Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
11354409) - 2018 - crc - 11/8/17
Driving and Operating
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An image appears on the
infotainment display when the
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
The previous screen displays when
the vehicle is shifted out of
R (Reverse) after a short delay. To
return to the previous screen
sooner, press any button on the
infotainment display, shift into
P (Park), or reach a vehicle speed
of approximately 12 km/h (8 mph).
Symbols and Guidelines
The RVC may have a guideline
overlay that can help the driver align
the vehicle when backing into a
parking spot. Select the guidance
lines button on the camera screen
to enable or disable the guidance
lines, or see
The RVC system may have a
feature that lets the driver view
parking assist symbols on the
infotainment screen while using the
RVC. The Rear Parking Assist
(RPA) system must not be disabled
to use the caution symbols. The
error message Rear Parking Assist
Symbols Unavailable may display if
RPA has been disabled and the
symbols have been turned on. See
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
On vehicles with the RCTA, a
warning triangle with a left or right
pointing arrow may appear on the
infotainment display to warn of
traffic coming from the left or the
right. Three beeps will sound from
the speaker on that side. This
system detects objects coming from
up to 20 m (65 ft) from the left or
right side behind the vehicle. The
RCTA system will not work properly
if ice, snow, mud, or anything else
builds up on the rear bumper
sensors.
Rear Vision Camera Location
The camera is above the license
plate.
The area displayed by the camera is
limited.
It does not display objects that are
close to either corner or under the
bumper and can vary depending on
vehicle orientation or road
conditions. Displayed images may
be closer or farther than they
appear.
The following illustrations show the
field of view that the camera
provides.