Buick Encore: Diagnostic information and procedures
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications
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DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES
SYMPTOMS - PARK BRAKE
NOTE: Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to Park Brake System Description and Operation
Visual/Physical Inspection
- Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the park brake system.
- Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
Symptom List
Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:
- Park Brake Will Not Hold or Release
- Park Brake System Diagnosis (Drum Brake), Park Brake System Diagnosis (Disc Brake)
PARK BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD OR RELEASE
Park Brake Will Not Hold or Release
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PARK BRAKE SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS (DRUM BRAKE)
Park Brake System Diagnosis (Drum Brake)
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PARK BRAKE SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS (DISC BRAKE)
Park Brake System Diagnosis (Disc Brake)
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PARK BRAKE HARDWARE INSPECTION
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Fig. 1: Park Brake Lever And Pivot Pin
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
- Visually inspect the park brake lever (1) and the lever pivot pin (2) for the following conditions
- The lever being bent or broken at any point - particularly at the cable attachment
- A seized or binding condition at lever pivot pin
- A broken lever pivot pin
NOTE: The brake shoe and park brake lever are not serviced separately. If either component requires replacement, they must be replaced as an assembly.
- If any of the conditions listed were found, the park brake lever and brake shoe assembly requires replacement.
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Repair instructions
Parking brake lever replacement (disc brake)
Removal Procedure
Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement
(Encore) , Front Floor
Console Replacement (Encore) .
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Description and operation
PARK BRAKE SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
System Component Description
The park brake system consists of the following:
Park Brake Lever Assembly
Receives, multiplies, and transfers park brake syste
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Steering Wheel Adjustment
To adjust the steering wheel:
Pull the lever down.
Move the steering wheel up
or down.
Pull or push the steering wheel
closer or away from you.
Lift the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
Steering Wheel Controls
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Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside and
the exterior lamp control is in the
automatic position, the headlamps
come on automatically. See Exterior
Lamp Controls
The vehicle has a light sensor on
top of the instrument panel. Make
sure it is not covered, or the
headlamps will be on when they are
not neede
