Buick Encore: Vehicle Checks / Starter Switch Check

Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual / Vehicle Care / Vehicle Checks / Starter Switch Check

Warning

When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.

  1.  Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle.
  2.  Apply both the parking brake and the regular brake.

    Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.

  3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer for service.

    All-Wheel Drive

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    Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check

    Warning When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle...

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    Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual: Fuel Economy


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    Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual: GM Mobility Reimbursement Program


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    Seat Adjustment

    Warning

    You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving.

    Buick Encore. Seat Adjustment

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