BUICK ENCORE GX 2022 Owners Manual

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High-Beam Headlamp/Low-Beam
Headlamp
1. Open the hood. SeeHood0257.
2. Remove the headlamp bulb access cover.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull
straight back.
4. Disconnect the wiring harness connectorfrom the bulb.
5. Install the new bulb in the headlamp assembly by turning clockwise.
6. Reconnect the wiring harness connector.
7. Install the headlamp bulb access cover.
Uplevel Headlamp Assembly
The uplevel model vehicle has LED
high-beam and low-beam headlamps, a DRL
and parking lamp, and a DRL position lamp
on the headlamp assembly.
Sidemarker
The vehicle has an LED sidemarker lamp.

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Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps
Front Turn Signal Lamp
Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar
1. Tilt the wheel and remove the screws on the outside of the wheel liner.
2. Bend the wheel liner back to makeenough space for hand access.
3. While holding the wheel liner with onehand and disengage the bulb socket
from the plug connector by pulling the
retaining rib.
4. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it from the reflector using
the other hand.
5. Remove the bulb from the bulb socketand replace with a new bulb.
6. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector by turning clockwise and attach the plug
connector.
7. Reassemble the lower cover and front wheel liner.

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Front Fog Lamp
The vehicle has LED fog lamp
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and
Back-Up Lamps (Base Level)
Caution
Improper lamp assembly removal and
installation can cause leaks and water
intrusion which may cause damage to
the taillamp. Do not remove the taillamp
assembly to replace a bulb. Use the
tailgate opening to access the bulb.
Tailgate inboard Taillamp
Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar
1. Taillamp
2. Taillamp
1. Remove the bulb access door on tailgate.
2. Remove the bulb from the bulb socket and replace with a new bulb.

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3. Insert the bulb socket and attach theplug connector.
4. Reassemble the cover.
Stop lamp/Taillamp, Turn Signal, and
Sidemarker Lamp
Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar
1. Stop lamp/Taillamp
2. Turn signal lamp
1. Remove and retain both screws attaching the taillamp assembly to the
vehicle body.
2. Pull the taillamp assembly straight backto detach it from the vehicle body. Take
care that the cable duct remains in place.
3. Remove the bulb socket from the taillamp assembly.4. Remove the old bulb from the bulbsocket by pulling it straight out.
5. Insert a new bulb into the bulb socket.
6. Install the bulb socket into the taillamp assembly.
7. Install the taillamp assembly to the vehicle body with the two screws.

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Rear Back-Up Lamp
The bulbs are accessible from the underside
of the vehicle.1. Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise and remove it from reflector.
2. Disengage the bulb socket from the plugconnector by pressing the retaining lug.
3. Remove and replace the bulb socket with bulb and attach the plug connector.
4. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector and turn clockwise to engage.
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and
Back-Up Lamps (Uplevel)
Caution
Improper lamp assembly removal and
installation can cause leaks and water
intrusion which may cause damage to
the taillamp. Do not remove the taillamp
assembly to replace a bulb. Use the
tailgate opening to access the bulb.
The stoplamp/taillamp/turn signal lamp/side
marker lamp and tailgate inboard taillamp
are LEDs. To replace, see your dealer.

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Electrical System
Electrical System Overload
The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to
protect against an electrical system
overload.
When the current electrical load is too
heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting the circuit until the current load
returns to normal or the problem is fixed.
This greatly reduces the chance of circuit
overload and fire caused by electrical
problems.
Fuses and circuit breakers protect power
devices in the vehicle.
If there is a problem on the road and a fuse
needs to be replaced, the same amperage
fuse can be borrowed. Choose some feature
of the vehicle that is not needed to use and
replace it as soon as possible.
To check a fuse, look at the band inside the
fuse. If the band is broken or melted,
replace the fuse. Be sure to replace a bad
fuse with a fuse of the identical size and
rating.
Replacing a Blown Fuse
1. Turn off the vehicle.
2. Locate the fuse puller in the enginecompartment fuse block.
3. Use the fuse puller to remove the fusefrom the top or side, as shown above.

