Buick Encore: Steering
Caution
To avoid damage to the steering system, do not drive over curbs, parking barriers, or similar objects at speeds greater than 3 km/h (1 mph). Use care when driving over other objects such as lane dividers and speed bumps.
Damage caused by misuse of the vehicle is not covered by the vehicle warranty.
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Electric Power Steering
The vehicle has electric power steering. It does not have power steering fluid. Regular maintenance is not required.
If power steering assist is lost due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can be steered, but may require increased effort. See your dealer if there is a problem.
If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel and is held against that position for an extended period of time, power steering assist may be reduced.
If the steering assist is used for an extended period of time while the vehicle is not moving, power assist may be reduced.
Normal use of the power steering assist should return when the system cools down.
See your dealer if there is a problem.
Curve Tips
- Take curves at a reasonable speed.
- Reduce speed before entering a curve.
- Maintain a reasonable steady speed through the curve.
- Wait until the vehicle is out of the curve before accelerating gently into the straightaway.
Steering in Emergencies
- There are some situations when steering around a problem may be more effective than braking.
- Holding both sides of the steering wheel allows you to turn 180 degrees without removing a hand.
- The Antilock Brake System (ABS) allows steering while braking.
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Off-Road Recovery
The vehicle's right wheels can drop
off the edge of a road onto the
shoulder while driving. Follow
these tips:
Ease off the accelerator and
then, if there is nothing in the
way, steer the vehicl
Driving on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can reduce
vehicle traction and affect your
ability to stop and accelerate.
Always drive slower in these types
of driving conditions and avoid
driving through large puddles and
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Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice
Snow or ice between the tires and
the road creates less traction or
grip, so drive carefully. Wet ice can
occur at about 0 ºC (32 ºF) when
freezing rain begins to fall. Avoid
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Change trans fluid message
NOTE: To determine the appropriate reset procedure, refer to CHANGE
TRANS FLUID
MESSAGE RESET INDEX. Only the vehicles listed in this index have a CHANGE
TRANS FLUID MESSAGE reset.
CHANGE TRANS FLUID MESSAGE RESET INDEX
CHANGE TRANS FLUID MESSAGE RESET - PROCEDURE 1
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Specifications
DIMENSIONS - BODY (ENCORE)
Point-to-point measurements are for reference only. All measurements are
given in millimeters. Use these
measurements for diagnosing and estimating. Point-to-point measurements are
duplicated with tram bar pointers
set at equal lengths. All die marks, holes, slots, and f
