Buick Encore: Driving and Operating / Drive Systems

Buick Encore 2020-2025 Owner's Manual / Driving and Operating / Drive Systems

All-Wheel Drive

If equipped, this feature transfers engine power, as required, to all four wheels. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions.

When using a compact spare tire on an All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle, the system automatically detects the compact spare and disables AWD to protect the system. A Driver Information Center (DIC) message will display on the instrument cluster. See Vehicle Messages. To restore AWD operation and prevent excessive wear on the system, replace the compact spare with a full-size tire as soon as possible. See Compact Spare Tire.

AWD will be disabled and the message will display if there is excessive wheel spin. When the system cools down, AWD will be restored.

Manual Mode

Driver Shift Control (DSC) DSC allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. To use the DSC feature: Move the shift lever from D (Drive) rearward to M (Manual Mode)...

Brakes

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Buick Encore 2020-2025 Owner's Manual: Maintenance Schedule

Owner Checks and Services Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil. Once a Month Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure. Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire Inspection. Check the windshield washer fluid level. See Washer Fluid...

Buick Encore 2020-2025 Owner's Manual: Storing Presets and Mixed-Audio Favorites

Storing Presets Favorites are stored near the bottom of the display. Up to 60 preset favorites can be stored: AM, FM, SXM (if equipped), and HD Radio Stations : Touch and hold a preset to save the current station as a favorite. Touch a saved favorite to recall a favorite station...