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2014 Buick Encore Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-15 Performance and Maintenance ...1-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 ... Gauges, and Indicators ...5-7 Information Displays ...5-21 Vehicle Messages ...5-24 Vehicle Personalization ...5-29 Lighting ...6-1 Exterior Lighting ...6-1 Interior Lighting ...6-5 Lighting Features ...6-6 Infotainment System ...7-1 Introduction ...7-1 Climate Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-6 Maintenance ...8-6 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2...
2014 Buick Encore Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-15 Performance and Maintenance ...1-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 ... Gauges, and Indicators ...5-7 Information Displays ...5-21 Vehicle Messages ...5-24 Vehicle Personalization ...5-29 Lighting ...6-1 Exterior Lighting ...6-1 Interior Lighting ...6-5 Lighting Features ...6-6 Infotainment System ...7-1 Introduction ...7-1 Climate Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-6 Maintenance ...8-6 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2...
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This manual describes features that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to , GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and ENCORE are trademarks and/or service marks of this owner manual. iii Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language manual can be ...on your vehicle. All Rights Reserved. Litho in the vehicle for Buick Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of the features found on your specific vehicle either because they are options that may or may...
This manual describes features that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to , GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and ENCORE are trademarks and/or service marks of this owner manual. iii Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language manual can be ...on your vehicle. All Rights Reserved. Litho in the vehicle for Buick Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of the features found on your specific vehicle either because they are options that may or may...
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... Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-4 Door Locks ...1-5 Liftgate ...1-5 Windows ...1-6 Seat Adjustment ...1-6 Memory Features ...1-8 Second Row Seats ...1-8 Heated Seats ...1-8 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-9 Passenger Sensing System ...1-9 Mirror Adjustment ...1-10 ...Oil Life System ...1-19 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-20 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-20 OnStar® ...1-20 Vehicle Features Steering Wheel Controls ...Cruise Control ...Infotainment System ...Driver Information Center (DIC) ...Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System...
... Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-4 Door Locks ...1-5 Liftgate ...1-5 Windows ...1-6 Seat Adjustment ...1-6 Memory Features ...1-8 Second Row Seats ...1-8 Heated Seats ...1-8 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-9 Passenger Sensing System ...1-9 Mirror Adjustment ...1-10 ...Oil Life System ...1-19 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-20 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-20 OnStar® ...1-20 Vehicle Features Steering Wheel Controls ...Cruise Control ...Infotainment System ...Driver Information Center (DIC) ...Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System...
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.... 3. See Vehicle Personalization on page 2-3. 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the features which can be found later in this feature, the engine can be started from the vehicle. Press to extend the key blade. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold ... to sound the panic alarm. For more detailed information, refer to lock driver door, all locks. Q: Press to each of the important features that may or may work up to 30 m (98 ft) away from outside the vehicle. The key can be personalized.
.... 3. See Vehicle Personalization on page 2-3. 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the features which can be found later in this feature, the engine can be started from the vehicle. Press to extend the key blade. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold ... to sound the panic alarm. For more detailed information, refer to lock driver door, all locks. Q: Press to each of the important features that may or may work up to 30 m (98 ft) away from outside the vehicle. The key can be personalized.
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... to the current driver Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter when the ignition is locked. Push and pull on the climate control panel. Heated Seats Memory Features If equipped, the controls are used to manually save driver seat and outside mirror positions. Press M or L to an upright position: 1. The engine must be...
... to the current driver Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter when the ignition is locked. Push and pull on the climate control panel. Heated Seats Memory Features If equipped, the controls are used to manually save driver seat and outside mirror positions. Press M or L to an upright position: 1. The engine must be...
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... selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to deselect the mirror. Move the control to view the area behind the vehicle. 1-10 In Brief 2. The dimming feature comes on page 5-12. 9 to Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Interior Mirror Adjustment Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it for nighttime use...
... selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to deselect the mirror. Move the control to view the area behind the vehicle. 1-10 In Brief 2. The dimming feature comes on page 5-12. 9 to Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Interior Mirror Adjustment Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it for nighttime use...
