Buick Encore: Vehicle Checks / Engine Compartment Overview

- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.
- Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil.
- Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil.
- Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See
Cooling System.
- Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure
Cap. See Cooling System.
- Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes.
- Auxiliary Fuse Block. See Engine
Compartment Fuse Block.
- Battery - North America.
- Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
Washer Fluid.
- Engine Compartment Fuse Block.
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- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.
- Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil.
- Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See
Cooling System.
- Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil.
- Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure
Cap. See Cooling System.
- Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes.
- Auxiliary Fuse Block. See Engine
Compartment Fuse Block.
- Battery - North America.
- Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
Washer Fluid.
- Engine Compartment Fuse Block.
Warning
Turn the vehicle off before opening the
hood. If the engine is running with the
hood open, you or others could be
injured.
Warning
Components under the hood can get hot
from running the engine...
To ensure proper engine performance and
long life, careful attention must be paid to
engine oil. Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect your
investment:
Use engine oil approved to the proper
specification and of the proper viscosity
grade...
Other information:
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The spare tire and tools are located in the
storage compartment in the rear of the
vehicle.
Center Retainer
Subwoofer
Wrench
Strap
Tow Eye (if equipped)
Jack
To access the spare tire and tools:
Open the liftgate...
The charging system light comes on briefly
when the ignition is turned on, but the
engine is not running, as a check to show
the light is working. It should go out when
the engine is started.
If the light stays on, or comes on while
driving, there may be a problem with the
electrical charging system...