Buick ENCORE 2019 Assembly instructions

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Review this Quick Reference Guide for an overview of some important features in your Buick
Encore. Some optional equipment described in this guide may not be included in your vehicle.
More information can be found in your Owner's Manual and at my.buick.com/learn.
For easy reference, keep this guide with your Owner’s Manual in your glove box.
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2019 ENCORE
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
Certain restrictions, precautions, and safety procedures apply to your vehicle.
Please read your Owner’s Manual for complete instructions.

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Driver Information
Center Controls
(on lever)
Cruise Control/
Forward Collision
AlertFButtons
Driver
Information
Center
Storage
Compartment Engine Start/ Stop Button
Audio Steering
Wheel Controls Windshield Wipers Lever
Exterior/
Interior Lamp
Controls
Power
Window/
Mirror
Controls
Tilt/Telescope
Steering Wheel
Lever
Symbols
Power Steering
Traction Control Off
Engine Coolant Temperature
Brake System Warning
Cruise Control Set
Low Tire Pressure
StabiliTrak Active
StabiliTrak Off
Security
Check Engine
Oil Pressure
Charging System
INSTRUMENT PANEL

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Refer to your Owner's Manual to
learn about the information being
relayed by the lights, gauges and
indicators on the instrument cluster.
See In Brief in your Owner's Manual.
Infotainment
System
Park AssistF/
Lane Departure
WarningF
Buttons
Passenger’s
Heated Seat
ButtonF
Hazard
Warning
Flashers
Button
Accessory
Power Outlet/
USB Ports/
Auxiliary Input
Jack (in storage
compartment)
Driver’s
Heated Seat
ButtonF
Heated
Steering
Wheel
ButtonF
Climate
Controls
Traction
Control and
StabiliTrak
Button
Seat Belt Reminder
Airbag Readiness
Antilock Brake System
Lane Departure Warning
Lights On
Forward Collision Alert
F Optional equipment

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REMOTE VEHICLE STARTF
 Withthevehicleparked,pushdowntheleveronthelesideofthesteeringcolumnto
adjust the steering wheel. The steering wheel can then be moved up or down and in or
out. Pull up the lever to lock the steering wheel in place.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner's Manual.
F Optional equipment
TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM
Use Remote Vehicle Start to start the engine from outside the vehicle. During a remote start,
the engine will run for 15 minutes.
Press and release the Lock button and then press and hold the Remote Start
buttonuntiltheturnsignallampsash.Aerenteringthevehicle,turnontheignition.
Press and hold the button until the parking lamps turn off to cancel a remote start.
Note: To change the remote start settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner's Manual.
KeylessAccessenablesoperationofthedoors,ligateandignitionwithoutremovingthe
Remote Keyless Entry transmitter from a pocket or purse. The transmitter must be within 3 feet
ofthedoortobeunlockedorwithin3feetoftheligate.
Keyless Unlocking
With the transmitter within range:
Press the lock button on the driver’s door
handle to unlock the driver’s door; press it
again within 5 seconds to unlock all doors
andtheligate.
Press the lock button on the passenger’s door
handletounlockalldoorsandtheligate.
 Pressthetouchpadontheligatehandleto
opentheligate.
Keyless Locking
With the ignition off, the transmitter out of the vehicle, and all doors closed:
 Pressthelockbuttononanydoorhandletolockalldoorsandtheligateimmediately.
 IfPassiveLockingisturnedon,alldoorsandtheligatewilllockautomaticallyaera
shortdelayoncealldoorsandtheligateareclosed.
Note: To change the door lock settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner's Manual.

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A fuel-saving stop/start system has been
integrated with the 1.4L LE2 turbocharged engine.
While driving, when the brakes are applied and
the vehicle is at a complete stop, the engine
may turn off, depending on conditions. When
the engine stops, the tachometer gauge will read
AUTO STOP. The audio system, climate controls
and other accessories will continue to operate.
Upon releasing the brake pedal or applying the
acceleratorpedal,theenginewillrestart.Aer
turning off the engine, the tachometer gauge will read OFF.
The engine may remain running or restart when the vehicle is stopped if:
• A minimum vehicle speed is not reached.
• TheshileverisinanygearotherthanDrive(D).
• The battery charge is low.
• The outside temperature is not in the required operating range.
• The engine or transmission is not at the required operating temperature.
• Theclimatecontrolsystemrequirestheenginetorunbasedontheclimatecontrolordefog
setting. Select the ECO air conditioning setting (green A/C indicator) to maximize the
frequency and duration of Auto Stops.
• The Auto Stop time is greater than 2 minutes.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATIONF
KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) START
The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter must be in
the vehicle to turn on the ignition.
Starting the Engine
With the transmission in Park or Neutral, press
the brake pedal and then press the ENGINE
START/STOP button. The green button indica-
tor will illuminate.
Stopping the Engine/Off
 ShitoParkandpressandholdtheENGINE START/STOP button until the engine
turnsoff.
Accessory Mode
With the engine off and the brake pedal not depressed, press the ENGINE START/
STOP button to place the vehicle in accessory mode. The amber button indicator will
illuminate.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
F Optional equipment

