Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
9234779) - 2016 - CRC - 1/5/16
122 Instruments and Controls
Auto Volume
The auto volume feature
automatically adjusts the radio
volume to compensate for road and
wind noise as the vehicle speeds up
or slows down, so that the volume
level is consistent.
Select Off, Low, Medium, or High.
Maximum Startup Volume
Select to manually set the startup
volume of the radio.
Turn the TUNE/MENU knob or outer
ring to increase or decrease the
value.
Radio Favorites
Select to manually set the number
of favorite pages.
Select 1−6.
Phone Settings
Select Phone Settings and the
following may display:
.Bluetooth
. Return to Factory Settings
Bluetooth
The following list of menu items may
be available:
.Activation
. Device List
. Pair Device
. Change Bluetooth Code
Activation
When on, the system will allow a
Bluetooth device to connect.
Select On or Off.
Device List
Allows the management of a
Bluetooth device.
Select Connect, Separate,
or Delete.
Pair Device
Allows the pairing of a new
Bluetooth device. See “Bluetooth”in
the infotainment manual.
Change Bluetooth Code
Manually change or set the code.
Return to Factory Settings
Select Return to Factory Settings to
return Bluetooth to the default
settings.
Select Yes or No.
Display Settings
Select Display Settings and the
following may display:
. Home Page Menu
. Display Off
Home Page Menu
Select Home Page Menu and the
following may display:
.
Customize
. Sort
. Restore Home Page Defaults
Customize
Select what icons will be available
on the Home Page.
Turn the TUNE/MENU knob or outer
ring to select an icon, then press the
knob or outer ring.
Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
9234779) - 2016 - CRC - 1/5/16
Driving and Operating 145
.Designate a front seat
passenger to handle potential
distractions.
. Become familiar with vehicle
features before driving, such as
programming favorite radio
stations and adjusting climate
control and seat settings.
Program all trip information into
any navigation device prior to
driving.
. Wait until the vehicle is parked
to retrieve items that have fallen
to the floor.
. Stop or park the vehicle to tend
to children.
. Keep pets in an appropriate
carrier or restraint.
. Avoid stressful conversations
while driving, whether with a
passenger or on a cell phone.
{Warning
Taking your eyes off the road too
long or too often could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death.
Focus your attention on driving. Refer to the infotainment section for
more information on using that
system. Refer to the infotainment
manual for more information on the
navigation system, if equipped,
including pairing and using a cell
phone.
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means
“always
expect the unexpected.” The first
step in driving defensively is to wear
the safety belt. See Safety
Belts 053.
. Assume that other road users
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and
other drivers) are going to be
careless and make mistakes.
Anticipate what they might do
and be ready.
. Allow enough following distance
between you and the driver in
front of you.
. Focus on the task of driving.
Drunk Driving
Death and injury associated with
drinking and driving is a global
tragedy.
{Warning
Drinking and then driving is very
dangerous. Your reflexes,
perceptions, attentiveness, and
judgment can be affected by even
a small amount of alcohol. You
can have a serious —or even
fatal —collision if you drive after
drinking.
Do not drink and drive or ride with
a driver who has been drinking.
Ride home in a cab; or if you are
with a group, designate a driver
who will not drink.
Control of a Vehicle
Braking, steering, and accelerating
are important factors in helping to
control a vehicle while driving.
