storage BUICK ENCORE 2020 Owner's Manual

Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13710474) -
2020 - CRC - 10/7/19
ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . 7
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 88
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 129
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 138
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 261
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 279
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 289
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302

Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13710474) -
2020 - CRC - 10/7/19
6 Introduction
1.Air Vents 0135.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0 125.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer 0123.
3. Instrument Cluster 095.
4. Driver Information Center (DIC) Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0110.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 089.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
0 91.
6. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0124.
7. Infotainment 0129.
8. Climate Control Systems 0130
or
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0132 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 089 (If
Equipped).
9. Instrument Panel Storage 083.
10. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0160. 11.
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0165.
Hazard Warning Flashers
0 125.
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator. See Passenger
Sensing System 056.
12. Park Assist 0173 (If
Equipped).
13. Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0178 (If Equipped).
14. Ignition Positions 0151.
15. Steering Wheel Controls 089.
16. Horn 089.
17. Steering Wheel Adjustment
089.
18. Cruise Control 0167.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0174 (If Equipped).
19. Hood Release. See Hood
0 189.
20. Instrument Panel Storage 083. 21. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light - Capless) 0101 or
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light - Capped)
0 103.
22. Exterior Lamp Controls 0123.
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0126.
Front Fog Lamps 0126 (If
Equipped).

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Storage 83
Storage
Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 83
Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . . 83
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Underseat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . 84
Additional Storage Features
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Cargo Management System . . . 85
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Roof Rack System
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Storage
Compartments
{Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in storage compartments.
In a crash, these objects may
cause the cover to open and
could result in injury.
Instrument Panel Storage
Pull the handle to open.
Pull up on the handle to open.
Glove Box
Lift up on the glove box lever to
open it.

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Cupholders
If equipped, pull the rear seat
armrest down to access.
Underseat Storage
If equipped, there is storage under
the front passenger seat. Lift the
end of the tray and pull it forward to
open. Push it in toward the seat to
close.
Center Console Storage
For vehicles with center console
storage, press the button and slide
rearward to open.

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Additional Storage
Features
Cargo Cover
{Warning
An unsecured cargo cover could
strike people in a sudden stop or
turn, or in a crash. Store the
cargo cover securely or remove it
from the vehicle.
{Warning
Do not place objects on the cargo
cover. Sudden stops or turns can
cause objects to be thrown in the
vehicle. You or others could be
injured.
If equipped, use the cargo cover to
cover items in the rear of the
vehicle.
To install, hang the loops on the
liftgate anchors.
Cargo Management
System
This vehicle has a cargo
management system in the rear.
Pull the strap to lift.
Fold the load floor. Place the hook
from the load floor inside the hook
on the side trim.

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Convenience Net
The vehicle may have a
convenience net.
The net is used to store small loads
and should not be used for heavy
loads.
Roof Rack System
{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. Never
carry something longer or wider
than the roof rack on top of the
vehicle unless using a GM
certified accessory carrier.
For vehicles with a roof rack, the
rack can be used to load items. For
roof racks that do not have
crossrails included, GM Certified
crossrails can be purchased as an
accessory. See your dealer for
additional information.
Caution
Loading cargo on the roof rack
that weighs more than 75 kg
(165 lb) or hangs over the rear or
sides of the vehicle may damage
the vehicle. Do not load cargo
exceeding 75 kg (165 lbs) and
always load cargo so that it rests
evenly between the crossrails and
does not block the vehicle lamps
or windows. Fasten the cargo
securely.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo
when driving, check to make sure
crossrails and cargo are securely
fastened. Loading cargo on the roof
rack will make the vehicle’ s center
of gravity higher. Avoid high speeds,
sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden
braking, or abrupt maneuvers;
otherwise it may result in loss of
control. If driving for a long distance,
on rough roads, or at high speeds,
occasionally stop the vehicle to
make sure the cargo remains in its

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place. Do not exceed the maximum
vehicle capacity when loading the
vehicle.
SeeVehicle Load Limits 0147.

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182 Driving and Operating
Warning (Continued)
.Fuel spills.
. Under certain conditions,
fuel fires.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Wait
five seconds after you have finished
pumping before removing the fill
nozzle. Clean fuel from painted
surfaces as soon as possible. See
Exterior Care 0252. Push the fuel
door closed until it latches.
{Warning
If a fire starts while you are
refueling, do not remove the fill
nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by
shutting off the pump or by
notifying the station attendant.
Leave the area immediately. Filling the Tank with a Portable
Fuel Container
If the vehicle runs out of fuel and
must be filled from a portable fuel
container:
1. Locate the capless funnel
adapter.
2. Insert and latch the funnel into the capless fuel system.
{Warning
Attempting to refuel from a
portable fuel container without
using the funnel adapter may
cause fuel spillage and damage
the capless fuel system. This
could cause a fire. You or others
could be badly burned and the
vehicle could be damaged. 3. Remove and clean the funnel
adapter and return it to the
storage location.
Filling the Tank (Capped
Fuel Fill)
An arrow on the fuel gauge
indicates which side of the vehicle
the fuel door is on. See Fuel Gauge
0 97.
{Warning
Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn
violently and can cause injury or
death.
Follow these guidelines to help
avoid injuries to you and others:
. Read and follow all the
instructions on the fuel
pump island.
. Turn off the engine when
refueling.
(Continued)

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Caution
If brake fluid is spilled on the
vehicle's painted surfaces, the
paint finish can be damaged.
Immediately wash off any painted
surface.
Battery - North America
The original equipment battery is
maintenance free. Do not remove
the cap and do not add fluid.
Refer to the replacement number
shown on the original battery label
when a new battery is needed. See
Engine Compartment Overview
0191 for battery location.
{Warning
WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
reproductive harm. Batteries also
contain other chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer.WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING. For more information
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.
See California Proposition
65 Warning 0187 and the back
cover.
Vehicle Storage
{Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you are
not careful. See Jump Starting -
North America 0245 for tips on
working around a battery without
getting hurt. Infrequent Usage: Remove the
black, negative (−) cable from the
battery to keep the battery from
running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the
black, negative (−) cable from the
battery or use a battery trickle
charger.
All-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case
Under normal driving conditions,
transfer case fluid does not require
maintenance unless there is a fluid
leak or unusual noise. If required,
have the transfer case serviced by
your dealer.
Starter Switch Check
{Warning
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.

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1. Remove the cover and screwsattaching the panel to the
vehicle interior. Remove the
panel.
2. Remove the cover.
Passenger Side
1. Remove the storage door.
2. Remove the cover.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger
Side Similar
1. Turn Signal Lamp
2. Back-Up Lamp
1. Remove the bulb holder.
2. Remove and replace the bulb.
3. Put the bulb holder into thetaillamp assembly and tighten.
4. Close the covers.