Buick Encore: Compass
The vehicle may have a compass display in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Setting the Compass Zone
Under certain circumstances, such as during a long trip or moving to a new area, the compass zone will need to be reset. If the compass is not set to the correct zone, it may give false readings. The compass zone should be set to the area in which the vehicle is currently traveling.
Use the DIC buttons to set the compass zone:
- While the vehicle is in P (Park), press the MENU button to display the DIC menu.
- Press and hold SET/CLR while the Set Area display is active.
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- Find the vehicle's current location and zone number on the map. Zones 1 through 15 are available.
- Use
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to change to the
correct zone number. - Press SET/CLR to confirm the setting.
The compass system is designed to operate for a certain number of miles or degrees of turn before needing a signal from the GPS satellites. When the compass display shows CAL, drive the vehicle for a short distance in an open area where it can receive a GPS signal. The compass system will automatically determine when a GPS signal is restored and provide a heading again.
Clock
Setting the Time and Date
To set the time or date:
- Select Settings from the Home Page, then select Time and Date.
- Select the desired function.
To set the time or date, touch "or ªto change the hour, minutes, AM, PM, day, month, or year.
To change the 12-24 Hr setting, touch 12-24 Hr.
To turn Auto Set on and off, touch Auto Set.
If auto timing is set, the time displayed on the clock may not update immediately when driving into a new time zone.
Auto set requires an active OnStar or connected service plan.
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BACK to go to the last
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to
return to the Home Page.
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Power Outlet 110/120-Volt Alternating Current
If equipped, this power outlet is on
the rear of the center console. It can
be used to plug in electrical
equipment that uses a maximum
limit of 150 watts
Instrument Cluster
Warning lights and gauges can
signal that something is wrong
before it becomes serious enough
to cause an expensive repair or
replacement. Paying attention to the
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Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside and
the exterior lamp control is in the
automatic position, the headlamps
come on automatically. See Exterior
Lamp Controls
The vehicle has a light sensor on
top of the instrument panel. Make
sure it is not covered, or the
headlamps will be on when they are
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Secondary and configurable customer controls - Description and operation
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Steering Wheel Controls Block Diagram
Fig. 3: Steering Wheel Controls Block Diagram
The steering wheel control switches duplicate the function of the primary
controls of the associated component,
through a network of momentary contact switches a
