Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-15498924) -
2022 - CRC - 2/11/21
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Vehicle Care
This vehicle has an airbag system. Before
attempting to do your own service work,
see
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
.
If equipped with remote vehicle start, open
the hood before performing any service
work to prevent remote starting the vehicle
accidentally. See
Keep a record with all parts receipts and list
the mileage and the date of any service
work performed. See
Caution
Even small amounts of contamination can
cause damage to vehicle systems. Do not
allow contaminants to contact the fluids,
reservoir caps, or dipsticks.
Hood
{
Warning
Turn the vehicle off before opening the
hood. If the engine is running with the
hood open, you or others could be
injured.
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Warning
Components under the hood can get hot
from running the engine. To help avoid
the risk of burning unprotected skin,
never touch these components until they
have cooled, and always use a glove or
towel to avoid direct skin contact.
Clear any snow from the hood before
opening.
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood release lever with the
i
symbol. It is on the lower left side
of the instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and locate
the secondary release lever under the
front center of the hood. Push the
secondary hood release lever to the right
to release.