Buick Encore: Fuel / Recommended Fuel

Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual / Driving and Operating / Fuel / Recommended Fuel

Buick Encore. Recommended Fuel

Use regular unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM specification D4814 with a posted octane rating of 87 — (R+M)/2 — or higher. Do not use gasoline with a posted octane rating of less than 87, as this may cause engine knock and will lower fuel economy.

Do not use any fuel labeled E85 or FlexFuel. Do not use gasoline with ethanol levels greater than 15% by volume.

Top Tier Fuel

GM recommends the use of TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline to keep the engine clean, reduce engine deposits, and maintain optimal vehicle performance. Look for the TOP TIER Logo or see www...

Prohibited Fuels

Caution Do not use fuels with any of the following conditions; doing so may damage the vehicle and void its warranty: For vehicles that are not FlexFuel, fuel labeled greater than 15% ethanol by volume, such as mid-level ethanol blends (16–50% ethanol), E85, or FlexFuel...

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Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual: Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)

If equipped, the SBZA system is a lane-changing aid that assists drivers with avoiding crashes that occur with moving vehicles in the side blind zone (or spot) areas. The SBZA warning display will light up in the corresponding outside side mirror and will flash if the turn signal is on...

Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual: Settings

Settings (7 Inch Screen) The settings menu may be organized into three categories. Select the desired category by touching System, Apps, or Vehicle. To access the menus: Touch the Settings icon on the Home Page on the infotainment display. Touch the desired category to display a list of available options...