amber button indicator will illuminate.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION
The fuel-saving stop/start system automatically turns off the engine, referred to as an Auto Stop, when the brake pedal is pressed and the vehicle is at a complete stop, if certain operating conditions are met. In Auto Stop mode, the tachometer will read AUTO STOP. When the brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is pressed, the engine will
restart. Aer parking the vehicle and turning off the engine, the tachometer will read OFF.
The engine may remain running or restart when the vehicle is stopped if:
• A minimum vehicle speed is not reached.
• The engine or transmission is not at the required operating temperature.
• The outside temperature is not in the required operating range.
• The shi lever is in any gear other than Drive (D).
• The battery charge is low.
• The climate control system requires the engine to run based on the current settings.
• The Auto Stop time has reached the maximum allowed time.
Auto Engine Stop/Start Disable
Press the console to turn the stop/start system off or on again. The button indicator is illuminated when the system is off. The system turns on each time the vehicle is started.
Auto Stop
button on the center
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
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POWER FRONT SEATS
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Power Seat Adjustments
A. Seat Adjustment
B
Move the horizontal control to move the seat
A
C
forward or rearward and to tilt, raise or lower the seat.
B. Seatback Recline Adjustment
Move the vertical control to recline or raise
the seatback.
C. Lumbar Support Adjustment
Press and hold the round control to adjust the
lumbar support.
Set Memory Seat Position
1. Adjust the seat and power outside mirrors.
2. Press the SET button on the driver’s door. A beep will sound.
3. Immediately press and hold button 1 or 2 until two beeps sound.
To set a seat position for more clearance when exiting the vehicle, repeat these steps using the Exit button instead of button 1 or 2.
Recall Memory Seat Position
Press and hold button 1 or 2 until the saved position is reached.
The memory/exit positions can be programmed to be recalled automatically when the ignition is turned off (for exit recall, the driver’s door must be opened).
To set the recall options, go to Settings > Vehicle > Seating Position > Seat Entry Memory and Seat Exit Memory.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner’s Manual.
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
With the vehicle parked, push down the lever under the le side of the steering column
to adjust the steering wheel. The steering wheel can 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’s Manual.
FOLDING FRONT PASSENGER SEATBACK
The front passenger seatback can be folded at for additional cargo space.
With the head restraint lowered and the seat moved as far back as possible, li the seat-
back adjustment lever at the base of the seatback to fold the seatback forward.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner’s Manual.
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REAR SEATS
Folding the 40/60 Rear Seatbacks
1. Press the button on the head restraint. It will fold automatically.
2. Make sure the seat belt is in the retainer hook.
3. Pull the lever on top of the seatback and fold the seatback forward. A red tab near the lever is visible when the seatback is unlatched.
To raise each seatback, li it up until it locks in
place.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner’s Manual.
POWER LIFTGATE
Open/Close the Power Ligate
Press the Power Ligate button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
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A
B
transmitter twice. Press the
Power Ligate knob
(A) on the driver’s door. Press the touchpad above the
license plate to open the ligate.
Press the
button (B) on the bottom edge of the ligate to close the ligate.
Programming the Ligate Height
1. Turn the Power Ligate knob to the 3/4 mode position.
2. Open the ligate.
3. Adjust the ligate manually to the desired height.
4. To save the setting, press and hold the button (B) on the bottom edge of the ligate until the turn signals ash and a beep sounds.
Hands-Free Operation
To open or close the ligate hands-free, kick
your foot straight under the driver’s side of the
rear bumper, le of center. The RKE transmitter must be within 3 feet of the ligate. The
Buick logo is projected on the ground near the rear bumper, indicating the kicking motion location for hands-free operation. The logo is shown for 1 minute, depending on operating conditions.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
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Optional equipment
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DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC)
The DIC on the instrument cluster displays a variety of vehicle messages and information.
DIC Controls
Use the controls on the right side of the steering wheel to select the Info (includes trip and fuel information), Audio, Navigation, Phone, and Options menus.
Press the or button to move between the display zones. Press the button to exit a display menu.
Rotate the thumbwheel up or down to scroll through the menus.
