Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14607636) -
2021 - CRC - 8/18/20
Driving and Operating
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Warning (Continued)
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Keep sparks, flames, and smoking
materials away from fuel.
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Do not leave the fuel pump
unattended.
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Avoid using electronic devices while
refueling.
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Do not re-enter the vehicle while
pumping fuel.
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Keep children away from the fuel
pump and never let children
pump fuel.
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Before touching the fill nozzle, touch a
metallic object to discharge static
electricity from your body.
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Fuel can spray out if the fuel cap is
opened too quickly. This spray can
happen if the tank is nearly full, and is
more likely in hot weather. Open the
fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss
noise to stop, then unscrew the cap all
the way.
To open the fuel door, push and release the
rearward center edge of the door.
Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise to
remove. When refueling, hang the fuel cap
from the hook on the fuel door. Fully insert
and latch the fill nozzle, then begin fueling.
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Warning
Overfilling the fuel tank by more than
three clicks of a standard fill nozzle may
cause:
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Vehicle performance issues, including
engine stalling and damage to the fuel
system.
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Fuel spills.
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Warning (Continued)
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Under certain conditions, fuel fires.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Wait five seconds
after you have finished pumping before
removing the fill nozzle. Clean fuel from
painted surfaces as soon as possible. See
. Reinstall the cap by
turning it clockwise until it clicks. Push the
fuel door closed until it latches.
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Warning
If a fire starts while you are refueling, do
not remove the fill nozzle. Shut off the
flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or
by notifying the station attendant. Leave
the area immediately.
Caution
If a new fuel cap is needed, get the right
type of cap from your dealer. The wrong
type of fuel cap may not fit properly,
may turn on the malfunction indicator
lamp, and could damage the fuel system
and emissions system. See
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
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