Vehicle Care- Page 248

2020 Buick encore Owner Manual

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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 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13710474) -

2020 - CRC - 10/7/19

Vehicle Care

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Caution

If the other vehicle does not have
a 12-volt system with a negative
ground, both vehicles can be
damaged. Only use a vehicle that
has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump starting.

2. Position the two vehicles so

that they are not touching.

3. Set the parking brake firmly

and put the shift lever in
P (Park) with an automatic
transmission, or Neutral with a
manual transmission.

Caution

If any accessories are left on or
plugged in during the jump
starting procedure, they could be
damaged. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Whenever possible, turn
off or unplug all accessories on
either vehicle when jump starting.

4. Turn the ignition off. Turn off all

lights and accessories in both
vehicles, except the hazard
warning flashers if needed.

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Warning

An electric fan can start up even
when the engine is not running
and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing, and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.

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Warning

Using a match near a battery can
cause battery gas to explode.
People have been hurt doing this,
and some have been blinded.
Use a flashlight if you need more
light.

Battery fluid contains acid that
can burn you. Do not get it on
you. If you accidentally get it in
your eyes or on your skin, flush
the place with water and get
medical help immediately.

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Warning

Fans or other moving engine
parts can injure you badly. Keep
your hands away from moving
parts once the engine is running.

5. Connect one end of the red

positive (+) cable to the
positive (+) terminal on the
discharged battery.

6. Connect the other end of the

red positive (+) cable to the
positive (+) terminal of the good
battery.

7. Connect one end of the black

negative (

) cable to the

negative (

) terminal of the

good battery.

8. Connect the other end of the

black negative (

) cable to the

negative (

) grounding point for

the discharged battery.

9. Start the engine in the vehicle

with the good battery and run
the engine at idle speed for at
least four minutes.

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  • 2. Position the two vehicles so that they are not touching.
  • 3. Set the parking brake firmly and put the shift lever in P (Park) with an automatic transmission, or Neutral with a manual transmission.
  • 4. Turn the ignition off.
  • 5. Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal on the discharged battery.
  • 6. Connect the other end of the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery.
  • 7. Connect one end of the black negative ( – ) cable to the negative ( – ) terminal of the good battery.
  • 8. Connect the other end of the black negative ( – ) cable to the negative ( – ) grounding point for the discharged battery.
  • 9. Start the engine in the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine at idle speed for at least four minutes.