Press the thumbwheel to open a menu, or to select or reset an item.
Select Info Pages
1. Use the controls to open the Options menu.
2. Scroll to Info Page Options. Press the thumb­wheel to enter the menu.
3. Scroll through the list of items.
4. Press the thumbwheel to select or deselect an
item to display in the Info menu.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
HEAD-UP DISPLAY
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The Head-Up Display (HUD) projects some operating information on the HUD screen on top of the instrument panel. The HUD controls are
located on the le side of the instrument panel.
HUD
HUD
Li up or press down to adjust the position of the
image. It cannot be adjusted side-to-side.
INFO
Li up to turn the HUD on/off and raise/lower
the HUD screen. Press down to select from four displays: Speed View; Audio/Phone View; Navigation View; and Performance View.
Brightness
Li up or press down to brighten or dim the
display. Hold down to turn off the display.
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Optional equipment
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
Read your Owner’s Manual for important information about using the infotainment system while driving.
Shortcuts to applications
Home
page
SEEK:
Previous radio
station or track
ApplicationsF:
Touch a screen icon to
access the application
Power/
Volume/
Mute
Additional Pages:
Swipe to view additional pages
of applications (if available)
SEEK:
Next radio
station or track
BACK
Go back one
level in the
menus
The infotainment system uses a Bluetooth or USB connection to link to a compatible device, such as a smartphone or portable audio player, and offers hands-free voice control. You can use simple gestures on the touch screen, such as tap, drag, and swipe, to interact withthe system. For assistance, call 1-855-4-SUPPORT (1-855-478-7767) or visit
my.buick.com/how-to-support.
Managing Home Page Icons
1. Press the Home button.
2. To enter edit mode, touch and hold the Home page icon to move.
3. Continue holding the icon and drag it to the desired position, and then release.
See Infotainment System in your Owner's Manual.
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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
Storing Favorites
Radio stations from all bands (AM, FM or SiriusXMF) can be stored in any order. The
audio source options are on the le side of the Audio page.
1. Tune in the desired radio station.
2. Select the page of favorite screen buttons.
3. Touch and hold one of the favorite screen buttons until a beep is heard.
Natural Voice Recognition
Control the music source and make phone
calls hands-free (aer pairing your Bluetooth-
enabled phone) using the natural voice recognition system.
1. Press the Push to Talk button on the steering wheel.
2. The radio will play a prompt followed by a beep.
3. Aer the beep, say what you want it to do using natural speech. Examples: “Call Dave” or “Tune to 99.5 FM.” Say “Help” for assistance.
SiriusXM® with 360L
SiriusXM with 360L provides subscribers an enhanced in-vehicle listening experience with
unique satellite and streaming channels, on-demand content, personalized recommenda-
tions, and an interactive interface. For the full SiriusXM with 360L experience, OnStar
Connected Access is required. Learn more at onstar.com and siriusxm.com.
Apple Carplay And Android Auto
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto capability is available through a compatible smartphone using the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto icon on the Home page.
1. Download the Android Auto app to your compatible phone from the Google Play Store. No app is required for Apple CarPlay.
2. There are two ways to set up device projection:
• Wireless Connection – Connect your phone by pairing it to the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. Turn on wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto in your phone’s settings.
• Wired Connection – Connect your phone to a USB data port using the factory-provid-
ed phone USB cable. Aermarket USB cables may not work.
3. Follow the instructions on the infotainment system and the phone.
4. The Apple CarPlay or Android Auto icon will illuminate when connected. Touch the icon
to have your apps displayed.
To automatically launch Apple CarPlay or Android Auto when a Bluetooth-paired phone
is connected, select Phone icon > Phones > Information. Turn Apple CarPlay or Android Auto on or off.
To exit Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, press the Home button. To return to Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto, press and hold the Home button.
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Optional equipment
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See Infotainment System in your Owner’s Manual.
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
In-Vehicle Apps
In-vehicle apps offering entertainment, news, weather, travel information and more, includ­ing Amazon Alexa Built-In, are available on the infotainment screen or can be downloaded through the Apps icon. Downloading and using the apps requires internet connectivity, and
may require a data plan, accessed through the vehicle's available 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot, if
active, or a mobile hotspot. Go to onstar.com for data plan information.
