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Buick Encore 2013, Owner'S Manual

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Buick Encore Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 1/8/13

Vehicle Care

10-1

Vehicle Care

General Information

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
California Proposition

65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

California Perchlorate

Materials Requirements . . . . 10-2

Accessories and

Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Vehicle Checks

Doing Your Own

Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Engine Compartment

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6

Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 10-9
Automatic Transmission

Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . 10-10
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . 10-15
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . 10-20
Automatic Transmission Shift

Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20

Ignition Transmission Lock

Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21

Park Brake and P (Park)

Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . 10-21

Wiper Blade

Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21

Headlamp Aiming

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . 10-23

Bulb Replacement

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Headlamps, Front Turn

Signal and Parking
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24

License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . 10-26
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . 10-26

Electrical System

Electrical System

Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27

Fuses and Circuit

Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27

Engine Compartment Fuse

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28

Instrument Panel Fuse

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31

Rear Compartment Fuse

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33

Wheels and Tires

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . 10-37
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
Tire Terminology and

Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39

Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42
Tire Pressure Monitor

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43

Tire Pressure Monitor

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44

Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48
When It Is Time for New

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49

Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50
Different Size Tires and

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52

Summary of Contents for Encore 2013

Page 1: ...ng Lights Gauges and Indicators 5 8 Information Displays 5 22 Vehicle Messages 5 25 Vehicle Personalization 5 31 Lighting 6 1 Exterior Lighting 6 1 Interior Lighting 6 5 Lighting Features 6 6 Infotainment System 7 1 Introduction 7 1 Radio 7 7 Audio Players 7 11 Phone 7 16 Trademarks and License Agreements 7 26 Climate Controls 8 1 Climate Control Systems 8 1 Air Vents 8 6 Maintenance 8 6 Driving a...

Page 2: ...ecial Application Services 11 8 Additional Maintenance and Care 11 8 Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Parts 11 11 Maintenance Records 11 13 Technical Data 12 1 Vehicle Identification 12 1 Vehicle Data 12 2 Customer Information 13 1 Customer Information 13 2 Reporting Safety Defects 13 17 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 13 19 OnStar 14 1 OnStar Overview 14 1 OnStar Services 14 2 OnStar Addition...

Page 3: ...h of the features found on your vehicle For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Buick Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer at www helminc com or from On peut obtenir un exemplair...

Page 4: ...rious injury or death Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death WARNING These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people Notice This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage This would not be covered by the vehicle s warranty A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means Do Not Do not do this or Do ...

Page 5: ...ight Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System ABS Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar Brake System Warning Light Charging System I Cruise Control B Engine Coolant Temperature O Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps Fuel Gauge Fuses 3 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer j LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders 7 Tire Pressure Monitor d...

Page 6: ...Black plate 6 1 Buick Encore Owner Manual 2013 crc 1 8 13 vi Introduction 2 NOTES ...

Page 7: ... Adjustment 1 10 Steering Wheel Adjustment 1 10 Interior Lighting 1 11 Exterior Lighting 1 11 Windshield Wiper Washer 1 12 Climate Controls 1 13 Transmission 1 14 Vehicle Features Radio s 1 15 Portable Audio Devices 1 16 Bluetooth 1 16 Steering Wheel Controls 1 16 Infotainment System 1 17 Driver Information Center DIC 1 17 Rear Vision Camera RVC 1 17 Ultrasonic Parking Assist 1 17 Power Outlets 1 ...

Page 8: ...Black plate 2 1 Buick Encore Owner Manual 2013 crc 1 8 13 1 2 In Brief Instrument Panel ...

Page 9: ... 1 11 Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6 1 Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6 5 Front Fog Lamps on page 6 4 12 Hood Release See Hood on page 10 4 13 Data Link Connector DLC Out of View See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 14 14 Instrument Panel Storage on page 4 1 15 Cruise Control on page 9 32 Forward Collision Alert FCA System on page 9 34 If Equipped 16 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...

Page 10: ...to unlock the driver door or all doors and if equipped fuel door Hazard warning flashers will flash twice Q Press to lock all doors Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 31 7 If equpped press and hold briefly to initiate vehicle locator Press and hold for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm Press again to cancel the panic alarm See Keys on p...

Page 11: ...rn on the hazard warning flashers Turn the vehicle on and then off See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2 5 Door Locks To lock or unlock a door manually From the inside to lock the door use the lock knob on the top of the door panel From the outside turn the key toward the front or rear of the vehicle or press K or Q on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Power Door Locks K Press to unlock the do...

Page 12: ...e switch to raise it See Power Windows on page 2 14 The switches work when the vehicle is in ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 9 19 Seat Adjustment Manual Seats To adjust a manual seat 1 Pull the handle at the front of the seat 2 Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle 3 Try to move the seat back an...

Page 13: ...Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 4 Lumbar Adjustment If available press the front or rear of the switch to increase or decrease lumbar support Release the switch when the desired level of support is reached See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3 4 Reclining Seatbacks Manual Seat Shown Power Seat Similar To recline the seatback 1 Lift the lever If necessary move the safety belt out of the way to access the...

Page 14: ...These manually stored positions are referred to as Button Memory positions The vehicle will also automatically save driver seat and outside mirror positions to the current driver Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter when the ignition is placed in OFF These automatically stored positions are referred to as RKE Memory positions See Memory Seats on page 3 6 and Vehicle Personalization on page 5 31 Se...

Page 15: ...as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position See Head Restraints on page 3 2 and Seat Adjustment on page 3 3 Safety Belts Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly Safety Belts on page 3 14 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3 15 Lap Shoulder Belt on page 3 16 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Childr...

Page 16: ...ent Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle Manual Rearview Mirror If equipped with a manual rearview mirror push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from behind See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 2 13 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If equipped with an automatic dimming rearview mirror the...

Page 17: ...r is opened R Press to turn on the dome lamps Reading Lamps For vehicles with front reading lamps they are in the overhead console or Press to turn each lamp on or off For more information about interior lighting see Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6 5 or Courtesy Lamps on page 6 5 Exterior Lighting The exterior lamp control is to the left of the steering column on the instrument pan...

Page 18: ... Running Lamps DRL on page 6 2 Front Fog Lamps on page 6 4 Windshield Wiper Washer The windshield wiper washer lever is located on the right side of the steering column Move the lever to one of the following positions HI Use for fast wipes LO Use for slow wipes INT Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes then turn the x INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes OF...

Page 19: ...heating cooling defrosting and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with these systems Climate Control System 1 Temperature Control 2 Air Delivery Modes 3 Fan Control 4 Recirculation 5 Air Conditioning 6 Rear Window Defogger 7 Defrost See Climate Control Systems on page 8 1 If Equipped ...

Page 20: ...ir Delivery Modes 4 Heated Steering Wheel If Equipped 5 Recirculation 6 Air Conditioning 7 Fan Controls 8 Rear Window Defogger 9 Defrost 10 AUTO Automatic Operation See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 3 If Equipped Transmission Driver Shift Control DSC DSC allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission To use the DSC feature 1 Move the shift lever fr...

Page 21: ...O Press to show available information about the current station or track For more information about these and other radio features see Operation on page 7 4 Storing a Station as a Favorite Stations from all bands can be stored in the favorite lists in any order Up to six stations can be stored in each favorite page and the number of available favorite pages can be set To store the station to a pos...

Page 22: ... in auxiliary input and a USB port located in the center console External devices such as iPods laptop computers MP3 players CD changers and USB drives may be connected depending on the audio system See Auxiliary Devices on page 7 13 Bluetooth The Bluetooth system allows users with a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone to make and receive hands free calls using the vehicle audio system and controls The...

Page 23: ...in the instrument cluster It shows the status of many vehicle systems The controls for the DIC are on the turn signal lever 1 SET CLR Press to set or clear the menu item displayed 2 w x Turn the band to scroll through the menu items 3 MENU Press to display the DIC menus This button is also used to return to or exit the last screen displayed on the DIC See Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 22...

Page 24: ...ed when the key is in ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY or until the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of turning off the vehicle See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 9 19 See Power Outlets on page 5 6 Sunroof If equipped the sunroof only operates when the ignition is turned to ON RUN or Retained Accessory Power RAP is active Open Close Press and hold the front or rear of switch 1 to open or close...

Page 25: ...luminate in the instrument cluster The appropriate message will display in the DIC Press g again to turn on both systems StabiliTrak will automatically turn back on when the vehicle speed exceeds 50 km h 31 mph See StabiliTrak System on page 9 30 Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in press...

Page 26: ...ife on the display This display shows an estimate of the oil s remaining useful life If 99 is displayed that means that 99 of the current oil life remains 2 To reset the engine oil life system press the SET CLR button while the oil life display is active After a few seconds there will be a single chime and the oil life will be reset to 100 Be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally ...

Page 27: ...52 1112 TTY Users U S Only 1 888 889 2438 Canada 1 800 268 6800 Mexico 01 800 466 0818 As the owner of a new Buick you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program See Roadside Assistance Program Mexico on page 13 7 or Roadside Assistance Program U S and Canada on page 13 11 OnStar If equipped this vehicle has a comprehensive in vehicle system that can connect to a live Advisor fo...

Page 28: ...Black plate 22 1 Buick Encore Owner Manual 2013 crc 1 8 13 1 22 In Brief 2 NOTES ...

Page 29: ...ower Mirrors 2 11 Folding Mirrors 2 12 Heated Mirrors 2 12 Blind Spot Mirrors 2 12 Reverse Tilt Mirrors 2 13 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror 2 13 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 2 13 Windows Windows 2 14 Power Windows 2 14 Sun Visors 2 16 Roof Sunroof 2 16 Keys and Locks Keys WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous and children or others could be seriousl...

Page 30: ...ade for debris Periodically clean with a brush or pick See your dealer if a new key is needed If locked out of the vehicle see Roadside Assistance Program Mexico on page 13 7 or Roadside Assistance Program U S and Canada on page 13 11 With an active OnStar subscription an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle See OnStar Overview on page 14 1 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System See Radio Frequ...

Page 31: ... on page 5 31 If the driver door is open when Q is pressed and Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out is enabled through vehicle personalization all doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock See Remote Lock Unlock Start under Vehicle Personalization on page 5 31 Pressing Q may also arm the theft deterrent system See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2 9 K Unlock Press to unlock the driver door or all d...

Page 32: ...st or stolen a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer When the replacement transmitter is programmed to this vehicle all remaining transmitters must also be reprogrammed Any lost or stolen transmitters will no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed Battery Replacement The battery is not rechargeable To replace the battery Notice When replacing the battery do no...

Page 33: ...e remote start feature 1 Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle 2 Press and release Q 3 Immediately after completing Step 2 press and hold for several seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash The turn signal lamps flashing confirms the request to remote start the vehicle has been received When the engine starts the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running The d...

Page 34: ...been used The vehicle is not in P Park Door Locks WARNING Unlocked doors can be dangerous Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle When a door is locked the handle will not open it The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked So all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the Continued WA...

Page 35: ...programmed See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 31 Automatic Door Locks Automatic Door Lock The doors are programmed to automatically lock when the shift lever is moved out of P Park The automatic door lock feature cannot be disabled Automatic Door Unlock The doors will automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved into P Park See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 31 Safety Locks The rear do...

Page 36: ...ne exhaust contains carbon monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled It can cause unconsciousness and even death If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or trunk hatch open Close all of the windows Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel Continued WARNING Continued Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to ...

Page 37: ...trument panel near the windshield shows the status of the system Arming the System 1 Close all doors the hood and the liftgate 2 Lock the vehicle using the transmitter or the power door lock button with the door open The indicator light on the instrument panel should come on and flash for about 30 seconds 3 After 30 seconds or if the Q button on the transmitter is pressed twice the alarm system wi...

Page 38: ...adio Frequency Statement on page 13 20 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS GEN 210 220 310 Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has a passive theft deterrent system The system does not have to be manually armed or disarmed The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the key is removed from the ignition The system is...

Page 39: ...ior Mirrors Convex Mirrors WARNING A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on the right Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes The passenger side mirror is convex shaped A convex mirror s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat...

