Buick Encore: Vehicle Messages / Engine Power Messages

Buick Encore 2020-2025 Owner's Manual / Instruments and Controls / Vehicle Messages / Engine Power Messages

ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED

This message displays when the vehicle's propulsion power is reduced. A reduction in propulsion power can affect the vehicle's ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but there is no observed reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. Under certain conditions the performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven while this message is on, but maximum acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime this message stays on, or displays repeatedly, the vehicle should be taken to your dealer for service as soon as possible.

Under certain operating conditions, propulsion will be disabled. Try restarting after the ignition has been off for 30 seconds.

Vehicle Messages

Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or some action that may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another...

Vehicle Speed Messages

SPEED LIMITED TO XXX KM/H (MPH) This message shows that the vehicle speed has been limited to the speed displayed. The limited speed is a protection for various propulsion and vehicle systems, such as lubrication, brakes, thermal, suspension, Teen Driver if equipped, or tires...

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Buick Encore 2020-2025 Owner's Manual: Hood

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 help avoid the risk of burning unprotected skin, never touch these components until they have cooled, and always use a glove or towel to avoid direct skin contact...

Buick Encore 2020-2025 Owner's Manual: Exit Lighting

Some exterior lamps and interior lights come on at night, or in areas with limited lighting, when the driver door is opened after the ignition is turned off. The interior lamps come on after the ignition is turned off. The exterior lamps and interior lamps remain on for a set amount of time, then automatically turn off...