Buick Encore: Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators / Brake System Warning Light

Buick Encore 2020-2025 Owner's Manual / Instruments and Controls / Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators / Brake System Warning Light

Buick Encore. Brake System Warning Light

This light should come on briefly when the vehicle is turned on. If it does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.

When the vehicle is on, the brake system warning light also comes on when the parking brake is set. The light stays on if the parking brake does not fully release. If it stays on after the parking brake is fully released, there is a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected right away.

If the light comes on while driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. The brake pedal might be harder to push, or the brake pedal may go closer to the floor. It could take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing the Vehicle.

Warning

The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)

This light is part of the vehicle’s emission control on-board diagnostic system. If this light is on while the engine is running, a malfunction has been detected and the vehicle may require service...

Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light

This warning light should come on briefly when the vehicle is turned on. If the light does not come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem...

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Buick Encore 2020-2025 Owner's Manual: Seat Belts

This section describes how to use seat belts properly, and some things not to do. Warning Do not let anyone ride where a seat belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing seat belts, injuries can be much worse than if you are wearing seat belts...

Buick Encore 2020-2025 Owner's Manual: License Plate Lamp

To replace one of these bulbs: Push the left end of the lamp assembly toward the right. Turn the lamp assembly down to remove it. Turn the bulb socket (1) counterclockwise to remove it from the lamp assembly (3). Pull the bulb (2) straight out of the bulb socket (1)...