Buick Encore: Appearance Care / Floor Mats
Warning
If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not
properly installed, it can interfere with
the pedals. Interference with the pedals
can cause unintended acceleration and/or
increased stopping distance which can cause a crash and injury. Make sure the
floor mat does not interfere with the
pedals.
Use the following guidelines for proper floor
mat usage.
- The original equipment floor mats were
designed for your vehicle. If the floor
mats need replacing, it is recommended
that GM certified floor mats be
purchased. Non-GM floor mats may not
fit properly and may interfere with the
accelerator or brake pedal. Always check
that the floor mats do not interfere with
the pedals.
- Do not use a floor mat if the vehicle is
not equipped with a floor mat retainer on
the driver side floor.
- Use the floor mat with the correct side
up. Do not turn it over.
- Do not place anything on top of the
driver side floor mat.
- Use only a single floor mat on the
driver side.
- Do not place one floor mat on top of
another.
The driver side floor mat is held in place by
a button-type retainer.

Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats
- Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to
unlock the retainers and remove.
- Reinstall by lining up the floor mat
retainer openings over the carpet
retainers and snap into position.
- Make sure the floor mat is properly
secured in place. Verify the floor mat
does not interfere with the pedals.
Cleaning Rubber Floor Mats (All-Weather Mats and Floor Liners)
Warning
Do not use cleaners that contain silicone,
wax-based products, or cleaners that
increase gloss on rubber floor mats/liners.
These cleaners can permanently change
the appearance and feel of the rubber
and can make the floor mats/liners
slippery. Your foot could slip while
operating the vehicle, and you could lose
control, resulting in a crash. You or
others could be injured.
Use a soft cloth and/or a brush dampened
with water to remove dust and loose dirt.
For more thorough cleaning, use a mild soap
solution.
To prevent dirt particle abrasions, regularly
clean the vehicle's interior. Immediately
remove any soils. Newspapers or dark
garments can transfer color to the vehicle’s
interior...
Other information:
This light comes on briefly while starting
the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer.
This light comes on when the StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system is
turned off. If StabiliTrak/ESC is off, the
Traction Control System (TCS) is also off...
Driving on steep hills or through mountains
is different than driving on flat or rolling
terrain. Tips include:
Keep the vehicle serviced and in good
shape.
Check all fluid levels, brakes, tires, cooling
system, and transmission.
Shift to a lower gear when going down
steep or long hills...