2024 BUICK ENCORE GX technical data

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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Introduction
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Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 294
Service Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . 295
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front corner of
the instrument panel, on the driver side of
the vehicle. It can be seen through the
windshield from outside. The Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) also appears on
the Vehicle Certification label and certificates
of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is the
engine code. This code identifies the
vehicle's engine, specifications, and
replacement parts. See“Engine
Specifications” underCapacities and
Specifications 0295 for the vehicle's
engine code.
Service Parts Identification
There may be a large barcode on the
certification label on the center pillar that
you can scan for the following information:
.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.Model designation
.Paint information
.Production options
If there is not a large barcode on this label,
then you will find this same information on
a label in the rear storage area.

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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See yourdealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System*
I1.2L L3 Gas Engine 6.3 L 6.7 qt
I1.3L L3 Gas Engine 7.4 L 7.8 qt
Engine Oil with Filter I1.2L L3 Gas Engine 4.0 L 4.2 qt
I1.3L L3 Gas Engine 4.5 L 4.8 qt
Fuel Tank 50 L 13.2 gal

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ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Transfer Case Fluid 0.23 L 0.24 qt
Wheel Nut Torque 140 Y100 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level
after filling.
*Engine cooling system capacity values are based on the entire cooling system and its components.
Engine Specifications
Engine VIN CodeTransmission Spark Plug Gap
1.2L L3 Gas Engine (LIH) 2Automatic 0.6 - 0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in)
1.3L L3 Gas Engine (L3T) LAutomatic 0.65 - 0.75 mm (0.025-0.030 in)
Spark plug gaps are preset by the manufacturer. Re-gapping the spark plug is not recommended and can damage the spark plug.

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Engine Drive Belt Routing
1.2L L3 Gas Engine
1.3L L3 Gas Engine