Buick Encore: 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.
- Before starting this check, be sure there
is enough room around the vehicle.
- 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.
- 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.
Transfer Case
Under normal driving conditions, transfer
case fluid does not require maintenance
unless there is a fluid leak or unusual noise.
If required, have the transfer case serviced
by your dealer...
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...
Other information:
If equipped, the FCA system may help to
avoid or reduce the harm caused by
front-end crashes. When approaching a
vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA provides a
red flashing alert on the windshield and
rapidly beeps.
FCA detects vehicles within a distance of
approximately 60 m (197 ft) and operates at
speeds above 40 km/h (25 mph)...
The Bluetooth-capable system can interact
with many cell phones, allowing:
Placement and receipt of calls in a
hands-free mode.
Sharing of the cell phone’s address book
or contact list with the vehicle.
To minimize driver distraction, before
driving, and with the vehicle parked:
Become familiar with the features of the
cell phone...