2015 BUICK ENCORE wheel

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Buick IntelliLink
IntelliLink uses a Bluetooth or USB connection to link to a compatible smartphone, cell phone, USB flash drive or portable audio player/iPod®. IntelliLink enables streaming audio through a smartphone and hands-free voice control. For assistance with the IntelliLink
system, contact Customer Assistance at 1-855-4-SUPPORT (1-855-478-7767) or go to www.buick.com and click the Owners link.
Voice Recognition
Control the music source and make phone calls hands-free (after pairing\
your Bluetooth-enabled phone) using the enhanced voice recognition system.
1. Press the Push to Talk button on the steering wheel.
2. The radio will say “Please say a command,” followed by a beep.
3. After the beep, say what you want it to do. (Example: "Call Amanda" or "Tune FM 104.3")
PANDORA® Internet Radio
Listen to personalized radio stations based on favorite artists or genres.
Download the Pandora app to your smartphone. Restart the smartphone and \
sign in to Pandora.
Create a station on your phone to listen to a customized song list in the vehicle.
Connect your smartphone/device to the system by Bluetooth or, for Apple devices, by a USB cable.
Touch the Pandora icon on the touch screen to access Pandora. A slight delay may occur when loading a song or changing a station.
Stitcher SmartRadio™
Stream favorite podcasts, radio shows and news to your vehicle.
Download the Stitcher app to your smartphone. Restart the smartphone and sign in to Stitcher.
Select a category to listen to. A slight delay may occur when loading a \
station.
Note: Pandora and Stitcher can be played using the Bluetooth connection. However, the Pandora and Stitcher voice commands will be active only when connected to the USB port.
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.
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OnStar® with 4G LTEF
With OnStar 4G LTE and Wi-Fi®, up to seven devices (smartphones, tablets and laptops) can be connected to high-speed Internet through the vehicle’s built-in Wi-Fi hotspot.
To retrieve the SSID and password for the hotspot, press the OnStar Voice Command button; after the prompt, say “Wi-Fi settings.” They will be displ\
ayed on the screen.
For assistance, press the blue OnStar button or call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
Note: See onstar.com for a detailed instruction guide, vehicle availability, details, and system
limitations. Please drive responsibly and use the in-vehicle controls only when it’s safe to do so.
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.

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Climate Controls
Driver’s Heated Seat ControlFDefog Mode
Passenger’s Temperature ControlF

Passenger’s Heated Seat ControlFFloor Mode
Driver’s Temperature ControlVent Mode
Air Conditioning Control
Recirculation Mode
Fan Speed Control/OffDefrost Mode
AUTOF:Automatic OperationRear Window/ Outside Mirror Defogger
Heated Steering WheelF
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Automatic Dual Zone OperationF
1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature for the driver and front passenger. Allow time for t\
he system to automatically reach the desired temperature.
If the air delivery mode or fan speed is adjusted manually, automatic operation is canceled.
The three air delivery mode buttons can be selected in any combination.
To turn off the system, continually press the Fan Speed Control until all lights are off.
Recirculation Mode
The Recirculation Mode can help to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle or prevent outside odors from entering the vehicle. It is not available while the Defog or Defrost Mode is selected. When the Recirculation Mode is used without air conditioning, the air humidity increases and the windows may fog.
See Climate Controls in your Owner Manual.
Dual Automatic Climate Controls shown

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Ultrasonic Parking AssistF
Rear Vision Camera
Lane Departure WarningF
When the vehicle is in Reverse, a view of the area behind the vehicle appears on the infotainment screen.
To turn the system Off or On, press the CONFIG button on the infotainment system to open the Configure menu and select Display > Rear Camera Options > Camera. A checkmark indicates the system is On.
Rear Cross Traffic AlertF
The system warns of approaching traffic by displaying a visual alert on the infotainment screen and sounding three beeps.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
When crossing a detected lane marking without using a turn signal, a visual alert is
displayed on the instrument panel and audible beeps sound.
To turn the system Off or On, press the Lane Departure Warning button on the lower center of the instrument panel.
Note: The system operates only at speeds greater than 35 mph. The visual alert and displ\
ay turn off at speeds below 35 mph.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
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Ultrasonic sensors in the front and rear bumpers help you avoid collidin\
g with objects when parking. Detected objects are indicated by audible beeps, which become more frequent as the vehicle gets closer to an object. When the distance is less than \
12 in. (30 cm), the beeps are continuous. Both front and rear park assist operate when the vehicle is in Reverse.
To turn the system Off or On, press the Parking Assist button on the lower center of the instrument panel.
Note: The system operates only at speeds less than 5 mph. The system may not \
be available if dirt, snow or ice builds up on the sensors. Keep the vehicle clean for proper operation.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Forward Collision AlertF
When the green symbol is displayed on the instrument cluster, the system is tracking the vehicle ahead. When approaching a vehicle directly ahead too quickly, a visual alert is displayed on the Driver Information Center and audible beeps sound.
Press the Forward Collision Alert button on the steering wheel to select a follow gap setting of Far, Medium, Near, or Off.
See Driving and Operating 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.
Traction control should be turned off if the vehicle is stuck and rocking the vehicle is required.
Press the StabiliTrak/Traction Control button. The Traction Control Off light will illuminate in the instrument cluster. Press the button again to tur\
n on the system.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Side Blind Zone AlertF
While driving, the Side Blind Zone Alert system displays a warning symbol on the left or right side mirror when a vehicle is detected in that side blind zone area. If the turn signal is activated when a vehicle has been detected, the warning symbol will flash.
To turn the system Off or On, press the CONFIG button to access the Configure menu and select Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Side Blind Zone Alert.
Note: The system may not be available in heavy rainstorms or if dirt or snow builds up on the corners of the rear bumper. Keep the vehicle clean for proper operation.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
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