Portable Audio Devices
USB ports (Type A and Type C) for data and charging are located at the front of the center console. Connect an iPod®, iPhone®, MP3 Player, or a USB ash drive to a USB data port.
Touch the Audio icon and then touch More, if necessary, to select the USB device.USB
ports on the rear of the center console are for charging onlyF.
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See Infotainment System in your Owner’s Manual.
AUDIO STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Push to Talk
Press to answer an incoming call or to use voice recognitionF with the Bluetooth or OnStar® system.
Press and hold to activate Phone Assistant Voice Recognition (Siri or Google Assistant) on a paired, compatible cell phone.
End Call/Mute
Press to end or decline a call. Press to mute/unmute the speakers.
Seek
Rotate the thumbwheel to seek radio stations or tracks when the Audio menu is displayed on the Driver Information Center.
Volume
(behind right side of steering wheel) Press the top or bottom button to adjust the volume.
Next/Previous Favorite Station/Seek
(behind le side of steering wheel)
Press the top or bottom button to go to the next or previous favorite radio station or track, or to seek the next available radio station or track.
To set the next/previous button to select favor-
ites or activate the seek function, go to Audio menu > Favorite Button Setting on the Driver Information Center.
See Infotainment System in your Owner’s Manual.
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BLUETOOTH® SYSTEM
Read your Owner’s Manual for important information about using the Bluetooth system while driving.
Before using a Bluetooth-enabled device in the vehicle, it must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. Not all devices will support all functions. Visit my.buick.com/how-to-support for more information.
Pair a Phone
1. To use voice recognition, press the Push to Talk button; aer the beep, say “Pair phone”; or to use the infotainment screen, select the Phone icon > Connect Phone >
Add Phone.
2. Start the pairing process on the phone. From your phone’s Bluetooth settings, select the name shown on the infotainment screen.
3. Follow the pairing instructions.
4. When pairing is complete, the phone screen is displayed. Depending on the phone,
your phone book may be downloaded automatically.
Secondary Phone
A secondary phone can be paired to the Bluetooth system. The system connects to the phone that is set to First to Connect. The secondary phone can only receive calls.
To set the rst and secondary phones, go to Phone icon > Phones and select the
Information icon.
See Infotainment System in your Owner’s Manual.
ONSTAR® 4G LTE WI-FI HOTSPOT
With the vehicle’s available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, up to 7 devices (smartphones, tablets
and laptops) can be connected to high-speed internet.
To retrieve the name and password for the hotspot, select the Wi-Fi Hotspot icon or go to Settings > System > Wi-Fi Hotspot.
See Infotainment System in your Owner's Manual.
WIRELESS PHONE CHARGING
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The Wireless Phone Charging system is located at the front of the center console. Visit my.buick.com/how-to-support to check device compatibility. See your phone retailer for details on required phone accessories.
1. The vehicle must be on, or Retained Accessory Power must be active.
2. Remove all objects from the charging pad. There should not be any objects between the smartphone and the charging pad.
3. Place the smartphone, face up, on the pad.
4. The charging symbol will appear on the infotainment screen when charging.
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Optional equipment
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
VEHICLE CUSTOMIZATION
Some vehicle features can be turned on/off or customized using the Settings menus and the touch screen buttons. The Settings menus include System, Apps, and Vehicle.
1. Select Settings on the Home page.
2. Select the desired menu item.
3. Select the desired feature and setting.
4. Press BACK to exit each menu.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
LIGHTING
Exterior Lamps Control
Rotate the knob (A) to activate the exterior lamps.
Off/On
AUTO
Automatically activates the exterior lamps depend­ing on outside lighting conditions.
Parking Lamps
C
A
Headlamps
Fog Lamps
Press the button (B) to turn the fog lamps on or off.
Instrument Panel Lighting
Instrument Panel Illumination
Press and release the knob (C) to extend it. Turn the knob to adjust the instrument panel lighting.
