Buick Encore: Parking over Things That Burn
Warning
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn.
Extended Parking
It is best not to park with the vehicle running. If the vehicle is left running, be sure it will not move and there is adequate ventilation.
See Shifting Into Park and Engine Exhaust
If the vehicle is left parked and running with the RKE transmitter outside the vehicle, it will continue to run for up to half an hour.
If the vehicle is left parked and running with the RKE transmitter inside the vehicle, it will continue to run for up to an hour.
The vehicle could turn off sooner if it is parked on a hill, due to lack of available fuel.
The timer will reset if the vehicle is taken out of P (Park) while it is running.
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Engine Exhaust
Warning
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO), which cannot be
seen or smelled. Exposure to CO
can cause unconsciousness and
even death.
Exhaust may enter the vehicle if:
The vehicle idles i
Automatic Transmission
The selected gear is also shown in
the instrument cluster.
P : This position locks the drive
wheels. Use P (Park) when starting
the engine because the vehicle
cannot move easily.
Warning
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Manual Transmission - M20 M32 (MR5)
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications
MANUAL TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS
Manual Transmission Specifications
Schematic wiring diagrams
MANUAL TRANSMISSION WIRING SCHEMATICS (ENCORE, MR5)
MR5
Fig. 1: MR5 (Encore, MR5)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION WIRING SC
Engine Overheating
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
If the decision is made to lift the
hood, m
