Buick Encore: Maintenance / Air Intake and Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Air Intake
Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from
the air intake at the base of the windshield
that can block the flow of air into the
vehicle.
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
The filter removes dust, pollen, and other
airborne irritants from outside air that is
pulled into the vehicle.
The filter should be replaced as part of
routine scheduled maintenance. See
Maintenance Schedule. To find out
what type of filter to use, see Maintenance
Replacement Parts.
- Open the glove box completely and
disconnect the damper on the
outboard side.
![Buick Encore. Air Intake and Passenger Compartment Air Filter](images/air_intake_and_passenger_compartment_air_filter-243/1/buick_encore_air_intake_and_passenger_compartment_air_filter_464.gif)
- Push in both sides of the glove box and
pull to remove.
![Buick Encore. Air Intake and Passenger Compartment Air Filter](images/air_intake_and_passenger_compartment_air_filter-243/1/buick_encore_air_intake_and_passenger_compartment_air_filter_465.gif)
- Open the filter cover by releasing tabs
on both sides and pulling up the cover.
- Replace the air filter.
- Close the air filter cover and reinstall the
glove box.
See your dealer if additional assistance is
needed.
All vehicles have a label underhood that
identifies the refrigerant used in the vehicle.
The refrigerant system should only be
serviced by trained and certified technicians...
Other information:
Warning
Most motor vehicles, including this one,
as well as many of its service parts and
fluids, contain and/or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many
parts and systems, many fluids, and
some component wear by-products
contain and/or emit these chemicals...
Use the audio system controls to access the
personalization menus for customizing
vehicle features.
To see if your vehicle has the 8 inch screen,
see Overview (8 Inch Screen).
The following are all possible personalization
features. Depending on the vehicle, some
may not be available...
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If equipped with an anti-theft alarm system,
the indicator light, on the instrument panel
near the windshield, shows the status of the
system.
![Buick Encore. Vehicle Alarm System](images/books/1/buick_encore_vehicle_alarm_system_83.gif)
Off : Alarm system is disarmed.
On Solid : Vehicle is secured during the
delay to arm the system.
Fast Flast : Vehicle is unsecured. A door, the
liftgate, or the hood is open.
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