Buick Encore: Vehicle Checks / 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.
It should be parked on a level surface.
- Apply the parking brake. Be ready to
apply the regular brake immediately if
the vehicle begins to move.
- 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.
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...
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...
Other information:
When the vehicle requires warranty service,
contact your dealer and request an
appointment. By scheduling a service
appointment and advising the service
consultant of your transportation needs,
your dealer can help minimize your
inconvenience.
If the vehicle cannot be scheduled into the
service department immediately, keep
driving it until it can be scheduled for
service, unless, of course, the problem is
safety related...
Windshield wiper blades should be replaced
periodically. See Maintenance Schedule.
Replacement blades come in different types
and are removed in different ways. For
proper type and length, see Maintenance
Replacement Parts.
Caution
Allowing the wiper arm to touch the
windshield when no wiper blade is
installed could damage the windshield...
Categories
If equipped with an anti-theft alarm system,
the indicator light, on the instrument panel
near the windshield, shows the status of the
system.

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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