Buick Encore Warning Lights: What They Mean

Amber: check soon

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light

Flashing amber means a lane marking was crossed without a turn signal. Green means LDW is on and ready. PDF page 83

Other warnings and indicators

Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light

ABS is not working. If only this light is on, regular brakes work; with the brake warning light too, regular brakes also have a problem.
What to do: Stop safely when possible, turn the vehicle off and on to reset. If the light stays on or returns, see your dealer for service. PDF page 83

Charging System Light

Staying on or coming on while driving suggests a problem with the electrical charging system; driving could drain the battery.
What to do: Have it checked by your dealer. PDF page 80

Tire Pressure Light

Steady: one or more tires significantly underinflated. Flashing about a minute then steady: possible problem with the tire pressure monitor system.
What to do: Stop as soon as possible and inflate tires to the pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label. PDF page 84

Engine Oil Pressure Light

If it stays on, oil is not flowing through the engine properly; the vehicle may be low on oil or have another problem.
What to do: Check the oil level as soon as possible and add oil if needed. If oil level is fine and light stays on, see your dealer. PDF page 85

Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light

Steady: TCS and possibly StabiliTrak/ESC are not fully operational. Flashing: the system is actively working.
What to do: Adjust driving accordingly. If the condition persists, see your dealer as soon as possible. PDF page 84

Traction Off Light

Traction Control System has been turned off, so wheel spin is not limited except to protect the driveline.
What to do: Adjust driving accordingly. PDF page 83

StabiliTrak OFF Light

StabiliTrak/ESC is turned off, which also turns TCS off; the systems do not assist in controlling the vehicle.
What to do: Adjust driving accordingly. PDF page 84

Low Fuel Warning Light

Fuel gauge is nearing empty. It also lights briefly at ignition as a check.
What to do: Add fuel; if the light stays on afterward, have the vehicle serviced. PDF page 85

Immobilizer Light

If it stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the immobilizer system.
What to do: See Immobilizer Operation in the manual. PDF page 85

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator

ON means the passenger front airbag and knee airbag may inflate; OFF means the sensing system turned them off.
What to do: If both or neither are lit after several seconds, see your dealer for service. PDF page 80

High-Beam On Light

The high-beam headlamps are in use. PDF page 85

Green: system on

Vehicle Ahead Indicator

Shows when a vehicle is detected ahead. PDF page 83

Summarized in our own words from the 2022 Buick Encore owner's manual (AI-assisted; every light name was matched against its cited page 2026-10-18). Your vehicle may not have every light, and other years can differ. A red warning that stays on usually means stop safely and check: your manual has the final word.