Buick Encore: Starting and Operating
Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owners Manual / Driving and Operating / Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In
Caution
The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines:
- Do not drive at any one
constant speed, fast or slow,
for the first 805 km (500 mi).
Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle.
- Avoid making hard stops for the first 322 km (200 mi) or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings.
Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased.
- Ignition Positions
- Starting the Engine
- Engine Heater
- Shifting Into Park
- Shifting out of Park
- Parking over Things That Burn
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Ignition Positions
The vehicle has an electronic
keyless ignition with pushbutton
start. The RKE transmitter must be
in the vehicle for the system to
operate.
If the vehicle is not working, the
vehicle may be near a
Starting the Engine
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). To restart the vehicle
when it is already moving, use
N (Neutral) only.
Caution
Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the
vehicle is moving. If you do, yo
Engine Heater
Vehicles may have an engine
heater. The engine heater can help
in cold weather conditions at or
below −18 ºC (0 ºF) for easier
starting and better fuel economy
during engine warm-up. Plug in the
h
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Heating and air conditioning system description and operation
Engine Coolant
Engine coolant is the key element of the heating system. The thermostat
controls engine operating coolant
temperature. The thermostat also creates a restriction for the cooling system
that promotes a positive coolant
flow
Cruise Control
The cruise control lets the vehicle
maintain a speed of about 40 km/h
(25 mph) or more without keeping
your foot on the accelerator. Cruise
control does not work at speeds
below 40 km/h (25 mph).
Warning
Cruise control can be dangerous
where you cannot drive safely at
a steady speed. Do not use
crui
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