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Optional equipment
Power Driver’s Seat
A. Lumbar Adjustment
Press the small control to adjust the lumbar
support.
B. 6-way Seat Adjustment
Move the large control to move the seat
forward or rearward and to tilt, raise or
lower the seat.
C. Seatback Recline Adjustment
 Lithelevertoadjusttheseatbackposition.
Memory SeatF
Set Memory Positions
1. Adjust the driver’s seat and power outside mirrors to the desired positions.
2. Press and release the MEM (Memory) button (D). A beep will sound.
3. Immediately press and hold button 1or 2until two beeps sound.
Recall Memory Positions
Press and hold button 1or 2until the stored position is reached.
Note: To change the memory recall settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience >
Auto Memory Recall or Easy Exit Driver Seat.
Folding Front Passenger Seat
With the head restraint lowered and the seat moved as far back as possible, pull the
reclineleverontheoutboardsideofthefrontpassengerseattofoldtheseatat.
Folding Rear Seats
1. Unbuckle the seat belts and return them to
their normal stowed position.
2. Lower the head restraints.
3. Pull up the tab (E) located at the center
front of the seat cushion.
4. Pull up the rear edge of the seat cushion
and tilt it forward.
5. Pull the lever (F) on top of the seatback.
When the red marking is visible, the seat-
back is unlatched.
6. Fold down the seatback.
7. When unfolding the seats, make sure the
seat belt buckles are accessible above
the seat cushions.
SEATS
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner's Manual.
AB
D
C
E
E
F

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Rear Wiper and Washer
Press the switch on the end of the lever to
operate the rear wiper.
ON Slow Wipes
OFF
INT Intermittent
Wipes
Washer Fluid
Push the lever away
from you to spray
washeruidonthe
rear window.
Windshield Wipers and Washer
Raise or lower the lever to activate the
wipers.
HI Fast Wipes
LO Slow Wipes
INT Intermittent or
Rainsense™F
Rotate the band
to adjust the delay
between wipes or
the Rainsense system
sensitivity. The wip-
ers activate more
oenasthebandisrotatedupward.
OFF
1x Single Wipe
Washer Fluid
Pull the lever toward you to spray washer
uidonthewindshield.
DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER
DIC Controls
A. MENU
Press to display the Info menu (speed-
ometer, trip odometers, fuel range, oil
life, fuel economy and tire pressure),
Navigation menu (cancel guidance and
voice prompt), or Options menu (units
and info pages).
B.
Rotate the switch to scroll through the
items of each menu.
C. SET/CLR
Press the button on the end of the lever
to view or set a menu item or clear a
message. Press and hold the button to
reset a menu item.
The Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument cluster displays a variety of vehicle
system information and warning messages.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner's Manual.
F Optional equipment
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner's Manual.
CBA

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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
Refer to your Owner's Manual for important information about using the infotainment system while driving .
Power/
Volume
Interaction Selector:
Display the
favorites list
Additional Pages:
Touch to view additional
pages of applications
(if available)
Applications:
Touch an icon to
open an application
SEEK
Previous radio
station or track
SEEK
Next radio station
or track
BACK
Return to
previous screen
Home page
The infotainment system uses a Bluetooth or USB connection to link to a compatible device,
such as a smartphone or portable audio player, and offers hands-free voice control. You
can use simple gestures on the touch screen, such as tap, drag, and swipe, to interact
with the system. For assistance, contact Customer Assistance at 1-855-478-7767 or go to
my.buick.com/learn.
Managing Home Page Icons
The Home page icons can be arranged in any order.
1. To enter edit mode, touch and hold the Home page icon to move.
2. Drag the icon to the desired position and release. Drag the icon to the edge of the
screen to move to another page.
3. Press the Home button to exit edit mode.