IntelliBeam System
The IntelliBeam system automatically turns the
high-beam headlamps on/off based on trac
conditions to provide enhanced visibility while driving at night. A green indicator displays on the instrument cluster when the system is on; ablue indicator displays when the high- beam headlamps are on.
With the lamp control in the AUTO or
Headlamps position, press the button on the turn signal lever to turn the IntelliBeam system on or off.
Note: IntelliBeam activates the high-beam headlamps only when driving over 25 mph.
See Lighting in your Owner’s Manual.
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CLIMATE CONTROLS
REAR
MAX
Driver’s
Temperature
Control
A/C
Air
Conditioning
Control
Dual-zone climate controlsF shown
AUTO
Automatic
F
Operation
Driver’s Heated
Seat Button
ON/OFF
Air Delivery Modes
F
Fan Speed
Controls
Defog
Vent
Floor
Passenger’s
Heated Seat
MAX
Defrost
Button
F
Rear Window
and Heated
Mirrors Defog
Recirculation
Mode
Passenger’s Temperature
Synchronize
passenger’s settings
to the driver’s
settings
Automatic Operation
1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature.
The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air conditioning and recircula­tion functions. Allow time for the system to reach the set temperature. If a function is manual­ly adjusted, the Auto indicator turns off and automatic operation for that function is disabled.
In-Vehicle Air Ionizer
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The air ionizer, which removes contaminants such as pollen and dust to help clean the air inside the vehicle, turns on automatically with the climate control system. The ionizer status is shown on the climate control display on the infotainment screen.
Select the Climate icon on the Home page of
the infotainment screen to view the current operation of the climate controls.
To turn the ionizer on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Climate and Air Quality > Ionizer.
See Climate Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
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Control
SYNC
F
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Windshield Wipers and Washer
Raise or lower the lever to activate the windshield wipers.
HI Fast Wipes LO Slow Wipes INT/AUTO
Intermittent Wipes or Rainsense™
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Rotate the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
Rear Wiper and Washer
Turn the end of the wiper lever to activate
the rear wiper.
OFF INT Intermittent
Wipes ON
Rear Washer
Fluid
Push the lever to wash the rear window.
To turn the Rainsense automatic wiper feature on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience > Rainsense Wipers.
OFF 1x Single Wipe
Washer Fluid
Pull the lever to wash the windshield.
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
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See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
The vehicle can operate in two-wheel drive (2WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). In 2WD, power is sent to the front wheels only and the vehicle may have better fuel economy.
InAWD, power is sent to all four wheels for better traction.
Press the AWD button on the center console to turn the AWD system on or off. The
AWD icon will display on the Driver Information Center. The vehicle will remain in the last selected mode when the vehicle is started.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MANUAL MODE
Manual mode allows you to choose the top gear limit. It can be used to limit the vehicle’s speed when driving downhill or towing a trailer.
1. Move the shi lever to L (Low).
2. Press the + (plus) or – (minus) button on the
shi lever to increase or decrease the gear
range available. The current gear will be dis­played on the Driver Information Center.
If vehicle speed is too high or low for the requested gear, the shi will not occur.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
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CRUISE CONTROL
Setting Cruise Control
1. Press the On/Off button. The symbol will illuminate white on the instrument cluster.
2. When traveling at the desired speed, press down the switch to the SET position to set the speed. The symbol will illuminate green on the instrument cluster.
Adjusting Cruise Control
RES/+ Resume/Accelerate
Press up to resume a set speed. When active, press up to increase speed.
SET/– Set/Coast
When active, press down to decrease speed.
Cancel
Press the button, or press the brake pedal, to cancel the Cruise Control without erasing the set speed from memory.
The set speed is erased when Cruise Control or the vehicle ignition is turned off.
Adaptive Cruise Control
The system enhances regular Cruise Control to maintain a following gap — the time between your vehicle and a vehicle detected directly ahead — by accelerating or braking automatically while you continue to steer.
Press the Following Gap button to select a following gap setting of Far, Medium, or
Near. This is also the Forward Collision Alert setting.
Press and hold the Cancel button to switch between regular Cruise Control and
Adaptive Cruise Control.
