Buick Encore: 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 UNITS

Acronyms

Units

CUSTOMER CONCERN VERIFICATION SHEETS

The GM Customer Concern Verification Sheets have been designed to improve communications between the service customer and the technician. The more clearly the technician understands the concern and its symptoms, the more likely the concern will be fixed right the first time.

VEHICLE, ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ID AND VIN LOCATION, DERIVATIVE AND USAGE (ENCORE)

Fig. 2: Locating Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Plate

The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel (I/P) and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:

Vehicle, Engine and Transmission ID and VIN Location, Derivative and Usage (Encore)

VEHICLE, ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ID AND VIN LOCATION, DERIVATIVE AND USAGE (Encore)

Fig. 3: Locating Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Plate

The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel (I/P) and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:

Vehicle, Engine and Transmission ID and VIN Location, Derivative and Usage (Encore)

1.4L Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Engine Identification .

VEHICLE CERTIFICATION, TIRE PLACARD, ANTI-THEFT, AND SERVICE PARTS ID LABEL

Fig. 4: Identifying Vehicle Certification, Tire Place Card, Anti-Theft & Service Parts ID Labels

Vehicle Certification, Tire Placard, Anti-Theft, and Service Parts ID Label

Vehicle Certification Label

The vehicle certification label is located on the left hand side of the B pillar and displays the following assessments:

• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
• Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), front and rear
• The gross vehicle weight (GVW) is the weight of the vehicle and everything it carries. The gross vehicle weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Include the following items when figuring the GVW:

• The base vehicle weight (factory weight)
• The weight of all vehicles accessories
• The weight of the driver and the passengers
• The weight of the cargo

1. Name of Manufacturer
2. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
3. Gross Axle Weight Rating (Front, Rear)
4. Canadian Safety Mark (w/RPO Z49)
5. Certification Statement
6. Vehicle Class Type (Pass Car, etc.)
7. Vehicle Identification Number
8. Date of Manufacture (Mo/Yr)

Tire Placard

The tire placard label is located on the driver door and displays the following assessments:

9. Specified Occupant Seating Positions
10. Maximum Vehicle Capacity Weight
11. Tire Pressure, Front, Rear, and Spare (Cold)
12. Original Equipment Tire Size

Service Parts ID Label

The vehicle service parts identification label is located in the rear compartment under the spare tire cover.

The label is use to help identify the vehicle original parts and options.

13. Vehicle Identification Number
14. Engineering Model Number (Vehicle Division, Line, and Body Style)
15. Interior Trim Level and Decor
16. Exterior (Paint Color) WA Number
17. Paint Technology
18. Special Order Paint Colors and Numbers
19. Vehicle Option Content

Anti-Theft Label

20. The Federal law requires that General Motors label certain body parts on this vehicle with the VIN. The purpose of the law is to reduce the number of motor vehicle thefts by helping in the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles.

    Labels are permanently affixed to an interior surface of the part. The label on the replacement part contains the letter R, the manufacturer's logo, and the DOT symbol.

    The anti-theft label must be covered before any painting, rustproofing procedures, and uncovered after the procedures. Failure to follow the precautionary steps may result in liability for violation of the Federal Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard and possible suspicion to the owner that the part was stolen.

RPO CODE LIST (ENCORE)

The following table provides the description of the Regular Production Option (RPO) codes that are available on the vehicle. The vehicle's RPO list is printed on the Service Parts Identification Label.

RPO CODE LIST (Encore)

The following table provides the description of the Regular Production Option (RPO) codes that are available on the vehicle. The vehicle's RPO list is printed on the Service Parts Identification Label.

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