2023 BUICK ENCORE GX hood release

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6 Introduction
1.Air Vents 0182.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0124.
IntelliBeam System Button (If Equipped).
See Exterior Lamp Controls 0121.
3. Instrument Cluster 093.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Display.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0108 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 110.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer 085.
5. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0123.
Anti-Theft Alarm System. See Vehicle
Alarm System 025.
6. Hazard Warning Flashers 0124.
7. Infotainment Controls. See Overview
0 129.
8. Climate Control Systems 0177.
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0 179.
Heated Front Seats 041. (If Equipped).
9. Power Outlets 088.
10. Wireless Charging 090 (If Equipped). 11. Auto Stop Disable Switch. See
Stop/Start
System 0196.
All-Wheel Drive Button (If Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0235 (If
Equipped).
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0208.
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
0 222 (If Equipped).
12. Electric Parking Brake 0206.
13. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission
0 202.
14. USB Port 0137.
Auxiliary Jack 0139.
15. ENGINE START/STOP Button. See Ignition
Positions 0194.
16. Steering Wheel Controls 0130.
17. Horn 085.
18. Steering Wheel Adjustment 085 (Out
of View).
19. Cruise Control 0209.
Adaptive Cruise Control (Camera) 0211 (If
Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 085 (If
Equipped). Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0
227 (If Equipped).
20. Head-Up Display Controls (HUD) (If Equipped). See Head-Up Display (HUD)
0 113.
21. Hood Release. See Hood0251.
22. Exterior Lamp Controls 0121.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 15
Other conditions can affect the performance
of the remote key. SeeRemote Key08.
Starting the Engine Using Remote Start
To start the vehicle:
1. Press and release
Qon the remote key.
2. Immediately after completing Step 1, press and hold
/until the turn signal
lamps flash. If the vehicle's lights cannot
be seen, press and hold
/for at least
four seconds.
When the vehicle starts, the park lamps will
turn on and remain on as long as the
engine is running. The doors will be locked
and the climate control system will operate
automatically if the vehicle has the
automatic system, or at the same setting as
when the vehicle was last turned off.
With an automatic climate control system
and if equipped with heated seats, the
heated seats turn on during colder outside
temperatures and shut off when the ignition
is turned on.
The rear window defogger and heated
mirrors, if equipped, turn on during colder
outside temperatures and turn off when the
ignition is turned on. After entering the vehicle during a remote
start, press the brake and ENGINE START/
STOP with the remote key in the vehicle to
drive the vehicle.
If the vehicle is left running, it automatically
shuts off after 15 minutes unless a time
extension has been done.
Extending Engine Run Time
To extend the engine run time by
15 minutes, repeat Steps 1 and 2 while the
engine is still running. An extension can be
requested 30 seconds after starting. The
engine run time can only be extended if it is
the first remote start since the vehicle has
been driven. Remote start can be extended
one time.
If the remote start procedure is used again
while the engine is still running, 15 minutes
will be added on for a total of 30 minutes.
For example, if
Qand then/are pressed
again while the engine is still running,
15 minutes will be added on for a total of
30 minutes.
A maximum of two remote starts or remote
start with an extension are allowed between
ignition cycles. After the vehicle's engine has been started
two times using the remote start button or
a start with an extension, the ignition must
be turned on and then back off before the
remote start procedure can be used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To manually shut off a remote start:
.Press and hold/until the lamps
turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.Turn the ignition on and then off.
Conditions in Which the Remote Start
Will Not Work
The vehicle cannot be started using the
remote start feature if the remote key is in
the vehicle, the hood is open, the vehicle is
not in P (Park), the hazard flashers are on,
the vehicle is on, two remote starts or a
start with an extension have been used,
or there is an emission control system
malfunction.
The engine turns off during a remote start if
the coolant temperature gets too high or if
the oil pressure gets low.

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252 Vehicle Care
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood release handle inside thevehicle. It is located on the lower left
side of the instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and movethe secondary hood release lever toward
the right side of the vehicle.
3. Lift the hood and release the hood propfrom its retainer, above the radiator.
Securely place the hood prop into the
slot on the underside of the hood.
To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly, and all tools are
removed.
2. Lift the hood and remove the hood prop rod from the underside of the hood.
Return the prop rod to its retainer. The prop rod must click into place when
returning it to the retainer to prevent
hood damage.
3. Lower the hood 30 cm (12 in) above the vehicle and release it so it fully latches.
Check to make sure the hood is closed
and repeat the process if necessary.
{Warning
Do not drive the vehicle if the hood is
not latched completely. The hood could
open fully, block your vision, and cause a
crash. You or others could be injured.
Always close the hood completely before
driving.

