Buick 2014 Encore Car User manual

ENCORE
2014
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LUXURY THAT FITS YOUR LIFE.
ALL IN A SIZE THAT FITS YOU.

Vehicles shown may contain optional equipment.
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Vehicles shown may contain optional equipment.

THE NEXT BIG
THING IN LUXURY
IS SMALL.
With you as inspiration, Buick created Encore. It’s not only sized to fit tight spaces and crowded
streets, but your life as well. A versatile crossover that’s as adaptable as you are. Quickly discover
how it turns “nimble” into an active verb, giving you luxury, utility and comfort without all the bulk.
Making Encore the travel companion you’ve always wanted.

THE FAMILY RESEMBLANCE
IS QUITE STRIKING.
Encore has Buick signature design cues like a waterfall grille, ice-blue-accented projector-beam headlamps and chrome portholes. From sketch
to sheet metal, Encore carves out its own blend of Buick style and confidence in a decidedly efficient package. Large 18" aluminum wheels
are standard, or there are optional chrome wheels. Either way, this is a new style of luxury designed to fit almost anywhere. Enjoy.

IT’S AMAZING WHAT
YOU CAN DO WHEN ALL
WHEELS COLLABORATE.
Encore’s available All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system doesn’t ask you to push buttons. It constantly monitors traction, and
whenever it detects slip, AWD is automatically activated. Power is delivered to the front or rear wheels with the best
grip. To help maneuver city streets and winding country roads, Encore’s handling is beyond nimble. Its 36.7-foot turning
diameter and variable-effort electronic power steering enable quick, precise moves. Its 100.6-inch wheelbase and
broad 60.6-inch stance also provide a confident driving feel, while a solid structure enables a refined, quiet ride.
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EIGHT LUXURIOUS
COLORS. ONE
STYLISH CROSSOVER.
Your Encore should reflect your personality and style. So, go ahead.
Open the fold and select the color and wheels that speak to you.

COCOA SILVER
METALLI C
SATIN STEEL GRAY
METALLIC
QUICKSILVER
METALLIC
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TRICOAT1
18" PAINTED CAST
ALUMINUM
18" CHROMED
ALUMINUM
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CARBON BLACK
METALLIC1
DEEP ESPRESSO BROWN
METALLI C
RUBY RED
METALLIC
BRILLIANT BLUE
METALLIC

HEAR WHAT QUIET
SOUNDS LIKE.
Encore’s QuietTuning technology reduces, blocks and absorbs noise—helping to keep the quiet in and the
noise out. A laminated windshield, triple door seals and tight body panel tolerances make it all possible. But we
didn’t stop there. Bose®Active Noise Cancellation is standard. Unwanted sounds fade into the background,
thanks to technology also found in noise-cancelling headphones. This way you can hear yourself think, chat
and, of course, enjoy the available Bose premium seven-speaker audio system that fills Encore with the kind
of sounds you love to listen to.

TURN ENCORE INTO YOUR
MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT
CENTER. JUST SAY THE WORD.
1Full functionality requires compatible Bluetooth and smartphone. Some devices require USB connectivity. Data plan rates apply. 2Map coverage available in the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto
Rico, Canada and Mexico. 3Go to gmtotalconnect.com to find out which phones are compatible with the vehicle. 4If you subscribe after your trial period, subscriptions are continuous until you call
SiriusXM to cancel. See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at siriusxm.com. Other fees and taxes will apply. All fees and programming subject to change. 5Not compatible with all devices.
Use your voice to control the Buick IntelliLink1interactive audio system, or tell the optional Navigation System2what you’re looking for. Your
compatible smartphone connects via Bluetooth®3 to Encore’s high-resolution, 7-inch diagonal LCD screen. With the ease of advanced voice
recognition (or steering-wheel-mounted controls), you have access to audio apps on your phone such as Pandora®internet radio or StitcherTM
SmartRadio and SiriusXM Satellite Radio4(with 3-month trial). IntelliLink also automatically stores your phone contacts for quick access. There’s even
a USB port5and an available 120-volt outlet to connect your other electronic devices. You’re doing all of this while keeping your hands on the
wheel and eyes squarely on the road.

SO ALERT
,IT’S LIKE HAVING
YOUR OWN COPILOT.
New for 2014, the available REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT makes you aware of approaching traffic
when backing up, while the available SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT1uses radar to warn you when
a vehicle is in your side-mirror blind spot. Encore’s available FORWARD COLLISION ALERT a
and available LANE DEPARTURE WARNING use sophisticated digital imaging technology to
help you avoid trouble before it happens. Forward Collision Alert provides audible and visual cues
if you’re quickly approaching another vehicle and the system senses a collision may occur. Lane
Departure Warning lets you know if you happen to wander from your lane without using your turn
signal. Available FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST is designed to help the driver park and avoid
obstacles while maneuvering. Ultrasonic sensors detect objects in front of and behind the vehicle. When
the system detects an object, it provides audible alerts through the Encore’s speakers. Low-toned
beeps from the rear speakers indicate an object at the rear; high-toned beeps from the front speakers
indicate an object in front of Encore. The faster the beeps, the closer the object. And a standard
REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEMbhelps you see objects while in reverse. We also gave Encore 10
standard air bags,2including dual front, head curtain side, front and outboard-mounted rear-seat
side-impact air bags and even driver and front-passenger knee bags.
And with the ONSTAR DIRECTIONS & CONNECTIONS PLAN,
3standard for 6 months, Automatic
Crash Response can get you help fast even if you can’t ask for it. Plus, with the ONSTAR REMOTELINK4
c
smartphone app, you have access to real-time info (fuel level, remaining oil life, tire pressure,
5etc.)
about your Encore.
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1
Before making a lane change, always check the Side Blind Zone Alert display, check side and inside rearview mirrors, look over your
shoulder for vehicles and hazards and start the turn signal. 2Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly
secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner’s Manual for more information. 3Visit onstar.com for coverage map,
details and system limitations. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Services vary with conditions. 4Requires active
OnStar subscription, which is standard for 6 months, and select iPhone,
®AndroidTM or BlackBerry®platforms. 5Does not apply to spare tire.

INSIDE ENCORE,
THERE’S ROOM
FOR JUST ABOUT
A N Y T H I N G.
INCLUDING
Y O U R N E X T T R I P.
You and your friends are planning to head out of town and hit the road. No worries. With
available all-wheel drive, innate maneuverability and flexible space inside that adapts to almost
anything, Encore can take you there. Today’s luxury means having the versatility to move around
town with ease during the week and the capacity to handle your weekend adventures without
leaving anything behind. That’s where Encore comes in.
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FLIP. FOLD. R E P E AT.
When you’re out and about, wouldn’t it be nice to easily adapt to whatever comes your way? Like being able to pick up
all the supplies you’ll need for a getaway? Or having plenty of seating so you can travel comfortably in style? The answer
is yes. Encore’s five-passenger seating easily transforms to cargo space with front-passenger and second-row seats that
fold flat. Flip the second-row seats down and nearly 50 cubic feet is yours to play with.1Even with the rear seats up, you
have almost 20 cubic feet of room.
1
1Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.

SADDLE
with Warm Wood Tones
Leather-Appointed Seating
TITANIUM
with Ebony Wood Tones
Leather-Appointed Seating
or Cloth Seating with Leatherette Accents
EBONY
with Ebony Wood Tones
Leather-Appointed Seating
or Cloth Seating with Leatherette Accents

Slide inside Encore and discover that it’s designed with your enjoyment in mind. Seamlessly flowing lines, highlighted by ice-blue ambient lighting,
create a relaxed yet spacious environment. The instrument panel’s “low and away” design gives a feeling of openness, while soft-to-the-touch
materials like a leather-wrapped steering wheel and available leather-appointed heated front seats add to your comfort. Plus, a heated steering
wheel is available to help you enjoy soothing warmth when it’s cold. So go ahead and choose the color palette that best suits your style.

