Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
9956106) - 2017 - crc - 10/20/16
Instruments and Controls
105
Clock
Setting the Time and Date
To set the time or date:
1. Select Settings from the Home
Page, then select Time
and Date.
2. Select the desired function.
To set the time or date, touch
«
or
ª
to change the hour, minutes,
AM, PM, day, month, or year.
To change the 12-24 Hr setting,
touch 12-24 Hr.
To turn Auto Set on and off, touch
Auto Set.
If auto timing is set, the time
displayed on the clock may not
update immediately when driving
into a new time zone.
Press
q
BACK to go to the last
menu and save the changes or
{
to
return to the Home Page.
Power Outlets
Power Outlets 12 Volt Direct
Current
The accessory power outlet can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
There is one accessory power outlet
in the storage in front of the shift
lever. This outlet is powered when
the ignition is on, in ACC/
ACCESSORY, or until the driver
door is opened within 10 minutes of
turning off the vehicle. See
.
Caution
Leaving electrical equipment
plugged in for an extended period
of time while the vehicle is off will
drain the battery. Always unplug
electrical equipment when not in
use and do not plug in equipment
that exceeds the maximum
20 amp rating.
Certain electrical accessories may
not be compatible with the
accessory power outlet and could
overload vehicle or adapter fuses.
If a problem is experienced, see
your dealer.
When adding electrical equipment,
be sure to follow the installation
instructions included with the
equipment. See
.
Caution
Hanging heavy equipment from
the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty. The power
outlets are designed for
accessory power plugs only, such
as cell phone charge cords.
Power Outlet 110/120 Volt
Alternating Current
If equipped, this power outlet is on
the rear of the center console. It can
be used to plug in electrical
equipment that uses a maximum
limit of 150 watts.
