Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14607636) -
2021 - CRC - 8/18/20
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Introduction
The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle
model names, and vehicle body designs
appearing in this manual including, but not
limited to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the
BUICK Emblem, and ENCORE are trademarks
and/or service marks of General Motors LLC,
its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute
the name
“
General Motors of Canada
Company
”
for Buick Motor Division wherever
it appears in this manual.
This manual describes features that may or
may not be on the vehicle because of
optional equipment that was not purchased
on the vehicle, model variants, country
specifications, features/applications that may
not be available in your region, or changes
subsequent to the printing of this owner
’
s
manual.
Refer to the purchase documentation
relating to your specific vehicle to confirm
the features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick
reference.
A French language manual can be obtained
from your dealer, at www.helminc.com,
or from:
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide
en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à
l'adresse suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 84709979 B Second Printing
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