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2020 Buick Encore GX Owner Manual

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02-Seats and Restraints_en_US
04-Instruments and Controls_en_US
08-Driving and Operating_en_US
09-Vehicle Care_en_US
Vehicle Care
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Buick Encore GX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-

14018934) - 2020 - CRC - 2/27/20

Driving and Operating

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Turn on Traction Control. See

Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control

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The Antilock Brake System
(ABS) improves vehicle stability
during hard stops, but the
brakes should be applied sooner
than when on dry pavement.
See

Antilock Brake System

(ABS)

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Allow greater following distance
and watch for slippery spots. Icy
patches can occur on otherwise
clear roads in shaded areas.
The surface of a curve or an
overpass can remain icy when
the surrounding roads are clear.
Avoid sudden steering
maneuvers and braking while
on ice.

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Turn off cruise control.

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Select All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Mode. See

All-Wheel Drive

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Blizzard Conditions

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
signal for help. Stay with the vehicle
unless there is help nearby.
If possible, use Roadside
Assistance. See

Roadside

Assistance Program

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help and keep everyone in the
vehicle safe:

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Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.

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Tie a red cloth to an outside
mirror.

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Warning

Snow can trap engine exhaust
under the vehicle. This may
cause exhaust gases to get
inside. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide (CO), which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can
cause unconsciousness and even
death.

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Warning (Continued)

If the vehicle is stuck in snow:

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Clear snow from the base of
the vehicle, especially any
blocking the exhaust pipe.

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Open a window about 5 cm
(2 in) on the vehicle side
that is away from the wind,
to bring in fresh air.

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Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.

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Adjust the climate control
system to circulate the air
inside the vehicle and set
the fan speed to the highest
setting. See

Climate

Control Systems.

For more information about CO,
see

Engine Exhaust

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