Buick Encore GX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
14018934) - 2020 - CRC - 2/27/20
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 fill
nozzle is inserted too
quickly. This spray can
happen if the tank is nearly
full, and is more likely in hot
weather. Insert the fill nozzle
slowly and wait for any hiss
noise to stop before
beginning to flow fuel.
To open the fuel door, push and
release the rearward center edge of
the door.
The capless refueling system does
not have a fuel cap. 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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Warning (Continued)
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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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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
. 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.