Page 40: ... that may be in the vehicle s blind zone Driving with the Blind Spot Mirror Actual Mirror View 1 When the approaching vehicle is a long distance away the image in the main mirror is small and near the inboard edge of the mirror 2 As the vehicle gets closer the image in the main mirror gets larger and moves outboard 3 As the vehicle enters the blind zone the image transitions from the main mirror t...

Page 41: ... center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle For vehicles with a manual rearview mirror push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from behind Vehicles with OnStar have three control buttons at the bottom of the mirror See your dealer for more information about OnStar and how to subscribe to it See OnStar Overview on page 14 1 Au...

Page 42: ...ws are up To reduce the sound open either a front window or the sunroof if equipped Power Windows WARNING Children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Never leave keys in a vehicle with children When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent operation of the windows See Keys on page 2 1 The driver door also has switches ...

Page 43: ...d Accessory Power RAP on page 9 19 2 Press and continue to hold the window switch until the window is fully open 3 Pull up and hold the window switch to close the window Continue to hold it briefly after the window is fully closed 4 Repeat for each window that has the express up feature Anti Pinch Feature The anti pinch feature is on windows with the express up feature If an object is in the way o...

Page 44: ...ss and hold the front or rear of switch 1 to open or close the sunroof Vent Press and hold the front or rear of switch 2 to vent or close the sunroof Express Open Express Close To express open or express close the sunroof fully press and release the front or rear of switch 1 until the sunroof reaches the desired position Manually close the sunshade The sunroof will not operate if the vehicle has a...

Page 45: ...sunroof seal or in the track This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise It could also plug the water drainage system Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth mild soap and water Do not remove grease from the sunroof ...

Page 46: ...Black plate 18 1 Buick Encore Owner Manual 2013 crc 1 8 13 2 18 Keys Doors and Windows 2 NOTES ...

Page 47: ...acing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash 3 22 Airbag System Airbag System 3 23 Where Are the Airbags 3 25 When Should an Airbag Inflate 3 26 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 3 27 How Does an Airbag Restrain 3 28 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 3 28 Passenger Sensing System 3 29 Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 3 33 Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 3 34 Airbag System ...

Page 48: ...ing positions Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chances of a neck injury in a crash The height of the head restraint can be adjusted Pull the head restraint up to raise it Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place To lower the head restraint press the button locat...

Page 49: ...o make sure that it is locked in place To lower the head restraint press the button located on the top of the seatback and push the head restraint down Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place Rear outboard head restraints are not designed to be removed Front Seats Seat Adjustment WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to a...

Page 50: ...the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control up or down To adjust the seatback see Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 5 To adjust the lumbar support see Lumbar Adjustment on page 3 4 Lumbar Adjustment If available pre...

Page 51: ...he seatback to the desired position then release the lever to lock the seatback in place 3 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked To return the seatback to an upright position 1 Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback returns to the upright position 2 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked WARNING Sitting in a reclined posit...

Page 52: ...re used to manually save and recall the driver seat and outside mirror positions These manually stored positions are referred to as Button Memory positions The vehicle will also automatically save driver seat and outside mirror positions to the current driver Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter when the ignition is placed in OFF These automatically stored positions are referred to as RKE Memory p...

Page 53: ...ions and may be different than the previously mentioned Button Memory positions saved to the 1 or 2 buttons To recall press K on the RKE transmitter and open the driver door If the driver door is already open press K on the RKE transmitter to activate the recall The driver seat and outside mirrors will move to the previously saved RKE Memory positions This feature is turned on or off using the veh...

Page 54: ...eel temperature change or pain to the skin the seat heater may cause burns To reduce the risk of burns people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater especially for long periods of time Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat such as a blanket cushion cover or similar item This may cause the seat heater to overheat An overheated seat heater may cause ...

Page 55: ...ehicle personalization menu See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2 5 and Vehicle Personalization on page 5 31 Folding Seatback The front passenger seatback folds flat WARNING If you fold the seatback forward to carry longer objects such as skis be sure any such cargo is not near an airbag In a crash an inflating airbag might force that object toward a person This could cause severe injury or even deat...

Page 56: ... not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked Rear Seats Folding the Seatback Either side of the seatback can be folded down for more cargo space Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving Notice Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cau...

Page 57: ...l the strap on the front edge of the rear seat cushion to release the cushion Tilt the seat cushion forward toward the front of the vehicle The seat cushion must be tilted forward before the seatback is folded down Otherwise the seatback will not fold down properly Rear Seat with Retainer Hook on the Seatback 5 Make sure the safety belt is in the retainer hook on top of the seatback if equipped Re...

Page 58: ...he Seatback WARNING If either seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked WARNING A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously inju...

Page 59: ...nter rear safety belt may lock when you raise the seatback If this happens let the belt go back all the way and start again If the safety belt is still locked try again after pulling the seat cushion out 3 Push and pull the top of the seatback to be sure it is locked into position 4 Return the seat cushion to its original position and push down on the front part of the seat cushion until it latche...

Page 60: ...injuries can be much worse than if you are wearing safety belts You can be seriously injured or killed by hitting things inside the vehicle harder or by being ejected from the vehicle In addition anyone who is not buckled up can strike other passengers in the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision passenge...

Page 61: ...o you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has airbags why should I have to wear safety belts A Airbags are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Whether or not an airbag is provided all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection Also in nearly all states and in all Canadian provinces the law requires we...

Page 62: ...r the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash WARNING You can be seriously injured or even killed by not wearing your safety belt properly Never allow the lap or shoulder belt to become loose or twisted Never wear the shoulder belt under both arms or behind ...

Page 63: ...be withdrawn from the retractor if the seatback is in the upright locked position 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks 4 Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 3 21 Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 5 If equipped with a shoulder bel...

Page 64: ...he driver and right front passenger seating positions Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder but not falling off of it The belt should be close to but not contacting the neck Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash See How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3 15 To move the shoulder belt height adjus...

Page 65: ...oners work only once If the pretensioners activate in a crash the pretensioners and probably other parts of the vehicle s safety belt system will need to be replaced See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash on page 3 22 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear safety belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some ad...

Page 66: ...s of the plastic adjuster and pulling on the elastic cord or the guide 6 Adjust the guide so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it The belt should be close to but not contacting the neck Improper comfort guide adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash WARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection...

Page 67: ...e lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt wil...

Page 68: ...adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash WARNING A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash To help make sure the safety belt systems are working properly after a crash have...

Page 69: ... outboard passenger For knee airbags the word AIRBAG is on the lower part of the instrument panel For seat mounted side impact airbags the word AIRBAG is on the side of the seatback closest to the door For roof rail airbags the word AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts Even though today s airbags are also designed to help reduc...

Page 70: ...an on or sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with seat mounted side impact airbags and or roof rail airbags WARNING Children who are up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt ...

Page 71: ...instrument panel The driver knee airbag is below the steering column The front outboard passenger knee airbag is below the glove box Driver Side Shown Passenger Side Similar The seat mounted side impact airbags for the driver and front outboard passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door The roof rail airbags for the driver right front passenger and second row outboard passenger...

Page 72: ... vehicle with roof rail airbags by routing a rope or tie down through any door or window opening If you do the path of an inflating roof rail airbag will be blocked When Should an Airbag Inflate Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver s or front outboard passenger s head and ...

Page 73: ...ge 3 23 Seat mounted side impact airbags and roof rail airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes depending on the location of the impact In addition these roof rail airbags are intended to inflate during a rollover or in a severe frontal impact Seat mounted side impact airbags and roof rail airbags will inflate if the crash severity is above the system s designed threshold...

Page 74: ...belts What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates After the frontal airbags and seat mounted side impact airbags inflate they quickly deflate so quickly that some people may not even realize an airbag inflated Roof rail airbags may still be at least partially inflated for some time after they inflate Some components of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes For location of the airbags see...

Page 75: ...e airbag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the front outboard passenger airbag Airbags are designed to inflate only once After an airbag inflates you will need some new parts for the airbag system If you do not get them the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include airbag modules and...

Page 76: ...ate or not According to accident statistics children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the correct child restraint for their weight and size We recommend that children be secured in a rear seat including an infant or a child riding in a rear facing child restraint a child riding in a forward facing child seat an older child riding in a booster seat and children who are large enough...

Page 77: ...a smaller person such as a child who has outgrown child restraints There is a critical problem with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system When the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag the off indicator will light and stay lit as a reminder that the airbags are off See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5 12 The passe...

Page 78: ...stall the child restraint following the directions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and refer to Securing Child Restraints Rear Seat on page 3 48 or Securing Child Restraints Front Passenger Seat on page 3 51 5 If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the on indicator is still lit turn the vehicle off Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the...

Page 79: ...ing system maintain the passenger airbag status See Safety Belts and Child Restraints in the Index for additional information about the importance of proper restraint use A thick layer of additional material such as a blanket or cushion or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers seat heaters and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates We recommend that you not us...

Page 80: ...ring Your dealer and the service manual have information about the location of the airbag sensors sensing and diagnostic module and airbag wiring If the vehicle has rollover roof rail airbags see Different Size Tires and Wheels on page 10 52 for important information If you have to modify your vehicle because you have a disability and have questions about whether the modifications will affect the ...

Page 81: ...e airbag systems are working properly after a crash have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible If an airbag inflates you will need to replace airbag system parts See your dealer for service If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving the airbag system may not work properly Have the vehicle serviced right away...

Page 82: ...seat Q What is the proper way to wear safety belts A An older child should wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash It should never be worn over the abdomen w...

Page 83: ...n That could cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and...

Page 84: ... crash forces an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash For example in a crash at only 40 km h 25 mph a 5 5 kg 12 lb infant will suddenly become a 110 kg 240 lb force on a person s Continued WARNING Continued arms An infant should be secured in an appropriate restraint WARNING Children who are up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can ...

Page 85: ...e with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs WARNING To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash infants need complete support In a crash if an infant is in a rear facing child restraint the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part...

Page 86: ... back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint Forward Facing Child Seat A forward facing child seat provides restraint for the child s body with the harness Booster Seats A booster seat is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system A booster seat can also help a child to see...

Page 87: ... restraint instructions are important so if they are not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle even when no child is in it In some areas of the United States and Canada Certified Child Passeng...

Page 88: ...ail safe No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off Secure rear facing child restraints in a rear seat even if the airbag is off If you secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat See Passe...

Page 89: ...ing the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual When installing a child restraint with a top tether you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle you need a child restraint...

Page 90: ...traint may have a single tether 3 or a dual tether 4 Either will have a single attachment 2 to secure the top tether to the anchor Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached Others require the top tether always to be attached In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be ...

Page 91: ...the top tether be attached or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3 41 for additional information Securing a Child Restrai...

Page 92: ... belts This may damage these parts If necessary move buckled safety belts to avoid rubbing the LATCH attachments Do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety belt buckled This could damage the safety belt or the seat Unbuckle and return the safety belt to its stowed position before folding the seat If you need to secure more than one child restraint in the rear seat see Where to Put the Restraint...

Page 93: ...h and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor if equipped Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps 2 1 Find the top tether anchor 2 2 Remove the cargo cover before installing the top tether Place the cargo cover on the floor of the cargo area The cargo cover should remain off while the top tether is in use 2 3 Route attach and tighten the top tether according to yo...

Page 94: ...rash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle A damaged LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash To help make sure the LATCH system is working properly after a crash see your dealer to have the system inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used duri...

Page 95: ...restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 3 41 1 Put the child restraint on the seat For outboard second row seating positions remove the safety belt from the guide Do not secure the child restraint with the safety belt routed through t...

Page 96: ...ut of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked If the retractor is not locked repeat Steps 4 and 5 6 If the child restraint has a top tether follow the child restraint manufacturer s instructions regarding the use of the top tether See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 43 for more information 7 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is secu...

Page 97: ...e No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off Secure rear facing child restraints in a rear seat even if the airbag is off If you secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat See Passenger Se...

Page 98: ...e child restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 5 Pull the shoulder belt all the ...

