Buick Encore: General Information & Maintenance
Buick Encore 2012-2019 Service Manual / General Information & Maintenance
- General Information
- General Information - Encore And Encore
- Fasteners
- Front side door lock cylinder coding (free wheeling)
- Lock cylinder coding - ignition
- Lifting and jacking the vehicle
- Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions
- Battery disconnect warning
- Checking hot transmission fluid through drain plug hole warning
- Parking brake and drive wheels warning
- Sir seatbelt pretensioner handling warning
- Catalytic converter movement caution
- Heated oxygen and oxygen sensor caution
- Power steering hose disconnected caution
- Programming and Setup - All ASystems
- Repair instructions
- Chassis control module programming and setup
- Electronic brake control module programming and setup
- Front view camera module programming and setup
- Inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module programming and Setup
- Object alarm module programming and setup
- Radio control programming and setup
- Radio programming and setup (UF7,UH7)
- Rear differential clutch control module programming and setup
- Service programming system (SPS)
- Side object sensor programming and setup
- Squeaks and Rattles
- Vehicle Diagnostic Information - Diagnostic Information and Procedures
- Diagnostic Information and Procedures
- Diagnostic system check instructions
- Diagnostic system check - vehicle
- Powertrain diagnostic trouble code (dtc) type definitions (luv)
- Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) list - vehicle
- Symptoms - vehicle
- Specifications
- Communication interface module scan tool information
- Power steering control module scan tool information
- Vibration Diagnosis and Correction
- Diagnostic information and procedures
- Vibration analysis - road testing (EL-38792-A ELECTRONIC VIBRATION ANALYZER)
- Vibration analysis - hub and/or axle input
- Vibration analysis - engine/accessory isolation
- Vibration diagnostic aids
- Brake rotor/drum balance inspection
- Repair instructions
- Description and operation
- Waterleaks
- Anti-Lock Brake Safety Precautions
- Drive Axle Noise Diagnosis
- Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Warning
- Engine Overhaul Procedures
- Cleaning procedures
- Component cleaning
- Cylinder head replacement
- Cylinder head overhaul
- Pistons, connecting rods & bearings
- Crankshaft & main bearings
- Camshaft
- Timing chains & belts
- Timing gears
- Oil pump
- Break-in procedure
- Engine Performance Diagnostic Routine Outline
- Engine Performance Safety Precautions
- Gear Tooth Contact Patterns
- General Cooling System Service
- Manual Transmission Trouble Shooting
- Parasitic Load Explanation & Test Procedures
- Symptom Check List Worksheets
- Trouble Shooting - Basic Procedures
- Trouble Shooting
- Waveforms - Injector Pattern Tutorial
- Purpose of this article
- Is a lab scope necessary?
- The two types of injector drivers
- Interpreting injector waveforms
- Current waveform samples
- Voltage waveform samples
- Reminder Indicator Reset Procedures
- Routine Inspection Reference Guide
- The map process - overview
- Wheel & tire supplement
- Automotive terminology & definitions
- Steering & suspension systems
- Wheel and tire
- Steering & suspension checksheet
- Automotive terminology & definitions
- Maintenance and Lubrication
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General Information - Encore And Encore
INTRODUCTION
ARROWS AND SYMBOLS
This service manual uses various symbols in order to describe different
service operations.
Fig. 1: Identifying Different Service Operations Symbols
ACRONYMS AND U
Fasteners
Metric Fasteners
This vehicle provides fastener dimensions using the metric system. Most
metric fasteners are approximate in
diameter to equivalent English fasteners. Make replacements using fastener
SEE MORE:
Engine oil and oil filter replacement
Removal Procedure
Open hood.
Place a drain pan below the vehicle.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to oil filter cap ensure proper tool is
used. Do not
use an open end wrench which may cause damage to filter cap.
Using a 24mm socket or closed end wrench loosen oil filter cap. Unscrew
filter cap 3
Courtesy Transportation Program
To enhance your ownership
experience, we and our participating
dealers are proud to offer Courtesy
Transportation, a customer support
program for vehicles with the
Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty
Coverage period in Canada),
extended powertrain, and/or
hybrid-specific warranties in both
the U.S. and
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