Buick Encore GX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
15481080) - 2022 - CRC - 6/1/21
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Vehicle Care
Caution
If the vehicle is towed with all four
wheels on the ground, the drivetrain
components could be damaged. The
repairs would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Do not tow the vehicle
with all four wheels on the ground.
The vehicle was not designed to be towed
with all four wheels on the ground.
Dinghy Towing (All-Wheel-Drive
Vehicles Only)
To dinghy tow the vehicle from the front
with all four wheels on the ground:
1. Position the vehicle behind the tow
vehicle, lining it up with the tow bar.
2. Leave the vehicle running. Shift the
transmission to N (Neutral).
3. Apply the parking brake to prevent
vehicle rollaway.
4. Connect the vehicle to the tow bar
hardware.
5. Release the parking brake.
6. Leave the transmission in N (Neutral) and
turn the vehicle off. You may hear a
continuous chime, which is normal.
7. Open the hood and disconnect the
negative battery terminal. See
8. Cover the negative battery post with a
non-conductive material to prevent any
contact with the negative battery
terminal.
Caution
If 113 km/h (70 mph) is exceeded while
towing the vehicle, it could be damaged.
Never exceed 113 km/h (70 mph) while
towing the vehicle.
To disconnect the towed vehicle:
1. Park on a level surface.
2. Make sure that the ignition is off.
3. Remove any tape, glue, or excess
material from the negative battery post.
4. Connect the battery. See
“
Negative
Battery Cable Reconnection
”
under
5. Apply the parking brake.
6. Disconnect the vehicle from the tow
vehicle.
7. Release the parking brake.
Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles)