BUICK ENCORE GX 2023 Owners Manual

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{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 0250 and
General Information 0250.
To check or replace a blown fuse, see
Electrical System Overload 0278.
Where To Find Fuse Maps for
Your Vehicle
A detailed fuse map and fuse locations for
the vehicle are on the inside of the cover of
the fuse compartments. For the location of
fuse blocks, see Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0280, Instrument Panel Fuse Block
0 283, and Rear Compartment Fuse Block
0 284.
To view the fuse maps online, scan the QR
code on the back of the printed Owner’s
Manual or visit:
For the United States : www.mybuick.com For Canada :
www.mybuick.ca
The maps are in the same order as the fuse
compartment locations described in your
Owner’s Manual. The number/letter label
prefix is for technician purposes only.
Where To Find Fuse Maps for
Your Vehicle
A detailed fuse map and fuse locations for
the vehicle are on the inside of the cover of
the fuse compartments. For the location of
fuse blocks, see Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0280, Instrument Panel Fuse Block
0 283, and Rear Compartment Fuse Block
0 284.
To view the fuse maps online, see your
dealer for access to Owner Center or visit
www.my.gm.com.mx
The maps are in the same order as the fuse
compartment locations described in your
Owner’s Manual. The number/letter label
prefix is for technician purposes only.
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.

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The vehicle may not be equipped with all of
the fuses, relays, and features shown.Micro Fuses Usage
F02 CLSTR Micro Fuses Usage
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
F26 FRT/REAR WSW PUMP Micro Fuses Usage
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
F49 HDLP HI LH

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Micro Fuses UsageF50 N/AF51 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
F60 DEF HTR M-case Fuses Usage
F61 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/A

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Instrument 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.
FuseUsage
F01 LUMBAR
F02 SUNROOF Fuse
Usage
F03 VBAT_3
F04 VBAT_7 F05 VBAT_6
F06 AUTO HVAC F07 CGM
F08 ST_WHL_HTR
F09 DISPLAY F10 RADIO F11 ONSTAR (ERA)
F12 PARK_ASSIST
F13 MAN. HVAC
F14 WL CHARGER F15 VBAT_2
F16 VBAT_1 F17 SWC BKLT
F18 N/A
F19 N/A
F20 CLOCK SPRING F21 OCC SEN

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FuseUsage
F22 DLC
F23 SDM
F24 IGN_SW/ESCL F25 PWR L-GATE MDL
F26 SEC FUSE-2 F27 PWR SEAT CO-DR
F28 VBAT_8
F29 DC-DC AT
F30 PWR L-GATE MDL F31 OSRVM
F32 FRT HS PWR-1
F33 VBAT_4
F34 FRT HS PWR-2 F35 AMPLIFIER
F36 ONSTAR (TCP) F37 PWR SEAT DR
F38 DC-DC_400W
F39 SEC FUSE-1
F40 HVAC_BLOWER Circuit
Breaker Usage
CB1 N/A
CB2 APO
Relay Usage
K01 i-RAP_ACC
K02 RUN
K03 LOGISTICS
K04 N/A K05 N/A
K06 N/ARear 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.

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FuseUsage
F01 N/A
F02 RDCM ELEC Fuse
Usage
F03 N/A
F04 N/A F05 DC/AC INVERTER
F06 N/A F07 RDCM
F08 RR SEAT HEAT PWR1
F09 N/A F10 RR SEAT HEAT PWR2 F11 N/A
F12 N/A
F13 N/A
F14 N/A F15 N/A
F16 N/A F17 N/A
F18 N/A
F19 N/A
F20 N/A F21 N/A Circuit
Breakers Usage
CB1 N/A
Relays Usage
K01 N/A
K02 N/A
K03 N/A
K04 N/A K05 N/A
Wheels and Tires
Tires
Every new GM vehicle has high-quality
tires made by a leading tire
manufacturer. See the warranty manual
for information regarding the tire
warranty and where to get service. For
additional information refer to the tire
manufacturer.

