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Section	Page
2014 Buick Encore Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	4
About Driving the Vehicle	4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	4
Symbols	5
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Initial Drive Information	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Remote Vehicle Start	10
Door Locks	11
Liftgate	11
Windows	12
Seat Adjustment	12
Memory Features	14
Second Row Seats	14
Heated Seats	14
Head Restraint Adjustment	15
Safety Belts	15
Passenger Sensing System	15
Mirror Adjustment	16
Steering Wheel Adjustment	16
Interior Lighting	17
Exterior Lighting	18
Windshield Wiper/Washer	18
Climate Controls	19
Transmission	20
Vehicle Features	21
Steering Wheel Controls	21
Cruise Control	21
Infotainment System	22
Driver Information Center (DIC)	22
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	22
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	22
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	22
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	23
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	23
Power Outlets	23
Sunroof	23
Performance and Maintenance	24
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	24
Tire Pressure Monitor	25
Engine Oil Life System	25
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	26
Roadside Assistance Program	26
OnStar®	26
Keys, Doors, and Windows	27
Keys and Locks	27
Keys	27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	29
Remote Vehicle Start	31
Door Locks	33
Power Door Locks	33
Automatic Door Locks	34
Safety Locks	34
Safety Locks	35
Doors	35
Liftgate	35
Vehicle Security	37
Vehicle Alarm System	37
Immobilizer	38
Immobilizer Operation	38
Exterior Mirrors	39
Convex Mirrors	39
Power Mirrors	39
Folding Mirrors	39
Heated Mirrors	39
Blind Spot Mirrors	39
Reverse Tilt Mirrors	41
Interior Mirrors	41
Interior Rearview Mirrors	41
Manual Rearview Mirror	41
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	41
Windows	42
Power Windows	42
Sun Visors	44
Roof	44
Sunroof	44
Seats and Restraints	47
Head Restraints	48
Front Seats	49
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 Properly	62
Lap-Shoulder Belt	63
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	67
Safety Belt Extender	68
Safety System Check	68
Safety Belt Care	68
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	68
Airbag System	69
Where Are the Airbags?	71
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	73
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	74
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	74
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	74
Passenger Sensing System	76
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	80
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	80
Airbag System Check	81
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	81
Child Restraints	82
Older Children	82
Infants and Young Children	84
Child Restraint Systems	86
Where to Put the Restraint	88
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	89
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	95
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	95
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Position)	97
Storage	101
Storage Compartments	101
Instrument Panel Storage	101
Cupholders	102
Sunglasses Storage	102
Underseat Storage	103
Center Console Storage	103
Additional Storage Features	103
Cargo Cover	103
Cargo Management System	104
Convenience Net	104
Warning Triangle	105
First Aid Kit	105
Roof Rack System	105
Instruments and Controls	107
Controls	108
Steering Wheel Adjustment	108
Steering Wheel Controls	108
Heated Steering Wheel	108
Horn	108
Windshield Wiper/Washer	108
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	110
Compass	110
Clock	111
Power Outlets	111
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	113
Instrument Cluster	114
Speedometer	115
Odometer	115
Trip Odometer	115
Tachometer	115
Fuel Gauge	115
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	116
Safety Belt Reminders	116
Airbag Readiness Light	117
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	118
Charging System Light	118
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	119
Brake System Warning Light	121
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	122
Power Steering Warning Light	122
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light	123
Vehicle Ahead Indicator	123
Traction Off Light	123
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	124
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	124
Tire Pressure Light	124
Engine Oil Pressure Light	125
Low Fuel Warning Light	125
Immobilizer Light	126
High-Beam On Light	126
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light	126
Front Fog Lamp Light	126
Lamps On Reminder	126
Cruise Control Light	127
Information Displays	127
Driver Information Center (DIC)	127
Vehicle Messages	130
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	130
Brake System Messages	131
Door Ajar Messages	131
Engine Cooling System Messages	131
Engine Oil Messages	131
Engine Power Messages	132
Fuel System Messages	132
Object Detection System Messages	132
Ride Control System Messages	134
Tire Messages	134
Transmission Messages	135
Vehicle Personalization	135
Lighting	141
Exterior Lighting	141
Exterior Lamp Controls	141
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	142
Flash-to-Pass	142
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	142
Automatic Headlamp System	143
Hazard Warning Flashers	143
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	144
Front Fog Lamps	144
Interior Lighting	145
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	145
Courtesy Lamps	145
Dome Lamps	145
Reading Lamps	146
Lighting Features	146
Entry Lighting	146
Exit Lighting	146
