Buick Encore: Doors
Liftgate
Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, hatch/trunk open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the hatch/trunk or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or hatch/trunk open:
- Close all of the windows.
- Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel.
- Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See "Climate Control Systems" in the Index.
- If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function.
For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust
Caution
To avoid damage to the liftgate or liftgate glass, make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is clear before opening it.
To open the liftgate, press 
on
the power door lock switch or
press 
on the RKE transmitter to
unlock all doors. See Power Door
Locks and
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
Press the touch pad below the license plate and lift up.
The liftgate may also be opened while the vehicle is locked by pressing the touch pad while the RKE transmitter is within 1m (3 ft) of the rear of the vehicle.
To close the liftgate, push from the center to ensure that it fully latches.
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Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent
features; however, they do not make
the vehicle impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System
If equipped with an anti-theft alarm
system, the indicator light, on the
ins
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
The system does not have to be
manually armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically
immobili
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Theft Deterrent - Description and operation
THEFT SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
When armed, the content theft deterrent system is designed to deter vehicle
content theft by pulsing the horns
and exterior lamps for approximately 30 seconds when an unauthorized vehicle
entry is detected. However, the
content theft deterrent system does no
Repair instructions
TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY BALANCING - OFF VEHICLE
WARNING: Failure to adhere to the following precautions before tire
balancing can
result in personal injury or damage to components:
Clean away any dirt or deposits from the inside of the wheels.
Remove any stones from the tread.
Wear eye protecti
