2021 Buick Encore Owner's Manual
Year:
2021
Make:
Buick
Model:
Encore
Rating:
Table of Contents
Canadian Vehicle Owners
2
Using this Manual
3
About Driving the Vehicle
3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
3
Symbols
3
Keys
7
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
8
Remote Vehicle Start
14
Door Locks
15
Power Door Locks
16
Delayed Locking
16
Automatic Door Locks
17
Lockout Protection
17
Vehicle Alarm System
19
Immobilizer
20
Convex Mirrors
20
Power Mirrors
21
Folding Mirrors
21
Interior Rearview Mirrors
21
Manual Rearview Mirror
21
Power Windows
22
Seat Adjustment
26
Power Seat Adjustment
27
Lumbar Adjustment
27
Reclining Seatbacks
27
Front Seat Armrest
28
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
34
Lap-Shoulder Belt
35
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
38
Seat Belt Extender
38
Safety System Check
38
Seat Belt Care
39
Where Are the Airbags?
41
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
42
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
43
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
43
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
43
Passenger Sensing System
44
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
48
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
48
Airbag System Check
49
Older Children
49
Infants and Young Children
51
Child Restraint Systems
53
Where to Put the Restraint
54
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
55
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
62
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
63
Instrument Panel Storage
68
Glove Box
68
Cupholders
69
Underseat Storage
69
Cargo Cover
69
Cargo Management System
70
Convenience Net
70
Steering Wheel Adjustment
72
Steering Wheel Controls
73
Horn
73
Windshield Wiper/Washer
73
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
74
Compass
75
Clock
76
Instrument Cluster
77
Speedometer
78
Odometer
78
Trip Odometer
78
Tachometer
78
Fuel Gauge
78
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
79
Seat Belt Reminders
80
Airbag Readiness Light
80
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
81
Charging System Light
81
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
82
Brake System Warning Light
83
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
84
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light
84
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
84
Traction Off Light
84
StabiliTrak OFF Light
85
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light
85
Tire Pressure Light
85
Engine Oil Pressure Light
86
Low Fuel Warning Light
86
Immobilizer Light
86
High-Beam On Light
86
Lamps On Reminder
87
Cruise Control Light
87
Engine Power Messages
90
Vehicle Personalization (8 Inch Screen)
90
Exterior Lamp Controls
97
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
97
Flash-to-Pass
98
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
98
Automatic Headlamp System
98
Hazard Warning Flashers
99
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
99
Courtesy Lamps
100
Dome Lamps
100
Entry Lighting
100
Exit Lighting
101
Battery Load Management
101
Battery Power Protection
101
Overview (8 Inch Screen)
105
Steering Wheel Controls
139
Using the System
107
AM-FM Radio (8 Inch Screen)
109
HD Radio Technology
112
Satellite Radio
112
Radio Reception
113
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices
113
USB Port (8 Inch Screen)
113
Auxiliary Jack
116
Bluetooth (Overview for 8 Inch Screen)
123
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using the Phone for 8 Inch Screen)
123
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition for 8 Inch Screen)
126
Text Messaging (8 Inch Screen)
127
Settings (8 Inch Screen)
129
Overview (7 Inch Screen)
138
Steering Wheel Controls
139
AM-FM Radio (7 Inch Screen)
141
Radio Data System (RDS)
143
Satellite Radio
143
Radio Reception
143
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices
144
USB Port (7 Inch Screen)
144
Auxiliary Jack
147
Bluetooth (Overview for 7 Inch Screen)
149
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone for 7 Inch Screen)
149
Climate Control Systems
159
Air Intake
161
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
161
Driver Behavior
164
Driving Environment
164
Vehicle Design
164
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
164
Distracted Driving
164
Defensive Driving
165
Impaired Driving
165
Control of a Vehicle
165
Braking
166
Steering
166
Off-Road Recovery
167
Loss of Control
167
Driving on Wet Roads
167
Hill and Mountain Roads
168
Winter Driving
169
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
169
New Vehicle Break-In
173
Ignition Positions
174
Starting the Engine
175
Winter Cover
176
Engine Heater
177
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
178
Shifting Into Park
178
Shifting out of Park
179
Parking over Things That Burn
180
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
184
Parking Brake
184
Brake Assist
185
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
185
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
190
Park Assist
191
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
192
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
194
Top Tier Fuel
196
Recommended Fuel
196
Prohibited Fuels
196
Fuels in Foreign Countries
197
Fuel Additives
197
Filling the Tank (Capless Fuel Fill)
197
Filling the Tank (Capped Fuel Fill)
198
California Proposition 65 Warning
202
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
202
Doing Your Own Service Work
203
Hood
203
Engine Compartment Overview
205
Engine Oil
208
Engine Oil Life System
210
Automatic Transmission Fluid
210
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
211
Cooling System
212
Engine Overheating
215
Washer Fluid
216
Brakes
217
Brake Fluid
217
Battery - North America
218
All-Wheel Drive
219
Starter Switch Check
219
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
219
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
220
Wiper Blade Replacement
220
Windshield Replacement
221
Halogen Bulbs
223
LED Lighting
223
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
223
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
224
Electrical System Overload
225
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
226
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
227
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
229
Tires
232
All-Season Tires
233
Winter Tires
233
Tire Sidewall Labeling
233
Tire Designations
235
Tire Terminology and Definitions
236
Tire Pressure
238
Tire Pressure Monitor System
239
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
239
Tire Inspection
242
Tire Rotation
242
When It Is Time for New Tires
243
Buying New Tires
244
Different Size Tires and Wheels
245
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
245
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
246
Wheel Replacement
246
Tire Chains
247
If a Tire Goes Flat
247
Tire Changing
249
Exterior Care
258
Interior Care
262
General Information
266
Maintenance Schedule
267
Special Application Services
272
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
275
Maintenance Replacement Parts
276
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
279
Capacities and Specifications
280
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
283
Customer Assistance Offices
285
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
285
Online Owner Center
285
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
286
Roadside Assistance Program
286
Scheduling Service Appointments
288
Courtesy Transportation Program
288
Collision Damage Repair
289
Publication Ordering Information
290
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
291
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
292
Cybersecurity
292
Event Data Recorders
293
OnStar
294
Emergency
296
Security
296
Navigation
300
Connections
301
Index_A
303
Index_B
304
Index_C
304
Index_D
305
Index_E
305
Index_F
306
Index_G
306
Index_H
307
Index_I
307
Index_J
307
Index_K
307
Index_L
307
Index_M
308
Index_N
308
Index_O
308
Index_P
309
Index_R
309
Index_S
310
Index_T
311
Index_U
312
Index_V
312
Index_W
312
FAQ about the 2021 Buick Encore Manual
What contains the 2021 Encore manual?
The Buick Encore owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Buick to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Buick Encore. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Buick Encore 2021 owner's manual:
- Environmental Information about environmentally-friendly driving practices
- Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Maintenance, for basic maintenance tasks that Buick Encore owners can do
- A brief overview of the vehicle and specifications
- Fuel Information, with recommended fuel type and fuel tank capacity
- Basic operations, like starting and stopping the engine and driver settings
Where to download the 2021 Buick Encore Owners Manual?
The Buick Encore owner manual for the 2021 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the Buick Encore year 2021 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2021 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The Buick Encore (2021) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2021 is available in English.
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