Buick Encore: Windshield Wiper/Washer / Rainsense™

Buick Encore 2020-2025 Owner's Manual / Instruments and Controls / Controls / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Rainsense™

If equipped with Rainsense, a sensor near the top center of the windshield detects the amount of water on the windshield and controls the frequency of the windshield wiper.

Keep the sensor free from debris to allow for best system performance.

INT : When enabled, move the windshield wiper lever to INT. Turn the Buick Encore. Rainsense™ INT band on the wiper lever to adjust the sensitivity.

Buick Encore. Rainsense™

  • Turn the band up for more sensitivity to moisture.
  • Turn the band down for less sensitivity to moisture.
  • Move the windshield wiper lever out of the INT position to deactivate Rainsense.

    Wipe Parking

    If the ignition is turned off while the wipers are on LO, HI, or INT, they will immediately stop. If the windshield wiper lever is then moved to OFF before the driver door is opened or within 10 minutes, the wipers will restart and move to the base of the windshield...

    Wiper Arm Assembly Protection

    When using an automatic car wash, move the windshield wiper lever to OFF. This disables the automatic Rainsense windshield wipers and/or manual windshield wipers...

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    Buick Encore 2020-2025 Owner's Manual: DIC Info Page Options


    The info pages on the DIC can be turned on or off through the Options app. Press MENU to access the cluster applications. Use to scroll to the Options menu and press SET/CLR. Use to choose the Info pages. Press SET/CLR to select. Select Edit List...

    Buick Encore 2020-2025 Owner's Manual: 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...

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    Safety Locks

    The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle.

    Manual Safety Locks

    Buick Encore. Safety Locks

    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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