Buick Encore: Halogen Bulbs
For the proper type of replacement bulbs, or any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer.
Caution
Do not replace incandescent bulbs with aftermarket LED replacement bulbs. This can cause damage to the vehicle electrical system.
Halogen Bulbs
Warning
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package.
LED Lighting
This vehicle has several LED lamps.
For replacement of any LED lighting assembly, contact your dealer.
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
Base Level Headlamp Assembly
The base model vehicle has halogen high-beam and low-beam headlamps, an LED turn signal lamp, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL), and a sidemarker lamp on the headlamp assembly.
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Passenger Side Shown, Driver Side Similar
- High-Beam Headlamp
- Low-Beam Headlamp
High-Beam Headlamp/ Low-Beam Headlamp
- Open the hood. See Hood
For the driver side, remove the windshield washer bottle filler neck by firmly pulling it straight out.
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- Remove the headlamp bulb access cover.
- Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull straight back.
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- Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the bulb.
- Install the new bulb in the headlamp assembly by turning clockwise.
- Reconnect the wiring harness connector.
- Install the headlamp bulb access cover.
For the driver side, reinstall the windshield washer bottle filler neck by firmly pushing it straight into the bottle. Ensure that the filler neck clip engages into the engine compartment fuse block retainer.
Uplevel Headlamp Assembly
The uplevel model vehicle has LED high-beam and low-beam headlamps, a turn signal lamp, a parking lamp, a DRL, a sidemarker lamp, and lamps on the headlamp assembly.
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
Taillamp Assembly
The vehicle has halogen turn signal
lamps and back-up lamps, LED tail/
stoplamps, and a sidemarker lamp
on the taillamp assembly.
Driver Side
Remove the cover and screws
attachin
Electrical System Overload
The vehicle has fuses and circuit
breakers to protect against an
electrical system overload.
When the current electrical load is
too heavy, the circuit breaker opens
and closes, protecting the circui
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General Information
Your vehicle is an important
investment. This section describes
the required maintenance for the
vehicle. Follow this schedule to help
protect against major repair
expenses resulting from neglect or
inadequate maintenance. It may
also help to maintain the value of
the vehicle if it is sold. It is th
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Metric
English
This gauge shows the engine
coolant temperature.
If the pointer moves toward the
warning area at the high end of the
gauge, the engine is too hot.
This reading indicates the same
thing as the warning light. It means
that the engine coolant has
overheated. If the vehicle has been
o