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See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
To apply the parking brake, pull the Parking Brake switch on the center console. To release the parking brake, turn on the ignition, press the brake pedal, and then press
the switch.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR
The Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates when one or
more of the vehicle’s tires is signicantly underinated. Fill the tires to the proper tire pres­sures listed on the Tire and Loading Information label, located below the driver’s doorlatch.
Current tire pressures can be viewed on the Driver Information Center Info menu. The Tire Fill Alert provides visual and audible alerts to help when inating a tire to the rec-
ommended tire pressure. With the vehicle on, the horn sounds and the turn signals change
from ashing to solid when the recommended pressure is reached.
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Optional equipment
See Vehicle Care in your Owner's Manual.
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle
in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to trac, surroundings and road conditions at all
times. Read your Owner’s Manual for important feature limitations and information.
Buick Driver Condence Package
Forward Collision Alert — The Vehicle Ahead indicator is green on the instrument clus-
ter when a vehicle is detected and is amber when following a vehicle ahead too closely.
When approaching a detected vehicle directly ahead too rapidly, a red alert ashes on
the windshield and rapid beeps sound.
Press the Forward Collision Alert button on the steering wheel to set the alert tim-
ing to Far, Medium, or Near. The setting is displayed on the Driver Information Center.
Follow Distance Indicator — The following distance to the vehicle detected ahead is
indicated in seconds on the Driver Information Center Info menu. If no vehicle is detected ahead, dashes are displayed.
Automatic Emergency Braking — In detected potential imminent collision situations with
vehicles directly ahead, the system can provide alerts and enhance driver braking or auto­matically apply hard emergency braking, if you have not already done so, to help reduce the severity or help avoid collisions at very low speeds.
To set Automatic Emergency Braking and Forward Collision Alert to Alert and Brake,
Alert, or Off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Forward Collision System.
Front Pedestrian Braking — During daytime
driving, the system detects pedestrians directly ahead up to a distance of approximately 131 feet and displays an amber indicator on the instrument cluster. When approaching a detected
pedestrian too quickly, a red alert ashes on the
windshield and rapid beeps sound. The system may enhance the brakes or automatically apply hard emergency braking, if you have not already done so.
To set the system to Alert and Brake, Alert, or Off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/
Detection Systems > Front Pedestrian Detection.
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning — The system may help avoid collisions
due to unintentional lane departures. The Lane Keep Assist indicator is green on the instrument cluster if the system is available to assist. If the vehicle approaches a detected lane marking without using a turn signal in that direction, the system may assist by providing brief, gentle steering wheel turns and displaying an amber .
If active driver steering is not detected, the amber may ash and 3 beeps may sound on the side of the departure direction as the lane marking is crossed. In order to use this system safely, the driver needs to steer and be in complete control of the vehicle.
To turn the system on or off, press the Lane Keep Assist button on the center console.
Note: IntelliBeam automatic high-beam headlamps are included with the Buick Driver Condence Package.
See Lighting on page 13.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
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DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
Traction Control and StabiliTrak — The full-time
traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak electronic stability control system assists
with directional control of the vehicle in dicult
driving conditions. Both systems turn on automati­cally every time the vehicle is started. Traction control should be turned off if the vehicle is stuck and rocking the vehicle is required.
To turn traction control on or off, press the
Traction Control/StabiliTrak button on the center console. The Traction Control
Off light will illuminate on the instrument cluster when the system is off.
Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone AlertF — While driving, the system displays
a warning symbol on the le or right side mirror when a moving vehicle is detected rapidly approaching or is in a side blind zone. The warning symbol ashes if a turn signal is
activated when a vehicle has been detected on the same side.
To turn the system on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems >
Lane Change Alert.
Rear Cross Trac AlertF — When in Reverse, the system warns of cross trac approach-
ing in either direction by displaying a red alert on the infotainment screen and beeps sound.
To turn Rear Cross Trac Alert on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection
Systems > Rear Cross Trac Alert.
Front and Rear Park AssistF — During low-speed
parking maneuvers, the system provides “dis­tance to closest object” information on the Driver
Information Center. A beep sounds when an object is detected and 5 beeps sound when an object is very close.
