Buick Encore: Windshield Wiper/Washer / Rainsense™

Buick Encore 2020-2025 Owner's Manual / Instruments and Controls / Controls / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Rainsense™

If equipped with Rainsense, a sensor near the top center of the windshield detects the amount of water on the windshield and controls the frequency of the windshield wiper.

Keep the sensor free from debris to allow for best system performance.

INT : When enabled, move the windshield wiper lever to INT. Turn the Buick Encore. Rainsense™ INT band on the wiper lever to adjust the sensitivity.

Buick Encore. Rainsense™

Turn the band up for more sensitivity to moisture.
Turn the band down for less sensitivity to moisture.
Move the windshield wiper lever out of the INT position to deactivate Rainsense.

Wipe Parking

If the ignition is turned off while the wipers are on LO, HI, or INT, they will immediately stop. If the windshield wiper lever is then moved to OFF before the driver door is opened or within 10 minutes, the wipers will restart and move to the base of the windshield...

Wiper Arm Assembly Protection

When using an automatic car wash, move the windshield wiper lever to OFF. This disables the automatic Rainsense windshield wipers and/or manual windshield wipers...

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Buick Encore 2020-2025 Owner's Manual: Driving on Wet Roads

Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep-standing or flowing water. Warning Wet brakes can cause crashes...

Buick Encore 2020-2025 Owner's Manual: Winter Tires

This vehicle was not originally equipped with winter tires. Winter tires are designed for increased traction on snow and ice-covered roads. Consider installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on ice or snow covered roads is expected...