Buick Encore: Cooling System
The cooling system allows the
engine to maintain the correct
working temperature.
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- 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.
Keep hands, clothing, and tools
away from any underhood
electric fan.
Warning
Do not touch heater or radiator
hoses, or other engine parts.
They can be very hot and can
burn you. Do not run the engine if
there is a leak; all coolant could
leak out. That could cause an
engine fire and can burn you. Fix
any leak before driving the
vehicle.
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The cooling system in the vehicle is
filled with DEX-COOL engine
coolant. This coolant is designed to
remain in the vehicle for 5 years or
240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever
occurs first.
The followin
Warning
Steam and scalding liquids from a
hot cooling system are under
pressure. Turning the pressure
cap, even a little, can cause them
to come out at high speed and
you could be burned. Never turn
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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
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Hold the brake pedal down and
set the parking brake. See
Parking Brake
Move the shift lever into
P (Park) by pressing the button
on the shift lever and pushing
the lever all the way toward the
front of the vehicle.
Turn the ignition off.
Leaving the Vehicle with the
Engine Running
Warning
If the vehicle is on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY and the power door
lock switch is pressed with the
driver door open, all the doors will
lock and only the driver door will
unlock.
If the vehicle is off and locking is
requested while a door is open,
when all doors are closed the
vehicle will check for RKE