2020 BUICK ENCORE GX Owner's Manual

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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.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room
around the vehicle. It should be
parked on a level surface.
2. Apply the parking brake. Be ready to apply the regular
brake immediately if the vehicle
begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition on, but do not start the
engine. Without applying the
regular brake, try to move the
shift lever out of P (Park) with
normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of P (Park), contact
your dealer for service.
Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check
{Warning
When you are doing this check,
the vehicle could begin to move.
You or others could be injured
and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front
of the vehicle in case it begins to
roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the
vehicle facing downhill. Keeping
your foot on the regular brake, set
the parking brake.
. To check the parking brake's
holding ability: With the engine
running and the transmission in
N (Neutral), slowly remove foot
pressure from the regular brake
pedal. Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only. .
To check the P (Park)
mechanism's holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to
P (Park). Then release the
parking brake followed by the
regular brake.
Contact your dealer if service is
required.
Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be
replaced periodically. See
Maintenance Schedule 0390.
Replacement blades come in
different types and are removed in
different ways. For proper type and
length, see Maintenance
Replacement Parts 0400.
Caution
Allowing the wiper arm to touch
the windshield when no wiper
blade is installed could damage
the windshield. Any damage that
occurs would not be covered by
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the vehicle warranty. Do not allow
the wiper arm to touch the
windshield.
Front Wiper Blade
Replacement
To replace the front wiper blades:1. Lift the wiper arm from the windshield until no further
movement is possible.
2. Press the release button on thetop side of the wiper and pull
the wiper blade out of the end
of the wiper arm.
3. Install the wiper blade connector by sliding into the
end of the wiper arm until the
button on the wiper blade clicks
into place with the wiper arm.
4. Place the wiper arm with the wiper blade in place back on
the windshield.
Caution
Damage may occur if the wiper
blades are not in contact with the
windshield before turning on the
wiper system.
Rear Wiper Blade Replacement
The rear wiper blade and wiper arm
have a cover for protection. The
cover must be removed before the
wiper blade can be replaced. To remove the cover:
1. Slide a plastic tool under the
cover and push upward to
unsnap.
2. Slide the cover toward the wiper blade tip to unhook it
from the blade assembly.
3. Remove the cover.
4. After wiper blade replacement, ensure that the cover hook
slides into the slot in the blade
assembly.
5. Snap the cover down to secure.
To replace the wiper blade: 1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.

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2. Push the release lever (2) todisengage the hook and push
the wiper arm (1) out of the
blade assembly (3).
3. Push the new blade assembly securely on the wiper arm until
the release lever clicks into
place.
4. Replace the wiper cover.
Windshield Replacement
Driver Assistance Systems
When a windshield replacement is
needed and the vehicle is equipped
with a front-looking camera sensor
for the Driver Assistance Systems,
the windshield must be installed
according to GM specifications for
these systems to work properly. If it is not, there may be unexpected
behavior and/or messages from
these systems.
Gas Strut(s)
This vehicle is equipped with gas
strut(s) to provide assistance in
lifting and holding open the hood/
trunk/liftgate system in full open
position.
{Warning
If the gas struts that hold open
the hood, trunk, and/or liftgate fail,
you or others could be seriously
injured. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service immediately.
Visually inspect the gas struts for
signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage periodically. Check to
make sure the hood/trunk/liftgate
is held open with enough force.
If struts are failing to hold the
hood/trunk/liftgate, do not
operate. Have the vehicle
serviced.
Caution
Do not apply tape or hang any
objects from gas struts. Also do
not push down or pull on gas
struts. This may cause damage to
the vehicle.
See Maintenance Schedule 0390.
Hood

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Trunk
Liftgate
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset and
should need no further adjustment.
If the vehicle is damaged in a crash,
the headlamp aim may be affected.
If adjustment to the headlamps is
necessary, see your dealer.
Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement
bulbs, or any bulb changing
procedure not listed in this section,
contact your dealer.
Caution
Do not replace incandescent
bulbs with aftermarket LED
replacement bulbs. This can
cause damage to the vehicle
electrical system.
This vehicle may be equipped with
desiccant to reduce fogging inside
the headlamp due to moisture.
If fogging continues for a long time,
see your dealer for service.

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Halogen Bulbs
{Warning
Halogen bulbs have pressurized
gas inside and can burst if you
drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure
to read and follow the instructions
on the bulb package.
LED Lighting
This vehicle has several LED lamps.
For replacement of any LED lighting
assembly, contact your dealer.
Headlamps and
Sidemarker Lamps
Base Level Headlamp
Assembly
The base model vehicle has
halogen high-beam and low-beam
headlamps, an LED turn signal
lamp, and a DRL and parking lamp
on the headlamp assembly.
Driver Side Shown, PassengerSide Similar
1. Low-Beam Headlamp
2. High-Beam Headlamp
High-Beam Headlamp/
Low-Beam Headlamp
1. Open the hood. See Hood
0 306.
2. Remove the headlamp bulb
access cover.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull straight back.

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4. Disconnect the wiring harnessconnector from the bulb.
5. Install the new bulb in the headlamp assembly by turning
clockwise.
6. Reconnect the wiring harness connector.
7. Install the headlamp bulb access cover.
Uplevel Headlamp Assembly
The uplevel model vehicle has LED
high-beam and low-beam
headlamps, a DRL and parking
lamp, and a DRL position lamp on
the headlamp assembly.
Sidemarker
The vehicle has an LED
sidemarker lamp.
Front Turn Signal and
Fog Lamps
Front Turn Signal Lamp
Driver Side Shown, Passenger
Side Similar
1. Tilt the wheel and remove the screws on the outside of the
wheel liner.

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2. Bend the wheel liner back tomake enough space for hand
access.
3. While holding the wheel linerwith one hand and disengage
the bulb socket from the plug
connector by pulling the
retaining rib.
4. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it
from the reflector using the
other hand.
5. Remove the bulb from the bulbsocket and replace with a
new bulb.
6. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector by turning clockwise
and attach the plug connector. 7. Reassemble the lower cover
and front wheel liner.
Front Fog Lamp
The vehicle has LED fog lamp
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, Stoplamps,
and Back-Up Lamps
(Uplevel)
Caution
Improper lamp assembly removal
and installation can cause leaks
and water intrusion which may
cause damage to the taillamp. Do
not remove the taillamp assembly
to replace a bulb. Use the tailgate
opening to access the bulb.
The stoplamp/taillamp/turn signal
lamp/side marker lamp and tailgate
inboard taillamp are LEDs. To
replace, see your dealer.

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Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, Stoplamps,
and Back-Up Lamps
(Base Level)
Caution
Improper lamp assembly removal
and installation can cause leaks
and water intrusion which may
cause damage to the taillamp. Do
not remove the taillamp assembly
to replace a bulb. Use the tailgate
opening to access the bulb.
Tailgate inboard TailLamp
Driver Side Shown, PassengerSide Similar
1. Taillamp
2. Taillamp
1. Remove the bulb access door on tailgate.
2. Remove the bulb from the bulbsocket and replace with a
new bulb.