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

Buick Encore 2020-2024 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 2020-2024 Owner's Manual: Safety Locks

The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. Manual Safety Locks If equipped, the safety lock is located on the inside edge of the rear doors. To use the safety lock: Insert the key into the safety lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position...

Buick Encore 2020-2024 Owner's Manual: Text Messaging (8 Inch Screen)

If equipped, the infotainment system may allow text messages to be received and replied to. Received messages can also be read aloud. Before using the text messaging feature, check to see if the phone is compatible. To view compatible phones in U...