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Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13710474) -
2020 - CRC - 10/7/19
266 Service and Maintenance
Footnotes—Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required
Services - Normal
(1) Or every two years, whichever
comes first. More frequent
passenger compartment air filter
replacement may be needed if
driving in areas with heavy traffic,
poor air quality, high dust levels,
or environmental allergens.
Passenger compartment air filter
replacement may also be needed if
there is reduced airflow, window
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer
can help determine when to replace
the filter. (2)
Visually check all fuel and vapor
lines and hoses for proper
attachment, connection, routing, and
condition.
(3) Or every four years, whichever
comes first. If driving in dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
oil change or more often as needed.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0196.
(4) 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 transfer case fluid.
Contaminated fluid will decrease the
life of the transfer case and/or axles
and should be replaced. (5)
Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System
0 197.
(6) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage;
replace, if needed.
(7) Replace brake fluid every five
years. See Brake Fluid 0203.
(8) Or every 12 months, whichever
comes first. See Wiper Blade
Replacement 0206.
(9) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. See Gas Strut(s)0207.
(10) Replace air conditioning
desiccant every seven years.

Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13710474) -
2020 - CRC - 10/7/19
268 Service and Maintenance
Footnotes—Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required
Services - Severe
(1) Or every two years, whichever
comes first. More frequent
passenger compartment air filter
replacement may be needed if
driving in areas with heavy traffic,
poor air quality, high dust levels,
or environmental allergens.
Passenger compartment air filter
replacement may also be needed if
there is reduced airflow, window
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer
can help determine when to replace
the filter.
(2) Visually check all fuel and vapor
lines and hoses for proper
attachment, connection, routing, and
condition.
(3) Or every four years, whichever
comes first. If driving in dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
oil change or more often as needed.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0196.
(4) 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 transfer case fluid.
Contaminated fluid will decrease the
life of the transfer case and/or axles
and should be replaced.
(5)
Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System
0 197.
(6) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage;
replace, if needed.
(7) Replace brake fluid every five
years. See Brake Fluid 0203.
(8) Or every 12 months, whichever
comes first. See Wiper Blade
Replacement 0206.
(9) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. See Gas Strut(s)0207.
(10) Replace air conditioning
desiccant every seven years.Special Application
Services
. Severe Commercial Use
Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis
components every oil change.
. Have underbody flushing service
performed. See "Underbody
Maintenance" in Exterior Care
0 252.

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Connected Services 301
devices. Manage data usage by
turning Wi-Fi on or off on your
mobile device, by using the myBuick
mobile app, or by contacting an
OnStar Advisor. On some vehicles,
Wi-Fi can also be managed from the
Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
MyBuick Mobile App (If Available)
Download the myBuick mobile app
to compatible Apple and Android
smartphones. Buick users can
access the following services from a
smartphone:
.Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
if factory-equipped.
. Lock/unlock doors, if equipped
with automatic locks.
. Activate the horn and lamps.
. Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil
life, or tire pressure,
if factory-equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitor System.
. Send destinations to the vehicle.
. Locate the vehicle on a map
(U.S. market only). .
Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot
on/off, manage settings, and
monitor data consumption,
if equipped.
. Locate a dealer and schedule
service.
. Request roadside assistance.
. Set a parking reminder with pin
drop, take a photo, make a note,
and set a timer.
. Connect with Buick on social
media.
Features are subject to change. For
myBuick mobile app information and
compatibility, see my.buick.com.
An active OnStar or connected
service plan may be required.
A compatible device,
factory-installed remote start, and
power locks are required. Data rates
apply. See www.onstar.com for
details and system limitations.Remote Services
Contact an OnStar Advisor to
unlock the doors or sound the horn
and flash the lamps.
Marketplace
OnStar Advisors can provide offers
from restaurants and retailers on
your route, help locate hotels,
or book a room. These services
vary by market.
Diagnostics
By monitoring and reporting on the
vehicle’s key systems, OnStar
Advanced Diagnostics, if equipped,
provides a way to keep up on
maintenance. Capabilities vary by
model. See www.onstar.com for
details and system limitations.
Features are subject to change. For
updates on feature capabilities, see
my.buick.com. Message and data
rates may apply.

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Index 305
Driving the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Dual Automatic ClimateControl System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
E
Electrical Equipment,Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Electrical System Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 213
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Emergency
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Check Light(Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101, 103
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 191
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . 98
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Engine (cont'd)
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 159
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 291
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 123
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
F
Filter,
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 125
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 195
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Fluid (cont'd)
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Fog Lamps Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Folding Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Front Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Economy, Driving for Better . . . 140
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . 181, 182
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 108
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

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Index 307
K
Keyless EntryRemote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . 8
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 222
Lamps Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 124
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Front Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal, and Parking
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . 101, 103
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Lane Departure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 LATCH System
Replacing Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 126
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Antilock Brake System(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . 105
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Check Engine (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101, 103
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 107
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 123 Lights (cont'd)
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . 106
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 108
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
M
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274

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T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
TaillampsBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 282
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 21
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 229
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 228
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Terminology and Definitions . . 224
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Tires (cont'd)
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 238
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Towing General Information . . . . . . . . . . 184
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 249
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Traction Control System(TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . 107
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Turn Signal Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
U
Underseat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 236
Universal Remote System . . . . . . 119Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 275
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 106
Vehicle Care Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135