Buick Encore GX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
14018934) - 2020 - CRC - 2/27/20
Vehicle Care
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When the REPLACE AT NEXT OIL
CHANGE message displays, the
engine air filter should be replaced
at the time of the next engine oil
change. When the REPLACE
ENGINE AIR FILTER NOW
message displays, the engine air
filter should be replaced as soon as
possible. Reset the engine air filter
life system after the engine air filter
is replaced. See your dealer for
service and to reset the system.
How to Reset Engine Air Filter
Life System
Reset the system whenever the
engine air filter is replaced so that
the system can calculate the next
engine air filter change.
To reset:
1. Place the vehicle in P (Park).
2. Select Engine Air Filter Life on
the DIC menu. See
Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level)
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
For intervals on changing and
inspecting the engine air cleaner/
filter, see
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. Remove the engine air
cleaner/filter. Lightly tap and shake
the engine air cleaner/filter (away
from the vehicle), to release loose
dust and dirt. Inspect the engine air
cleaner/filter for damage, and
replace if damaged. Do not clean
the engine air cleaner/filter with
water or compressed air.