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See your Infotainment System Manual.
F Optional equipment
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
Storing Favorites
Radio stations from all bands (AM, FM or SiriusXMF), media (song, artist, etc.), phone
contacts and navigation destinationsFcan be stored in any order on the favorites list.
1. Display the desired radio station, media favorite, contact or destination.
2. Touch the Interaction Selector at the bottom of the screen to display the favorite
screen buttons.
3. Touch and hold one of the favorite screen buttons until a beep is heard.
4. Repeat the steps to store another favorite item.
Note: To change the number of favorites displayed, go to Settings > Radio.
HD RadioF
HD Radio offers additional programming choices on local stations. When tuned to a
channel, the radio will automatically switch to HD audio if available. There may be a delay
when processing the digital signal or if the signal is weak.
To turn HD Radio on or off, touch Audio > Radio > Menu.
Natural Voice RecognitionF
Controlthemusicsourceandmakephonecallshands-free(aerpairingyourBluetooth-
enabled phone) using the natural voice recognition system.
1. Press the Push to Talk button on the steering wheel.
2. The radio will play a prompt followed by a beep.
3.Aerthebeep,saywhatyouwantittodousingnaturalspeech.Examples:“Call
Amanda”or“Tune104.3.”Say“Help”forassistance.
Apps
In-vehicle apps — connecting to music, news, weather, travel information, sports, entertain-
ment and more — are available for download to the radio through the Apps icon on the
Home page. Downloading and using the apps requires internet connectivity, and may
require a data plan, accessed through the vehicle’s 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, if active, or a
mobile device hotspot.
Portable Audio Devices
USB ports, an auxiliary input jack and acces-
sory power outlet are located in the front
storage compartment.
Connect an iPod®, iPhone®, MP3 Player,
oraUSBashdrivetoaUSBport.
Search for music on-screen or by voice
commands.
Touch Audio > Media to select a porta-
ble device as the audio source.

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AUDIO STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
+–Volume
Press +or –to adjust the volume.
SRC Source
Press to select an audio source.
Next/Previous
Rotate the switch up or down to go to the next
or previous favorite radio station or track.
Push to Talk
Press to answer an incoming call or to
interact with the audio, OnStar®, Bluetooth or navigationFsystem.
End Call/Mute
Press to end or decline a call. Press to mute the vehicle speakers.
F Optional equipment
See your Infotainment System Manual.
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
Voice Pass-Thru
Voice Pass-Thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on a paired, compatible
cell phone; i.e. Siri Eyes Free or Voice Command.
To activate phone voice recognition, press and hold the Push to Talk button on the
steering wheel for 2 seconds.
Apple CarPlay™
Apple CarPlay capability is available through a compatible smartphone using the Projection
icon on the Home page of the infotainment system. No app is required.
1. Connect your compatible phone by plugging the Lightning cable into a USB data port.
Useyourdevice’sfactory-providedLightningcable.Aermarketcablesmaynotwork.
2. The Projection icon will change to Apple CarPlay. Touch the Apple CarPlay icon to
have your apps displayed.
Android Auto™
Android Auto capability is available through a compatible smartphone using the Projection
icon on the Home page of the infotainment system.
1. Download the Android Auto app to your phone from the Google Play Store.
2. Connect your compatible phone by plugging the phone USB cable into a USB data
port.Useyourdevice’sfactory-providedUSBcable.Aermarketcablesmaynotwork.
3. The Projection icon will change to Android Auto. Touch the Android Auto icon to have
your apps displayed.
See your Infotainment System Manual.

