2017 Buick Encore Owner's Manual
Year:
2017
Make:
Buick
Model:
Encore
Rating:
Table of Contents
Contents
2
Introduction
3
Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Using this Manual
3
About Driving the Vehicle
4
Danger, Warning, and Caution
4
Symbols
4
In Brief
6
Instrument Panel
7
Initial Drive Information
9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
9
Remote Vehicle Start
9
Door Locks
10
Liftgate
10
Windows
11
Seat Adjustment
11
Memory Features
12
Second Row Seats
13
Heated Seats
13
Head Restraint Adjustment
13
Safety Belts
14
Passenger Sensing System
14
Mirror Adjustment
14
Steering Wheel Adjustment
15
Interior Lighting
15
Exterior Lighting
16
Windshield Wiper/Washer
17
Climate Controls
18
Transmission
19
Vehicle Features
20
Infotainment System
20
Steering Wheel Controls
20
Cruise Control
20
Driver Information Center (DIC)
20
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
21
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
21
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
21
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
21
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
21
Parking Assist
22
Power Outlets
22
Universal Remote System
22
Sunroof
22
Performance and Maintenance
23
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
23
Tire Pressure Monitor
23
Fuel
24
E85 or FlexFuel
24
Engine Oil Life System
24
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
25
Roadside Assistance Program
25
Keys, Doors, and Windows
26
Keys and Locks
26
Keys
26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
27
Remote Vehicle Start
33
Door Locks
34
Power Door Locks
35
Delayed Locking
35
Automatic Door Locks
35
Lockout Protection
36
Safety Locks
36
Doors
37
Liftgate
37
Vehicle Security
38
Vehicle Alarm System
38
Immobilizer
39
Immobilizer Operation
39
Exterior Mirrors
40
Convex Mirrors
40
Power Mirrors
40
Folding Mirrors
41
Heated Mirrors
41
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
41
Interior Mirrors
41
Interior Rearview Mirrors
41
Manual Rearview Mirror
41
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
42
Windows
42
Power Windows
42
Sun Visors
44
Roof
44
Sunroof
44
Seats and Restraints
46
Head Restraints
47
Front Seats
48
Seat Adjustment
48
Power Seat Adjustment
49
Lumbar Adjustment
49
Reclining Seatbacks
49
Memory Seats
50
Front Seat Armrest
52
Heated Front Seats
52
Folding Seatback
53
Rear Seats
54
Rear Seat Armrest
57
Safety Belts
58
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
59
Lap-Shoulder Belt
60
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
62
Safety Belt Extender
62
Safety System Check
63
Safety Belt Care
63
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
63
Airbag System
64
Where Are the Airbags?
66
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
67
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
68
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
68
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
69
Passenger Sensing System
70
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
74
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
74
Airbag System Check
75
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
75
Child Restraints
76
Older Children
76
Infants and Young Children
77
Child Restraint Systems
80
Where to Put the Restraint
81
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
82
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
89
Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the Rear Seat)
89
Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the Front Seat)
92
Storage
95
Storage Compartments
95
Instrument Panel Storage
95
Glove Box
95
Cupholders
96
Sunglasses Storage
96
Underseat Storage
96
Center Console Storage
97
Additional Storage Features
97
Cargo Cover
97
Cargo Management System
97
Convenience Net
98
First Aid Kit
98
Roof Rack System
99
Instruments and Controls
100
Controls
101
Steering Wheel Adjustment
101
Steering Wheel Controls
101
Heated Steering Wheel
101
Horn
102
Windshield Wiper/Washer
102
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
103
Compass
104
Clock
105
Power Outlets
105
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
106
Instrument Cluster
107
Speedometer
109
Odometer
110
Trip Odometer
110
Tachometer
110
Fuel Gauge
110
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
111
Safety Belt Reminders
112
Airbag Readiness Light
112
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
113
Charging System Light
114
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
114
Brake System Warning Light
116
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
116
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light
117
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
117
Traction Off Light
117
StabiliTrak® OFF Light
118
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light
118
Tire Pressure Light
118
Engine Oil Pressure Light
119
Low Fuel Warning Light
119
Immobilizer Light
119
High-Beam On Light
120
Front Fog Lamp Light
120
Lamps On Reminder
120
Cruise Control Light
120
Information Displays
121
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level)
121
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
122
Vehicle Messages
125
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
125
Brake System Messages
126
Cruise Control Messages
126
Door Ajar Messages
126
Engine Cooling System Messages
126
Engine Oil Messages
126
Engine Power Messages
127
Fuel System Messages
127
Key and Lock Messages
127
Object Detection System Messages
128
Ride Control System Messages
129
Airbag System Messages
129
Starting the Vehicle Messages
130
Tire Messages
130
Transmission Messages
130
Vehicle Personalization
131
Universal Remote System
137
Universal Remote System Programming
137
Universal Remote System Operation
139
Lighting
140
Exterior Lighting
140
Exterior Lamp Controls
140
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
140
Flash-to-Pass
141
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
141
Automatic Headlamp System
141
Hazard Warning Flashers
142
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
142
Front Fog Lamps
143
Interior Lighting
143
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
143
Courtesy Lamps
143
Dome Lamps
143
Reading Lamps
144
Lighting Features
144
Entry Lighting
144
Exit Lighting
144
Battery Power Protection
145
Infotainment System
146
Introduction
146
Infotainment
146
Climate Controls
147
Climate Control Systems
147
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
150
Air Vents
153
Maintenance
154
Air Intake
154
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
154
Service
154
Driving and Operating
156
Driving Information
157
Driver Behavior
157
Driving Environment
157
Vehicle Design
157
Distracted Driving
157
Defensive Driving
158
Drunk Driving
158
Control of a Vehicle
159
Braking
159
Steering
159
Off-Road Recovery
160
Loss of Control
160
Driving on Wet Roads
160
Hill and Mountain Roads
161
Winter Driving
162
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
163
Vehicle Load Limits
164
Starting and Operating
167
New Vehicle Break-In
167
