Buick Encore: OnStar Overview
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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
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 the
infotainment manual 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.
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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
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.
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PROPELLER SHAFT DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
The function of the propeller shaft is to transfer power from the transfer
case to the differential clutch. It
consists of three pipe sections, a front Rzeppa joint, two Polhem joints in the
center and a rear Rzeppa joint. The
propeller shaft's support bea
Warning
If something is carried on top of
the vehicle that is longer or wider
than the roof rack-like paneling,
plywood, or a mattress-the
wind can catch it while the vehicle
is being driven. The item being
carried could be violently torn off,
and this could cause a collision
and damage the vehicle.