WITH ACCESSORIES, ENCORE
IS EVEN MORE VERSATILE.
Select from a range of available accessories designed expressly for Encore. Each accessory is designed, engineered and
built to meet Buick’s high standards for quality, durability and value. So you can be assured that whichever accessories
you choose to add to your Encore, you’ll only be expanding the opportunities.
All-Weather Floor Mats / Cargo Net / Custom-Molded Splash Guards / Bodyside Moldings / Rear Area Cargo Mat /
Cargo Organizer / 18" Painted Wheels1/ Wheel Locks
Roof-mounted accessories include: Roof Rack Cross Rail Package, Bicycle Carrier, Kayak Carrier, Cargo Carrier and Ski Carrier
For a complete list of Buick Accessories available for Encore, please visit your Buick dealer or buick.com.
1Use only GM-approved tire and wheel combinations. Unapproved combinations may change the vehicle’s performance characteristics. For important tire and wheel
information, go to gmaccessorieszone.com or see your dealer for details.

satin steel gray Metallic
Power and PerforMance
Drivetrain Front-wheel drive
Engine 1.4L Turbo with variable valve timing
Transmission 6-speed automatic, electronically
controlled with Driver Shift Control
Suspension Ride and handling
Steering Power, variable effort, electric
Brakes 4-wheel anti-lock, 4-wheel disc
Traction Control Full range
StabiliTrak Stability control system
Tires P215/55R18 all-season blackwall
coMfort and convenience
Glove Box Dual compartments
Seat Trim Cloth with leatherette accents
Seating 5-passenger seating, front buckets,
rear 60/40 folding
Driver Seat Adjuster 6-way power with manual
recline and power lumbar
Front Passenger Seat Adjuster 2-way manual,
flat-folding seatback
Floor Mats Carpeted front and rear
Instrumentation Analog with tachometer,
speedometer and outside air temperature
Driver Information Center Fuel, coolant temperature,
battery and compass
Steering Wheel Leather-wrapped 3-spoke color-
keyed with theft-deterrent locking
Steering-Wheel-Mounted Controls For audio and phone
Rearview Camera System
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Lighting Interior ice-blue ambient located on
instrument panel
Lighting Overhead and rear cargo courtesy lamps
Tilt and Telescopic Steering
Cruise Control
Mirror Inside rearview, manual day/night
Bluetooth®1 Cell-phone connectivity to vehicle audio system
Vanity Mirrors Driver and front-passenger illuminated
visors
Climate Control Air conditioning single-zone manual
Particle Air Filter
Windows Power with driver express-up/-down,
front and rear passenger express-down
QuietTuning Buick-pioneered process to reduce, block
and absorb noise and vibration to create a quiet cabin
Noise Control System Bose®active noise cancellation
Cargo Shade Cover
entertainMent systeMs
Audio System Buick IntelliLink2AM/FM stereo with 7"
diagonal high-resolution LED color screen, CD player
with MP3 playback, USB3and auxiliary audio inputs
Buick IntelliLink2Smartphone control via voice
recognition allows voice control for AM/FM stereo,
CD, USB,3Bluetooth,1Pandora® internet radio and
StitcherTM SmartRadio
SiriusXM Satellite Radio4Includes 3 trial months of
service. For more information, visit siriusxm.com.
Speakers 6-speaker system
USB Port3Connectivity for various digital media devices
safety and security
Air Bags510 standard air bags include driver and front-
passenger frontal air bags, driver and front-passenger
knee air bags, front and rear thorax air bags and side-
curtain air bags for front and rear outboard passengers
Passenger Sensing System
Power Door Locks Programmable with rear child security
OnStar66 months of Directions & Connections Plan
Theft-Deterrent System PASS-Key III, engine immobilizer
and content theft alarm
styling and functionality
Antenna Roof-mounted
Door Handles Body-colored with chrome strips
Exhaust Tip Single rear stainless steel with chrome tip
Luggage Rack Side rails, roof-mounted
Headlamps Halogen composite projector beam with blue
translucent ring with automatic lamp control
Daytime Running Lamps With automatic lamp control
Front Glass Acoustic-laminated windshield
Rear Glass Deep-tinted
Outside Mirrors Heated, power-adjustable, body-color,
manual folding
Wipers Front and rear intermittent with front pulse washers
Rear Liftgate Manual
Wheels 18" cast aluminum, painted
available oPtions
All-Wheel-Drive System
HERE’S WHAT GOES INTO
ENCORE. NOW YOU CAN
MAKE IT YOUR OWN.
OK, so this is where you come in. It’s your turn to personalize
Encore with one of the equipment groups and its available options.
diMensions (inches)
Wheelbase 100.6
Overall length 168.4
Body width 69.9
Overall height, with luggage rails 65.2
Minimum ground clearance, front 6.2
Head room, first row 39.6
Head room, second row 38.8
Shoulder room, first row 54.1
Shoulder room, second row 52.5
Hip room, first row 51.7
Hip room, second row 50.1
Leg room, first row 40.8
Leg room, second row 35.7
sPecifications and caPacities
Engine Type 1.4L Turbo with VVT
