Buick Encore: Recreational Vehicle Towing / 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.
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...
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...
Other information:
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
System Operation
The vehicle has a Traction Control System
(TCS) and StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC), an electronic stability control
system. These systems help limit wheel slip
and assist the driver in maintaining control,
especially on slippery road conditions...
What to Use
When the vehicle needs windshield washer
fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer's
instructions before use. If operating the
vehicle in an area where the temperature
may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has
sufficient protection against freezing...