liftgate BUICK ENCORE 2019 User Guide

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190 Driving and Operating
When an object is first detected in
the rear, one beep will be heard
from the rear. When an object is
very close (<0.6 m (2 ft) in the
vehicle rear or <0.3 m (1 ft) in the
vehicle front), five beeps will sound
from the front or rear depending on
object location. Beeps for FPA are
higher pitched than for RPA.
Objects Detected by Both the
Front and Rear Sensors
In general, if objects are detected at
the same time near both the front
and rear bumpers while backing up,
the beeps only sound to indicate
that objects are close to the rear
bumper.
However, if an object comes within
0.3 m (1 ft) of the front bumper while
the vehicle is backing up and at the
same time there is another object
further than 0.3 m (1 ft) from the rear
bumper, then higher-pitched beeps
only sound to indicate the front
object.Turning the System On and Off
The FRPA system can be turned on
and off by pressing
Xon the
center stack.
The indicator light in the button
comes on when the system is
turned on.
When the system is off, the indicator
light in the button is off or PARK
ASSIST OFF briefly displays on the
Driver Information Center (DIC).
FRPA defaults to the on setting
each time the vehicle is started.
When the System Does Not
Seem to Work Properly
If the FRPA system does not
activate due to a temporary
condition, a message may display
on the DIC. This can occur under
the following conditions:
. The driver has disabled the
system. .
The sensors are not clean. Keep
the vehicle's bumpers free of
mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush.
For cleaning instructions, see
Exterior Care 0270.
. The Park Assist sensors are
covered by frost or ice. Frost or
ice can form around and behind
the sensors and may not always
be seen; this can occur after
washing the vehicle in cold
weather. The message may not
clear until the frost or ice has
melted.
. An object was hanging out of the
liftgate during the last drive
cycle. Once the object is
removed, FRPA will return to
normal operation.
. An object or cover is attached to
the front of the vehicle.
. The bumper is damaged. Take
the vehicle to your dealer to
repair the system.

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Vehicle Care 225
Caution
Damage may occur if the wiper
blades are not in contact with the
windshield before turning on the
wiper system.
Rear Wiper Blade Replacement
The rear wiper blade and wiper arm
have a cover for protection. The
cover must be removed before the
wiper blade can be replaced.
To remove the cover:
1. Slide a plastic tool under thecover and push upward to
unsnap.
2. Slide the cover toward the wiper blade tip to unhook it
from the blade assembly.
3. Remove the cover. 4. After wiper blade replacement,
ensure that the cover hook
slides into the slot in the blade
assembly.
5. Snap the cover down to secure.
To replace the wiper blade: 1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.
2. Push the release lever (2) to
disengage the hook and push
the wiper arm (1) out of the
blade assembly (3).
3. Push the new blade assembly securely on the wiper arm until
the release lever clicks into
place.
4. Replace the wiper cover.
Windshield Replacement
Driver Assistance Systems
When a windshield replacement is
needed and the vehicle is equipped
with a front-looking camera sensor
for the Driver Assistance Systems,
the windshield must be installed
according to GM specifications for
these systems to work properly. If it
is not, there may be unexpected
behavior and/or messages from
these systems.
Acoustic Windshield
The vehicle is equipped with an
acoustic windshield. If the
windshield needs to be replaced, be
sure to get an acoustic windshield
so you will continue to have the
benefits an acoustic windshield can
provide.
Gas Strut(s)
This vehicle is equipped with gas
strut(s) to provide assistance in
lifting and holding open the hood/
trunk/liftgate system in full open
position.

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{Warning
If the gas struts that hold open
the hood, trunk, and/or liftgate fail,
you or others could be seriously
injured. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service immediately.
Visually inspect the gas struts for
signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage periodically. Check to
make sure the hood/trunk/liftgate
is held open with enough force.
If struts are failing to hold the
hood/trunk/liftgate, do not
operate. Have the vehicle
serviced.
Caution
Do not apply tape or hang any
objects from gas struts. Also do
not push down or pull on gas
struts. This may cause damage to
the vehicle.
See Maintenance Schedule 0281.
Hood
Trunk
Liftgate

