2022 Buick Encore GX Owner's Manual

2022 Buick Encore GX owners manual
Year:
2022
Make:
Buick
Model:
Encore GX
Rating:
(3)

Online manual

Size:
17.43 MB

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
16
Power Door Locks
18
Delayed Locking
18
Automatic Door Locks
18
Lockout Protection
18
Vehicle Alarm System
26
Immobilizer
27
Convex Mirrors
28
Power Mirrors
28
Folding Mirrors
28
Heated Mirrors
28
Interior Rearview Mirrors
29
Manual Rearview Mirror
29
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
29
Power Windows
32
Seat Adjustment
37
Power Seat Adjustment
37
Reclining Seatbacks
38
Lumbar Adjustment
39
Memory Seats
40
Heated Front Seats
42
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
47
Lap-Shoulder Belt
49
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
51
Seat Belt Extender
51
Safety System Check
52
Seat Belt Care
52
Where Are the Airbags?
54
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
56
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
57
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
57
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
57
Passenger Sensing System
58
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
61
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
62
Airbag System Check
62
Older Children
63
Infants and Young Children
64
Child Restraint Systems
66
Where to Put the Restraint
68
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
69
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
75
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
75
Glove Box
80
Cupholders
80
Rear Compartment/Storage Panel Cover
81
Cargo Cover
82
Cargo Tie-Downs
82
Cargo Management System
82
Convenience Net
83
Steering Wheel Adjustment
86
Steering Wheel Controls
86
Heated Steering Wheel
86
Horn
86
Windshield Wiper/Washer
86
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
88
Compass
89
Clock
89
Power Outlets
89
Instrument Cluster
94
Speedometer
97
Odometer
97
Trip Odometer
97
Tachometer
97
Fuel Gauge
97
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
98
Seat Belt Reminders
99
Airbag Readiness Light
99
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
100
Charging System Light
100
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
101
Brake System Warning Light
102
Electric Parking Brake Light
103
Service Electric Parking Brake Light
103
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
103
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light
103
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
104
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
104
Traction Off Light
104
StabiliTrak OFF Light
105
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light
105
Tire Pressure Light
105
Engine Oil Pressure Light
106
Low Fuel Warning Light
106
Security Light
106
High-Beam On Light
107
Front Fog Lamp Light
107
Lamps On Reminder
107
Cruise Control Light
107
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level)
108
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
110
Engine Power Messages
117
Vehicle Speed Messages
117
Universal Remote System Programming
121
Exterior Lamp Controls
124
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
125
Flash-to-Pass
126
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
126
Automatic Headlamp System
126
Hazard Warning Flashers
127
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
127
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
128
Courtesy Lamps
128
Dome Lamps
128
Entry Lighting
129
Exit Lighting
129
Battery Load Management
130
Battery Power Protection
130
Overview
132
Steering Wheel Controls
133
Using the System
134
AM-FM Radio
136
HD Radio Technology
138
Radio Data System (RDS)
138
Satellite Radio
139
Radio Reception
139
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices
140
USB Port
140
Auxiliary Jack
142
Using the Navigation System
143
Maps
146
Navigation Symbols
147
Destination
148
Global Positioning System (GPS)
153
Vehicle Positioning
153
Problems with Route Guidance
154
If the System Needs Service
154
Map Data Updates
154
Database Coverage Explanations
155
Bluetooth (Overview)
160
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone)
161
Teen Driver
171
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
185
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
189
Driver Behavior
191
Driving Environment
191
Vehicle Design
191
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
191
Distracted Driving
192
Defensive Driving
192
Impaired Driving
192
Control of a Vehicle
193
Braking
193
Steering
193
Off-Road Recovery
194
Loss of Control
194
Driving on Wet Roads
195
Hill and Mountain Roads
195
Winter Driving
196
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
197
New Vehicle Break-In
200
Ignition Positions
201
Starting the Engine
202
Stop/Start System
203
Winter Cover
204
Engine Heater
206
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
207
Shifting Into Park
207
Shifting out of Park
208
Parking over Things That Burn
209
Electric Brake Boost
213
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
213
Electric Parking Brake
213
Brake Assist
214
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
229
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
229
Surround Vision System
230
Park Assist
232
Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
232
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
234
Assistance Systems for Driving
234
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
234
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
237
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System
238
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
240
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
240
Top Tier Fuel
244
Recommended Fuel
244
Prohibited Fuels
244
Fuels in Foreign Countries
245
Fuel Additives
245
Filling the Tank
245
General Towing Information
247
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
247
Trailer Towing
250
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
257
Doing Your Own Service Work
258
Hood
258
Engine Compartment Overview
260
Engine Oil
263
Engine Oil Life System
265
Automatic Transmission Fluid
266
Engine Air Filter Life System
266
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
266
Cooling System
268
Engine Overheating
271
Washer Fluid
272
Brakes
273
Brake Pad Life System
274
Brake Fluid
274
Battery - North America
275
All-Wheel Drive
277
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
277
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
277
Wiper Blade Replacement
278
Windshield Replacement
279
Halogen Bulbs
280
LED Lighting
280
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps
280
Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps
282
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps (Base Level)
283
Electrical System Overload
286
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
287
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
288
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
290
Tires
293
All-Season Tires
293
Winter Tires
294
Tire Sidewall Labeling
294
Tire Designations
296
Tire Terminology and Definitions
296
Tire Pressure
298
Tire Pressure Monitor System
299
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
300
Tire Inspection
303
Tire Rotation
304
When It Is Time for New Tires
305
Buying New Tires
305
Different Size Tires and Wheels
306
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
307
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
308
Wheel Replacement
308
Tire Chains
309
If a Tire Goes Flat
309
Tire Changing
310
Exterior Care
321
Interior Care
324
General Information
329
Maintenance Schedule
330
Special Application Services
335
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
338
Maintenance Replacement Parts
339
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
342
Capacities and Specifications
343
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
346
Customer Assistance Offices
348
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
348
Online Owner Center
348
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
349
Roadside Assistance Program
349
Scheduling Service Appointments
350
Courtesy Transportation Program
351
Collision Damage Repair
352
Publication Ordering Information
353
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
354
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
354
Cybersecurity
355
Event Data Recorders
356
OnStar
356
Emergency
358
Security
358
Navigation
362
Connections
362
Index_A
365
Index_B
366
Index_C
366
Index_D
367
Index_E
368
Index_F
368
Index_G
369
Index_H
369
Index_I
369
Index_J
370
Index_K
370
Index_L
370
Index_M
371
Index_N
371
Index_O
371
Index_P
371
Index_R
372
Index_S
373
Index_T
374
Index_U
375
Index_V
375
Index_W
375
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2022 Buick Encore GX Overview

Introduction

The 2022 Buick Encore GX is an elegant and versatile subcompact SUV, designed to cater to modern lifestyles with style and practicality. As a compact crossover, it blends upscale design elements with functional interior space, making it an ideal choice for both city dwellers and families seeking adventure. The Encore GX stands out in an increasingly competitive segment, offering a perfect balance of comfort, technology, and performance.

Powertrains

The 2022 Encore GX offers a choice of two dynamic powertrains, ensuring a spirited driving experience. The base model features a turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine that delivers a peppy 137 horsepower, while the more robust turbocharged 1.3-liter three-cylinder engine elevates performance with 155 horsepower. Both engines come paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), ensuring smooth acceleration and impressive fuel efficiency, making the Encore GX an economical choice for daily commutes and road trips alike.

Trims

The Encore GX is available in three well-equipped trims: Preferred, Essence, and Avenir. The Preferred trim serves as an excellent entry point, featuring standard tech such as a 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. The Essence trim adds a touch of luxury with leatherette seating and an upgraded sound system, while the top-tier Avenir trim boasts exclusive design elements, enhanced comfort features, and an advanced driver assistance package, elevating the driving experience to new heights.

Features

Technology and convenience are at the forefront of the Encore GX's design. Standard features include a rearview camera, Wi-Fi hotspot capability, and a suite of advanced safety technologies. Optional features such as a panoramic moonroof, premium audio systems, and a hands-free power liftgate further enhance the vehicle's appeal, allowing drivers to enjoy the pleasures of modern driving with ease.

Owner's Manual

The owner's manual for the 2022 Buick Encore GX serves as a comprehensive guide, detailing everything from vehicle maintenance recommendations to in-depth instructions on utilizing advanced tech features. This easy-to-navigate manual ensures that owners can maximize their driving experience, empowering them with the necessary knowledge to keep their Encore GX in peak condition for years to come.

User manual download

The Buick Encore GX owner manual for the 2022 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2022 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.

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