Horsepower 138 @ 4900 rpm
Torque 148 lb-ft @ 1850 rpm
EPA-estimated mpg 25 city/33 hwy (FWD)
23 city/30 hwy (AWD)
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)948.4 behind first-row seats
with second-row seats folded
18.8 behind second-row seats
Seating Capacity 2/3 (front/rear)
Fuel Tank (approx.) 14.0 gallons
Base Curb Weight 3,190 FWD
3,309 AWD
SPECIFICATIONS
leather grouP
in clu des all s tan dar d eq ui pme nt pl us:
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Side Blind Zone Alert
Remote Vehicle Start
Fog Lamps
Climate Control Dual-zone automatic
Mirror Inside rearview auto-dimming
120-Volt Power Outlet On rear center console
Leather-Appointed Seating (Ebony, Titanium or Saddle)
Heated Steering Wheel
6-Way Power Passenger Seat With manual recline
and power lumbar
Heated Seats Driver and front passenger
Memory Seat For driver seat position
convenience grouP
in clu des all s tan dar d eq ui pme nt pl us:
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Side Blind Zone Alert
Remote Vehicle Start
Fog Lamps
Climate Control Dual-zone automatic
Mirror Inside rearview auto-dimming
120-Volt Power Outlet On rear center console
rv6 18" cast aluMinuM, Painted
(standard)
1
Go to gmtototalconnect.com to find out which phones are
compatible with the vehicle. 2Full functionality requires com-
patible Bluetooth and smartphone. Some devices require USB
connectivity. Data plan rates apply. 3Not compatible with all
devices. 4If you subscribe after your trial period, subscriptions
are continuous until you call SiriusXM to cancel. See SiriusXM
Customer Agreement for complete terms at siriusxm.com.
Other fees and taxes will apply. All fees and programming
subject to change. For more information about NavTraffic, visit
siriusxm.com/navtraffic. For more information about Travel Link,
visit siriusxm.com/travellink. XM satellite service is available only
to those in the 48 contiguous USA and DC. Sirius, XM and
all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio,
Inc. 5A NOTE ON CHILD SAFETY: Always use safety belts
and the correct child restraint for your child’s age and size,
even with air bags. Even in vehicles equipped with the Passenger
Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in
a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat.
Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of
any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See your
vehicle Owner’s Manual and child safety seat instructions for
more safety information. 6OnStar services require vehicle
electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS
satellite signals to be available and operating for features to
function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency
service providers. Subscription Service Agreement required.
Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (466-7827) or visit onstar.com for
OnStar’s Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, details and
system limitations. 7Map coverage available in the United
States, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico.
8Additional charge, premium paint. 9Cargo and load
capacity limited by weight and distribution.
PreMiuM grouP
in clu des all s tan dar d eq ui pme nt pl us:
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Side Blind Zone Alert
Remote Vehicle Start
Fog Lamps
Climate Control Dual-zone automatic
Mirror Inside rearview auto-dimming
120-Volt Power Outlet On rear center console
Leather-Appointed Seating (Ebony, Titanium or Saddle)
Heated Steering Wheel
6-Way Power Passenger Seat With manual recline
and power lumbar
Heated Seats Driver and front passenger
Memory Seat For driver seat position
Audio System Bose Premium 7-speaker with amplifier
Rainsense Wipers
Front and Rear Park Assist
Forward Collision Alert
Lane Departure Warning
Cargo Net and Rear Carpeted Cargo Mat
dealer-installed
All-Weather Floor Mats Front and rear
Cargo Net
Custom-Molded Splash Guards Front and rear
Roof Rack Cross Rail Package
Roof-Mounted Ski Carrier
Roof-Mounted Bicycle Carrier
Roof-Mounted Kayak Carrier
Roof-Mounted Cargo Carrier
Bodyside Moldings
Rear-Area Cargo Mat
Cargo Organizer
18" Painted Wheels
Wheel Locks
ACCESSORIESEQUIPMENT GROUPS WHEELS AND COLORS
rv8 18" chroMed aluMinuM
(ava i l ab l e)
avail ab le o pt ions fo r con ve ni en ce gr ou p:
All-Wheel-Drive System
Audio System Bose Premium 7-speaker with amplifier
Navigation System7
Wheels 18" chromed aluminum
Sunroof Power tilt-sliding
avail ab le o pt ions fo r le ath er gr ou p:
All-Wheel-Drive System
Audio System Bose Premium 7-speaker with amplifier
Navigation System7
Wheels 18" chromed aluminum
Sunroof Power tilt-sliding
avail ab le o pt ions fo r premi um g ro up:
All-Wheel-Drive System
Navigation System7
Wheels 18" chromed aluminum
Sunroof Power tilt-sliding
cocoa silver Metallic
deeP esPresso brown Metallic
ruby red Metallic
white Pearl tricoat8
brilliant blue Metallic
carbon blacK Metallic8
QuicKsilver Metallic
FPO

