Windows BUICK ENCORE 2019 Owner's Guide

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Driving and Operating 175
SeeShifting Into Park 0172 and
Engine Exhaust 0175.
If the vehicle is left parked and
running with the RKE transmitter
outside the vehicle, it will continue
to run for up to half an hour.
If the vehicle is left parked and
running with the RKE transmitter
inside the vehicle, it will continue to
run for up to an hour.
The vehicle could turn off sooner if it
is parked on a hill, due to lack of
available fuel.
The timer will reset if the vehicle is
taken out of P (Park) while it is
running.Engine Exhaust
{Warning
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO), which cannot be
seen or smelled. Exposure to CO
can cause unconsciousness and
even death.
Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: . The vehicle idles in areas
with poor ventilation
(parking garages, tunnels,
deep snow that may block
underbody airflow or tail
pipes).
. The exhaust smells or
sounds strange or different.
. The exhaust system leaks
due to corrosion or damage.
. The vehicle exhaust system
has been modified,
damaged, or improperly
repaired.
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Warning (Continued)
.There are holes or openings
in the vehicle body from
damage or aftermarket
modifications that are not
completely sealed.
If unusual fumes are detected or
if it is suspected that exhaust is
coming into the vehicle: . Drive it only with the
windows completely down.
. Have the vehicle repaired
immediately.
Never park the vehicle with the
engine running in an enclosed
area such as a garage or a
building that has no fresh air
ventilation.

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If the overheat warning is displayed
with no sign of steam:1. Turn the air conditioning off.
2. Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the
highest fan speed. Open the
windows as necessary.
3. When it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to P (Park) or
N (Neutral), and let the
engine idle.
If the engine coolant temperature
gauge is no longer in the overheat
zone, the vehicle can be driven.
Continue to drive the vehicle slowly
for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe
vehicle distance from the vehicle in
front. If the warning does not come
back on, continue to drive normally
and have the cooling system
checked for proper fill and function.
If the warning continues, pull over,
stop, and park the vehicle
right away. If there is no sign of steam, idle the
engine for three minutes while
parked. If the warning is still
displayed, turn off the engine until it
cools down.
Washer Fluid
What to Use
When the vehicle needs windshield
washer fluid, be sure to read the
manufacturer's instructions before
use. If operating the vehicle in an
area where the temperature may fall
below freezing, use a fluid that has
sufficient protection against
freezing.
Adding Washer Fluid
Open the cap with the washer
symbol on it. Add washer fluid until
the tank is full. See
Engine
Compartment Overview 0206 for
reservoir location.
Caution
. Do not use washer fluid that
contains any type of water
repellent coating. This can
cause the wiper blades to
chatter or skip.
. Do not use engine coolant
(antifreeze) in the
windshield washer. It can
damage the windshield
washer system and paint.
. Do not mix water with
ready-to-use washer fluid.
Water can cause the
solution to freeze and
damage the washer fluid
tank and other parts of the
washer system.
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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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(1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire:
The United States version of a
metric tire sizing system. The
letter P as the first character in
the tire size means a passenger
vehicle tire engineered to
standards set by the U.S. Tire
and Rim Association.
(2) Tire Width
:The three-digit
number indicates the tire section
width in millimeters from
sidewall to sidewall.
(3) Aspect Ratio
:A two-digit
number that indicates the tire
height-to-width measurements.
For example, if the tire size
aspect ratio is 60, as shown in
item 3 of the illustration, it would
mean that the tire's sidewall is
60 percent as high as it is wide. (4) Construction Code
:A letter
code is used to indicate the type
of ply construction in the tire.
The letter R means radial ply
construction; the letter D means
diagonal or bias ply
construction; and the letter B
means belted-bias ply
construction.
(5) Rim Diameter
:Diameter of
the wheel in inches.
(6) Service Description
:These
characters represent the load
index and speed rating of the
tire. The load index represents
the load carrying capacity a tire
is certified to carry. The speed
rating is the maximum speed a
tire is certified to carry a load.
Tire Terminology and
Definitions
Air Pressure:The amount of
air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is
expressed in kPa (kilopascal)
or psi (pounds per square inch).
Accessory Weight
:The
combined weight of optional
accessories. Some examples of
optional accessories are
automatic transmission, power
windows, power seats, and air
conditioning.
Aspect Ratio
:The relationship
of a tire's height to its width.
Belt
:A rubber coated layer of
cords between the plies and the
tread. Cords may be made from
steel or other reinforcing
materials.
Bead
:The tire bead contains
steel wires wrapped by steel
cords that hold the tire onto
the rim.

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Interior Care
To prevent dirt particle abrasions,
regularly clean the vehicle's interior.
Immediately remove any soils.
Newspapers or dark garments can
transfer color to the vehicle’s
interior.
Use a soft bristle brush to remove
dust from knobs and crevices on the
instrument cluster. Using a mild
soap solution, immediately remove
hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect
repellent from all interior surfaces or
permanent damage may result.
Use cleaners specifically designed
for the surfaces being cleaned to
prevent permanent damage. Apply
all cleaners directly to the cleaning
cloth. Do not spray cleaners on any
switches or controls. Remove
cleaners quickly.
Before using cleaners, read and
follow all safety instructions on the
label. While cleaning the interior,
open the doors and windows to get
proper ventilation.To prevent damage, do not clean
the interior using the following
cleaners or techniques:
.
Never use a razor or any other
sharp object to remove soil from
any interior surface.
. Never use a brush with stiff
bristles.
. Never rub any surface
aggressively or with too much
pressure.
. Do not use laundry detergents or
dishwashing soaps with
degreasers. For liquid cleaners,
use approximately 20 drops per
3.8 L (1 gal) of water.
A concentrated soap solution will
create streaks and attract dirt.
Do not use solutions that contain
strong or caustic soap.
. Do not heavily saturate the
upholstery when cleaning.
. Do not use solvents or cleaners
containing solvents.
Interior Glass
To clean, use a terry cloth fabric
dampened with water. Wipe droplets
left behind with a clean dry cloth.
If necessary, use a commercial
glass cleaner after cleaning with
plain water.
Caution
To prevent scratching, never use
abrasive cleaners on automotive
glass. Abrasive cleaners or
aggressive cleaning may damage
the rear window defogger.
Cleaning the windshield with water
during the first three to six months
of ownership will reduce tendency
to fog.
Speaker Covers
Vacuum around a speaker cover
gently, so that the speaker will not
be damaged. Clean spots with water
and mild soap.

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Index 327
Maintenance and CareAdditional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 281 Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 118
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Messages Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Mirrors Automatic DimmingRearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . 42
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247N
Navigation
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . 317
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . 167
O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . .211
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . 80
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . 298
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
OnStar Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
P
Park Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Parking
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Brake and P (Park)Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 223
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . 174
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 74
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . . 203
Personalization
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 172
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
W
WarningBrake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . 194
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Warnings Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance . . 256
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 86
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 224 Wipers
Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107