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BLUETOOTH®SYSTEM
Refer to your Owner's Manual for important information about using the Bluetooth system while driving.
Before using a Bluetooth-enabled device
in the vehicle, it must be paired with the in-
vehicle Bluetooth system. The pairing process
is disabled when the vehicle is moving. Not
alldeviceswillsupportallfunctions.Formore
information, visit my.buick.com/learn.
Pair a Phone
1. Press the Push to Talkbutton;aerthe
beep, say "Pair Phone"; or use the infotain-
ment screen to select the Phone icon >
Phones > Pair Device.
2. Start the pairing process on the phone. From your phone’s Bluetooth settings, select the
name shown on the infotainment screen.
3.Conrmthecodesthatappearontheinfotainmentscreenandthephone.
4. When pairing is complete, the phone screen is displayed. Your phone book may be
downloaded depending on the phone.
Streaming Audio
With a paired device connected via Bluetooth, select Audio > Media and then scroll to
Bluetooth to stream audio from the device.
See your Infotainment System Manual.
4G LTE WI-FI HOTSPOT®
With the vehicle’s available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, up to 7 devices (smartphones, tablets
and laptops) can be connected to high-speed internet.
To retrieve the SSID and password for the hotspot, go to Settings > Wi-Fi > Manage
Wi-Fi Networks.
Note: For more information on use and system limitations, visit my.buick.com/learn.
See your Infotainment System Manual.
VEHICLE PERSONALIZATION
Some vehicle features can be customized using the Settings menus and the touch screen
buttons. The Settings menus may include Languages, Time and Date, Radio, Phone,
Display, Vehicle and others.
1. Touch Settings on the Home page.
2. Select the desired menu item.
3. Select the desired feature and setting.
4. Press BACK to exit each menu.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner's Manual.

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CLIMATE CONTROLS
Driver’s
Heated Seat
ControlFDefog Mode
Passenger’s
Temperature
ControlF
Passenger’s
Heated Seat
ControlF
Floor Mode
Driver’s
Temperature
Control Vent Mode
Air
Conditioning
Control
Recirculation
Mode
Fan Speed
Control/Off
Defrost
Mode
AUTOF
Automatic
Operation
Rear Window/
Outside Mirror
Defogger
Heated
Steering
WheelF
Automatic Dual Zone OperationF
1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature for the driver and front passenger. Allow time for the system to
automatically reach the desired temperature.
If the functions are adjusted manually, full automatic operation is canceled.
The three air delivery mode buttons can be selected in any combination.
To turn off the system, continually press the Fan Speed Control downward until all lights
are off.
IonizerF
The ionizer, which removes contaminants such as pollen and dust to help clean the air
inside the vehicle, turns on automatically with the climate control system.
To turn on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Climate and Air Quality > Ionizer.
See Climate Controls in your Owner's Manual.
Dual Automatic Climate ControlsFshown
F Optional equipment

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DriverShiControlisamanualmodethat
allows the driver to manually select the range
of gear positions. It can be used to drive in a
sportiermannerortodownshiwhendriving
on a downhill grade to provide engine braking.
1.MovetheshilevertotheManual(M)
position.
2. Press the +(plus) or –(minus) button on the
shilevertoupshiordownshi.Thecurrent
gear will be displayed on the Driver Information Center.
Ifvehiclespeedistoohighortoolowfortherequestedgear,theshiwillnotoccur.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
CRUISE CONTROL
Setting Cruise Control
1. Press the On/Off button. The
Cruise Control symbol will illuminate in
white on the instrument cluster.
2. When traveling at the desired speed,
rotate the thumbwheel down to the
SET position to set the speed. The
symbol will illuminate in green on the
instrument cluster.
Cancel
Press to cancel the Cruise Control but retain
the set speed in memory.
Pressing the brake pedal also will cancel
the Cruise Control.
Turn off Cruise Control or the vehicle igni-
tion to erase the set speed.
Adjusting Cruise Control
RES/+ Resume/Accelerate
Rotate the thumbwheel up to resume a set
speed. When the system is active, rotate
the thumbwheel up to increase speed.
SET/– Set/Coast
When the system is active, rotate the thumb-
wheel down to decrease speed.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR
The Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates when one or
moreofthevehicle’stiresissignicantlyunderinated.Fillthetirestothepropertirepres-
sureslistedontheTireandLoadingInformationlabellocatedbelowthedriver’sdoorlatch.
Current tire pressures can be viewed on the Driver Information Center Information menu.
Refer to your Owner's Manual for additional information about normal monthly tire maintenance.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner's Manual.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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Optional equipment
Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle
inasafemanner.Thedrivershouldremainattentivetotrac,surroundingsandroadconditionsatall
times. Read your Owner’s Manual for important feature limitations and information.
Lane Departure WarningF
The Lane Departure Warning Indicator on the instrument cluster is green when a lane
marking is detected. If a detected lane marking is crossed without using a turn signal in that
direction,thesystemashesanamber indicator and 3 beeps sound on the side of the
departure direction.
To turn on or off, press the Lane Departure Warning button (A) on the center of the
instrument panel.
Forward Collision AlertF
The Vehicle Ahead Indicator is green on the instrument cluster when a vehicle is detected
and is amber when following a vehicle ahead much too closely. When approaching a vehi-
cledirectlyaheadtoorapidly,aredalertashesonthewindshieldandrapidbeepssound.
Press the Collision Alert button on the steering wheel to select a following gap set-
ting of Far, Medium, Near, or Off.
Side Blind Zone AlertF
While driving, the system displays a
warningsymbolontheleorrightsidemirror
whenavehicleisdetectedinthatsideblind
zonearea.Thewarningsymbolashesifa
turn signal is activated when a vehicle has
been detected on the same side.
To turn on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle
> Collision/Detection Systems > Side
Blind Zone Alert.
Traction Control and StabiliTrak®Systems
The traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak stability control system assists
withdirectionalcontrolofthevehicleindicultdrivingconditions.Bothsystemsturnonauto-
matically every time the vehicle is started.
Traction control should be turned off if the vehicle is stuck.
Press the Traction Control/StabiliTrak button on the center of the instrument panel to
turn traction control off or on again. The Traction Control Off light will illuminate in the
instrument cluster when traction control is off.
Front and Rear Park AssistF
During low-speed parking maneuvers, detected objects are indicated by audible beeps.
The interval between beeps becomes shorter as the vehicle gets closer to an object. When
thedistanceislessthan12in.(30cm),thebeepsarecontinuous.Thesystemoperates
only at speeds less than 5 mph.
To turn on or off, press the Park Assist button (B) on the center of the instrument
panel.
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
B
A

