Buick Encore: OnStar Services
Emergency
Emergency Services require an active safety and security plan. With Automatic Crash Response, built-in sensors can automatically alert a specially trained OnStar Advisor who is immediately connected in to the vehicle to help.
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for a priority
connection to
an OnStar Advisor who can contact
emergency service providers, direct
them to your exact location, and
relay important information.
With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially trained Advisors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to provide a central point of contact, assistance, and information during a crisis.
With Roadside Assistance, Advisors can locate a nearby service provider to help with a flat tire, a battery jump, or an empty gas tank.
Security
If equipped, OnStar provides these services:
- With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, OnStar Advisors can use GPS to pinpoint the vehicle and help authorities quickly recover it.
- With Remote Ignition Block, if equipped, OnStar can block the engine from being restarted.
- With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown, if equipped, OnStar can work with law enforcement to gradually slow the vehicle down.
Theft Alarm Notification
If equipped, if the doors are locked and the vehicle alarm sounds, a notification by text, e-mail, or phone call will be sent. If the vehicle is stolen, an OnStar Advisor can work with authorities to recover the vehicle.
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OnStar Additional Information
In-Vehicle Audio Messages
Audio messages may play important
information at the following times:
Prior to vehicle purchase. Press
to set up an account.
After change in ownership and
at 90 days.
Navigation
Navigation requires a specific
OnStar or connected service plan.
Press to receive Turn-by-Turn
directions or have them sent to the
vehicle's navigation screen,
if equipped.
Turn-by-Turn Navigation
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Vehicle access - Description and operation
Door ajar indicator description and operation
Door Ajar Indicator System Components
The door ajar indicator system consists of the following components:
Body control module
Instrument cluster
Driver door latch
Passenger door latch
Left rear door latch
Right rear door latch
Liftgate door latc
Ignition Positions
The vehicle has an electronic
keyless ignition with pushbutton
start. The RKE transmitter must be
in the vehicle for the system to
operate.
If the vehicle is not working, the
vehicle may be near a strong
antenna signal causing interference
to the Keyless Access system. See
Remote Keyless Entry (R