Page 99: ...tor is not locked repeat Steps 5 and 6 If the vehicle does not have a rear seat and the child restraint has a top tether follow the child restraint manufacturer s instructions regarding the use of the top tether See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 43 for more information 7 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check gr...

Page 100: ...Black plate 54 1 Buick Encore Owner Manual 2013 crc 1 8 13 3 54 Seats and Restraints 2 NOTES ...

Page 101: ... 4 2 Sunglasses Storage 4 2 Underseat Storage 4 2 Center Console Storage 4 3 Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover 4 3 Cargo Management System 4 3 Convenience Net 4 4 Warning Triangle 4 4 First Aid Kit 4 5 Roof Rack System Roof Rack System 4 5 Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage Pull the handle to open Push the button to open ...

Page 102: ...ped pull the rear seat armrest down to access Sunglasses Storage If equipped the sunglasses storage is over the driver door Underseat Storage If equipped there is storage under the front passenger seat Lift the end of the tray and pull it forward to open Push it in toward the seat to close ...

Page 103: ...e button and slide rearward to open Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover If equipped use the cargo cover to cover items in the rear of the vehicle To install hang the loops on the liftgate anchors Do not place objects on the cargo cover Cargo Management System This vehicle has a cargo management system in the rear Pull the handle to lift ...

Page 104: ... Place the hook from the load floor inside the hook on the side trim Convenience Net The vehicle may have a convenience net The net is used to store small loads and should not be used for heavy loads Warning Triangle If equipped the warning triangle is stowed in the rear storage compartment ...

Page 105: ... could cause a collision and damage the vehicle Never carry something longer or wider than the roof rack on top of the vehicle unless using a GM certified accessory carrier For vehicles with a roof rack the rack can be used to load items For roof racks that do not have crossrails included GM Certified crossrails can be purchased as an accessory See your dealer for additional information Notice Loa...

Page 106: ...will make the vehicle s center of gravity higher Avoid high speeds sudden starts sharp turns sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers otherwise it may result in loss of control If driving for a long distance on rough roads or at high speeds occasionally stop the vehicle to make sure the cargo remains in its place Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading the vehicle See Vehicle Load Limits...

Page 107: ... 14 Brake System Warning Light 5 16 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light 5 17 Power Steering Warning Light 5 17 Lane Departure Warning LDW Light 5 18 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 5 18 Traction Off Light 5 18 StabiliTrak OFF Light 5 18 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light 5 19 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light 5 19 Tire Pressure Light 5 20 Engine Oil Pressure Light 5 20 Low Fuel Warni...

Page 108: ...nalization Vehicle Personalization 5 31 Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment To adjust the steering wheel 1 Pull the lever down 2 Move the steering wheel up or down 3 Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you 4 Lift the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Steering Wheel Controls Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering ...

Page 109: ...ext or previous favorite radio station CD or MP3 track x Volume Press to increase or to decrease the volume Heated Steering Wheel Heated Steering Wheel For vehicles with a heated steering wheel press to turn it on or off A light on the button displays when the feature is turned on The steering wheel takes about three minutes to start heating Horn Press a on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn...

Page 110: ...eld is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades before using them If frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them Damaged wiper blades should be replaced See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10 21 Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down Rea...

Page 111: ...is not set to the correct zone it may give false readings The compass zone should be set to the area in which the vehicle is currently traveling Use the DIC buttons to set the compass zone 1 While the vehicle is in P Park press the MENU button to display the DIC menu 2 Press and hold SET CLR while the Set Area display is active 3 Find the vehicle s current location and zone number on the map Zones...

Page 112: ... 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 Settings 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 Setting the 12 24 Hour Format 1 Press the CONFIG button and select Time and Date Settings or press H 2 Select Set Time Format 3 Turn the T...

Page 113: ... Alternating Current The vehicle may have a power outlet on the rear of the center console It can be used to plug in electrical equipment that uses a maximum limit of 150 watts An indicator light on the outlet turns on to show it is in use The light comes on when the ignition is in ON RUN and equipment requiring less than 150 watts is plugged into the outlet and no system fault is detected The ind...

Page 114: ...efore it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury Warning lights come on when there could be a problem with a vehicle function Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle function Often gaug...

Page 115: ...Black plate 9 1 Buick Encore Owner Manual 2013 crc 1 8 13 Instruments and Controls 5 9 Instrument Cluster English Shown Metric Similar ...

Page 116: ...m Fuel Gauge Metric English The fuel gauge indicates about how much fuel is left when the ignition is turned to ON RUN When the tank nears empty the low fuel warning light will come on There is still a little fuel left but the vehicle s fuel tank should be filled soon See Low Fuel Warning Light on page 5 21 for more information An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates on which side of the vehicle the ...

Page 117: ...ehicle has been operated under normal driving conditions pull off the road stop the vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster When the vehicle is started this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind the driver to fasten their safety belt Then the light st...

Page 118: ... remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is an electrical problem with the airbag system The system check includes the airbag sensor s passenger sensing system if equipped the pretensioners the airbag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the airbag system see Airbag System on page 3...

Page 119: ...the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag are allowed to inflate If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and passenger knee airbag If after several seconds both status indicator lights remain on or if there are no lights at all there may ...

Page 120: ...a problem and diagnosis and service might be required Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle This system also assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction Notice If the vehicle is continually driven with this light on the emission controls might not work as well ...

Page 121: ...l cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off Check that good quality fuel is used Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and may cause stalling after start up stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These con...

Page 122: ...system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving This can take several days of routine driving If this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD II system readiness your dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection Brake System Warning Light The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits If one circuit is no...

Page 123: ...light stays on turn the ignition to LOCK OFF or if the light comes on stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off Then start the engine again to reset the system If the light still stays on or comes on again while driving the vehicle needs service See your dealer If the regular brake system warning light is not on the brakes will still work but the antilock brakes will not work If the regul...

Page 124: ...ailable this light displays green when a vehicle is detected ahead See Forward Collision Alert FCA System on page 9 34 Traction Off Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the system is working normally the indicator light then turns off The traction off light comes on when the Traction Control System TCS has been turne...

Page 125: ...urns off If the light is on and not flashing the TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak system have been disabled If the indicator warning light is on and flashing the TCS and or the StabiliTrak system is actively working See StabiliTrak System on page 9 30 and Traction Control System TCS on page 9 28 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle If i...

Page 126: ...come on briefly as the engine is started If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer Notice Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Check the oil level as soon as possible Add oil if required but if the oil level is within the operating range a...

Page 127: ...hen the vehicle is low on fuel The light turns off when fuel is added to the fuel tank Immobilizer Light The immobilizer light should come on briefly as the engine is started If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the system is working normally the indicator light turns off If the light stays on and the engine does not start there could be a problem with the immobilizer...

Page 128: ...trol is set and active The light turns off when the cruise control is turned off See Cruise Control on page 9 32 Information Displays Driver Information Center DIC The Driver Information Center DIC displays information about the vehicle It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected See Vehicle Messages on page 5 25 All messages appear in the DIC display in the center of the ins...

Page 129: ... the DIC Trip Fuel Menu Items Press MENU on the turn signal lever until the Trip Fuel Menu is displayed Use w x to scroll through the following menu items Digital Speedometer Trip 1 Trip 2 Fuel Range Fuel Economy Average Vehicle Speed Timer Navigation Digital Speedometer The speedometer shows how fast the vehicle is moving in either kilometers per hour km h or miles per hour mph The speedometer ca...

Page 130: ...s showing Timer This display can be used as a timer To start the timer press SET CLR while Timer is displayed The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset not including time the ignition is off Time will continue to be counted as long as the ignition is on even if another display is being shown on the DIC The timer will record up to 99 hours 59 minutes an...

Page 131: ...until the next oil change To reset the Engine Oil Life System press SET CLR while the Remaining Oil Life display is active See Engine Oil Life System on page 10 9 Tire Pressure The display will show a vehicle with the approximate pressures of all four tires Tire pressure is displayed in either kilopascal kPa or pounds per square inch psi See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10 43 and Tire Pres...

Page 132: ...ke fluid level is low See Brake Fluid on page 10 18 BRAKES OVERHEATED This message may display if the brakes are too hot HILL START ASSIST ACTIVE This message is displayed when Hill Start Assist HSA is preventing the vehicle from rolling while driving off on a grade See Hill Start Assist HSA on page 9 28 RELEASE PARKING BRAKE This message is displayed if the parking brake is applied Release it bef...

Page 133: ...hen the engine has cooled to a safe operating temperature Engine Oil Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed When the engine oil is changed be sure to reset the Oil Life System See Engine Oil Life System on page 10 9 Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 22 Engine Oil on page 10 7 and Maintenance Schedule on page 11 3 ENGINE OIL HOT IDLE ENGI...

Page 134: ...m on page 6 3 AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL OFF This message is displayed when the automatic light control has been turned off See Automatic Headlamp System on page 6 3 XXX TURN INDICATOR FAILURE When one of the turn signals is out this message displays to show which bulb needs to be replaced See Bulb Replacement on page 10 23 and Replacement Bulbs on page 10 26 for more information on turn signal bulb ...

Page 135: ... system is disabled and need service See your dealer SERVICE PARKING ASSIST This message displays if there is a problem with the Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist UFRPA system Do not use this system to help you park See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9 36 Ride Control System Messages ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF If your vehicle has the All Wheel Drive AWD system this message displays when the rea...

Page 136: ...ssage displays if there is a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10 44 TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays when the system is learning new tires See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10 44 TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS this message displays when the pressure in one or ...

Page 137: ...used to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features CONFIG Configuration Press to access the Configuration Settings menu TUNE MENU Press the center of the knob or outer ring for radios with navigation to enter the menus and select menu items Turn the knob or outer ring to scroll through the menus BACK Press to exit or move backward in a menu Entering the Personalization Menus...

Page 138: ...ect Radio Settings and the following may be displayed Auto Volume Maximum Startup Volume Radio Favorites 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 ra...

Page 139: ...ustomize Sort Restore Home Page Defaults Customize Select what icons will be available on the Home Page Turn TUNE MENU knob or outer ring to select an icon then press the knob or outer ring Sort This allows the first Home Page to be customized See Home Page under Using the System in the infotainment manual Restore Home Page Defaults Select Restore Home Page Defaults to return the Home Page to the ...

Page 140: ...n Select or Deselect Auto Rear Defog When selected this feature turns on the rear defogger at vehicle start when the interior temperature is cold and fog is likely The auto rear defog function can be disabled by pressing 1 When off the feature can be turned on by pressing 1 See Rear Window Defogger under Climate Control Systems on page 8 1 Select or Deselect Comfort and Convenience If equipped sel...

Page 141: ...g the exterior lamps stay on when leaving the vehicle when it is dark outside Select Off 30 Seconds 1 Minute or 2 Minutes Vehicle Locator Lights This allows the headlamps parking lamps taillamps and most of the interior lamps to turn on briefly when K is pressed Select or Deselect Power Door Locks Select Power Door Locks and the following will be displayed Open Door Anti Lock Out Auto Door Unlock ...

Page 142: ...This allows selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter Select Lights and Horn Lights Only Horn Only or Off Remote Door Unlock This allows selection of which doors will unlock when pressing K on the RKE transmitter When set to Driver Door the driver door will unlock the first time K is pressed and all doors will unlock when K is pressed a second ti...

Page 143: ... control is to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel There are four positions O Off Briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic lamp control off or on again AUTO Automatic Turns the headlamps on automatically at normal brightness together with the following Parking Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Sidemarker Lamps Parking Lamps Turns the parking...

Page 144: ... it Daytime Running Lamps DRL Daytime Running Lamps can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work so be sure it is not covered The DRL system makes the low beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the fo...

Page 145: ...strument panel Make sure it is not covered or the headlamps will be on when they are not needed The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel Lights On with Wipers If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on and the exterior lamp control is in AUTO the headlamps parking lamps and other exterior lamps come on The transition time ...

Page 146: ... or does not come on a signal bulb may be burned out Replace any burned out bulbs If a bulb is not burned out check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10 27 Front Fog Lamps If the vehicle is equipped with front fog lamps the button is on the outboard side of the instrument panel The ignition must be on to turn on the fog lamps Front Fog Lamps Press to turn the fog lamps on or off An i...