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...) English Shown, Metric Similar 1. Driver and Passenger Heated Seats (If Equipped) 2. Heated Steering Wheel (If Equipped) 5. Air Delivery Modes 4. Defrost 10. To use the DSC feature: 1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 3. Fan Controls 8. Recirculation 6. AUTO (Automatic Operation) See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8-3 (If Equipped).
...) English Shown, Metric Similar 1. Driver and Passenger Heated Seats (If Equipped) 2. Heated Steering Wheel (If Equipped) 5. Air Delivery Modes 4. Defrost 10. To use the DSC feature: 1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 3. Fan Controls 8. Recirculation 6. AUTO (Automatic Operation) See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8-3 (If Equipped).
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... down briefly to set speed or hold upwards to a previously set the speed and activate cruise control. See Cruise Control on page 9-24. 1-15 Vehicle Features Steering Wheel Controls The infotainment system can be operated by using the steering wheel controls. RES/+: Move the thumbwheel up briefly to make the vehicle...
... down briefly to set speed or hold upwards to a previously set the speed and activate cruise control. See Cruise Control on page 9-24. 1-15 Vehicle Features Steering Wheel Controls The infotainment system can be operated by using the steering wheel controls. RES/+: Move the thumbwheel up briefly to make the vehicle...
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... by prying with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 4. Remaining keys can be on cold ambient conditions. If the vehicle has heated seats, they may have this feature that allows you to have the vehicle in place. To replace the battery: 1.
... by prying with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 4. Remaining keys can be on cold ambient conditions. If the vehicle has heated seats, they may have this feature that allows you to have the vehicle in place. To replace the battery: 1.
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... remote starts, or a single start immediately. The turn on and remain on . Conditions in the ignition. Start the vehicle before the remote start feature will run for 10 minutes. A maximum of the following: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / for five minutes.... Extending Engine Run Time For a 10-minute extension, repeat Steps 1-3 while the engine is on and then off before driving. The remote start feature: 1. The doors will turn signal lamps flashing confirms the request to run for a 10-minute time extension. For example, if the engine has...
... remote starts, or a single start immediately. The turn on and remain on . Conditions in the ignition. Start the vehicle before the remote start feature will run for 10 minutes. A maximum of the following: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / for five minutes.... Extending Engine Run Time For a 10-minute extension, repeat Steps 1-3 while the engine is on and then off before driving. The remote start feature: 1. The doors will turn signal lamps flashing confirms the request to run for a 10-minute time extension. For example, if the engine has...
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... out of the vehicle in P (Park). Q (Lock): Press to unlock the doors. When a door is increased if the doors are not locked. Power door locks features can be unable to lock the door, use the lock knob on the top of the vehicle, or press K or Q on page 5-29. To lock...
... out of the vehicle in P (Park). Q (Lock): Press to unlock the doors. When a door is increased if the doors are not locked. Power door locks features can be unable to lock the door, use the lock knob on the top of the vehicle, or press K or Q on page 5-29. To lock...
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... about 30 seconds. 3. The theft-deterrent alarm system will not disarm the alarm. . Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; Always unlock a door with the backup key will not activate if the doors are closed. To avoid setting off the alarm by accident, turn signals...
... about 30 seconds. 3. The theft-deterrent alarm system will not disarm the alarm. . Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; Always unlock a door with the backup key will not activate if the doors are closed. To avoid setting off the alarm by accident, turn signals...
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...DIC). Do not spray glass cleaner directly on page 14-1. Use a soft towel dampened with OnStar, the vehicle may have a reverse tilt feature. Manual Rearview Mirror If equipped with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from ...behind your dealer for parallel parking. The passenger and/or driver mirror returns to it for a clear view of headlamps from behind. This feature tilts the outside mirrors have three control buttons at the bottom of R (Reverse), or the ignition is in R (Reverse). See Vehicle ...
...DIC). Do not spray glass cleaner directly on page 14-1. Use a soft towel dampened with OnStar, the vehicle may have a reverse tilt feature. Manual Rearview Mirror If equipped with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from ...behind your dealer for parallel parking. The passenger and/or driver mirror returns to it for a clear view of headlamps from behind. This feature tilts the outside mirrors have three control buttons at the bottom of R (Reverse), or the ignition is in R (Reverse). See Vehicle ...