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4. If the fuse must be replacedimmediately, borrow a replacement fuse
with the same amperage from the fuse
block. Choose a vehicle feature that is
not needed to safely operate the vehicle.
Repeat Steps 2-3.
5. Insert the replacement fuse into the empty slot of the blown fuse.
At the next opportunity, see your dealer to
replace the blown fuse.
Headlamp Wiring
An electrical overload may cause the lamps
to go on and off, or in some cases to
remain off. Have the headlamp wiring
checked right away if the lamps go on and
off or remain off.
Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy
snow or ice, the windshield wipers will stop
until the motor cools and will then restart. Although the circuit is protected from
electrical overload, overload due to heavy
snow or ice may cause wiper linkage
damage. Always clear ice and heavy snow
from the windshield before using the
windshield wipers.
If the overload is caused by an electrical
problem and not snow or ice, be sure to get
it fixed.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are
protected from short circuits by a
combination of fuses and circuit breakers.
This greatly reduces the chance of damage
caused by electrical problems.
{Danger
Fuses and circuit breakers are marked
with their ampere rating. Do not exceed
the specified amperage rating when
replacing fuses and circuit breakers. Use
of an oversized fuse or circuit breaker can
result in a vehicle fire. You and others
could be seriously injured or killed.
{Warning
Installation or use of fuses that do not
meet GM’s original fuse specifications is
dangerous. The fuses could fail, and result
in a fire. You or others could be injured
or killed, and the vehicle could be
damaged.
See Accessories and Modifications 0256 and
General Information 0256.
To check or replace a blown fuse, see
Electrical System Overload 0285.

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Engine Compartment Fuse Block
To remove the fuse block cover, squeeze the
clip and lift it up.
Caution
Spilling liquid on any electrical
component on the vehicle may damage
it. Always keep the covers on any
electrical component.
The vehicle may not be equipped with all of
the fuses, relays, and features shown.Micro Fuses Usage
F02 CLSTR
F03 N/A
F06 OSRVM DEFOG F07 L/GATE RELSE
F08 AHL AFL MTR1
F09 VENT SEAT F10 N/A F11 AHL AFL MTR2
F12 N/A
F14 ISRVM REAR VIEW CAMERA F15 DEFC MDL RUN/CRNK
F16 HDLP LVL F17 N/A-DSL
F18 FTZM
F19 N/A
F20 N/A F22 TRLR ST/TRN LT - TRLR
F24 ESCL F25 ECM TCM RUN/CRNK

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Micro Fuses UsageF26 FRT/REAR WSW PUMP
F27 IGN COIL-GAS
ECM PT3-DSL
F28 AERO SH
F29 AHL AFL MDL F31 ECM PT2
F32 ENG COMP2
F33 RVC
F34 FRT FOG LP F35 ENG COMP1
F36 ECM PT1
F38 TRLR PRK LAMP - TRLR
F40 AUX WATER PUMP F41 REAR WPR
F42 HORN
F44 REAR WPR PRK F45 A/C CLTCH
F46 N/A
F47 ECM BATT-GAS
ECM BATT-DSL Micro Fuses Usage
F49 HDLP HI LHF50 N/A F51 HDLP HI RH
F52 NOX SOOT SNSR -DSL
TRLR ST/TRN RT - TRLR
F53 N/A
F54 PEPS
F56 CNSTR VENT SOL-GAS/DEFC
MDL-DSL
F57 DEFC MDL-DSL
F58 TCM BATT
Spare Fuses Usage SF01 SPARE
SF02 SPARE
SF03 SPARE
SF04 SPARE SF05 SPARE
SF06 SPARE ET Fuses Usage
F48 GLOW PLUG
J-Case Fuses Usage F01 N/A
F05 N/A F13 REAR WNDW DEFOG
F21 E-BOOST PWR1
F23 STRTR PINION
F59 N/A
F62 FUEL HTR DSL
F63 N/A
M-case Fuses Usage F04 FRT WPRF30 STRTR SOL F37 AUX OIL PUMP
F39 N/A
F43 PWR WNDW RT F55 PWR WNDW LT
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M-case Fuses UsageF61 N/A
Mini Relays Usage K03 RUN/CRNK
K04 REAR DEFOG
K06 STRTR PINION
K08 PT RLY
K09 FUEL HTR DSL
HC Micro Relays Usage
K01 N/A
K02 N/A
K05 STRTR SOL
K07 A/C CNTRL K10 N/A
Ultra Micro Relays Usage
K11 N/AInstrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel fuse block is on the
underside of the driver side instrument
panel. To access the fuses, open the fuse
cover by pulling out. To reinstall the cover,
insert the top tab first, then push the cover
back into its original location.
Fuse Usage
F01 LUMBAR
F02 SUNROOF