Page 147: ...ent panel controls and infotainment display screen Courtesy Lamps The courtesy lamps come on automatically when any door is opened and the dome lamp is in the door position Dome Lamps The dome lamp controls are in the headliner above the rear seats 9 Dome Lamp Override Press to turn the lamps off even when a door is open H Door When the button is returned to the middle position the lamps turn on a...

Page 148: ...on page 5 31 Exit Lighting The headlamps taillamps parking lamps back up lamps and license plate lamps come on at night or in areas with limited lighting when the key is removed from the ignition The dome lamps also come on when the key is removed from the ignition The exterior lamps and dome lamps remain on after the door is closed for a set amount of time then automatically turn off The exterior...

Page 149: ... give extended attention to infotainment tasks while driving This system provides access to many audio and non audio listings To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving do the following while the vehicle is parked Become familiar with the operation and controls of the audio system Set up the tone speaker adjustments and preset radio stations For more information see Defensive Driving ...

Page 150: ...re is also information on settings and downloadable applications if equipped Theft Deterrent Feature The theft deterrent feature works by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN to the infotainment system The infotainment system does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle Overview 1 RADIO BAND Changes the band while listening to the radio Selects the radio ...

Page 151: ...hone Mute Opens the phone main menu Mutes the audio system 10 CD Slot Insert a CD 11 TONE Opens the tone menu 12 BACK Menu Moves one level back Character Input Deletes the last character 13 TUNE MENU Turn to open menus highlight menu items or set numeric values while in a menu Press to select menu items Radio Manually selects radio stations CD Selects tracks Bluetooth Press to answer a call or tur...

Page 152: ... 10 minutes Volume Control O VOL Power Volume Turn to adjust the volume V 8 Phone Mute Press and hold to mute the infotainment system Press and hold V 8 again to cancel mute Menu System Controls The TUNE MENU knob and BACK are used to navigate the menu system TUNE MENU Press to Enter the menu system Select or activate the highlighted menu option Confirm a set value Turn a system setting on or off ...

Page 153: ...nction 2 Press the TUNE MENU knob to turn the function on or off Entering a Character Sequence 1 Turn the TUNE MENU knob to highlight the character 2 Press the TUNE MENU knob to select the character Press BACK to delete the last character in the sequence or press and hold to delete the entire character sequence Audio Settings The audio settings can be set for each radio band and each audio player ...

Page 154: ... pages 1 Press the CONFIG button 2 Select Radio Settings 3 Select Radio Favorites 4 Select the number of available favorite pages 5 Press BACK to go back to the System Configuration menu 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 The level of volume co...

Page 155: ...s to select the auto store station page or press and hold to automatically store stations to the pages Radio Menus Radio menus are available for AM and FM Turn the TUNE MENU knob to open the main radio menu for that band Selecting a Band Press the RADIO BAND button to choose AM or FM The last station that was playing starts playing again Selecting a Station Seek Tuning If the radio station is not ...

Page 156: ... lists are updated when the station lists are updated Updating Station Category Lists If stations stored in the station list can no longer be received 1 Turn the TUNE MENU knob 2 Select Update AM or FM Station List if the stations stored in the station list are no longer received A station search will be completed and the first station in the updated list will play To cancel the station search pre...

Page 157: ... Press the FAV 1 2 3 button to scroll the list 4 Press and hold one of the preset buttons for more than two seconds The station frequency appears on the preset button at the bottom of the display 5 Repeat the steps for each preset in each page To recall a preset station from a favorites page 1 Press the FAV 1 2 3 button to scroll to the page 2 Press the preset button The stored preset station is r...

Page 158: ...s from the accessory power outlets if there is interference or static in the radio FM FM signals only reach about 16 to 65 km 10 to 40 mi Although the radio has a built in electronic circuit that automatically works to reduce interference some static can occur especially around tall buildings or hills causing the sound to fade in and out AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM esp...

Page 159: ...he vehicle must be in P Park for video to display The system is capable of playing Most audio CDs CD R CD RW MP3 or unprotected WMA formats When playing any compatible recordable disc the sound quality can be reduced due to disc quality the method of recording the quality of the music or video that has been recorded or the way the disc has been handled To avoid damage to the CD player Do not use s...

Page 160: ... display depending on the data stored Selecting a CD Track Using the control buttons Press s or to select the previous or next track Turn the TUNE MENU knob Using the CD Menu 1 Turn the TUNE MENU knob 2 Select Tracks list 3 Select the track Playing Tracks in Random Order Turn the TUNE MENU knob and then set Shuffle Songs to On Fast Forward and Rewind Press and hold s or to rewind or fast forward w...

Page 161: ...f the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error continues contact your dealer Auxiliary Devices For vehicles equipped with a navigation or connected radio see Auxiliary Devices in the infotainment manual The optional AUX input allows portable devices to connect to the vehicle using the 3 5 mm 1 8 in auxiliary jack or USB port Portable devices are controlled ...

Page 162: ...acks that are found can be searched for by Playlists Artists Albums Song Titles Podcasts Genres Audio Books Composers To search for tracks 1 Turn the TUNE MENU knob 2 Select Search 3 Select Playlists Artists Albums Song Titles Podcasts Genres Audio Books or Composers 4 Select the track Shuffle Turn the TUNE MENU knob and set Shuffle Songs to On or Off then press the BACK button to return to the ma...

Page 163: ...set Repeat to On or Off Repeat On Repeats the current track Repeat Off Starts playback from the beginning of the current track after the last track finishes Connecting and Controlling a USB Drive The infotainment system can only play back mp3 and wma files from a USB drive Only the first 10 000 songs are recognized on the device When a device is not supported the message No supported data found Yo...

Page 164: ...m and voice control are used to control the system The system can be used while the ignition is in ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY The range of the UHP system can be up to 10 m 33 ft Not all phones support all functions and not all phones work with the UHP system Other Information The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by General Motors is under lice...

Page 165: ...ng the UHP system sound comes through the vehicle s front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system Use theO VOL knob during a call to change the volume level The adjusted volume level remains in memory for later calls The system maintains a minimum volume level Turning Bluetooth On or Off 1 Press the CONFIG button 2 Select Phone Menu 3 Select Bluetooth Settings 4 Select Bluetooth 5 Sel...

Page 166: ...be completed once unless changes to the pairing information have been made or the mobile phone is deleted Using UHP with Infotainment Controls Pairing a Phone If your mobile phone has simple pairing or auto discovery features they need to be turned off before the mobile phone can be paired to the UHP system See the mobile phone manufacturer s user guide for information on these features 1 Press th...

Page 167: ...lect Device List 6 Select the new mobile phone to link to and follow the on screen prompts If delete is selected the highlighted mobile phone will be deleted Making a Call Using Phone Book and Call List For mobile phones that support the phone book and call list features the UHP system can use the contacts and call list stored on your mobile phone to make calls See your mobile phone manufacturer s...

Page 168: ...ting or Declining a Call When an incoming call is received the infotainment system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle To accept the incoming call turn the TUNE MENU knob to Answer and press TUNE MENU or press b g on the steering wheel controls To decline the incoming call turn the TUNE MENU knob to Decline and press TUNE MENU or press b g on the steering wheel controls Call Waiting Call...

Page 169: ...this system 1 Press TUNE MENU and select Enter Number 2 Enter the character sequence Operating UHP Using Voice Control If Equipped The voice control of the UHP system enables you to operate several functions of the mobile phone using your voice The UHP system uses voice commands to control the system and dial phone numbers After input of the command the infotainment system guides you through the d...

Page 170: ... of the following will deactivate the voice control and cancel the dialogue Press i on the steering wheel controls Enter the command Cancel Do not enter a command for some time The command is unrecognized after three tries Main Menu Commands The UHP system has a set of main menu commands that are available when voice control is first started After the voice control is activated a short tone indica...

Page 171: ... phone that will be paired to the vehicle See the mobile phone manufacturer s user guide for information on this process Locate the device named UHP followed by a four digit number in the list on the mobile phone Follow the instructions on the mobile phone and enter the four digit code provided by the system Voice output Do you want to pair the device User Yes Voice output Paired ending session Se...

Page 172: ...erisk is entered Hash a hash character is entered Pause a pause is entered into the character sequence Help Cancel The telephone number entered can have a maximum length of 25 digits To be able to make a call abroad you can say the word Plus at the beginning of your number The plus allows you to call from any country without knowing the prefix for calls made abroad in that country Then say the req...

Page 173: ...rlier in this section User Send Re dialing The Re dialing command re dials the last number dialed Saving a Name Tag The Save command is used to store a telephone number in the telephone book as a name tag The name entered must be repeated once The pitch and pronunciation must be as identical as possible for both name inputs otherwise the voice control will reject the inputs A maximum of 50 name ta...

Page 174: ...mand is used to delete a previously saved name tag Available commands Yes No Help Cancel Listening to Stored Name Tags The Directory command is used to listen to all stored name tags Available commands Call the telephone number of the voice tag last read aloud is selected Delete the entry of the voice tag last read aloud is deleted Trademarks and License Agreements Manufactured under license under...

Page 175: ...D DVD Blu ray Disc and music and video related data from Gracenote Inc copyright 2000 to present Gracenote One or more patents owned by Gracenote apply to this product and service See the Gracenote website for a non exhaustive list of applicable Gracenote patents Gracenote and CDDB MusicID Media VOCS the Gracenote logo and logotype and the Powered by Gracenote logo are either registered trademarks...

Page 176: ... the Gracenote Software and the Gracenote Servers including all ownership rights Under no circumstances will Gracenote become liable for any payment to you for any information that you provide You agree that Gracenote Inc may enforce its rights under this Agreement against you directly in its own name The Gracenote service uses a unique identifier to track queries for statistical purposes The purp...

Page 177: ...ot limited to implied warranties of merchantability fitness for a particular purpose title and non infringement Gracenote does not warrant the results that will be obtained by your use of the Gracenote Software or any Gracenote Server In no case will Gracenote be liable for any consequential or incidental damages or for any lost profits or lost revenues ...

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Page 179: ... Compartment Air Filter 8 6 Climate Control Systems The heating cooling defrosting and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system 1 Temperature Control 2 Air Delivery Modes 3 Fan Control 4 Recirculation 5 Air Conditioning 6 Rear Window Defogger 7 Defrost 9 Fan Control Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed Turn the knob completely to 0...

Page 180: ...w 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...

Page 181: ...Operation The system automatically controls the fan speed air delivery air conditioning and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature When the AUTO indicator light is on the system is in full automatic operation If the air delivery mode or fan setting is manually adjusted the auto indicator turns off and displays will show the selected settings To place the syst...

Page 182: ...de 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 Air Conditioning Press to turn the automatic air conditioning on or off If the fan is turned off or the outside temperature falls below freezing the air conditioning compressor will not run Press AUTO to...

Page 183: ...he rear window defogger grid and affect the radio s ability to pick up stations clearly The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty M or L Heated Seats If Equipped Press to turn the heated seats on or off See Heated Front Seats on page 3 8 Heated Steering Wheel If Equipped Press to turn the heated steering wheel on or off See Heated Steering Wheel on page 5 3 Remote Start Climate Cont...

Page 184: ...rmance of the system Maintenance Air Intake Clear away any ice snow or leaves from the air intake at the base of the windshield that can block the flow of air into the vehicle Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter removes dust pollen and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance See Mainten...

Page 185: ... plate 7 1 Buick Encore Owner Manual 2013 crc 1 8 13 Climate Controls 8 7 4 Replace the air filter 5 Close the air filter cover and reinstall the glove box See your dealer if additional assistance is needed ...

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Page 187: ... 15 Ignition Positions 9 15 Starting the Engine 9 17 Engine Heater 9 18 Retained Accessory Power RAP 9 19 Shifting Into Park 9 19 Shifting out of Park 9 20 Parking over Things That Burn 9 22 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust 9 22 Running the Vehicle While Parked 9 23 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission 9 23 Manual Mode 9 25 Drive Systems All Wheel Drive 9 26 Brakes Antilock Brake System ABS ...