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264 Vehicle Care
6. Verify coolant level after the engine isshut off and the coolant is cold.
If necessary, repeat coolant fill procedure
Steps 1–6.
If the coolant still is not at the proper
level when the system cools down again,
see your dealer.
Caution
If the pressure cap is not tightly installed,
coolant loss and engine damage may
occur. Be sure the cap is properly and
tightly secured.
Automatic Coolant Service Fill Instruction
If equipped, this feature assists in filling and
removing air from the cooling system after
service of components or when coolant is
added after being too low.
To activate the fill and air removal process:
1. With a cold system, open the surge tank cap and add coolant to the indicated
mark on the surge tank.
2. Connect the vehicle to a battery charger.
3. Turn the ignition to Service Mode. See Ignition Positions 0194.
4. Turn off the air conditioning. 5. Set the parking brake.
6. At the same time, press the accelerator
and the brake for two seconds, then
release.
At the end of the cycle, check the coolant
level in the surge tank and add coolant if it
is low. Turn off the vehicle, allow the Engine
Control Module (ECM) to go to sleep, about
two minutes, and repeat Steps 3-7.
Listen for pump activation and movement of
the control valves while watching the level
of the coolant in the surge tank. If the tank
empties, turn the ignition off, carefully
remove the surge tank cap, refill to the
indicated mark, and repeat Steps 4-7. The fill
and air removal process will run for
approximately 10 minutes.
Engine Overheating
The vehicle has an engine coolant
temperature gauge to warn of the engine
overheating. See Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge 097.
If the decision is made not to lift the hood
when this warning appears, get service help
right away. See Roadside Assistance Program
0 338. If the decision is made to lift the hood,
make sure the vehicle is parked on a level
surface.
Then check to see if the engine cooling fan
is running. If the engine is overheating, the
fan should be running. If it is not, do not
continue to run the engine. Have the vehicle
serviced.
Caution
Do not run the engine if there is a leak
in the engine cooling system. This can
cause a loss of all coolant and can
damage the system and vehicle. Have
any leaks fixed right away.
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine
Compartment
{Warning
Steam and scalding liquids from a hot
cooling system are under pressure.
Turning the pressure cap, even a little,
can cause them to come out at high
speed and you could be burned. Never
turn the cap when the cooling system,
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Vehicle Care 271
2. Press the release button on the top sideof the wiper and pull the wiper blade
out of the end of the wiper arm.
3. Install the wiper blade connector by sliding it into the end of the wiper arm
until the button on the wiper blade clicks
into place.
4. Place the wiper arm and wiper blade 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
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the rearwindshield.
2. Push the wiper blade away from the wiper arm.
3. Once the blade pin disengages from the wiper arm, remove the wiper blade by
sliding the blade off the arm.
4. Reverse Steps 1–3 to install a new wiper blade.
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)
Your vehicle may be 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
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312 Vehicle Care
Dinghy Towing (All-Wheel-Drive
Vehicles Only)
To dinghy tow the vehicle from the front
with all four wheels on the ground:1. Position the vehicle behind the tow vehicle, lining it up with the tow bar.
2. Leave the vehicle running. Shift the transmission to N (Neutral).
3. Apply the parking brake to prevent vehicle rollaway.
4. Connect the vehicle to the tow bar hardware.
5. Release the parking brake. 6. Leave the transmission in N (Neutral) and
turn the vehicle off. You may hear a
continuous chime, which is normal.
7. Open the hood and disconnect the negative battery terminal. See Battery -
North America 0268.
8. Cover the negative battery post with a non-conductive material to prevent any
contact with the negative battery
terminal.
Caution
If 113 km/h (70 mph) is exceeded while
towing the vehicle, it could be damaged.
Never exceed 113 km/h (70 mph) while
towing the vehicle.
To disconnect the towed vehicle: 1. Park on a level surface.
2. Make sure that the ignition is off.
3. Remove any tape, glue, or excess material from the negative battery post.
4. Connect the battery. See “Negative
Battery Cable Reconnection” under
Battery - North America 0268. 5. Apply the parking brake.
6. Disconnect the vehicle from the tow
vehicle.
7. Release the parking brake.
Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles)
All-wheel-drive vehicles must not be towed
with two wheels on the ground.

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Service and Maintenance 327
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name or specification, including fluids or lubricants not listed here, can be obtained from your dealer.Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission - Continuously Variable Ratio (CVT) High Performance CVT Fluid. See your dealer.
Automatic Transmission (9 Speed) DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See Cooling
System 0260.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil0256.
Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube. See your dealer.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid.
Rear Axle (All-Wheel Drive) See your dealer. Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.