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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Performance andMaintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-29Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-14
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-23
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-28
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-32
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-46Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24
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Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-65
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-2
Special ApplicationServices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-11
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-13Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1
Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-12
Vehicle Data Recording andPrivacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
OnStar Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
OnStar AdditionalInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5
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Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each 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.
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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 exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse savant: Helm, Incorporated Attention: Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170
Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.
The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and ENCORE are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual.
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About Driving the Vehicle As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read the driving guidelines in this manual in the section called “Driving and Operating” and specifically Driver Behavior on page 9-2, Driving Environment on page 9-2, and Vehicle Design on page 9-2.
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions
{ Danger
Text marked { Danger provides information on risk of fatal injury. Disregarding this information may endanger life.
{ Warning
Text marked { Warning provides information on risk of accident or injury. Disregarding this information may lead to injury.
{ Caution
Text marked { Caution provides information that may indicate a hazard that could result in injury or death. It could also result in possible damage to the vehicle.
A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.”
Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information.
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Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® (if equipped) $ : 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 : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-9
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-9Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Steering WheelAdjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-12
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14Vehicle Features
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-15
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Driver InformationCenter (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Lane Departure
Side Blind Zone
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
In Brief
1-1
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-17
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Performance and MaintenanceTraction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-18
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-19
Driving for Better FuelEconomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
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1. Air Vents on page 8-6. 2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals on page 6-4. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6-2. Instrument Cluster on page 5-8. 3. 4. Driver Information Center (DIC) Display. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-21.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5-2. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 5-4.
6. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control on page 9-28. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6-3. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3-30. Infotainment Display.
7. 8. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System on page 6-3.
Infotainment on page 7-1.
18. Steering Wheel Controls on
In Brief
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9. 10.
Instrument Panel Storage on page 4-1.
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 5-13. Instrument Panel Storage on page 4-1.
14.
15. Cruise Control on page 9-30. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9-32 (If Equipped).
16. Steering Wheel Adjustment on
page 5-2.
17. Horn on page 5-2.
19.
page 5-2. Ignition Positions on page 9-14.
20. Climate Control Systems on page 8-1 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8-3 (If Equipped).
21. Ultrasonic Parking Assist on
page 9-34 (If Equipped). Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 9-40 (If Equipped).
22. Power Outlets on page 5-5. 23. Auxiliary Input Jack. See Infotainment on page 7-1. USB Port. See Infotainment on page 7-1.
24. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission on page 9-23. 25. Safety Locks on page 2-8 or
Safety Locks on page 2-9.
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Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter may work up to 30 m (98 ft) away from the vehicle.
7 : If equipped, 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 page 2-1 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3.
Remote Vehicle Start For vehicles with this feature, the engine can be started from outside the vehicle. Starting the Vehicle 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.
Press the key release button to extend the key blade. The key can be used for the ignition and all locks. K : Press to unlock the driver door, all doors or, if equipped, the locking fuel door. Hazard warning flashers will flash. Q : Press to lock the driver door, all doors or, if equipped, the locking fuel door. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-29.
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Door Locks To lock or unlock a door manually:
Q : Press to lock the doors. See Power Door Locks on page 2-7.
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
Liftgate To lock or unlock the liftgate from inside, press Q or K on the power door locks. See Power Door Locks on page 2-7. To lock or unlock the liftgate from outside, press Q or K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3.
When the engine starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start, do one of the following: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-5.
K : Press to unlock the doors.
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Windows
Seat Adjustment
Manual Seats
To open the liftgate, press the touch pad in the pull cup under the license plate and lift manually. See Liftgate on page 2-9.
Press the switch to lower the window. Pull up on the front edge of the switch to raise it. See Power Windows on page 2-16. 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.
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 and
forth to be sure it is locked in place.
See Seat Adjustment on page 3-3.
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Power Seats
Lumbar Adjustment
Reclining Seatbacks
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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.
To adjust a power seat: . Move 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.
See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3-4.
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 lever.
2. Move the 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.
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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.
See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-5.
Memory Features
If available, the MEM, “1,” and “2” buttons on the outboard side of the driver seat are 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 positions. See Memory Seats on page 3-6 and Vehicle Personalization on page 5-29.
Second Row Seats The rear seatbacks can be folded down to increase cargo space. See Rear Seats on page 3-10.
Heated Seats
If equipped, the controls are on the climate control panel. The engine must be running to operate the heated seats.
Press M or L to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback.
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Press the control once for the highest setting. With each press of the control, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, and then the off setting. Three lights indicate the highest setting and one light the lowest. See Heated Front Seats on page 3-8.
Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little 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
Passenger Sensing System
In Brief
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United States
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 3-16. Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-17. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-43.
Canada and Mexico
The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3-30 for important information.
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The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-11.
2. Move the control to adjust the
mirror.
3. Turn the selector switch to 9 to
deselect the mirror.
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors
To adjust the mirrors: 1. Turn the selector switch to L
(Left) or R (Right) to choose the driver or passenger mirror.
Interior Mirror
Adjustment 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 2-15.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If equipped with an automatic dimming rearview mirror, the mirror will automatically reduce the glare
from the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2-15.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up
or down.
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H : When the button is returned to the middle position, the lamps turn on automatically when a door is opened. ' : Press to turn on the dome lamps.
H : When the button is returned to the middle position, the lamps turn on automatically when a door is opened. R : Press to turn on the dome lamps. Reading Lamps
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.
Interior Lighting
Front and Rear Dome Lamps
The rear dome lamp controls are in the headliner above the rear seats. 9 : Press to turn the lamps off, even when a door is open.
The front reading lamps are in the overhead console. # or $ : Press to turn each lamp on or off.
The front dome lamp controls are in the overhead console. ( : Press to turn the lamps off, even when a door is open.
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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 panel. There are four positions: O : Briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic lamp control off or on again. AUTO: Turns the headlamps on automatically at normal brightness, together with the parking lamps,
taillamps, license plate lamps, sidemarker lamps, and instrument panel lights. ; : Turns on the parking lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, sidemarker lamps, and instrument panel lights. 5 : Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, sidemarker lamps, and instrument panel lights. A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on. # : For vehicles with fog lamps, press to turn the lamps on or off. See: . Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6-1
. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
on page 6-2
Front Fog Lamps on page 6-4Windshield 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.
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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. OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. 8 : For a single wipe, briefly move the wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold the wiper lever down. b : Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5-2 andRear Window Wiper/ Washer on page 5-4.
Climate Controls The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with these systems.
Climate Control System
In Brief
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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).
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Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Transmission
Driver Shift Control (DSC)
English Shown, Metric Similar
1. Driver and Passenger Heated
Seats (If Equipped)
2. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
3. Air 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).
DSC allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. To use the DSC feature: 1. Move the shift lever from
D (Drive) rearward to M (Manual Mode).
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2. Press the + (plus) end of the button on the top of the shift lever to upshift, or push the − (minus) end of the button to downshift.
See Manual Mode on page 9-24.
Vehicle Features
Steering Wheel Controls The infotainment system can be operated by using the steering wheel controls. See "Steering Wheel Controls" in the infotainment manual.
Cruise Control
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1 : Press the upper or lower portion of the button to turn the cruise control system on or off. An indicator light will turn on or off in the instrument cluster. RES/+: Move the thumbwheel up briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or hold upwards to accelerate. If cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed. SET/−: Move the thumbwheel down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease speed. * : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See Cruise Control on page 9-30.
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Infotainment System See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. It also includes information on settings.
Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is 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 5-21.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System If equipped, FCA is intended to help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a green indicator when a vehicle is detected directly ahead. It provides a visual alert and beeps when approaching a vehicle directly ahead too quickly. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9-32.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) If equipped, LDW is intended to help avoid unintentional lane departures at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater. LDW uses a camera sensor to detect the lane markings. The LDW indicator, @, appears green if a lane marking is detected. If the vehicle departs the lane, the indicator will change to amber and flash. In addition, beeps will sound. See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 9-40.
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) If equipped, SBZA will detect vehicles in the next lane over in the vehicle's side blind zone area. When this happens, the SBZA display will light up in the corresponding outside side mirror and will flash if the turn signal is on.
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Power Outlets 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 on the center stack below the climate control. This outlet is powered 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 5-5.
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Sunroof
If equipped, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 9-36.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) If equipped, RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle, on the center stack display, when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9-38.
Ultrasonic Parking Assist If available, Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) uses sensors on the front and rear bumpers to detect objects while parking the vehicle. It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). UFRPA uses audio beeps to provide distance and system information. Keep the sensors on the vehicle's front and rear bumpers clean to ensure proper operation. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9-34 for more information.
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Open/Close: Press 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. Manually close the sunshade. The sunroof will not operate if the vehicle has an electrical failure. If problems persist, see your dealer. See Sunroof on page 2-18.
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system is on when the vehicle is started. The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system is on when the vehicle is started.
To turn off traction control, press and release g on the center stack. i illuminates in the instrument cluster.
. Press and release g again to turn traction control back on.
To turn off both Traction Control and StabiliTrak, press and hold g until g and i illuminate in the instrument cluster.
. Press g again to turn on both
systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-28.
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 pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and
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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 at any time other than after the oil is changed. It cannot be reset accurately. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10-9.
Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-10. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected. 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 may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10-44.
Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter. Remember, the oil life display must be reset after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change.
Resetting the Oil Life System 1. Press the MENU button to show
Remaining Oil Life 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.
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Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
. Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.
. Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
. When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.
. Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.
. Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
. Combine several trips into a
single trip.
. Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-252-1112
TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
New Buick owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance Program. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5.OnStar® If equipped, this vehicle has a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1.
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Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . 2-15Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . 2-15
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . 2-15
Automatic Dimming RearviewMirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Keys and Locks
Keys
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Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition, and children or others could be caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key.
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Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9Doors
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
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Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . 2-11
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
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If locked out of the vehicle, see Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5. 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 Frequency Statement on page 13-15. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: . Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from the vehicle.
. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
. Check the transmitter's battery. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section.
The key that is part of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can be used for the ignition and all locks.
Press the key release button on the RKE transmitter to extend the key blade. Press the button and the key blade to retract the key. The key code is stamped on the key number plate and can be used to make new keys at any dealer. Store this information in a safe place outside the vehicle. If it becomes difficult to turn the key in the ignition, inspect the key blade for debris. Periodically clean with a brush or pick. See your dealer if a new key is needed.
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If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The RKE transmitter may work up to 30 m (98 ft) away from the vehicle. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2-2.
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The following may be available: Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors or, if equipped, the locking fuel door. The hazard warning flashers may flash and/or the horn may sound to indicate locking. See “Remote Lock/ Unlock/Start” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-29. 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 5-29. Pressing Q may also arm the theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2-11. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the driver door, all doors or, if equipped, the locking fuel door. See “Remote Lock/Unlock/Start” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-29.
The hazard warning flashers may flash to indicate unlocking. See “Remote Lock/Unlock/Start” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-29. Pressing K will disarm the theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2-11. 7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): If equipped, press and hold briefly to initiate vehicle locator. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps three times. Press and hold 7 for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signals flash for 30 seconds, or until 7 is pressed again or the key is placed in the ignition and turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN.
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/ (Remote Vehicle Start): If equipped, press Q and then press and hold / to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-5. The buttons on the keys are disabled when there is a key in the ignition. Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost 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.
Programming with a Recognized Transmitter To program a new key: 1.
Insert the original, already programmed key in the ignition and turn to the key to the ON/ RUN position.
2. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and
3.
remove the key. Insert the new key to be programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN position within five seconds. The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed.
4. Repeat Steps 1–3 if additional
keys are to be programmed.
If a key is lost or damaged, see your dealer to have a new key made.
Programming without a Recognized Transmitter U.S. owners are permitted to program a new key to their vehicle when a recognized key is not available. Canadian regulations require that Canadian owners see their dealer for programming new keys when a recognized keys is not available. If there are no currently recognized keys available, follow this procedure to program the first key. This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete for the first key. The vehicle must be off and all of the keys you wish to program must be with you. 1.
Insert the new vehicle key into the ignition.
2. Turn to ON/RUN. The security
light will come on.
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3. Wait 10 minutes until the
security light turns off.
4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. 5. Repeat Steps 2–4 two more
times. After the third time, turn to ON/RUN; the key is learned and all previously known keys will no longer work with the vehicle.
Remaining keys can be learned by following the procedure in “Programming with a Recognized Transmitter.” Battery Replacement The battery is not rechargeable. To replace the battery:
{ Caution
When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter.
Remote Vehicle Start The vehicle may have this feature that allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. / (Remote Vehicle Start): This button will be on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start. The climate control system will use the previous settings during a remote start. The rear defog may come on during remote start based on cold ambient conditions. The rear fog indicator light does not come on during remote start. If the vehicle has heated seats, they may come on during a remote start. See Heated Front Seats on page 3-8. Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view. Check local regulations for any requirements.
1. Extend the key blade and open the battery cover on the back of the transmitter by prying with a finger.
2. Remove the used battery by
3.
pushing on the battery and sliding it toward the key blade. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Push the battery down until it is held in place. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.
4. Snap the battery cover back on
to the transmitter.
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Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2-2.
Starting the Vehicle To start the engine using the 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 doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.
The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once. Start the vehicle before driving.
Extending Engine Run Time For a 10-minute extension, repeat Steps 1–3 while the engine is still running. The remote start can be extended once. When the remote start is extended, the second 10 minutes will start immediately. For example, if the engine has been running for five minutes, and 10 minutes are added, the engine will run for a total of 15 minutes. A maximum of two remote starts, or a single start with an extension, is allowed between ignition cycles. The vehicle's ignition must be turned on and then back off before the remote start procedure can be used again.
Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start, do one of the following: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Turn the vehicle on and then off.
Conditions in Which Remote Start Will Not Work The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if:
The key is in the ignition. The hood is not closed. The hazard warning flashers are on. The malfunction indicator lamp is on. The engine coolant temperature is too high. The oil pressure is low.
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Two remote vehicle starts, or a single remote start with an extension, have already 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 doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven.
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. Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it.
. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors can help prevent this from happening.
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 (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors. Q (Lock): Press to lock the doors. Power door locks features can be programmed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-29.
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Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock automatically when all doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved out of P (Park). To unlock the doors: . Press K on a door. . Shift the transmission into
P (Park).
Automatic door unlocking can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-29.
Safety Locks The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle.
Manual Safety Locks
If equipped, the safety lock is located on the inside edge of the rear doors. To use the safety lock: 1.
Insert the key into the safety lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position.
2. Close the door. 3. Do the same for the other
rear door.
To open a rear door when the safety lock is on: 1. Unlock the door by lifting the
rear door lock, using the power door lock switch, or with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
2. Open the door from the outside. To cancel the safety lock: 1. Unlock the door and open it from
2.
the outside. Insert the key into the safety lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the vertical position.
3. Do the same for the other
rear door.
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Press { to activate the rear door safety locks. The indicator light in the switch will illuminate. Press { again to deactivate the safety locks. If an inside rear door handle is pulled when the safety lock is activated, that door will remain locked and the indicator light may flash. Release the handle, then deactivate the safety locks to allow the door to open from the inside.
Safety Locks
The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. The safety lock switch is on the center stack.
Doors
Liftgate
{ Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, hatch/trunk open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the hatch/trunk or liftgate. Engine 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 hatch/trunk open:
. Close all of the windows. . Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument panel.
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. Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See “Climate Control Systems” in the Index.
. If the vehicle is equipped with
a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function. For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 9-22.
{ Caution
To avoid damage to the liftgate or liftgate glass, make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is clear before opening it.
To lock or unlock the liftgate from inside, press Q or K on the power door locks. See Power Door Locks on page 2-7. To lock or unlock the liftgate from outside, press Q or K on the RKE transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3.
To open the liftgate, press the touch pad in the pull cup below the license plate and lift manually. To close the liftgate, push from the center to ensure that it fully latches.
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Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System If equipped with an anti-theft alarm system, the indicator light, on the instrument panel near the windshield, shows the status of the system.
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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 will arm, and the indicator light will begin to slowly flash to show that the alarm is operating.
If any door or the hood is opened without first unlocking with the transmitter, the turn signals will flash and the horn will sound for about 30 seconds. The alarm system will then re-arm to monitor for the next unauthorized event. The theft-deterrent alarm system will not activate if the doors are locked with the key.
Disarming the System To disarm the system, either unlock the doors using the transmitter, or start the vehicle. To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:
Lock the vehicle with the transmitter after all occupants have left the vehicle and all doors are closed.
. Always unlock a door with the
transmitter. Unlocking the driver door with the backup key will not disarm the alarm.
If you set off the alarm by accident, turn off the alarm by pressing K on the transmitter, or start the vehicle with a recognized transmitter in the vehicle. The alarm will not stop if you unlock the driver door with the key.
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