Page 188: ...ty belts In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a safety belt In addition avoiding excessive speed sudden or abrupt turns and drunken or aggressive driving can help make trips safer and avoid the possibility of a crash Driving Environment Be prepared for driving in inclement weather at night or during other times where visibility or tractio...

Page 189: ... receive necessary phone calls Watch the road Do not read take notes or look up information on phones or other electronic devices 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 pri...

Page 190: ...lision 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 Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time Deciding to push the brak...

Page 191: ...teering assist should return when the system cools down See your dealer if there is a problem Curve Tips Take curves at a reasonable speed Reduce speed before entering a curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed through the curve Wait until the vehicle is out of the curve before accelerating gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are some situations when steering around a proble...

Page 192: ...ing to weather conditions Stopping distance can be longer and vehicle control can be affected when traction is reduced by water snow ice gravel or other material on the road Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Try to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including reducing vehi...

Page 193: ...own other wet weather driving tips include Allow extra following distance Pass with caution Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires on page 10 35 Turn off cruise control Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving If you become tired or sleepy find a ...

Page 194: ...cident Pay attention to special road signs falling rocks area winding roads long grades passing or no passing zones and take appropriate action Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road creating less traction or grip Wet ice can occur at about 0 C 32 F when freezing rain begins to fall resulting in even less traction Avoid drivin...

Page 195: ...CO which cannot be seen or smelled It can cause unconsciousness and even death If the vehicle is stuck in the snow Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe Check again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there Open a window about 5 cm 2 in on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air Continue...

Page 196: ... 56 km h 35 mph Rocking the Vehicle to Get it Out Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels Turn off any traction system Shift back and forth between R Reverse and a low forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible To prevent transmission wear wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears Release the accelerator pedal while shifting and ...

Page 197: ...nformation label shows the number of occupant seating positions 1 and the maximum vehicle capacity weight 2 in kilograms and pounds The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the tire size of the original equipment tires 3 and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures 4 For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 10 35 and Tire Pressure on page 10 42 There is also impo...

Page 198: ...ggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the availa...

Page 199: ...ht 91 kg 200 lbs 5 453 kg 1 000 lbs 3 Available Cargo Weight 0 kg 0 lbs Refer to the vehicle s Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about the vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed the vehicle s capacity weight Certification Label Label Example A vehicle specific Certification label is attach...

Page 200: ...ntinued WARNING Continued cause loss of control and a crash Overloading can also shorten the life of the vehicle If you put things inside the vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they will keep going WARNING Things inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or...

Page 201: ...Positions The ignition switch has four different positions The key must be fully extended to start the vehicle To shift out of P Park the ignition must be in ON RUN and the regular brake pedal applied 1 STOPPING THE ENGINE LOCK OFF When the vehicle is stopped turn the ignition switch to LOCK OFF to turn the engine off This position locks the steering wheel ignition and transmission The ignition sw...

Page 202: ...l the way in and turn it only with your hand If the key cannot be turned by hand see your dealer 2 ACC ACCESSORY This is the position in which you can operate things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off 3 ON RUN This position can be used to operate the electrical accessories and to display some instrument cluster warning and indicator lights This position can also be use...

Page 203: ... P Park if the vehicle is moving If you do you could damage the transmission Shift to P Park only when the vehicle is stopped Notice If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Any resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty See Add On Electrical Equipment on page 9 47 Starting Procedure 1 With your foot off the accelerator pedal turn t...

Page 204: ...king motor to cool down When the engine starts let go of the key or button and the accelerator If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing This clears the extra gasoline from the engine Do not race the engine immediately after starting it Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts Engine Heater Vehicles with the 1 4L e...

Page 205: ...e is turned off Audio System Power Windows Sunroof The power windows and sunroof will continue to work for up to 10 minutes or until any door is opened The radio will work when the key is in ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY Once the key is turned from ON RUN to LOCK OFF the radio will continue to work for 10 minutes or until the driver door is opened Shifting Into Park 1 Hold the brake pedal down and set t...

Page 206: ...ay find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P Park This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into P Park properly before you leave the driver seat To find out how see Shifting Into Park Automatic Transmission in this section When you are ready to drive move the shift lever out of P Park before you release the parking brake If torque lock does oc...

Page 207: ...The key must be in the ON RUN position and the brake pedal pressed so the shift lever can be moved from the P Park position If the battery has lost power the shift lever cannot be moved from P Park unless the shift lock manual release is disengaged manually To access the shift lock manual release 1 Turn the ignition OFF and remove the key 2 Hold the brake pedal down Apply the parking brake 3 Remov...

Page 208: ...arking garages tunnels deep snow that may block underbody airflow or tail pipes The exhaust smells or sounds strange or different The exhaust system leaks due to corrosion or damage The vehicle exhaust system has been modified damaged or improperly repaired Continued WARNING Continued There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or aftermarket modifications that are not completely s...

Page 209: ... easily WARNING It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set The vehicle can roll Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure the vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set the par...

Page 210: ...ehicle has an automatic neutral shift feature which allows the transmission to automatically shift to N Neutral when the vehicle is stopped with a forward gear engaged The reduced load on the engine improves vehicle fuel economy WARNING Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could move very rapidly...

Page 211: ... button on the top of the shift lever to upshift or push the minus end of the button to downshift The instrument cluster will change from the currently displayed message to the letter M for Manual position and a number indicating the requested gear While using the DSC feature the transmission will have firmer shifting and sportier performance This can be used for sport driving or when climbing hil...

Page 212: ...l be restored Brakes Antilock Brake System ABS This vehicle has ABS an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid When the vehicle begins to drive away ABS checks itself A momentary motor or clicking noise might be heard while this test is going on and it might even be noticed that the brake pedal moves a little This is normal If there is a problem with ABS this warning l...

Page 213: ...on is on the brake system warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 16 To release the parking brake hold the brake pedal down Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the release button Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down Notice Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage...

Page 214: ...ted During the transition period between when the driver releases the brake pedal and starts to accelerate to drive off on a grade HSA holds the braking pressure to ensure that there is no rolling The brakes will automatically release when the accelerator pedal is applied within the two second window It will not activate if the vehicle is in a drive gear and facing downhill or if the vehicle is fa...

Page 215: ...s safe to drive but the system is not operational Driving should be adjusted accordingly If d comes on and stays on reset the system 1 Stop the vehicle 2 Turn the engine off and wait 15 seconds 3 Start the engine If d still comes on and stays on at a speed above 20 km h 13 mph see your dealer for service A chime may also sound when the light comes on steady Notice Do not repeatedly brake or accele...

Page 216: ...ity enhancement system called StabiliTrak It is an advanced computer controlled system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions StabiliTrak activates when the computer senses a difference between the intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling StabiliTrak selectively applies braking pressure at any one of the vehicle s brakes to hel...

Page 217: ...d holding g until g and i come on in the instrument cluster The appropriate message will display in the DIC When StabiliTrak is turned off the system will not assist with directional control of the vehicle or limit wheel spin TCS will also be turned off Driving should be adjusted accordingly Press and release g again to turn both systems back on StabiliTrak will automatically turn back on when the...

Page 218: ...llow you to safely use it again the cruise control can be turned back on WARNING Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed So do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip and you could lose control Do not use cruise...

Page 219: ...bwheel up toward RES briefly and then release it The vehicle returns to the previously set speed and stays there Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated Move the thumbwheel up toward RES and hold it until the vehicle accelerates to the desired speed then release it To increase the speed in small amounts move the thumbwheel up toward RES briefly...

Page 220: ...off Object Detection Systems Forward Collision Alert FCA System The Forward Collision Alert FCA system may help to avoid or reduce the harm caused by front end crashes FCA provides a visual alert and beeps when approaching a vehicle directly ahead too quickly The forward looking FCA camera sensor is on the windshield ahead of the rearview mirror FCA detects vehicles within a distance of approximat...

Page 221: ...ed WARNING Continued or ice or if the windshield is damaged It may also not detect a vehicle on winding or hilly roads or in conditions that can limit visibility such as fog rain or snow or if the headlamps or windshield are not cleaned or in proper condition Keep the windshield headlamps and FCA sensors clean and in good repair Collision Alert When your vehicle approaches another vehicle too rapi...

Page 222: ... the ground and below liftgate level This detection distance may be less during warmer or humid weather WARNING The parking assist system does not detect children pedestrians bicyclists animals or objects located below the bumper or that are too close or too far from the vehicle It is not available at speeds greater than 8 km h 5 mph To prevent injury death or vehicle damage even with parking assi...

Page 223: ...t object Turning the System On and Off The UFRPA system can be turned on and off by pressing the park assist button on the center stack The indicator on the park assist button lights up when the system is on and turns off when it has been disabled When the system is off PARK ASSIST OFF briefly displays on the Driver Information Center DIC UFRPA defaults to the on setting each time the vehicle is s...

Page 224: ...ing up by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle WARNING The RVC system does not display children pedestrians bicyclists animals or any other object located outside the camera s field of view below the bumper or under the vehicle Perceived distances may be different from actual distances Do not back the vehicle using only the RVC screen during longer higher speed backing maneuvers or whe...

Page 225: ... that the camera provides 1 View displayed by the camera 1 View displayed by the camera 2 Corner of the rear bumper When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly The RVC system may not work properly or display a clear image if The RVC is turned off See Turning the Rear Vision Camera System On or Off earlier in this section It is dark The sun or the beam of headlights is shining directly into the ...

Page 226: ...RNING The LDW system is an aid to help the vehicle stay in the driving lane It does not steer the vehicle The LDW system may not Provide enough time to avoid a crash Detect lane markings under bad weather conditions or if the windshield is dirty Detect lane markings and will not detect road edges Warn that the vehicle is crossing a lane marking if the system does not detect the lane marking If LDW...

Page 227: ...WARNING LDW does not provide a warning to help avoid a crash unless it detects the lane markings LDW may not detect the lane markings if the camera sensor is blocked by dirt snow or ice or if the windshield is damaged It may also not detect a lane on winding or hilly roads or in conditions that can limit visibility such as fog rain or snow or if the headlamps or windshield are not cleaned or in pr...

Page 228: ... If the octane rating is less than 87 an audible knocking noise may be heard If this occurs use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible If heavy knocking is heard when using a higher octane rated gasoline the engine needs service Prohibited Fuels Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol as well as reformulated gasolines are available in some cities If these ga...

Page 229: ...Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 14 If this occurs return to your authorized dealer for diagnosis If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used repairs may not be covered by the vehicle warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If planning to drive in countries outside the U S or Canada the proper fuel might be hard to find Check regional auto club or fuel retail brand we...

Page 230: ... fuel that contains methanol Do not use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in the fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage would not be covered under the vehicle warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions can contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask the attendant where you buy ...

Page 231: ...nd release and it will open To remove the fuel cap turn it slowly counterclockwise The fuel cap has a spring in it if the cap is released too soon it will spring back to the right While refueling hang the tethered fuel cap from the hook on the fuel door Be careful not to spill fuel Do not top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished pumping before removing the nozzle...

Page 232: ... 5 14 Filling a Portable Fuel Container WARNING Filling a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle can cause fuel vapors that can ignite either by static electricity or other means You or others could be badly burned and the vehicle could be damaged Always Use approved fuel containers Remove the container from the vehicle trunk or pickup bed before filling Place the container on the grou...

Page 233: ... can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the warranty Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment Add on equipment can drain the vehicle s 12 volt battery even if the vehicle is not operating The vehicle has an airbag system Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle see Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 3...

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Page 235: ...tion Transmission Lock Check 10 21 Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 10 21 Wiper Blade Replacement 10 21 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp Aiming 10 23 Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement 10 23 Halogen Bulbs 10 23 Headlamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 10 24 License Plate Lamp 10 26 Replacement Bulbs 10 26 Electrical System Electrical System Overload 10 27 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 10 27 Engine C...

Page 236: ...65 Warning Most motor vehicles including this one contain and or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Engine exhaust many parts and systems many fluids and some component wear by products contain and or emit these chemicals California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Certain types of automotive applications such as airbag in...