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{Warning
.Poorly maintained and improperly
used tires are dangerous.
.Overloading the tires can cause
overheating as a result of too
much flexing. There could be a
blowout and a serious crash. See
Vehicle Load Limits0191.
.Underinflated tires pose the same
danger as overloaded tires. The
resulting crash could cause serious
injury. Check all tires frequently to
maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be
checked when the tires are cold.
.Overinflated tires are more likely
to be cut, punctured, or broken by
a sudden impact —such as when
hitting a pothole. Keep tires at the
recommended pressure.
.Worn or old tires can cause a
crash. If the tread is badly worn,
replace them.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.Replace any tires that have been
damaged by impacts with
potholes, curbs, etc.
.Improperly repaired tires can cause
a crash. Only your dealer or an
authorized tire service center
should repair, replace, dismount,
and mount the tires.
.Do not spin the tires in excess of
56 km/h (35 mph) on slippery
surfaces such as snow, mud, ice,
etc. Excessive spinning may cause
the tires to explode.
All-Season Tires
This vehicle may come with all-season tires.
These tires are designed to provide good
overall performance on most road surfaces
and weather conditions. Original equipment
tires designed to GM's specific tire
performance criteria have a TPC specification
code molded onto the sidewall. Original
equipment all-season tires can be identified
by the last two characters of this TPC code,
which will be “MS.” Consider installing winter tires on the
vehicle if frequent driving on snow or
ice-covered roads is expected. All-season tires
provide adequate performance for most
winter driving conditions, but they may not
offer the same level of traction or
performance as winter tires on snow or
ice-covered roads. See
Winter Tires0286.
Winter Tires
This vehicle was not originally equipped
with winter tires. Winter tires are designed
for increased traction on snow and
ice-covered roads. Consider installing winter
tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on ice
or snow covered roads is expected. See your
dealer for details regarding winter tire
availability and proper tire selection. Also,
see Buying New Tires 0298.
With winter tires, there may be decreased
dry road traction, increased road noise, and
shorter tread life. After changing to winter
tires, be alert for changes in vehicle
handling and braking.
If using winter tires:
.Use tires of the same brand and tread
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.Use only radial ply tires of the same size,
load range, and speed rating as the
original equipment tires.
Winter tires with the same speed rating as
the original equipment tires may not be
available for H, V, W, Y, and ZR speed rated
tires. If winter tires with a lower speed
rating are chosen, never exceed the tire's
maximum speed capability.
Tire Sidewall Labeling
Useful information about a tire is
molded into its sidewall. The examples
show a typical passenger vehicle tire
and a compact spare tire sidewall.
Passenger Tire Example
(1) Tire Size:The tire size is a
combination of letters and numbers
used to define a particular tire's width,
height, aspect ratio, construction type,
and service description. See the “Tire
Size” illustration in this section.
(2) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria
Specification)
:Original equipment tires
designed to GM's specific tire
performance criteria have a TPC
specification code molded onto the
sidewall. GM's TPC specifications meet
or exceed all federal safety guidelines.
(3) DOT (Department of
Transportation)
:The Department of
Transportation (DOT) code indicates that
the tire is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards.
DOT Tire Date of Manufacture
:The last
four digits of the TIN indicate the tire
manufactured date. The first two digits
represent the week and the last two
digits, the year. For example, the third
week of the year 2020 would have a 4-digit DOT date of 0320. Week 01 is
the first full week (Sunday through
Saturday) of each year.
(4) Tire Identification Number (TIN)
:
The letters and numbers following the
DOT (Department of Transportation)
code are the Tire Identification Number
(TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer
and plant code, tire size, and date the
tire was manufactured. The TIN is
molded onto both sides of the tire,
although only one side may have the
date of manufacture.
(5) Tire Ply Material
:The type of cord
and number of plies in the sidewall and
under the tread.
(6) Uniform Tire Quality Grading
(UTQG)
:Tire manufacturers are
required to grade tires based on three
performance factors: tread wear,
traction, and temperature resistance.
For more information see Uniform Tire
Quality Grading 0299.

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(7) Maximum Cold Inflation Load
Limit
:Maximum load that can be
carried and the maximum pressure
needed to support that load.
Compact Spare Tire Example
(1) Tire Ply Material:The type of cord
and number of plies in the sidewall and
under the tread.
(2) Temporary Use Only
:The compact
spare tire or temporary use tire should
not be driven at speeds over 80 km/h
(50 mph). The compact spare tire is for
emergency use when a regular road tire
has lost air and gone flat. If the vehicle has a compact spare tire, see
Compact
Spare Tire 0307 and
If a Tire Goes Flat 0301.
(3) Tire Identification Number (TIN)
:
The letters and numbers following the
DOT (Department of Transportation)
code are the Tire Identification Number
(TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer
and plant code, tire size, and date the
tire was manufactured. The TIN is
molded onto both sides of the tire,
although only one side may have the
date of manufacture.
(4) Maximum Cold Inflation Load
Limit
:Maximum load that can be
carried and the maximum pressure
needed to support that load.
(5) Tire Inflation
:The temporary use
tire or compact spare tire should be
inflated to 420 kPa (60 psi). For more
information on tire pressure and
inflation see Tire Pressure 0291.
(6) Tire Size
:A combination of letters
and numbers define a tire's width,
height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description. The letter
“T”as
the first character in the tire size means
the tire is for temporary use only.
(7) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria
Specification)
:Original equipment tires
designed to GM's specific tire
performance criteria have a TPC
specification code molded onto the
sidewall. GM's TPC specifications meet
or exceed all federal safety guidelines.
Tire Designations
Tire Size
The example shows a typical passenger
vehicle tire size.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire
(1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire:The
United States version of a metric tire
sizing system. The letter "P" as the first
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passenger vehicle tire engineered to
standards set by the U.S. Tire and Rim
Association.
(2) Tire Width
:The 3-digit number
indicates the tire section width in
millimeters from sidewall to sidewall.
(3) Aspect Ratio
:A 2-digit number that
indicates the tire height-to-width
measurements. For example, if the tire
size aspect ratio is 75, as shown in
item (3) of the illustration, it would
mean that the tire's sidewall is
75 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.
(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).
Aspect Ratio
:The relationship of a
tire's height to its width.
Belt
:A rubber coated layer of cords
that is located 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.
Bias Ply Tire
:A pneumatic tire in which
the plies are laid at alternate angles
less than 90 degrees to the centerline
of the tread. Cold Tire Pressure
:The amount of air
pressure in a tire, measured in kPa
(kilopascal) or psi (pounds per square
inch) before a tire has built up heat
from driving. See Tire Pressure0291.
DOT Markings
:A code molded into the
sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire
is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The
DOT code includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric
designator which can also identify the
tire manufacturer, production plant,
brand, and date of production.
GVWR
:Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
See Vehicle Load Limits 0191.
GAWR FRT
:Gross Axle Weight Rating
for the front axle. See Vehicle Load
Limits 0191.
GAWR RR
:Gross Axle Weight Rating
for the rear axle. See Vehicle Load
Limits 0191.