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

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Buick Encore 2020-2024 Owner's Manual: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

If equipped, Android Auto and/or Apple CarPlay capability may be available through a compatible smartphone. If available, the Android Auto and Apple CarPlay icons will change from gray to color on the Home Page of the infotainment display. To use Android Auto and/or Apple CarPlay: For Wired Phone Projection Download the Android Auto app to your smartphone from the Google Play store...

Buick Encore 2020-2024 Owner's Manual: Parking Brake

To set the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull up firmly on the parking brake handle without pressing the release button. The brake system warning light will come on, if the ignition is on. See Brake System Warning Light...