Buick Encore: Vehicle Checks / Starter Switch Check

Buick Encore 2020-2024 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 2020-2024 Owner's Manual: Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

The vehicle has a number of computers that record information about the vehicle’s performance and how it is driven or used. For example, the vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy them in a crash, and, if equipped, to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle...

Buick Encore 2020-2024 Owner's Manual: Raising the Seatback

Warning If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. Warning A seat belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash...