Buick Encore: Vehicle Identification / Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

This legal identifier is in the front corner of
the instrument panel, on the driver side of
the vehicle. It can be seen through the
windshield from outside. The Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) also appears on
the Vehicle Certification label and certificates
of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is the
engine code. This code identifies the
vehicle's engine, specifications, and
replacement parts. See “Engine
Specifications” under Capacities and
Specifications 0 280 for the vehicle's
engine code.
There may be a large barcode on the
certification label on the center pillar that
you can scan for the following information:
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Model designation
Paint information
Production options
If there is not a large barcode on this label,
then you will find this same information on
a label inside the glove box...
Other information:
The speedometer shows how fast the
vehicle is moving in either kilometers per
hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). The
speedometer cannot be reset.
Trip A or Trip B, Average Fuel Economy
Displays the current distance traveled, in
either kilometers (km) or miles (mi), from
the last reset for the trip odometer...
Seeking a Station
Pressg, or
on the center stack
to search for the previous or next strongest
station.
Tuning a Station
Touch the TUNE icon on the infotainment
display to switch to Direct Tune. Touch the
left or right arrow to manually search for a
station...
Categories
The rear door safety locks prevent
passengers from opening the rear doors
from inside the vehicle.
Manual 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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