Buick Encore: Vehicle Checks / Starter Switch Check

Buick Encore 2020-2025 Owner's Manual / Vehicle Care / Vehicle Checks / Starter Switch Check

Warning

When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.

Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle.
Apply both the parking brake and the regular brake.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer for service.

All-Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Under normal driving conditions, transfer case fluid does not require maintenance unless there is a fluid leak or unusual noise. If required, have the transfer case serviced by your dealer...

Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check

Warning When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle...

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Buick Encore 2020-2025 Owner's Manual: Hill and Mountain Roads

Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips include: Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape. Check all fluid levels, brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. Shift to a lower gear when going down steep or long hills...

Buick Encore 2020-2025 Owner's Manual: Accepting or Declining a Call

When an incoming call is received, the infotainment system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. Accepting a Call To accept a call: Press on the steering wheel controls. Touch Answer on the infotainment display. Declining a Call To decline a call: Press on the steering wheel controls...