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Black
plate
(4,1)
Buick
Encore
Owner
Manual
-
2013
-
crc
-
1/8/13
4-4
Storage
Fold
the
load
floor
.
Place
the
hook
from
the
load
floor
inside
the
hook
on
the
side
trim.
Convenience
Net
The
vehicle
may
have
a
convenience
net.
The
net
is
used
to
store
small
loads
and
should
not
be
used
for
heavy
loads.
W
arning
T
riangle
If
equipped,
the
warning
triangle
is
stowed
in
the
rear
storage
compartment.
103
105
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Using this Manual
3
Onstar
5
In Brief
7
Information
9
Initial Drive Information
10
Remote Vehicle Start
10
Door Locks
11
Power Door Locks
11
Heated Seats
14
Memory Features
14
Second Row Seats
14
Head Restraint Adjustment
15
Passenger Sensing System
15
Mirror Adjustment
16
Exterior Lighting
17
Climate Controls
19
Vehicle Features
21
Onstar Overview
22
Portable Audio Devices
22
Infotainment System
23
Maintenance
25
Performance and Maintenance
25
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
26
Roadside Assistance Program
27
Keys and Locks
29
Keys, Doors, and
29
Windows
29
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
31
Automatic Door Locks
35
Safety Locks
35
Doors
36
Vehicle Security
37
Immobilizer Operation
38
Exterior Mirrors
39
Blind Spot Mirrors
40
Heated Mirrors
40
Interior Mirrors
41
Windows
42
Roof
44
3-1 Seats and
47
Front Seats
48
Head Restraints
48
Seat Adjustment
49
Power Seat Adjustment
50
Lumbar Adjustment
50
Reclining Seatbacks
51
Memory Seats
52
Front Seat Armrest
54
Heated Front Seats
54
Folding Seatback
55
Rear Seats
56
Rear Seat Armrest
60
Safety Belts
60
How to Wear Safety Belts
61
Properly
61
Seats and
48
Lap-Shoulder Belt
62
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
64
Safety Belt Extender
67
Safety Belt Use During
67
Pregnancy
67
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
68
Safety Belt Care
68
Safety System Check
68
Airbag System
69
Where Are the Airbags
71
When Should an Airbag
72
Inflate
72
What Makes an Airbag
73
Inflate
73
How Does an Airbag
74
Restrain
74
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
74
Passenger Sensing
75
System
75
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
79
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
80
Airbag System Check
80
Child Restraints
81
Older Children
81
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
81
Infants and Young
83
Children
83
Child Restraint Systems
86
Where to Put the Restraint
87
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
89
Latch System
89
System
91
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash
94
Securing Child Restraints
94
(Rear Seat)
94
(Front Passenger Seat)
97
Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartments
101
Instrument Panel Storage
101
Storage Compartments
101
Cupholders
102
Sunglasses Storage
102
Underseat Storage
102
Additional Storage Features
103
Cargo Cover
103
Cargo Management
103
Center Console Storage
103
System
103
Convenience Net
104
Warning Triangle
104
First Aid Kit
105
Roof Rack System
105
Controls
107
Instruments and Controls
107
Steering Wheel Adjustment
108
Steering Wheel Controls
108
Heated Steering Wheel
109
Horn
109
Windshield Wiper/Washer
109
Rear Window Wiper
110
Washer
110
Compass
111
Clock
112
Power Outlets
112
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
114
Instrument Cluster
115
Odometer
116
Trip Odometer
116
Tachometer
116
Engine Coolant Temperature
117
Safety Belt Reminders
117
Airbag Readiness Light
118
Passenger Airbag Status
118
Indicator
118
Charging System Light
119
Indicator Lamp
120
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
120
Brake System Warning
122
Light
123
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
123
Power Steering Warning
123
Lane Departure Warning
124
(LDW) Light
124
Stabilitrak ® off Light
124
Traction off Light
124
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
124
Engine Coolant Temperature
125
Traction Control System
125
(Tcs)/Stabilitrak ® Light
125
Engine Oil Pressure Light
126
Tire Pressure Light
126
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light
127
High-Beam on Light
127
Immobilizer Light
127
Low Fuel Warning Light
127
Cruise Control Light
128
Front Fog Lamp Light
128
Information Displays Driver Information
128
Center (DIC)
128
Lamps on Reminder
128
Vehicle Messages
131
Brake System Messages
132
Compass Messages
132
Cruise Control Messages
132
Door Ajar Messages
133
Engine Cooling System
133
Messages
134
Fuel System Messages
134
Lamp Messages
134
Object Detection System
134
Messages
135
Ride Control System
135
Service Vehicle Messages
136
Tire Messages
136
Transmission Messages
137
Vehicle Personalization
137
Vehicle Reminder
137
Messages
137
Lighting Exterior Lighting
143
Exterior Lamp Controls
143
Daytime Running
144
Lamps (DRL)
144
Flash-To-Pass
144
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
144
Automatic Headlamp
145
System
145
Hazard Warning Flashers
145
Front Fog Lamps
146
Turn and Lane-Change
146
Signals
146
Interior Lighting
147
Instrument Panel Illumination
147
Courtesy Lamps
147
Dome Lamps
147
Reading Lamps
147
Lighting Features
148
Entry Lighting
148
Exit Lighting
148
Battery Power Protection