Page 237: ...ng Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 3 34 Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work WARNING It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge service manual tools or parts Always follow owner manual procedures and consult the service manual for your vehicle before doing any service work If doing some of your own service work use the proper service ...

Page 238: ... the vehicle It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and move the secondary hood release lever toward the right side of the vehicle 3 Lift the hood and release the hood prop from its retainer above the radiator Securely place the hood prop into the slot on the underside of the hood ...

Page 239: ... relieve pressure on the hood prop Remove the hood prop from the slot in the underside of the hood and return the prop to its retainer The prop rod must click into place when returning it to the retainer to prevent hood damage 2 Lower the hood 30 cm 12 in above the vehicle and release it so it fully latches Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if necessary ...

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Page 241: ...e proper viscosity grade See Selecting the Right Engine Oil in this section Check the engine oil level regularly and maintain the proper oil level See Checking Engine Oil and When to Add Engine Oil in this section Change the engine oil at the appropriate time See Engine Oil Life System on page 10 9 Always dispose of engine oil properly See What to Do with Used Oil in this section Checking Engine O...

Page 242: ...in out the excess oil or limit driving of the vehicle and seek a service professional to remove the excess amount of oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 6 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range between the MIN and MAX marks Push the dipstick all the way back in when through Selecting the Right Engine Oil Select...

Page 243: ...with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash or pouring it on the ground in...

Page 244: ...display is active After a few seconds there will be a single chime and the oil life will be reset to 100 Be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time other than after the oil is changed It cannot be reset accurately If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON DIC message comes back on when the vehicle is started the engine oil life system has not reset Repeat the procedure Automatic Tra...

Page 245: ...r filter 1 Remove the two screws tilt the cover and slide it out of the assembly 2 Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter 3 Lower the cover slide it into the assembly then secure with the two screws See Maintenance Schedule on page 11 3 for replacement intervals WARNING Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only clea...

Page 246: ...ator corrosion In addition the engine coolant may require changing sooner at the first maintenance service after each 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first Any repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always use DEX COOL silicate free coolant in the vehicle Engine Coolant The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is desig...

Page 247: ...d Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 11 Never dispose of engine coolant by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground or into sewers streams or bodies of water Have the coolant changed by an authorized service center familiar with legal requirements regarding used coolant disposal This will help protect the environment and your health Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface whe...

Page 248: ...essure cap to cool Notice In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture WARNING You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine 1 Remove the coolant surge tank pre...

Page 249: ...ecision is made not to lift the hood when this warning appears get service help right away See Roadside Assistance Program Mexico on page 13 7 or Roadside Assistance Program U S and Canada on page 13 11 If the decision is made to lift the hood make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface Then check to see if the engine cooling fan is running If the engine is overheating the fan should be run...

Page 250: ...ly for about 10 minutes Keep a safe vehicle distance from the vehicle in front If the warning does not come back on continue to drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park the vehicle right away If there is no sign of steam idle the engine for three minutes while parked If the warning is still displayed turn off the engine until it cools down Washer Fluid What to Use When the v...

Page 251: ...ir Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications in Capacities and Specific...

Page 252: ...luid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear When new linings are installed the fluid level goes back up A fluid leak in the brake hydraulic system can also cause a low fluid level Have the brake hydraulic system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later the brakes will not work well Do not top off the brake fluid Adding fluid does not correct a leak If fluid is added when the lini...

Page 253: ... engine oil in the brake hydraulic system can damage brake hydraulic system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If brake fluid is spilled on the vehicle s painted surfaces the paint finish can be damaged Be careful not to spill brake fluid on the vehicle If you do wash it off immediately Battery Refer to the replacement number on the ...

Page 254: ...ound the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake See Parking Brake on page 9 27 Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 Try to start the engine in each gear The vehicle should start only in P Park or N Neutral If the vehicle starts in any other position contact your dealer for service Automatic Transmission Shift L...

Page 255: ...regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and the transmission in N Neutral slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To ...

Page 256: ...he wiper arm 4 Place the wiper arm with the wiper blade in place back on the windshield Notice Damage may occur if the wiper blades are not in contact with the windshield before turning on the wiper system Rear Wiper Blade Replacement The rear wiper blade and wiper arm have a cover for protection The cover must be removed before the wiper blade can be replaced To remove the cover 1 Grasp the cover...

Page 257: ...mp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset and should need no further adjustment If the vehicle is damaged in a crash the headlamp aim may be affected If adjustment to the headlamps is necessary see your dealer Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 26 For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer Halogen Bulbs WARNIN...

Page 258: ...rking Lamp 4 High Beam Headlamp High Beam Headlamp Low Beam Headlamp 1 Open the hood See Hood on page 10 4 2 Remove the headlamp bulb access cover 3 Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull straight back 4 Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the bulb 5 Install the new bulb in the headlamp assembly by turning clockwise 6 Reconnect the wiring harness connector 7 Install the headlamp bulb acc...

Page 259: ...ing it straight out 4 Install the new bulb in the bulb socket 5 Install the bulb socket into the headlamp assembly by turning clockwise Turn Signal Lamp 1 Open the hood See Hood on page 10 4 2 Remove the turn signal lamp bulb socket from the headlamp assembly by turning counterclockwise 3 Remove the bulb from the bulb socket by pulling it straight out 4 Install the new bulb in the bulb socket 5 In...

Page 260: ...f the bulb socket 1 5 Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket and turn the bulb socket clockwise to install it into the lamp assembly 6 Turn the lamp assembly into the lamp assembly opening engaging the clip side first 7 Push on the lamp side opposite the clip until the lamp assembly snaps into place Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back Up Lamp 921 Front Parking Lamp 74...

Page 261: ...in off Windshield Wipers If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice the windshield wipers will stop until the motor cools and will then restart Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload overload due to heavy snow or ice may cause wiper linkage damage Always clear ice and heavy snow from the windshield before using the windshield wipers If the overload is caused by an el...

Page 262: ...may damage it Always keep the covers on any electrical component The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown Mini Fuses Usage 1 Sunroof 2 Outside Rearview Mirror Switch 3 Canister Vent Solenoid 4 Not Used 5 Electronic Brake Control Module Valve 6 Not Used 7 Not Used 8 Transmission Control Module Battery 9 BCM Regulated Voltage Control 10 Fuel System Control Modu...

Page 263: ... Mini Fuses Usage 25 Not Used 26 Canister Purge Solenoid Water Valve Solenoid Oxygen Sensors Pre and Post Turbo Wastegate Solenoid 1 4L Turbo Bypass Solenoid 1 4L 27 Not Used 28 Not Used 29 Engine Control Module Powertrain Ignition 1 Ignition 2 30 Mass Air Flow Sensor 31 Left High Beam Headlamp 32 Right High Beam Headlamp 33 Engine Control Module Battery Mini Fuses Usage 34 Horn 35 Air Conditionin...

Page 264: ... 8 Cooling Fan Low HC Mini Relays Usage 6 Cooling Fan High Auxiliary Fuse Block To remove the fuse block cover squeeze the clips and lift it up Notice Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it Always keep the covers on any electrical component The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown Relays Usage 01 Electric Vacuum Pump 02 Cooli...

Page 265: ...remove the storage compartment open the compartment and pull it out The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown Mini Fuses Usage 1 Body Control Module 1 2 Body Control Module 2 3 Body Control Module 3 4 Body Control Module 4 5 Body Control Module 5 6 Body Control Module 6 7 Body Control Module 7 8 Body Control Module 8 9 Discrete Logic Ignition Sensor 10 Sensing...

Page 266: ...ch Backlighting 21 A C Accessory Power Outlet PRNDL Mini Fuses Usage 22 Cigar Lighter DC Accessory Power Outlet 23 Spare 24 Spare 25 Spare 26 Sensing Diagnostic Module RC Automatic Occupant Sensing Display 27 IPC PTC Control Clutch Switch 28 Headlamp Switch AFL DC Converter 29 Spare 30 Spare 31 IPC Battery 32 Radio Chime Aux Jack 33 Display Faceplate 34 OnStar UHP DAB S B Fuses Usage 1 Spare 2 Spa...

Page 267: ...etained Accessory Power 02 Liftgate 03 Spare 04 Spare 05 Logistic Mode Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is behind a cover on the left side of the rear compartment To access the fuses remove the cover The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown ...

Page 268: ...ailer Parking Lamps N A 9 Spare 10 Spare 11 Trailer Module N A 12 Nav Dock 13 Heated Steering Wheel Mini Fuses Usage 14 Trailer Socket N A 15 EVP Switch 16 Water In Fuel Sensor 17 Inside Rearview Mirror Regulated Voltage Control 18 Spare S B Fuses Usage 1 Driver Power Seat Switch Memory Module 2 Passenger Power Seat Switch 3 Trailer Module N A 4 A C D C Inverter 5 Battery 6 Headlamp Washer 7 Spare...

Page 269: ...anger as overloaded tires The resulting crash could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when hitting a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Continued WARNING Continued Worn or old tires can cau...

Page 270: ...t driving on snow or ice covered roads is expected See your dealer for details regarding winter tire availability and proper tire selection Also see Buying New Tires on page 10 50 With winter tires there may be decreased dry road traction increased road noise and shorter tread life After changing to winter tires be alert for changes in vehicle handling and braking If using winter tires Use tires o...

Page 271: ...t of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards DOT Tire Date of Manufacture The last four digits of the TIN indicate the tire manufactured date The first two digits represent the week 01 52 and the last two digits the year For example the third week of the year 2010 woul...

Page 272: ...re Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following the DOT Department of Transportation code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture 4 Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be ca...

Page 273: ...s shown in item 3 of the illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 60 percent as high as it is wide 4 Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted bias ply construction 5 Rim Diameter Diameter of the wheel in inch...

Page 274: ... maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant but without passengers and cargo DOT Markings A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation DOT Motor Vehicle Safety Standards The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number TIN an alphanumeric designator which can also identify the tire manufacturer production plant bran...

Page 275: ...tains a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire Passenger P Metric Tire A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles Recommended Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placar...

Page 276: ...e rated cargo load See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 10 Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire Load on an individual tire due to curb weight accessory weight occupant weight and cargo weight Vehicle Placard A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure See Tire and Loading Information Label under Vehi...

Page 277: ... no more than 1 6 km 1 mi Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem Press the tire gauge firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label no further adjustment is necessary If the inflation pressure is low add air until the recommended pressure is reached If the inflation pressure ...

Page 278: ...on indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure ...

Page 279: ...t the DIC operation and displays see Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 22 The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started and then turn off as the vehicle is driven This could be an early indicator that the air pressure is getting low and needs to be inflated to the proper pressure A Tire and Loading Information label shows the size of the or...

Page 280: ...cess See TPMS Sensor Matching Process later in this section One or more TPMS sensors are missing or damaged The malfunction light and the DIC message if equipped should go off when the TPMS sensors are installed and the sensor matching process is performed successfully See your dealer for service Replacement tires or wheels do not match the original equipment tires or wheels Tires and wheels other...

Page 281: ...display 6 If requested press the SET CLR button again to confirm the selection The horn sounds twice to signal the receiver is in relearn mode and the TIRE LEARN or TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message displays on the DIC screen 7 Start with the driver side front tire 8 Place the relearn tool against the tire sidewall near the valve stem Then press the button to activate the TPMS sensor A horn chirp confi...

Page 282: ...cture cut or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage Tire Rotation Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km 7 500 mi See Maintenance Schedule on page 11 3 Tires are rotated to achieve a uniform wear for all tires The first rotation is the most important Anytime unusual wear is noticed rotate the tires as soon as possible check for proper tire inflatio...

Page 283: ...use an accident When changing a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency a cloth or a paper towel can be used however use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt Lightly coat the center of the wheel hub with wheel bearing grease after a wheel change or tire rotation to prevent corrosion or rust build up Do not get grease on ...

Page 284: ...n extended period can cause flat spots on the tires that may result in vibrations while driving When storing a vehicle for at least a month remove the tires or raise the vehicle to reduce the weight from the tires Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for the vehicle The original equipment tires installed were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specifi...