To turn Park Assist and Rear Cross Trac Alert
on or off, press the Park Assist button on the center console.
Rear Vision Camera — When in Reverse, a view of the area behind the vehicle displays on
the infotainment screen. Vehicle speed must be below 8 mph.
To turn the guidelines on or off, touch the Guidelines button at the bottom of the infotain-
ment screen.
HD Surround VisionF — The Surround Vision
system displays the area surrounding the vehicle along with front and rear camera views on the infotainment screen. The system operates when in
Reverse or Drive while moving less than 8 mph.
Touch one of the camera view buttons on the
infotainment screen to change the camera view.
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F
Optional equipment
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
Automatic Parking Assist with BrakingF — The Automatic Parking Assist with Braking sys-
tem steers the vehicle at idle speed and applies the brakes to help you park the vehicle while you follow commands and control the gear selection.
1. While driving below 18 mph, press the Automatic Parking Assist button on the
center console. A parking assist display is shown on the infotainment screen. The system will begin searching for a large enough parking space.
2. To switch between parallel and perpendicular parking, touch the Parking Type screen
button. To search for a parking spot to the right or le, touch the Parking Side screen button or turn on the right or le turn signal.
3. Once a space is found, shi the vehicle into Reverse or Drive as directed and follow the
instructions on the infotainment screen. The vehicle automatically steers and brakes, mov­ing at idle speed into a detected parking space. The driver must follow the instructions, select gears, and override braking and acceleration as needed. Parking Complete will be displayed and a beep will sound when the parking maneuver is complete.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
REAR CAMERA MIRROR
F
The Rear Camera Mirror provides a wider, less obstructed eld of view to assist when driving, changing lanes and checking trac conditions.
A. On/Off
Pull or push the lever at the bottom of the mirror to turn the video display on or off.
B. Selection Control
Press and release the button to select the bright­ness, zoom, or tilt feature.
C. Adjustment
A
C
B
Press and release either button to adjust the selected feature.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
CARGO STORAGE
Adjustable Cargo Floor
Adjust the cargo oor to the upper or lower
oor brackets (A) to change the height of the oor. Use the upper brackets to create a at load oor when folding the rear seat.
Cargo Sidewall Panel Storage
Pull up the lower storage cover (B) on the side
of the cargo area to detach it for additional storage space of longer items.
F
Optional equipment
A
See Storage in your Owner’s Manual.
B
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
1-800-252-1112 TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
As the owner of a new Buick, you are automatically enrolled in the Buick Roadside
Assistance program for 5 years/60,000 miles, whichever occurs rst, at no expense to
you. Buick’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number is staffed by a team of trained advisors
who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to contact a service provider for light services (fuel delivery, jump-start, at tire and lock-out) or make arrangements to tow your
vehicle to the nearest Buick dealer.
OnStar Roadside Assistance
If you have a current OnStar Safety & Security plan, push the blue OnStar button or red Emergency button to get the help you need. An OnStar advisor will use GPS technology
to pinpoint your vehicle location and contact the nearest service provider. To learn more about OnStar services, press the blue OnStar button, visit onstar.com, call
1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or refer to your Owner's Manual.
MYBUICK MOBILE APP
Download the myBuick app to your compatible smartphone (or device) and, if your vehicle is properly equipped, you can start or turn off your engine, lock or unlock your doors, view key diagnostic information, set parking information and more.
The app is available on select Apple and Android devices. Service availability, features and functionality vary by vehicle, device and data plan. Device data connection required. Visit onstar.com for more details. Download the mobile app from your compatible mobile device’s app store.
BUICK OWNER CENTER
Get to know your vehicle inside and out with the Buick Owner Center. Check out personal­ized information, including an online Owner’s Manual and helpful how-to videos, track your service history and warranty status, manage your OnStar and Connected Services vehicle plans, review your current Vehicle Diagnostics report (active service account required) and more. Create an account today at my.buick.com.
We recommend always using ACDelco or GM Genuine Parts.
Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your Owner’s Manual for complete instructions. All information contained in this guide is based on the latest information available at the
time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2020 General Motors. All rights reserved.
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