Buick Encore: Recreational Vehicle Towing / Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Only)

Buick Encore 2020-2024 Owner's Manual / Vehicle Care / Towing the Vehicle / Recreational Vehicle Towing / Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Only)

Buick Encore. Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Only)

To tow a front-wheel-drive vehicle from the front with two wheels on the ground:

Put the front wheels on a dolly.
Move the shift lever to P (Park).
Set the parking brake.
Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing.
Turn the vehicle off.
Secure the vehicle to the dolly.
Release the parking brake.

Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles)

All-wheel-drive vehicles must not be towed with two wheels on the ground. To properly tow these vehicles, they should be placed on a platform trailer with all four wheels off of the ground...

Towing the Vehicle from the Rear

Caution Towing the vehicle from the rear could damage it. Also, repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Never have the vehicle towed from the rear...

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Buick Encore 2020-2024 Owner's Manual: OnStar Additional Information

In-Vehicle Audio Messages Audio messages may play important information at the following times: Prior to vehicle purchase. Press to set up an account. After change in ownership and at 90 days. Transferring Service Press to request account transfer eligibility information...

Buick Encore 2020-2024 Owner's Manual: Winter Cover

If equipped, the winter cover can be used to enhance heater performance in extremely cold conditions below −7 °C (20 °F). The winter cover installs over the grille and restricts airflow to the engine compartment. For vehicles that did not come with a winter cover, a winter cover can be purchased...