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FusesUsage
F1 Body control module 1
F2 Body control module 2
F3 Body control module 3
F4 Body control module 4
F5 Body control module 5
F6 Body control module 6
F7 Body control module 7
F8 Body control module 8
F9 Discrete logic ignition switch
F10 Sensing diagnostic module battery
F11 Data link connector
F12 HVAC module/ICS
F13 Liftgate relay Fuses
Usage
F14 Central gateway module
F15 Lane departure warning/GENTEX
F16 Adaptive forward lighting module
F17 Electrical steering column lock
F18 Park assist module/ Side blind zone alert
F19 Body control module/Regulated
voltage control
F20 Clock spring
F21 A/C/Accessory power outlet/PRNDL
F22 Auxiliary power outlet/DC center
F23 HVAC module/ICS
F24 –
F25 OnStar module/ Eraglonass Fuses
Usage
F26 Heated steering wheel
F27 Instrument cluster/ Auxiliary heater/
Auxiliary virtual
image display
F28 Trailer feed 2
F29 Infotainment system
F30 DC/DC 400W
F31 Instrument cluster module battery
F32 Silver box audio module/Navigation
F33 Trailer feed 1
F34 Passive entry/ Passive start
Midi Fuses Usage MD01 Positive temperature coefficient

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S/B Fuses UsageS/B01 Passenger power seat
S/B02 –
S/B03 Front power windows
S/B04 Rear power windows
S/B05 Logistic mode relay
S/B06 Driver power seat
S/B07 –
S/B08 Trailer interface module
Relays Usage RLY01 Accessory/Retained accessory power
RLY02 Liftgate
RLY03 –
RLY04 –
RLY05 Logistic modeRear Compartment Fuse
Block
The rear compartment fuse block is
behind a cover on the driver side of
the rear compartment. To access
the fuses, remove the cover.
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.
Fuses Usage
F1 Amplifier audio

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Vehicle Care 259
{Warning
Changing a tire can be
dangerous. The vehicle can slip
off the jack and roll over or fall
causing injury or death. Find a
level place to change the tire. To
help prevent the vehicle from
moving:1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Put an automatictransmission in P (Park) or a
manual transmission in
1 (First) or R (Reverse).
3. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle
is raised.
4. Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle.
5. Place wheel blocks, if equipped, on both sides of
the tire at the opposite
corner of the tire being
changed. When the vehicle has a flat tire (2),
use the following example as a
guide to assist in the placement of
the wheel blocks (1), if equipped.
1. Wheel Block (If Equipped)
2. Flat Tire
The following information explains
how to repair or change a tire.
Tire Changing
Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools
The spare tire and tools are located
in the storage compartment in the
rear of the vehicle.
1. Center Retainer
2. Subwoofer
3. Wrench
4. Strap
5. Tow Eye (if equipped)
6. Jack
To access the spare tire and tools:
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate
0 38.
2. Lift the trim cover.
3. Remove the subwoofer assembly on top of the spare
tire by turning the center
retainer clockwise.

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Caution (Continued)
brushes. Damage could occur
and the repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Brake System
Visually inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding,
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect
disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Inspect drum
brake linings/shoes for wear or
cracks. Inspect all other brake parts.
Steering, Suspension, and
Chassis Components
Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of wear at
least once a year.
Inspect power steering for proper
attachment, connections, binding,
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Visually check constant velocity joint
boots and axle seals for leaks.
Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders,
hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the
steel fuel door hinges, unless the
components are plastic. Applying
silicone grease on weatherstrips
with a clean cloth will make them
last longer, seal better, and not stick
or squeak.
Underbody Maintenance
At least twice a year, spring and fall,
use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the
underbody. Take care to thoroughly
clean any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
Do not directly power wash the
transfer case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure water
can overcome the seals and
contaminate the fluid. Contaminated
fluid will decrease the life of the
transfer case and/or axles and
should be replaced.
Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and
requires sheet metal repair or
replacement, make sure the body
repair shop applies anti-corrosion
material to parts repaired or
replaced to restore corrosion
protection.
Original manufacturer replacement
parts will provide the corrosion
protection while maintaining the
vehicle warranty.
Finish Damage
Quickly repair minor chips and
scratches with touch-up materials
available from your dealer to avoid
corrosion. Larger areas of finish
damage can be corrected in your
dealer's body and paint shop.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Airborne pollutants can fall upon
and attack painted vehicle surfaces
causing blotchy, ring-shaped
discolorations, and small, irregular
dark spots etched into the paint
surface. See“Finish Care”
previously in this section.

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322 Index
Auto StopStop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Shift Lock Control FunctionCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
B
Battery
Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Battery - North America . . . . 222, 264
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 224
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 120
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 167 Bulb Replacement
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal, and Parking
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 230
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps,
and Backup Lamps . . . . . . . . . . 229
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
California Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .202, 222, 264, Back Cover
Camera Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Management System . . . . . . . . . 102
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 3
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . 101
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 118
Check Engine Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . 82
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94, 96
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 147 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

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K
Keyless EntryRemote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . 27
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 240
Lamps Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 141
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Front Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal, and Parking
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Lane Departure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 LATCH System
Replacing Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 143
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Antilock Brake System(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . 120
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 123
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 140
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . 121 Lights (cont'd)
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . .116
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Locks
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 124
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
M
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291