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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Description and operation
POWER STEERING SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
The power steering system reduces the amount of effort needed to steer the
vehicle. The system uses the
powertrain control module, body control module, power steering control module,
discrete battery voltage
supply circuit, steering shaft torque sens
Theft Deterrent
Schematic and routing diagrams
THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM SCHEMATICS (ENCORE)
Theft Deterrent System
Fig. 1: Theft Deterrent System
THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM SCHEMATICS (Encore)
Theft Deterrent System
Fig. 2: Theft Deterrent System