Since some information may have been updated since
the time of printing (June 2013), please check with
your Buick dealer for complete details. Buick reserves
the right to lengthen or shorten the model year for any
product for any reason, or to start and end model years
at different times.
NEW-VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. This warranty is
for GM vehicles registered in the U.S.A. See your Buick
dealer for terms and conditions.
4 years/50,000 miles (whichever comes first):
Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty. The entire vehicle
is warranted for repairs, including parts and labor, to
correct defects in materials or workmanship. The warranty
covers towing to the nearest Buick dealership, and
there is no deductible for warranty repairs during the
warranty period. The warranty transfers automatically
with vehicle ownership during the warranty period.
6 years/70,000 miles (whichever comes first):
Transferable Powertrain Limited Warranty plus
Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation.
6 years/100,000 miles (whichever comes first): Body
and sheet metal components are warranted against
rust-through corrosion.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT ALTERATIONS AND
WARRANTIES. Installations or alterations to the original
equipment vehicle (or chassis) as distributed by General
Motors are not covered by the General Motors New-
Vehicle Limited Warranty. The special body company,
assembler, equipment installer or upfitter is solely
responsible for warranties on the body or equipment and
any alterations (or any effect of the alterations) to any of
the parts, components, systems or assemblies installed
by GM. General Motors is not responsible for the safety
or quality of design features, materials or workmanship
of any alterations by such suppliers.
ASSEMBLY. Buick vehicles and their components are
assembled or produced by different operating units of
General Motors, its subsidiaries or suppliers to GM
worldwide. We sometimes find it necessary to produce
Buick vehicles with different or differently sourced
components than originally scheduled. Since some
options may be unavailable when your vehicle is
assembled, we suggest that you verify that your vehicle
includes the equipment you ordered or, if there are
changes, that they are acceptable to you.
ENGINES. Buick products are equipped with engines
produced by GM Powertrain or other suppliers to GM
worldwide. The engines in Buick products may also be
used in other GM makes and models.
TRAILERING AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING INFORMATION.
Please go to buick.com and carefully review the vehicle
Owner’s Manual for important safety information about
trailering or off-road driving in your vehicle.
A NOTE ON CHILD SAFETY: Always use safety belts
and the correct child restraint for your child’s age and
size, even with air bags. Even in vehicles equipped
with the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer
when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate
infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing
infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped
with an active frontal air bag. See your vehicle Owner’s
Manual and child safety seat instructions for more
safety information.
FLEET ORDERS. Some standard content may be deleted
with fleet orders. See dealer for details.
TAKE OWNERSHIP TO THE NEXT LEVEL. Create an
Owner Center account to gain unrestricted access to
everything you need to get the most out of your new
vehicle. Receive alerts and service offers, schedule
service, view vehicle-specific how-to videos and check
service records. All online, anytime. Go to my.buick.com
to take a tour or register your Buick today.
GM, the GM logo, Buick, the Buick emblem, OnStar, the
OnStar emblem and the slogans, emblems, vehicle model
names, vehicle body designs and other marks appearing
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of General Motors, its subsidiaries, affiliates or licensors.
Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks
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in U.S.A., June 2013.
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