2013 BUICK ENCORE engine

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Driver Information Center Controls (on lever)
Cruise Control/
Forward Collision AlertF Buttons Driver
Information Center
Storage
Compartment
Instrument Panel
Illumination Control Audio Steering
Wheel Controls Windshield
Wipers Lever
Exterior Lamps Control
Power Mirrors
Control
Instrument Panel
Power Steering
Traction Control Off

Engine Coolant
Temperature
Brake System
Cruise Control Set
Low Tire Pressure
StabiliTrak Active

StabiliTrak Off
Security
Check Engine
Oil Pressure
Charging System
Safety Belt Reminder
Airbag Readiness
Antilock Brake System
Lane Departure Warning
Lights On

Forward Collision Alert
Tilt/Telescope
Steering Wheel Lever
Instrument Cluster Symbols

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Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
Unlock
Press to unlock the
driver’s door. Press
again to unlock all
doors and liftgate.
Lock
Press to lock all doors
and liftgate.
Vehicle Locator/
Panic Alarm
Press and release to
locate your vehicle.
The turn signal lamps
will flash and the horn
will sound.
Press and hold to
activate the alarm. The
turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will
sound for 30 seconds, or until the button is
pressed again or the ignition is turned on.
Express Power Windows
All windows have an express-down feature. Fully press the desired window\
switch for
the window to open completely.
The driver’s window has an express-up feature. Fully pull the driver’s window switch for
the window to close completely.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
Remote Vehicle StartF
Press and release the
Lock button
and then press and hold the button to
start the engine from outside the vehicle.
After entering the vehicle, turn the ignition
to the On position.
• The engine will run for 10 minutes.
Repeat these steps for a 10-minute time
extension.
• Only two remote starts are allowed
between ignition cycles.
• Press and hold the
button to cancel
a remote start.
Note: Open Vehicle Settings in the
Configuration menu to change the remote lock,
unlock and remote start
F settings.
Tilt/Telescope Steering Wheel
With the vehicle parked, push down the lever on the left side of the steering column to \
adjust the steering wheel. The steering wheel can then be moved up or do\
wn and in or
out. Pull up the lever to lock the steering wheel in place.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
F Optional equipment
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.

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Automatic Transmission
Manual Mode
Manual Mode allows the driver to manually
select the range of gear positions. This
feature can be used to drive the vehicle
in a sportier manner or to downshift when
driving on a downhill grade to provide
engine braking.
1. Move the shift lever to the Manual (M)
position.
2. Press the + (plus) or – (minus) button
on the shift lever to upshift or downshift.
The current gear will be displayed on
the Driver Information Center.
If vehicle speed is too high or too low for
the requested gear, the shift will not occur.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Traction Control and StabiliTrak® Systems
The traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak stabili\
ty control system
assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems
turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
Turning the Systems Off/On
To turn off traction control, press the Traction Control/StabiliTrak Off button on the
center of the instrument panel. The
Traction Control Off light will illuminate on the
instrument cluster. Turn off traction control if the vehicle is stuck an\
d rocking the vehicle
is required.
To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold the button. The
Traction Control Off light and StabiliTrak Off light will illuminate on the instrument
cluster.
Press the button again to turn on both systems.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Hill Start Assist
When stopped on a steep hill, the Hill Start Assist feature prevents the\
vehicle from rolling
before driving off, whether facing uphill or downhill. During the transi\
tion between when the
driver releases the brake pedal and starts to accelerate, Hill Start Assist holds the brake
pressure (for up to two seconds) to ensure the vehicle doesn't roll.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.

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Tire Pressure Monitor
Engine Oil Life System
The Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates when one
or more of the vehicle's tires is significantly under-inflated. The proper tire pressures for
the vehicle are listed on the Tire and Loading Information label located\
below the driver’s
door latch. Current tire pressures can be viewed in the Driver Information Ce\
nter Vehicle
Information menu.
Tire pressure is affected by cold weather and distance driven. If the low tire pressure
warning light illuminates when the vehicle is first started and then turns off as the vehicle is
driven, check for the proper tire pressures.
Refer to your owner manual for information about normal monthly tire maintenance.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual.
The Oil Life System calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays Change
Engine Oil Soon on the Driver Information Center (DIC) when it’s necessary to change the
engine oil and filter. The system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Press the MENU button to display the Vehicle Information menu on the DIC.
2. Rotate the
switch to view Remaining Oil Life.
3. Press the SET/CLR button until 100% is displayed.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual.
Cargo Shade
Remove the Shade
1. Unhook the cords (A) from the liftgate.
2. Lift the shade out of the rear hinges (B).
3. Slide the shade along the channels (C)
to store it behind the rear seats.
Install the Shade
1. Insert the shade into the rear hinges.
2. Hook the cords to the liftgate.
See Storage in your Owner Manual.
Storage Features
F Optional equipment
B
C
A