Buick Encore: Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System
If equipped with an anti-theft alarm system, the indicator light, on the instrument panel near the windshield, shows the status of the system.
Off : Alarm system is disarmed.
On Solid : Vehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system.
Fast Flast : Vehicle is unsecured.
A door, the liftgate, or the hood is open.
Slow Flash : Alarm system is armed.
Arming the Alarm System
- Turn off the vehicle.
- Lock the vehicle in one of two ways:
- Use the RKE transmitter.
- With a door open, press
on the interior of the door.
- After 30 seconds the alarm
system will arm, and the
indicator light will begin to
slowly flash indicating the
alarm system is operating.
Pressing
on the RKE
transmitter a second time will
bypass the 30-second delay
and immediately arm the alarm
system.
The vehicle alarm system will not arm if the doors are locked with the key.
If any door or the hood is opened
without first unlocking with the RKE
transmitter, the horn will chirp and
the lights will flash to indicate
pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not
started, or the door is not unlocked
by pressing 
on the RKE
transmitter during the 10-second
pre-alarm, the alarm will be
activated.
The alarm will also be activated if any door or the the hood is opened without first disarming the system.
When the alarm is activated, the turn signals flash and the horn sounds for about 30 seconds. The alarm system will then re-arm to monitor for the next unauthorized event.
Disarming the Alarm System
To disarm the alarm system or turn off the alarm if it has been activated:
- Press
on the RKE
transmitter. - Start the vehicle.
Avoid setting off the alarm by accident:
- Lock the vehicle after all occupants have exited and all doors are closed.
- Always unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
Unlocking the driver door with the key will not disarm the system or turn off the alarm.
How to Detect a Tamper Condition
If 
is pressed and the horn
chirps
and the lights flash three times, an
attempted break-in has occurred
while the system was armed.
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Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
The system does not have to be
manually armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically
immobili
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
Warning
A convex mirror can make things,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. C
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind your
vehicle.
If equipped with OnStar, the vehicle
may have three control buttons at
the bottom of the mirror.
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Battery - North America
The original equipment battery is
maintenance free. Do not remove
the cap and do not add fluid.
Refer to the replacement number
shown on the original battery label
when a new battery is needed. See
Engine Compartment Overview for battery location
Warning
WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals, and relat
Repair instructions
TWO-PIECE PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove the muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LUV)
, Exhaust Muffler
Replacement (2HO) .
Remove the catalytic converter front heat shield. R
