Buick Encore: Driving and Operating / Drive Systems

Buick Encore 2020-2024 Owner's Manual / Driving and Operating / Drive Systems

All-Wheel Drive

If equipped, this feature transfers engine power, as required, to all four wheels. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions.

When using a compact spare tire on an All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle, the system automatically detects the compact spare and disables AWD to protect the system. A Driver Information Center (DIC) message will display on the instrument cluster. See Vehicle Messages. To restore AWD operation and prevent excessive wear on the system, replace the compact spare with a full-size tire as soon as possible. See Compact Spare Tire.

AWD will be disabled and the message will display if there is excessive wheel spin. When the system cools down, AWD will be restored.

Manual Mode

Driver Shift Control (DSC) DSC allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. To use the DSC feature: Move the shift lever from D (Drive) rearward to M (Manual Mode)...

Brakes

Other information:

Buick Encore 2020-2024 Owner's Manual: Instrument Panel Fuse Block

The instrument panel fuse block is on the underside of the driver side instrument panel. To access the fuses, remove the storage compartment. To remove the storage compartment, open the compartment and pull it out. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown...

Buick Encore 2020-2024 Owner's Manual: Bluetooth (Overview for 8 Inch Screen)

The Bluetooth-capable system can interact with many cell phones, allowing: Placement and receipt of calls in a hands-free mode. Sharing of the cell phone’s address book or contact list with the vehicle. To minimize driver distraction, before driving, and with the vehicle parked: Become familiar with the features of the cell phone...