Buick Encore: Recreational Vehicle Towing / Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Only)

Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual / Vehicle Care / Towing the Vehicle / Recreational Vehicle Towing / Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Only)

Buick Encore. Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Only)

To tow a front-wheel-drive vehicle from the front with two wheels on the ground:

Put the front wheels on a dolly.
Move the shift lever to P (Park).
Set the parking brake.
Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing.
Turn the vehicle off.
Secure the vehicle to the dolly.
Release the parking brake.

Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles)

All-wheel-drive vehicles must not be towed with two wheels on the ground. To properly tow these vehicles, they should be placed on a platform trailer with all four wheels off of the ground...

Towing the Vehicle from the Rear

Caution Towing the vehicle from the rear could damage it. Also, repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Never have the vehicle towed from the rear...

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Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual: Publication Ordering Information

Service Manuals Service manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on the engine, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical system, steering system, body, etc. Customer Literature Owner’s manuals are written specifically for owners and are intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle...

Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual: Tire Pressure

Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively. Warning Neither tire underinflation nor overinflation is good. Underinflated tires, or tires that do not have enough air, can result in: Tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to a blowout...