Buick Encore: Maintenance / Service

Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual / Climate Controls / Maintenance / Service

All vehicles have a label underhood that identifies the refrigerant used in the vehicle. The refrigerant system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians. The air conditioning evaporator should never be repaired or replaced by one from a salvage vehicle. It should only be replaced by a new evaporator to ensure proper and safe operation.

During service, all refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper equipment. Venting refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is harmful to the environment and may also create unsafe conditions based on inhalation, combustion, frostbite, or other health-based concerns.

The air conditioning system requires periodic maintenance. See Maintenance Schedule.

Air Intake and Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Air Intake Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air intake at the base of the windshield that can block the flow of air into the vehicle. Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle...

Driving and Operating

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Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual: Exterior Lamp Controls

The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. There are four positions: : Turns the exterior lamps off and deactivates the AUTO mode. Turn again to reactivate the AUTO mode. In Canada, the headlamps will automatically reactivate when the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park)...

Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual: Safety Locks

The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. Manual Safety Locks If equipped, the safety lock is located on the inside edge of the rear doors. To use the safety lock: Insert the key into the safety lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position...