2015 Buick Encore Owner Manual - Page 198

Driving and Operating An image appears on the infotainment screen with the message Check Surroundings for Safety when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). The display goes to the previous screen after approximately 10 seconds once the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse). To return to the previous screen sooner, do one of the following: . 9-39 system will not work properly if ice, snow, mud, or anything else builds up on the rear bumper sensors. Use caution while backing up when towing a trailer, as the RCTA detection zones that extend out from the back of your vehicle do not move further back when a trailer is towed. The area displayed by the camera is limited. It does not display objects that are close to either corner or under the bumper and can vary depending on vehicle orientation or road conditions. Displayed images may be closer or farther than they appear. The following illustrations show the field of view that the camera provides. Press a hard key on the infotainment system. Shift into P (Park). Reach a vehicle speed of 8 km/h (5 mph). Rear Vision Camera Location . . Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) On vehicles with the RCTA, a warning triangle with a left or right pointing arrow may also display on the RVC screen to warn of traffic coming from the left or the right. Three beeps will sound from the speaker on that side. This system detects objects coming from up to 20 m (65 ft) from the left or right side behind the vehicle. The RCTA The camera is above the license plate. 1. View displayed by the camera.