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REFUELING THE VEHICLE
To open the fuel door, press and release the center of the rear edge of the door. It will
pop out slightly. Pull the door open.
The vehicle’s capless fuel system dœs not have a fuel cap. Fully insert the fuel pump
nozzlebeforestartingtollthetank.
Note:Whenusingaportablegascan,insertthefunneladapter,storedunderthecargooor,intothe
caplessfuelll.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
Cargo Shade
Remove the Shade
1.Unhookthecords(A)fromtheligate.
2.Litheshadeoutoftherearhinges(B).
3. Slide the shade along the channels (C)
to store it behind the rear seats.
Install the Shade
1. Insert the shade into the rear hinges.
2.Hookthecordstotheligate.
See Storage in your Owner's Manual.
STORAGE FEATURES
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
Rear Vision Camera
When the vehicle is in Reverse, a view of the area behind the vehicle displays on the
infotainment screen. Vehicle speed must be below 8 mph.
Rear Cross Trac AlertF
WhenthevehicleisinReverse,thesystemwarnsofcrosstraccomingineitherdirection
by displaying a red alert on the infotainment screen and sounding 3 beeps.
To turn on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Rear Cross
TracAlert.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
F Optional equipment
A
B
C

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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
1-800-252-1112 TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
As the owner of a new Buick, you are automatically enrolled in the Buick Roadside
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you. Buick’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number is staffed by a team of trained advisors
who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to contact a service provider for light
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vehicle to the nearest Buick dealer.
OnStar Roadside Assistance
If you have a current OnStar Safety & Security plan, push the blue OnStar button or red
Emergency button to get the help you need. An OnStar advisor will use GPS technology
to pinpoint your vehicle location and contact the nearest service provider.
To learn more about OnStar services, press the blue OnStar button, visit onstar.com, call
1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or refer to your Owner's Manual.
BUICK OWNER CENTER
MYBUICK MOBILE APP
Download the myBuick app to your compatible smartphone (or device) and, if your vehicle
is properly equipped, you can start or turn off your engine, lock or unlock your doors, view
key diagnostic information, set parking information and more.
The app is available on select Apple and Android devices. Service availability, features
and functionality vary by vehicle, device and data plan. Device data connection required.
Visit onstar.com for more details. Download the mobile app from your compatible mobile
device’s app store.
Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your Owner’s Manual
for complete instructions. All information contained in this guide is based on the latest information available at the
timeofprintingandissubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Copyright2018GeneralMotors.Allrightsreserved.
We recommend always using ACDelco or genuine GM service parts.
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Get to know your vehicle inside and out with the Buick Owner Center. Check out personal-
ized information, including an online Owner’s Manual and helpful how-to videos, track your
service history and warranty status, manage your OnStar and Connected Services vehicle
plans, review your current Vehicle Diagnostics report (active service account required) and
more. Create an account today at my.buick.com.