Battery Power Protection	146
Infotainment System	147
Introduction	147
Infotainment	147
Climate Controls	149
Climate Control Systems	149
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	151
Air Vents	154
Maintenance	154
Air Intake	154
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	154
Driving and Operating	157
Driving Information	158
Driver Behavior	158
Driving Environment	158
Vehicle Design	158
Distracted Driving	158
Defensive Driving	159
Drunk Driving	159
Control of a Vehicle	160
Braking	160
Steering	160
Off-Road Recovery	161
Loss of Control	161
Driving on Wet Roads	162
Highway Hypnosis	163
Hill and Mountain Roads	163
Winter Driving	164
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	165
Vehicle Load Limits	166
Starting and Operating	170
New Vehicle Break-In	170
Ignition Positions	170
Starting the Engine	172
Engine Heater	174
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	175
Shifting Into Park	175
Shifting out of Park	176
Parking over Things That Burn	177
Engine Exhaust	178
Running the Vehicle While Parked	178
Automatic Transmission	179
Manual Mode	180
Drive Systems	181
All-Wheel Drive	181
Brakes	182
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	182
Parking Brake	183
Brake Assist	183
Ride Control Systems	184
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	184
Cruise Control	186
Driver Assistance Systems	188
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	188
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	190
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	192
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	194
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	196
Fuel	198
Recommended Fuel	198
Gasoline Specifications	199
Fuels in Foreign Countries	199
Fuel Additives	199
Filling the Tank	199
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	201
Towing	201
General Towing Information	201
Conversions and Add-Ons	202
Add-On Electrical Equipment	202
Vehicle Care	203
General Information	204
California Proposition 65 Warning	204
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	204
Accessories and Modifications	205
Vehicle Checks	205
Doing Your Own Service Work	205
Hood	206
Engine Compartment Overview	208
Engine Oil	209
Engine Oil Life System	211
Automatic Transmission Fluid	212
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	213
Cooling System	214
Engine Coolant	215
Engine Overheating	218
Washer Fluid	219
Brakes	220
Brake Fluid	221
Battery	222
All-Wheel Drive	223
Starter Switch Check	223
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	223
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	223
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	224
Wiper Blade Replacement	224
Headlamp Aiming	226
Bulb Replacement	226
Halogen Bulbs	226
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	227
License Plate Lamp	229
Replacement Bulbs	229
Electrical System	230
Electrical System Overload	230
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	230
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	231
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	234
Rear Compartment Fuse Block	236
Wheels and Tires	238
Tires	238
All-Season Tires	239
Winter Tires	239
Summer Tires	240
Tire Sidewall Labeling	240
Tire Designations	242
Tire Terminology and Definitions	243
Tire Pressure	245
Tire Pressure Monitor System	247
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	248
Tire Inspection	251
Tire Rotation	251
When It Is Time for New Tires	252
Buying New Tires	253
Different Size Tires and Wheels	255
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	255
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	257
Wheel Replacement	257
Tire Chains	258
If a Tire Goes Flat	258
Tire Changing	260
Compact Spare Tire	264
Jump Starting	265
Towing	267
Towing the Vehicle	267
Recreational Vehicle Towing	268
Appearance Care	270
Exterior Care	270
Interior Care	275
Floor Mats	278
Service and Maintenance	281
General Information	281
Maintenance Schedule	283
Special Application Services	288
Additional Maintenance and Care	288
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	291
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	291
Maintenance Replacement Parts	292
Maintenance Records	293
Technical Data	295
Vehicle Identification	295
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	295
Service Parts Identification Label	295
Vehicle Data	296
Capacities and Specifications	296
Engine Drive Belt Routing	298
Customer Information	299
Customer Information	299
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	299
Customer Assistance Offices	301
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	302
Online Owner Center	302
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	303
Roadside Assistance Program	303
Scheduling Service Appointments	305
Courtesy Transportation Program	305
Collision Damage Repair	307
Service Publications Ordering Information	309
Reporting Safety Defects	310
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	310
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	311
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	311
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	311
Event Data Recorders	312
OnStar®	313
Infotainment System	313
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	313
Radio Frequency Statement	313
OnStar	315
OnStar Overview	315
OnStar Services	316
Emergency	316
Security	316
Navigation	316
Connections	317
Diagnostics	319
OnStar Additional Information	319
Index	325
Index_A	325
Index_B	325
Index_C	326
Index_D	327
Index_E	328
Index_F	328
Index_G	329
Index_H	329
Index_I	329
Index_J	330
Index_K	330
Index_L	330
Index_M	331
Index_N	331
Index_O	331
Index_P	332
Index_R	332
Index_S	333
Index_T	334
Index_U	335
Index_V	335

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