Page 285: ...aler or authorized tire service center should mount or dismount the tires WARNING Mixing tires of different sizes brands or types may cause loss of control of the vehicle resulting in a crash or other vehicle damage Use the correct size brand and type of tires on all wheels WARNING Using bias ply tires on the vehicle may cause the wheel rim flanges to develop cracks after many miles of driving Con...

Page 286: ... safety if tires not recommended for those wheels are selected This increases the chance of a crash and serious injury Only use GM specific wheel and tire systems developed for the vehicle and have them properly installed by a GM certified technician See Buying New Tires on page 10 50 and Accessories and Modifications on page 10 2 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where appl...

Page 287: ...ving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction AA A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction ...

Page 288: ...sis Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it Some aluminum wheels can be repaired See your dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel that is needed Each new wheel should have the same load carryin...

Page 289: ...avoid vehicle damage drive slow and readjust or remove the traction device if it contacts the vehicle Do not spin the wheels If traction devices are used install them on the front tires If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blow out while driving especially if the tires are maintained properly See Tires on page 10 35 If air goes out of a tire it is much more likely to leak out slowly But...

Page 290: ...or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack If a jack is provided with the vehicle only use it for changing a flat tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place well off the road if possible Turn on the hazard warning flashers See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6 3 WARNING Changing a tire can be dangerous The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll...

Page 291: ...Liftgate on page 2 8 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 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare...

Page 292: ... supported only by a jack WARNING Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help Continued WARNING Continued avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle WARNING Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous with...

Page 293: ... 9 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 10 Place the spare tire on the wheel mounting surface WARNING Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might come loose The vehicle s wheel could fall off causing a crash 11 Reinstall the wheel nuts Turn each nut clockwise by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 12 Lower the vehicle by turnin...

Page 294: ...ury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place Storing the Flat Tire and Tools 1 Return the jack and tools to their original storage location 2 Replace the trim cover 3 Place the flat tire lying flat in the rear storage compartment 4 Attach one end of the strap to a cargo tie down in the rear of the vehicle 5 Route the strap through the w...

Page 295: ...ient and return the spare tire to the storage area Notice When the compact spare is installed do not take the vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails which can damage the tire wheel and other parts of the vehicle Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles Do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires They will...

Page 296: ...tart negative terminal 3 and positive terminal 4 are on the battery of the vehicle providing the jump start The positive jump start connection for the discharged battery is under a trim cover Open the cover to expose the terminal 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice Only use a vehicle that has a 12 volt system with a negative ground for jump...

Page 297: ...that first If you do not explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Do not get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately WARNING Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Connect one end of the red pos...

Page 298: ...le to a flatbed car carrier Use the proper nylon strap harnesses around the tires to secure the flatbed car carrier Have the vehicle towed on a flatbed car carrier or a wheel lift tow truck If a wheel lift tow truck is used the drive wheels cannot contact the road while the vehicle is being towed A wheel dolly must be used to lift all drive wheels off the ground Consult your dealer or a profession...

Page 299: ... and equipment recommendations Is the vehicle ready to be towed Just as preparing the vehicle for a long trip make sure the vehicle is prepared to be towed Dinghy Towing Notice If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground the drivetrain components could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground The ve...

Page 300: ...er to P Park 3 Set the parking brake 4 Clamp the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing 5 Remove the key from the ignition 6 Secure the vehicle to the dolly 7 Release the parking brake Towing the Vehicle from the Rear Notice Towing the vehicle from the rear could damage it Also repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Never have the vehic...

Page 301: ...e well before washing and after to remove all cleaning agents completely If they are allowed to dry on the surface they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting Finish Care Application of aftermarket clearcoat sealant wax materials is not recommended If painted surfaces are damaged see your dealer to have the damage a...

Page 302: ... thoroughly when cleaning the blades Bugs road grime sap and a buildup of vehicle wash wax treatments may cause wiper streaking Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or damaged Damage can be caused by extreme dusty conditions sand salt heat sun snow and ice Weatherstrips Apply silicone grease on weatherstrips to make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Lubricate weatherstrips ...

Page 303: ...ation Lubricate all key lock cylinders hood hinges liftgate hinges and the steel fuel door hinge unless the components are plastic Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Underbody Maintenance Use plain water to flush dirt and debris from the vehicle s underbody Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do...

Page 304: ...n the interior Before using cleaners read and adhere to all safety instructions on the label While cleaning the interior maintain adequate ventilation by opening the doors and windows To prevent damage do not clean the interior using the following cleaners or techniques Never use a razor or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface Never use a brush with stiff bristles Neve...

Page 305: ...ed For solid soils remove as much as possible prior to vacuuming To clean 1 Saturate a clean lint free colorfast cloth with water or club soda Microfiber cloth is recommended to prevent lint transfer to the fabric or carpet 2 Remove excess moisture by gently wringing until water does not drip from the cleaning cloth 3 Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center Fold the ...

Page 306: ... dampened with a mild soap solution Notice Soaking or saturating leather especially perforated leather as well as other interior surfaces may cause permanent damage Wipe excess moisture from these surfaces after cleaning and allow them to dry naturally Never use heat steam spot lifters or spot removers Do not use cleaners that contain silicone or wax based products Cleaners containing these solven...

Page 307: ...ment floor mats were designed for your vehicle If the floor mats need replacing it is recommended that GM certified floor mats be purchased Non GM floor mats may not fit properly and may interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal Always check that the floor mats do not interfere with the pedals Use the floor mat with the correct side up Do not turn it over Do not place anything on top of the dr...

Page 308: ...Black plate 74 1 Buick Encore Owner Manual 2013 crc 1 8 13 10 74 Vehicle Care 2 NOTES ...

Page 309: ... who can perform required maintenance using genuine replacement parts They have up to date tools and equipment for fast and accurate diagnostics Many dealers have extended evening and Saturday hours courtesy transportation and online scheduling to assist with service needs Your dealer recognizes the importance of providing competitively priced maintenance and repair services With trained technicia...

Page 310: ...ation in the Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services Normal chart The Additional Required Services Severe are for vehicles that are Mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather Mainly driven in hilly or mountainous terrain Frequently towing a trailer Used for high speed or competitive driving Used for taxi police or delivery service Refer to the information in the Maintenance Sched...

Page 311: ... vehicle within 5 000 km 3 000 mi since the last service Reset the oil life system when the oil is changed See Engine Oil Life System on page 10 9 Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km 7 500 mi Rotate the tires if recommended for the vehicle and perform the following services See Tire Rotation on page 10 48 Check engine oil level and oil life percentage If needed change engine oil an...

Page 312: ... 67 Check starter switch See Starter Switch Check on page 10 20 Check automatic transmission shift lock control function See Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check on page 10 20 Check ignition transmission lock See Ignition Transmission Lock Check on page 10 21 Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism See Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check on page 10 21 Ch...

Page 313: ...vices Check engine oil level and oil life percentage Change engine oil and filter if needed Replace passenger compartment air filter 1 Inspect evaporative control system 2 Replace engine air cleaner filter 3 Replace spark plugs Inspect spark plug wires Change automatic transmission fluid Change filter if serviceable Drain flush and fill engine cooling system 4 Visually inspect accessory drive belt...

Page 314: ...ondition Check that the purge valve works properly if the vehicle has one Replace as needed 3 Or every four years whichever comes first 4 Or every five years whichever comes first See Cooling System on page 10 11 5 Or every 10 years whichever comes first Inspect for fraying excessive cracking or damage replace if needed 6 Or every two years whichever comes first ...

Page 315: ...ce passenger compartment air filter 1 Inspect evaporative control system 2 Replace engine air cleaner filter 3 Change automatic transmission fluid Change filter if serviceable Replace spark plugs Inspect spark plug wires Drain flush and fill engine cooling system 4 Visually inspect accessory drive belts 5 Replace brake fluid 6 Footnotes Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services Severe 1 Or...

Page 316: ...performed once a year Additional Maintenance and Care Your vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to avoid future costly repairs To maintain vehicle performance additional maintenance services may be required It is recommended that your dealer perform these services their trained dealer technicians know your vehicle best Your dealer can also perform a thorough asses...

Page 317: ... components See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 11 for GM approved fluids Engine oil and windshield washer fluid levels should be checked at every fuel fill Instrument cluster lights may come on to indicate that fluids may be low and need to be filled Hoses Hoses transport fluids and should be regularly inspected to ensure that there are no cracks or leaks With a multi point inspectio...

Page 318: ...looking like new vehicle care products are available from your dealer For information on how to clean and protect the vehicle s interior and exterior see Interior Care on page 10 70 and Exterior Care on page 10 67 Wheel Alignment Wheel alignment is critical for ensuring that the tires deliver optimal wear and performance Signs that the alignment may need to be adjusted include pulling improper veh...

Page 319: ... See Engine Coolant on page 10 12 Hydraulic Brake System DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM Part No 19299570 in Canada 19299571 Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements Hydraulic Power Steering System DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid Key Lock Cylinders Multi Purpose Lubric...

Page 320: ...one Grease GM Part No 12345579 in Canada 10953481 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name part number or specification can be obtained from your dealer Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 95021102 Engine Oil Filter 93185674 PF2257G Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13271190 CF181 Spark Plugs 55585517 Wiper ...

Page 321: ...tenance 11 13 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed record the date odometer reading who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided Retain all maintenance receipts Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed ...

Page 322: ...Black plate 14 1 Buick Encore Owner Manual 2013 crc 1 8 13 11 14 Service and Maintenance Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed ...

Page 323: ...hield from outside The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code identifies the vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts See Engine Specifications under Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 for the vehicle s engine code Servic...

Page 324: ...on Capacities Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount see the refrigerant label under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System 1 4L L4 6 5 L 6 9 qt Engine Oil with Filter 1 4L L4 4 0 L 4 2 qt Fuel Tank 53 L 14 gal Wheel Nut Torque 140 Y 100 lb ft All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to ...

Page 325: ...late 3 1 Buick Encore Owner Manual 2013 crc 1 8 13 Technical Data 12 3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 1 4L L4 B Automatic 0 7 mm 0 028 in 1 4L L4 8 Automatic 0 7 mm 0 028 in ...

Page 326: ...Black plate 4 1 Buick Encore Owner Manual 2013 crc 1 8 13 12 4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 1 4L L4 Engine ...

Page 327: ... Program Mexico 13 7 Roadside Assistance Program U S and Canada 13 11 Scheduling Service Appointments U S and Canada 13 12 Courtesy Transportation Program U S and Canada 13 13 Collision Damage Repair U S and Canada 13 14 Service Publications Ordering Information 13 16 Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 13 17 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Go...

Page 328: ...courage you to call the toll free number in order to give the inquiry prompt attention Have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance representative Vehicle Identification Number VIN This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield Dealership name and location Vehicle delivery ...

Page 329: ...ted wants you to be aware of its participation in a no charge Mediation Arbitration program General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory related vehicle service claims The program provides for the review of the facts involved by an impartial third party arbiter and may include an informal hearing before the arbiter The program is designe...

Page 330: ... suggest the following steps STEP ONE Explain your case to your dealer service agent service manager dealer sales agent or sales manager depending on your case Make sure that they have all necessary information They are interested in your continual satisfaction STEP TWO If you are not satisfied please contact the general manager or your dealership owner to ask for their help If they are not able t...

Page 331: ...005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 www gm ca 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French 1 800 263 3830 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 268 6800 All Overseas Locations Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit Customer Assistance Offices Mexico To contact the Customer Assistance Center CAC use the phone numbers listed in this section Customer a...

Page 332: ...I Service History View printable dealer recorded service records and self recorded service records D Preferred Dealer Information Select a preferred dealer and view dealer location maps phone numbers and hours J Warranty Tracking Information Track the vehicle s warranty information J Recall Information View active recalls or search by Vehicle Identification Number VIN See Vehicle Identification Nu...

Page 333: ...at no cost under the terms and conditions of the program The Roadside Assistance program is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the new vehicle limited warranty Roadside Assistance provides assistance to the driver and passengers while driving the vehicle within your city of residence or on any passable road in Mexico the United States and Canada Services are subject to the limitat...

