Buick Encore GX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
16263917) - 2023 - CRC - 2/24/22
Vehicle Care
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Engine Air Filter Life System
If equipped, this feature provides the engine
air filter
’
s remaining life and best timing for
a change. The timing to change an engine
air filter depends on driving and
environmental conditions.
When to Change the Engine Air Filter
When the Driver Information Center (DIC)
displays a message to replace the engine air
filter at the next oil change, follow this
timing.
When the DIC displays a message to replace
the engine air filter soon, replace the engine
air filter at the earliest convenience.
The system must be reset after the engine
air filter is changed.
If the DIC displays a message to check the
engine air filter system, see your dealer.
How to Reset the Engine Air Filter Life
System
To reset:
1. Place the vehicle in P (Park).
2. Select Engine Air Filter Life on the DIC
menu. See
or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
.
3. Press
l
or the thumbwheel to move to
the Reset/Disable display area. Select
Reset then press
l
or press the
thumbwheel. Then press Yes to confirm
the reset.
4. 100% AIR FILTER LIFE will be displayed
when the Engine Air Filter Life System is
successfully reset.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
The engine air cleaner/filter is in the engine
compartment on the passenger side of the
vehicle. See
.
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/
Filter
If the vehicle is not equipped with the
engine air filter life system, see
for intervals on
inspecting and replacing the engine air
cleaner/filter.
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/
Filter
Do not start the engine or have the engine
running with the engine air cleaner/filter
housing open. Before removing the engine
air cleaner/filter, make sure that the engine
air cleaner/filter housing and nearby
components are free of dirt and debris. Do
not clean the engine air cleaner/filter with
water or compressed air.
To inspect or replace the air cleaner/filter:
1. Remove the two push pins.