148
System
149
Infotainment System
149
Overview
150
Theft-Deterrent Feature
150
Operation
152
AM-FM Radio
155
Radio Reception
158
Audio Players
159
CD Player
159
Auxiliary Devices
161
Bluetooth
164
Phone
164
Multi-Band Antenna
159
Trademarks and License Agreements
174
Air Vents
179
Climate Control Systems
179
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
181
Air Intake
184
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
184
9-1 Driving and Operating Starting and Operating Brakes
187
Distracted Driving
189
Driving and Operating
189
Braking
190
Control of a Vehicle
190
Defensive Driving
190
Drunk Driving
190
Off-Road Recovery
191
Steering
191
Driving on Wet Roads
192
Loss of Control
192
Highway Hypnosis
193
Hill and Mountain Roads
193
Winter Driving
194
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
196
Vehicle Load Limits
196
Starting and Operating
201
New Vehicle Break-In
201
Ignition Positions
201
Starting the Engine
203
Engine Heater
204
Retained Accessory
205
Power (RAP)
205
Shifting into Park
205
Shifting out of Park
206
Parking over Things
208
That Burn
208
Engine Exhaust
208
Automatic Transmission
209
Running the Vehicle While Parked
209
Manual Mode
211
Drive Systems
212
All-Wheel Drive
212
Antilock Brake
212
Parking Brake
213
Brake Assist
213
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
214
Ride Control Systems Traction Control
214
System (TCS)
214
Stabilitrak ® System
216
Cruise Control
218
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
220
Object Detection Systems
220
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
222
Object Detection Systems
222
Rear Vision
224
Camera (RVC)
224
Lane Departure
226
Warning (LDW)
227
Fuel
228
Recommended Fuel
228
California Fuel
229
Requirements
229
Fuel Additives
229
Fuels in Foreign Countries
229
Gasoline Specifications
229
Filling the Tank
230
Filling a Portable Fuel
232
Container
232
Add-On Electrical
233
Equipment
233
Conversions and Add-Ons
233
General Towing
233
Information
233
General Information
235
Vehicle Care
235
General Information
236
Warning
237
Vehicle Checks
237
Doing Your Own Service Work
237
Hood
238
Engine Oil
241
Engine Oil Life System
243
Automatic Transmission
244
Fluid
244
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
244
Cooling System
245
Engine Coolant
246
Engine Overheating
249
Washer Fluid
250
Brakes
251
Brake Fluid
252
Battery
253
All-Wheel Drive
254
Function Check
254
Starter Switch Check
254
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function
254
Ignition Transmission Lock
255
Park Brake and P (Park)
255
Mechanism Check
255
Wiper Blade
255
Replacement
256
Bulb Replacement
257
Halogen Bulbs
257
Headlamps, Front Turn
258
Signal and Parking
258
Lamps
258
License Plate Lamp
260
Replacement Bulbs
260
Headlamp Aiming
257
Electrical System
261
Overload
261
Fuses and Circuit
261
Breakers
261
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
262
Instrument Panel Fuse
265
Block
267
Rear Compartment Fuse
267
Tires
269
Wheels and Tires
269
All-Season Tires
270
Summer Tires
270
Winter Tires
270
Tire Sidewall Labeling
271
Tire Designations
273
Tire Terminology and Definitions
273
Tire Pressure
276
Tire Pressure Monitor
277
System
277
Tire Pressure Monitor
278
Operation
278
Tire Inspection
282
Tire Rotation
282
When It Is Time for New
283
Tires
283
Buying New Tires
284
Different Size Tires and Wheels
286
Uniform Tire Quality
286
Grading
286
Wheel Alignment and Tire
288
Balance
288
Wheel Replacement
288
Tire Chains
289
If a Tire Goes Flat
289
Tire Changing
291
Compact Spare Tire
295
Jump Starting
295
Towing the Vehicle
298
Recreational Vehicle
298
Towing
298
Appearance Care
301
Exterior Care
301
Interior Care
304
Floor Mats
307
Service and Maintenance
309
Maintenance Schedule
311
Additional Required Services
313
Services
316
Lubricants, and Parts
319
Maintenance Replacement Parts
320
Maintenance Records
321
Technical Data
323
Vehicle Data
324
Customer Information 13-1 Customer Information
327
Customer Information
327
Customer Information
328
Customer Satisfaction
328
Canada)
328
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)
330
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)
331
Mexico
331
Online Owner Center
332
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
333
Canada)
337
Roadside Assistance
337
Canada)
338
Scheduling Service
338
Canada)
339
Courtesy Transportation
339
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)
340
Service Publications Ordering Information
342
Reporting Safety Defects
343
Government
343
Government
344
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
344
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
345
Event Data Recorders
345
Onstar
346
Infotainment System
346
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
346
Radio Frequency
346
Statement
346
Onstar Services
348
Emergency
348
Security
348
Navigation
348
Connections
349
Diagnostics
351
Onstar Additional Information
351
Onstar Additional
351
For Children (Latch)
363
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Brand
Buick
Model
2013 Encore
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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