Maintenance When Trailer; Engine Cooling When Trailer; Trailer Towing- Page 297

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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Driving and Operating

If the engine is turned off
immediately after towing at high
altitude on steep uphill grades, the
vehicle could show signs similar to
engine overheating. To avoid this,
let the engine run, preferably on
level ground, with the transmission
in P (Park) for a few minutes before
turning the engine off. If the
overheat warning comes on, see

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Parking on Hills

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Warning

To prevent serious injury or death,
always park your vehicle and
trailer on a level surface when
possible.

When parking your vehicle and your
trailer on a hill:

1. Press the brake pedal, but do

not shift into P (Park) yet. Turn
the wheels into the curb if
facing downhill or into traffic if
facing uphill.

2. Have someone place chocks

under the trailer wheels.

3. When the wheel chocks are in

place, gradually release the
brake pedal to allow the chocks
to absorb the load of the trailer.

4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then

apply the parking brake and
shift into P (Park).

5. Release the brake pedal.

Leaving After Parking on a Hill

1. Apply and hold the brake

pedal.

.

Start the engine.

.

Shift into a gear.

.

Release the parking brake.

2. Let up on the brake pedal.

3. Drive slowly until the trailer is

clear of the chocks.

4. Stop and have someone pick

up and store the chocks.

Maintenance When Trailer
Towing

The vehicle needs service more
often when used to tow trailers. See

Maintenance Schedule

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especially important to check the
automatic transmission fluid, engine
oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling
system, and brake system before
and during each trip.

Check periodically that all nuts and
bolts on the trailer hitch are tight.

Engine Cooling When Trailer
Towing

The cooling system may temporarily
overheat during severe operating
conditions. See

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Trailer Towing

Caution

Towing a trailer improperly can
damage the vehicle and result in
costly repairs not covered by the

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  • 1. Press the brake pedal, but do not shift into P (Park) yet.
  • 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
  • 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, gradually release the brake pedal to allow the chocks to absorb the load of the trailer.
  • 4. Reapply the brake pedal.
  • 5. Release the brake pedal.
  • 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
  • 2. Let up on the brake pedal.
  • 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
  • 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.

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