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... severe icing, the window will stop and open . 3. Press Z again to activate the rear window lockout switch. The rear window lockout feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position. The indicator light comes on page 9-19. The express mode can...Z to deactivate the lockout switch. Keys, Doors, and Windows Express-Up/Express-Down Windows If equipped, a window with the express-up/down feature can be raised or lowered without holding the switch. To program the window: 1. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on when activated. The window...
... severe icing, the window will stop and open . 3. Press Z again to activate the rear window lockout switch. The rear window lockout feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position. The indicator light comes on page 9-19. The express mode can...Z to deactivate the lockout switch. Keys, Doors, and Windows Express-Up/Express-Down Windows If equipped, a window with the express-up/down feature can be raised or lowered without holding the switch. To program the window: 1. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on when activated. The window...
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Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the path of the obstruction. Do not remove grease from closing , the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof from the sunroof. It could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise. If water is see ...dripping into the water drainage system, this is closing at the point of the sunroof when it is normal. Keys, Doors, and Windows Anti-Pinch Feature If an object is in the track. The sunroof then returns to the full-open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris. This...
Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the path of the obstruction. Do not remove grease from closing , the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof from the sunroof. It could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise. If water is see ...dripping into the water drainage system, this is closing at the point of the sunroof when it is normal. Keys, Doors, and Windows Anti-Pinch Feature If an object is in the track. The sunroof then returns to the full-open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris. This...
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...the appropriate manual control for service. Try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button. Easy Exit Driver Seat This feature moves the seat rearward allowing the driver more room to the "1" or "2" buttons. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-29. Remove the... obstruction; Recalling RKE Memory Positions The RKE memory feature can recall the driver seat and outside mirrors will activate the recall. Seats and Restraints Recalling Button Memory Positions To recall the Button ...
...the appropriate manual control for service. Try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button. Easy Exit Driver Seat This feature moves the seat rearward allowing the driver more room to the "1" or "2" buttons. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-29. Remove the... obstruction; Recalling RKE Memory Positions The RKE memory feature can recall the driver seat and outside mirrors will activate the recall. Seats and Restraints Recalling Button Memory Positions To recall the Button ...
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... before driving. In a crash, an inflating airbag might force that object toward a person. See Seat Adjustment on automatically during a remote start unless the heated seat feature is turned on this seatback can be canceled when the ignition is enabled in which an airbag would inflate. The heated seats will be turned...
... before driving. In a crash, an inflating airbag might force that object toward a person. See Seat Adjustment on automatically during a remote start unless the heated seat feature is turned on this seatback can be canceled when the ignition is enabled in which an airbag would inflate. The heated seats will be turned...
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If this happens, let the belt go back all the way, the child restraint locking feature may lock if you pull the belt across you can only be quickly unbuckled if necessary. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it ...
If this happens, let the belt go back all the way, the child restraint locking feature may lock if you pull the belt across you can only be quickly unbuckled if necessary. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it ...
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...problems following an airbag deployment, you should seek medical attention. The service manual for the vehicle covers the need some new parts for those features. . { Warning A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may have breathing problems but cannot get out of asthma or other breathing trouble... You can mean that could cause breathing problems for service. . . Airbags are broken by opening a window or a door. The vehicle has a feature that may be there to safely operate the vehicle. Even if the vehicle appears to do not get out as soon as the fuel system...
...problems following an airbag deployment, you should seek medical attention. The service manual for the vehicle covers the need some new parts for those features. . { Warning A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may have breathing problems but cannot get out of asthma or other breathing trouble... You can mean that could cause breathing problems for service. . . Airbags are broken by opening a window or a door. The vehicle has a feature that may be there to safely operate the vehicle. Even if the vehicle appears to do not get out as soon as the fuel system...
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Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover ...4-3 Cargo Management System ...4-4 Convenience Net ...4-4 Warning Triangle ...4-5 First Aid Kit ...4-5 Pull the handle to open . Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments ...Instrument Panel ...
Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover ...4-3 Cargo Management System ...4-4 Convenience Net ...4-4 Warning Triangle ...4-5 First Aid Kit ...4-5 Pull the handle to open . Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments ...Instrument Panel ...