Page 334: ...accident during the commission of a crime administrative violation or breach of traffic regulations Roadside Assistance will not provide service When the vehicle is not accessible to be towed all maneuvers required to access it will be at the owner s expense If the vehicle is in another city outside of your residence Roadside Assistance is limited to moving the vehicle to the nearest dealer If you...

Page 335: ...an 3 5 tons Complimentary Transportation If you prefer to continue your trip to the intended destination or return to your place of residence and the trip requires more than eight hours driving on the road transportation for the driver and passengers by first class bus or coach commercial airline will be provided to a location chosen by Roadside Assistance depending on availability at the chosen d...

Page 336: ...ly only to Mexico per the terms and conditions of the Roadside Assistance program Any damage to the vehicle without intent derived from the services provided Cost of towing a trailer when choosing a Buick dealer that is nearest to the temporary storage facility for the disabled vehicle Cost of all maneuvers required to access the vehicle when it is not available to be towed Cost of fuel provided R...

Page 337: ... the vehicle without permission from the owner is not covered Roadside Assistance is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Buick and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notification Buick and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or payment to an owner or dr...

Page 338: ...Assistance Must be over 250 kilometers from where your trip was started to qualify General Motors of Canada Limited requires pre authorization original detailed receipts and a copy of the repair orders Once authorization has been received the Roadside Assistance advisor will help you make arrangements and explain how to receive payment Alternative Service If assistance cannot be provided right awa...

Page 339: ...rmation Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait However if you are unable to wait GM helps to minimize inconvenience by providing several transportation options Depending on the circumstances your dealer can offer one of the following Shuttle Service Shuttle service is the preferred means of offering Courtesy Transportation Dealers may provide shuttle serv...

Page 340: ...otors reserves the right to unilaterally modify change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion Collision Damage Repair U S and Canada If the vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper ...

Page 341: ...e are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to the GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs through the use of aftermarket collision parts Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts When purchasing insurance we recommend that you ensure that the vehicl...

Page 342: ...led original GM parts Remember recycled parts will not be covered by the GM vehicle warranty Insurance pays the bill for the repair but you must live with the repair Depending on your policy limits your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts Discuss this with the repair professional and insist on Genuine GM parts Remember if the vehicle is leased you may be obliga...

Page 343: ...es ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 6 00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA MasterCard Discover see Helm Inc at www helminc com Or write to Helm Incorporated Attention Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth MI 48170 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation Allow ample time for delivery All listed prices are quoted in U S ...

Page 344: ...dian Government If you live in Canada and you believe that the vehicle has a safety defect notify Transport Canada immediately and notify General Motors of Canada Limited Call Transport Canada at 1 800 333 0510 or write to Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 80 rue Noel Gatineau QC J8Z 0A1 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation ...

Page 345: ...gned to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as How various systems in your vehicle were operating Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled fastened How far if at all the driver was depressing the accelerator and or brake pedal and How fast ...

Page 346: ... use of the system may result in the storage of destinations addresses telephone numbers and other trip information See the infotainment manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions Radio Frequency Identification RFID RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security as well as in connection with conveniences...

Page 347: ... the OnStar buttons If the status light is Solid Green System is ready Flashing Green On a call Red Indicates a problem Press Q or call 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 to speak to an Advisor Press to Make a call end a call or answer an incoming call Give OnStar Hands Free Calling voice commands Give OnStar Turn by Turn Navigation voice commands Requires the available Directions and Connections servi...

Page 348: ...tical assistance in emergency situations before first responders arrive Security OnStar provides services like Stolen Vehicle Assistance Remote Ignition Block and Roadside Assistance if equipped OnStar can unlock the vehicle doors remotely if equipped with automatic door locks and can help police locate the vehicle if it is stolen Navigation OnStar navigation requires the Directions and Connection...

Page 349: ...the destination then responds with OnStar ready then a tone 3 Say Goodbye Exits voice commands Other Navigation Services Available from OnStar OnStar eNav Allows subscribers to send destinations from MapQuest com to their Turn by Turn Navigation or screen based navigation system When ready the directions will be downloaded to the vehicle Destination Download Press Q then request the Advisor to dow...

Page 350: ...sponds OnStar ready 2 Say Store System responds Please say the number you would like to store 3 Say the entire number without pausing System responds Please say the name tag 4 Pick a name tag System responds About to store name tag Does that sound OK 5 Say Yes or say No to try again System responds OK storing name tag Place a Call Using a Stored Number 1 Press System responds OnStar ready 2 Say Ca...

Page 351: ...hicle requesting updated account information Reactivation for Subsequent Owners Press Q and follow the prompts to speak to an Advisor as soon as possible after acquiring the vehicle The Advisor will update vehicle records and will explain the OnStar service offers and options available How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response Emergency Services Crisis Assist Stolen Vehicle Assistance Vehi...

Page 352: ...architecture of the vehicle damage to the vehicle in a crash or wireless phone network congestion or jamming See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 20 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS GEN 210 220 310 Services for People with Disabilities Advisors provide services to help subscribers with physical disabilities a...

Page 353: ...to the vehicle Global Positioning System GPS Obstruction of the GPS can occur in a large city with tall buildings in parking garages around airports in tunnels underpasses or parking garages or in an area with very dense trees If GPS signals are not available the OnStar system should still operate to call OnStar However OnStar could have difficulty identifying the exact location In emergency situa...

Page 354: ...out consent OnStar libcurl and unzip acknowledgments Certain OnStar components include libcurl and unzip software Below are the notices and licenses associated with this software libcurl COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION NOTICE Copyright c 1996 2010 Daniel Stenberg daniel haxx se All rights reserved Permission to use copy modify and distribute this software for any purpose with or without fee is hereby gra...

Page 355: ...r inability to use this software Permission is granted to anyone to use this software for any purpose including commercial applications and to alter it and redistribute it freely subject to the following restrictions 1 Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice definition disclaimer and this list of conditions 2 Redistributions in binary form compiled executables must re...

Page 356: ...it permission of Info ZIP Such altered versions are further prohibited from misrepresentative use of the Zip Bugs or Info ZIP e mail addresses or of the Info ZIP URL s 4 Info ZIP retains the right to use the names Info ZIP Zip UnZip UnZipSFX WiZ Pocket UnZip Pocket Zip and MacZip for its own source and binary releases ...

Page 357: ...uld an Airbag Inflate 3 26 Where Are the Airbags 3 25 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle 3 34 Passenger Status Indicator 5 12 Readiness Light 5 12 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 3 33 System Check 3 23 Alarm Vehicle Security 2 9 All Wheel Drive 10 20 9 26 AM FM Radio 7 7 Antenna Multi band 7 11 Antilock Brake System ABS 9 26 Warning Light 5 17 Appearance Care Exterior 10 67 Interior 10 70 ...

Page 358: ...ate Lamps 10 26 Buying New Tires 10 50 C Calibration 5 5 California Fuel Requirements 9 43 Perchlorate Materials Requirements 10 2 Warning 10 2 Camera Rear Vision 9 38 Canadian Vehicle Owners iii Capacities and Specifications 12 2 Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust 9 22 Liftgate 2 8 Winter Driving 9 8 Cargo Cover 4 3 Management System 4 3 Cautions Danger and Warnings iv CD Player 7 11 Center Console S...

Page 359: ...ers 4 2 Customer Assistance 13 6 Offices 13 5 Text Telephone TTY Users 13 6 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information 13 16 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 13 2 13 4 D Damage Repair Collision 13 14 Danger Warnings and Cautions iv Data Recorders Event 13 19 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 6 2 Indicator Light 5 21 Defensive Driving 9 4 Devices Auxiliary 7 13 Diagnostics OnStar 14 5 Di...

Page 360: ...rtment Overview 10 6 Coolant 10 12 Coolant Temperature Gauge 5 11 Coolant Temperature Warning Light 5 19 Cooling System 10 11 Cooling System Messages 5 27 Drive Belt Routing 12 4 Exhaust 9 22 Heater 9 18 Oil Life System 10 9 Oil Messages 5 27 Overheating 10 15 Power Messages 5 27 Pressure Light 5 20 Running While Parked 9 23 Starting 9 17 Entry Lighting 6 6 Event Data Recorders 13 19 Exit Lighting...

Page 361: ...artment Fuse Block 10 28 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 10 27 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 10 31 Rear Compartment Fuse Block 10 33 G Gasoline Specifications 9 43 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature 5 11 Fuel 5 10 Odometer 5 10 Speedometer 5 10 Tachometer 5 10 Trip Odometer 5 10 Warning Lights and Indicators 5 8 General Information Service and Maintenance 11 1 Towing 9 47 Vehicle Care 10 2 GM Mobility Rei...

Page 362: ...ainment 7 1 Infotainment System 13 20 Instrument Cluster 5 9 Instrument Panel Storage Area 4 1 Introduction iii J Jump Starting 10 61 K Keyless Entry Remote RKE System 2 3 Keys 2 1 L Labeling Tire Sidewall 10 37 Lamps Courtesy 6 5 Daytime Running DRL 6 2 Dome 6 5 Exterior Controls 6 1 Front Fog 6 4 Lamps cont d Headlamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 10 24 License Plate 10 26 Malfunction Ind...

Page 363: ...ering 5 17 Locks Automatic Door 2 7 Door 2 6 Power Door 2 7 Safety 2 7 Loss of Control 9 6 Low Fuel Warning Light 5 21 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 3 43 Lumbar Adjustment 3 4 Front Seats 3 4 M Maintenance Records 11 13 Maintenance Schedule Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 11 11 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 5 14 Manual Mode 9 25 Memory Features 1 8 Memory Seats 3 6 Messages Ba...

Page 364: ...al Information 14 5 OnStar Connections 14 3 OnStar Diagnostics 14 5 OnStar Emergency 14 2 OnStar Navigation 14 2 OnStar Overview 14 1 OnStar Security 14 2 Operation Infotainment System 7 4 Ordering Service Publications 13 16 Outlets Power 5 6 Overheating Engine 10 15 Overview Infotainment System 7 2 P Park Shifting Into 9 19 Shifting Out of 9 20 Parking Assist Ultrasonic 9 36 Brake 9 27 Brake and ...

Page 365: ...ded Fuel 9 42 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 11 11 Records Maintenance 11 13 Recreational Vehicle Towing 10 64 Reimbursement Program GM Mobility 13 7 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 2 2 2 3 Remote Vehicle Start 2 5 Replacement Bulbs 10 26 Replacement Parts Airbags 3 35 Maintenance 11 12 Replacing Airbag System 3 35 Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash 3 48 Replacing Safety Belt System Par...

Page 366: ...ty OnStar 14 2 Vehicle 2 9 Vehicle Alarm 2 9 Service Accessories and Modifications 10 2 Doing Your Own Work 10 3 Engine Soon Light 5 14 Maintenance Records 11 13 Maintenance General Information 11 1 Parts Identification Label 12 1 Publications Ordering Information 13 16 Scheduling Appointments 13 12 Vehicle Messages 5 30 Servicing the Airbag 3 33 Shift Lock Control Function Check Automatic Transmi...

Page 367: ...55 Inflation Monitor System 10 44 Inspection 10 48 Messages 5 30 Pressure Light 5 20 Pressure Monitor System 10 43 Rotation 10 48 Sidewall Labeling 10 37 Terminology and Definitions 10 39 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 10 52 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 10 54 Wheel Replacement 10 54 When It Is Time for New Tires 10 49 Winter 10 36 Towing General Information 9 47 Recreational Vehicle 10 64 Vehicl...

Page 368: ...hicle Care Tire Pressure 10 42 Ventilation Air 8 6 Visors 2 16 W Warning Brake System Light 5 16 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 5 8 Warning Triangle 4 4 Warnings iv Cautions and Danger iv Hazard Flashers 6 3 Washer Fluid 10 16 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 10 54 Different Size 10 52 Replacement 10 54 When It Is Time for New Tires 10 49 Where to Put the Restraint 3 41 Windows 2 14 Power 2...

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