Buick Encore: Driving Information / Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Buick Encore 2020-2025 Owner's Manual / Driving and Operating / Driving Information / Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible:

Set the climate controls to the desired temperature after the engine is started, or turn them off when not required.
Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.
Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.
Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
Combine several trips into a single trip.
Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.
Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.

Vehicle Design

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. This is because they have a higher ground clearance and a narrower track or shorter wheelbase than passenger cars, which makes them more capable for off-road driving...

Distracted Driving

Distraction comes in many forms and can take your focus from the task of driving. Exercise good judgment and do not let other activities divert your attention away from the road...

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Buick Encore 2020-2025 Owner's Manual: HD Radio Technology

If equipped, HD Radio is a free service with features such as digital quality sound, more stations available on a single frequency such as HD2 and HD3, and display information such as artist and song title. From the Now Playing display, touch the HD Radio icon to turn HD on or off...

Buick Encore 2020-2025 Owner's Manual: Electrical System Overload

The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload. When the current electrical load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the current load returns to normal or the problem is fixed...