2014 BUICK ENCORE set clock

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Instruments and Controls 5-5
2. Press and hold SET/CLR whilethe Set Area display is active.
3. Find the vehicle's currentlocation and zone number on the
map. Zones 1 through 15 are
available.
4. Use
w xto change to the
correct zone number.
5. Press SET/CLR to confirm the setting.
Clock
The infotainment system controls
are used to access the time and
date settings through the menu
system. See “Using the System” in
the infotainment manual.
Setting the Clock
To set the time and date:
1. Press the CONFIG button and then turn the TUNE/MENU knob
to select Time and Date or
press
H.
2. Select the desired feature.
3. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to adjust the highlighted number.
4. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to select the next number.
5. To save and return to the Time and Date menu, press
/BACK
at any time or press the TUNE/
MENU knob after adjusting the
value.
6. Repeat steps 2–5 for the remaining feature. If auto timing is set, the time
displayed on the clock may not
update immediately when driving
into a new time zone.
Setting the 12/24 Hour Format
1. Press the CONFIG button and
select Time and Date or
press
H.
2. Select Set Time Format.
3. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to highlight the 12 hour or 24 hour
display format.
4. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to select display format.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
There is one accessory power outlet
on the center stack below the
climate control. This outlet is
powered when the key is in ON/
RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or until
the driver door is opened within

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8-2 Climate Controls
Temperature Control:Turn the
knob clockwise or counterclockwise
to increase or decrease the
temperature setting.
Air Delivery Mode Control: Press
[,Y, orXto change the
direction of the airflow. Air delivery
mode settings can be combined. An
indicator light comes on in the
selected mode button.
[(Floor): Air is directed to the
floor outlets.
Y(Vent): Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets.
X(Defog): Air is directed to the
windshield and side window vents.
0(Defrost): Press to clear the
windshield of fog or frost more
quickly. Air is directed to the
windshield.
For best results, clear all snow and
ice from the windshield before
defrosting.
Do not drive the vehicle until all the
windows are clear.
Air Conditioning
#(Air Conditioning): Press to
turn the air conditioning on or off. An
indicator light comes on. If the fan is
turned off or the outside
temperature falls below freezing, the
air conditioning compressor will
not work.
h(Recirculation): Press to turn
on the recirculation. An indicator
light comes on. Air is recirculated
inside the vehicle. It helps to quickly
cool the air inside the vehicle or
prevent outside air and odors from
entering. To improve fuel efficiency
and to cool the vehicle faster,
recirculation may be automatically
selected in warm weather when the
temperature is set to the coldest
setting. The recirculation light will
not come on. Press
hto select
recirculation; press it again to select
outside air.
Rear Window Defogger
1(Rear Defogger): Press to turn
the rear window defogger on or off.
The rear window defogger turns off
after about 10 minutes. It can also
be turned off by turning the ignition
to ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/
OFF. If turned on again it runs for
about five minutes before
turning off.
Do not drive the vehicle until all the
windows are clear.
{Caution
Do not use a razor blade or sharp
object to clear the inside rear
window. Do not adhere anything
to the defogger grid lines in the
rear glass. These actions may
damage the rear defogger.
Repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty.

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Vehicle Care 10-57
Warning (Continued)
1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Put an automatictransmission in P (Park) or a
manual transmission in
1 (First) or R (Reverse).
3. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle
is raised.
4. Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle.
5. Place wheel blocks on both sides of the tire at the
opposite corner of the tire
being changed.
When the vehicle has a flat tire (2),
use the following example as a
guide to assist in the placement of
the wheel blocks (1).
1. Wheel Block
2. Flat Tire
The following information explains
how to repair or change a tire.
Tire Changing
Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools
The spare tire and tools are located
in the storage compartment in the
rear of the vehicle.
To access the spare tire and tools:
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate
on page 2-9.
2. Lift the trim cover.
3. If the vehicle has a subwoofer assembly on top of the spare
tire, remove it by turning the
center retainer counterclockwise.
4. If the vehicle does not have a subwoofer, turn the retainer
counterclockwise to remove the
spare tire.
5. Remove the spare tire, jack, and tools and place them near the
tire being changed.