Buick Encore: Vehicle Checks / Windshield Replacement

Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual / Vehicle Care / Vehicle Checks / Windshield Replacement

Driver Assistance Systems

When a windshield replacement is needed and the vehicle is equipped with a front-looking camera sensor for the Driver Assistance Systems, the windshield must be installed according to GM specifications for these systems to work properly. If it is not, there may be unexpected behavior and/or messages from these systems.

Acoustic Windshield

The vehicle is equipped with an acoustic windshield. If the windshield needs to be replaced, be sure to get an acoustic windshield so you will continue to have the benefits an acoustic windshield can provide.

Wiper Blade Replacement

Windshield wiper blades should be replaced periodically. See Maintenance Schedule. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways...

Gas Strut(s)

This vehicle is equipped with gas strut(s) to provide assistance in lifting and holding open the hood/trunk/liftgate system in full open position. Warning If the gas struts that hold open the hood, trunk, and/or liftgate fail, you or others could be seriously injured...

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Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual: Cooling System

The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View) Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View) Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap Warning An underhood electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury...

Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual: HD Radio Technology

If equipped, HD Radio is a free service with features such as digital quality sound, more stations available on a single frequency such as HD2 and HD3, and display information such as artist and song title. From the Now Playing display, touch the HD Radio icon to turn HD on or off...