Buick Encore: Driving and Operating / Trailer Towing

Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual / Driving and Operating / Trailer Towing

General Towing Information

Warning

Never tow a trailer with your vehicle. It was not designed or intended to tow a trailer.

Filling a Portable Fuel Container

Warning Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel vapor. You or others could be badly burned and the vehicle could be damaged...

Conversions and Add-Ons

Add-On Electrical Equipment Warning The Data Link Connector (DLC) is used for vehicle service and Emission Inspection/ Maintenance testing. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)...

Other information:

Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual: StabiliTrak OFF Light

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...

Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)

This light is part of the vehicle’s emission control on-board diagnostic system. If this light is on while the engine is running, a malfunction has been detected and the vehicle may require service. The light should come on to show that it is working when the ignition is in Service Mode...