Buick Encore: 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.
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...
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:
Warning
A crash can damage the seat belt system
in the vehicle. A damaged seat belt
system may not properly protect the
person using it, resulting in serious injury
or even death in a crash. To help make
sure the seat belt systems are working
properly after a crash, have them
inspected and any necessary
replacements made as soon as possible...
The vehicle has an engine coolant
temperature gauge to warn of the engine
overheating. See Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge.
If the decision is made not to lift the hood
when this warning appears, get service help
right away. See Roadside Assistance Program...