Buick Encore: OnStar / OnStar Overview

Voice Command Button
Blue OnStar Button
Red Emergency Button
This vehicle may be equipped with a
comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can
connect to an OnStar Advisor for Emergency,
Security, Navigation, Connections, and
Diagnostics Services. OnStar services may
require a paid service plan and data plan.
OnStar requires the vehicle battery and
electrical system, cellular service, and GPS
satellite signals to be available and
operating. OnStar acts as a link to existing
emergency service providers. OnStar may
collect information about you and your
vehicle, including location information. See
OnStar User Terms, Privacy Statement, and
Software Terms for more details including
system limitations at www.onstar.com (U.S.)
or www.onstar.ca (Canada).
The OnStar system status light is next to
the OnStar buttons. If the status light is:
- Solid Green: System is ready.
- Flashing Green: On a call.
- Red: Indicates a problem.
- Off: System is off. Press
twice to
speak with an OnStar Advisor.
Press
or call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) to speak to an Advisor.
Functionality of the Voice Command button
may vary by vehicle and region.
Press
to:
- Open the OnStar app on the infotainment
display. See OnStar System (8 Inch Screen) or
OnStar System (7 Inch Screen) for
information on how to use the
OnStar app.
Or
- Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation voice
commands.
- Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi hotspot
name or SSID and password, if equipped.
Press
to connect to an Advisor to:
- Verify account information or update
contact information.
- Get driving directions.
- Receive a Diagnostic check of the vehicle's
key operating systems.
- Receive Roadside Assistance.
- Manage Wi-Fi Settings, if equipped.
Press
to get a priority
connection to an
OnStar Advisor available 24/7 to:
- Get help for an emergency.
- Be a Good Samaritan or respond to an
AMBER Alert.
- Get assistance in severe weather or other
crisis situations and find evacuation
routes.
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...
Other information:
Warning
The power seats will work with the
ignition off. Children could operate the
power seats and be injured. Never leave
children alone in the vehicle.
To adjust a power seat:
Move the seat forward or rearward by
sliding the control forward or rearward...
Caution
Lack of proper engine oil maintenance
can damage the engine. Driving with the
engine oil low can also damage the
engine. The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Check the oil
level as soon as possible. Add oil if
required, but if the oil level is within the
operating range and the oil pressure is
still low, have the vehicle serviced...