Buick Encore: Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy / OnStar

Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual / Customer Information / Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy / OnStar

If the vehicle is equipped with OnStar and has an active service plan, additional data may be collected and transmitted through the OnStar system. This includes information about the vehicle’s operation; collisions involving the vehicle; the use of the vehicle and its features, including infotainment; and the location and approximate GPS speed of the vehicle. Refer to the OnStar Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement on the OnStar website.

See OnStar Additional Information.

Event Data Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed...

Infotainment System

If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system as part of the infotainment system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip information...

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Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual: Seat Belt Reminders

Driver Seat Belt Reminder Light There is a driver seat belt reminder light on the instrument cluster. When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind the driver to fasten the seat belt. Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled...

Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual: Voice Recognition

Voice Recognition (8 Inch Screen) If equipped, voice recognition allows for hands-free operation within the navigation, audio, phone, and weather applications. This feature can be started by pressing g on the steering wheel controls or by touching g on the infotainment display...