Buick Encore: Driving Information / Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Buick Encore 2020-2026 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...

Other information:

Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual: Call Waiting

Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. Accepting a Call To accept a call-waiting call: Press on the steering wheel controls. Touch Switch on the infotainment display. Declining a Call To decline a call-waiting call: Press on the steering wheel controls...

Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual: If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint

If a child restraint has been installed and the ON indicator is lit: Turn the vehicle off. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle. Remove any additional items from the seat such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers...