Buick Encore: Phone / Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (8 Inch Screen)
If equipped, Android Auto and/or Apple
CarPlay capability may be available through
a compatible smartphone. If available,
PROJECTION will appear on the Home Page
of the infotainment display.
To use Android Auto and/or Apple CarPlay:
- Download the Android Auto app to your
phone from the Google Play store. No
app is required for Apple CarPlay.
- Connect an Android phone or iPhone by
using the compatible phone USB cable
and plugging into a USB data port. For
best performance, use the device’s
factory-provided USB cable. Aftermarket
or third-party cables may not work.
- When the phone is first connected to
activate Apple CarPlay or Android Auto,
the message “Device Projection Privacy
Consent” will appear.
- Touch Continue to launch Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto.
- Touch Disable to remove Apple
CarPlay and Android Auto capability
from the vehicle Settings menu.
Other functions may still work.
PROJECTION on the Home Page will change
to Android Auto or Apple CarPlay depending
on the phone. Android Auto and/or Apple
CarPlay may automatically launch upon USB
connection. If not, touch the ANDROID AUTO
and/or APPLE CARPLAY icon on the Home
Page to launch.
Press Home on the center stack to return to
the Home Page.
Features are subject to change. For further
information on how to set up Android Auto
and Apple CarPlay in the vehicle, see
my.buick.com.
Android Auto is provided by Google and is
subject to Google’s terms and privacy policy.
Apple CarPlay is provided by Apple and is
subject to Apple’s terms and privacy policy.
Data plan rates apply. For Android Auto
support see https://support.google.com/
androidauto. For Apple CarPlay support see
www.apple.com/ios/carplay/. Apple or
Google may change or suspend availability
at any time. Android Auto, Android, Google,
Google Play, and other marks are
trademarks of Google Inc.; Apple CarPlay is a
trademark of Apple Inc.
If equipped, the infotainment system may
allow text messages to be received and
replied to. Received messages can also be
read aloud.
Before using the text messaging feature,
check to see if the phone is compatible...
Settings (8 Inch Screen)
The Settings Menu allows adjustment of
different vehicle and radio features. The
menu may contain the following:
Time and Date
To set the time or date:
Select Settings from the Home Page,
then select Time and Date...
Other information:
An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates which
side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. See
Fuel Gauge.
Warning
Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn violently
and can cause injury or death.
Follow these guidelines to help avoid
injuries to you and others:
Read and follow all the instructions on
the fuel pump island...
If equipped, the Front and Rear Park Assist
(FRPA) system assists you with parking and
avoiding objects. FRPA operates at speeds
less than 8 km/h (5 mph). The sensors on
the front and rear bumper detect objects up
to 1.2 m (4 ft) in front of the vehicle, 2...
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The rear door safety locks prevent
passengers from opening the rear doors
from inside the vehicle.
Manual Safety Locks
![Buick Encore. Safety Locks](images/books/1/buick_encore_safety_locks_79.gif)
If equipped, the safety lock is located on the
inside edge of the rear doors. To use the
safety lock:
Insert the key into the safety lock slot
and turn it so the slot is in the
horizontal position.
Close the door.
Do the same for the other rear door.
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