Ignition Positions
168
Starting the Engine
169
Engine Heater
171
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
172
Shifting Into Park
173
Shifting out of Park
174
Parking over Things That Burn
175
Extended Parking
175
Engine Exhaust
175
Running the Vehicle While Parked
176
Automatic Transmission
176
Manual Mode
178
Drive Systems
179
All-Wheel Drive
179
Brakes
180
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
180
Parking Brake
180
Brake Assist
181
Ride Control Systems
181
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
181
Cruise Control
183
Driver Assistance Systems
186
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
186
Parking Assist
188
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
189
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
191
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
193
Fuel
194
California Fuel Requirements
195
Fuels in Foreign Countries
195
Fuel Additives
195
Filling the Tank
196
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
197
Trailer Towing
198
General Towing Information
198
Conversions and Add-Ons
198
Add-On Electrical Equipment
198
Vehicle Care
200
General Information
201
California Proposition 65 Warning
201
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
201
Accessories and Modifications
201
Vehicle Checks
202
Doing Your Own Service Work
202
Hood
203
Engine Compartment Overview
205
Engine Oil
208
Engine Oil Life System
210
Automatic Transmission Fluid
211
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
211
Cooling System
213
Engine Coolant
214
Engine Overheating
216
Washer Fluid
218
Brakes
218
Brake Fluid
219
Battery - North America
220
All-Wheel Drive
221
Starter Switch Check
221
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
221
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
222
Wiper Blade Replacement
222
Windshield Replacement
224
Headlamp Aiming
224
Bulb Replacement
224
Halogen Bulbs
224
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
225
License Plate Lamp
226
Replacement Bulbs
227
Electrical System
227
Electrical System Overload
227
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
228
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
228
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
231
Rear Compartment Fuse Block
233
Wheels and Tires
235
Tires
235
All-Season Tires
235
Winter Tires
236
Summer Tires
236
Tire Sidewall Labeling
237
Tire Designations
239
Tire Terminology and Definitions
239
Tire Pressure
242
Tire Pressure Monitor System
243
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
244
Tire Inspection
247
Tire Rotation
247
When It Is Time for New Tires
248
Buying New Tires
249
Different Size Tires and Wheels
250
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
251
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
252
Wheel Replacement
252
Tire Chains
253
If a Tire Goes Flat
254
Tire Changing
255
Compact Spare Tire
259
Jump Starting
260
Jump Starting - North America
260
Towing the Vehicle
263
Recreational Vehicle Towing
263
Appearance Care
266
Exterior Care
266
Interior Care
270
Floor Mats
273
Service and Maintenance
275
General Information
275
Maintenance Schedule
276
Special Application Services
282
Additional Maintenance and Care
282
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
285
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
285
Maintenance Replacement Parts
286
Maintenance Records
287
Technical Data
288
Vehicle Identification
288
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
288
Service Parts Identification Label
288
Vehicle Data
289
Capacities and Specifications
289
Engine Drive Belt Routing
291
Customer Information
292
Customer Information
292
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
292
Customer Assistance Offices
294
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
294
Online Owner Center
295
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
295
Roadside Assistance Program
296
Scheduling Service Appointments
297
Courtesy Transportation Program
298
Collision Damage Repair
299
Service Publications Ordering Information
301
Radio Frequency Statement
302
Reporting Safety Defects
302
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
302
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
302
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
303
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
303
Event Data Recorders
303
OnStar®
304
Infotainment System
304
OnStar
305
OnStar Overview
305
OnStar Services
306
Emergency
306
Security
306
Navigation
307
Connections
307
Diagnostics
309
OnStar Additional Information
310
Index
315
Index_A
315
Index_B
316
Index_C
316
Index_D
317
Index_E
317
Index_F
318
Index_G
319
Index_H
319
Index_I
319
Index_J
319
Index_K
319
Index_L
319
Index_M
320
Index_N
321
Index_O
321
Index_P
321
Index_R
322
Index_S
322
Index_T
323
Index_U
324
Index_V
324
Index_W
324
2017 Buick Encore Overview
Introduction
The 2017 Buick Encore is a compact crossover that masterfully blends luxury and practicality, making it an ideal choice for urban drivers and small families alike. With a stylish design, comfortable interior, and a plethora of advanced technology features, the Encore delivers a refined driving experience that is both engaging and accessible. Its compact size makes it easy to maneuver in tight spaces, while its versatile cargo capacity and seating arrangements provide the flexibility demanded by modern drivers.
Powertrains
The 2017 Buick Encore is equipped with a spirited 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, generating 138 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque. This efficient powertrain is paired with either a 6-speed automatic transmission or an available all-wheel-drive system, enhancing traction and control in various driving conditions. The Encore’s impressive fuel economy, achieving up to 25 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway, ensures that owners can enjoy long drives without frequent stops at the pump.
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Features
The Encore’s interior is designed with comfort and convenience in mind, featuring quality materials and a user-friendly layout. Key available features include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, a premium sound system, and a panoramic sunroof. Additionally, a suite of safety features, including rear parking sensors, lane departure warning, and forward collision alert, offer peace of mind for the safety-conscious driver.
Owner’s Manual
The 2017 Buick Encore comes with a comprehensive owner's manual that provides essential information for maximizing the vehicle’s performance, safety, and features. It includes instructions on the use of infotainment options, maintenance schedules, and tips for care and ownership to ensure that each owner experiences the best of their Encore for years to come.
User manual download
The Buick Encore owner manual for the 2017 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2017 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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