Buick Encore: 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, you could damage the transmission.
Shift to P (Park) only when the vehicle is stopped.
If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Any resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
See Add-On Electrical Equipment
Starting Procedure
- With the Keyless Access
system, the RKE transmitter
must be in the vehicle. Press
ENGINE START/STOP with the
brake pedal applied. When the
engine begins cranking, let go
of the button.
The idle speed will go down as the engine gets warm. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it.
If the RKE transmitter is not in the vehicle, if there is interference, or if the RKE transmitter battery is low, the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display a message.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
Caution
Cranking the engine for long periods of time, by pressing ENGINE START/STOP immediately after cranking has ended, can overheat and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to let the cranking motor cool down.
- If the engine does not start
after five to 10 seconds,
especially in very cold weather
(below −18 ºC or 0 ºF), it could
be flooded with too much
gasoline. Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to
the floor and holding it there as
you hold ENGINE START/
STOP, for up to a maximum of
15 seconds. Wait at least
15 seconds between each try,
to allow the cranking motor to
cool down.
When the engine starts, let go of the button and the accelerator. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, follow the same steps. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.
Do not race the engine immediately after starting it.
Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts.
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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
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Shifting Into Park
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
Shifting out of Park
This vehicle is equipped with a shift
lock control. The shift lock control is
designed to prevent movement of
the shift lever out of P (Park) unless
the ignition is on and the brake
pedal is applied.
SEE MORE:
Parking brake and drive wheels warning
WARNING: Apply the parking brake and block the drive wheels before
performing this procedure in order to prevent bodily injury.
PROTECTIVE GOGGLES AND GLOVE WARNING
WARNING: Always wear protective goggles and gloves when removing
exhaust parts
as falling rust and sharp edges from worn exhaust comp
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
It is dangerous to get out of the
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully
in P (Park) with the parking brake
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