Buick Encore: Windshield Replacement
Driver Assistance Systems
When a windshield replacement is needed and the vehicle is equipped with a front-looking camera sensor for the Driver Assistance Systems, the windshield must be installed according to GM specifications for these systems to work properly. If it is not, there may be unexpected behavior and/or messages from these systems.
Acoustic Windshield
The vehicle is equipped with an acoustic windshield. If the windshield needs to be replaced, be sure to get an acoustic windshield so you will continue to have the benefits an acoustic windshield can provide.
Gas Strut(s)
This vehicle is equipped with gas strut(s) to provide assistance in lifting and holding open the hood/ trunk/liftgate system in full open position.
Warning
If the gas struts that hold open the hood, trunk, and/or liftgate fail, you or others could be seriously injured. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service immediately.
Visually inspect the gas struts for signs of wear, cracks, or other damage periodically. Check to make sure the hood/trunk/liftgate is held open with enough force.
If struts are failing to hold the hood/trunk/liftgate, do not operate. Have the vehicle serviced.
Caution
Do not apply tape or hang any objects from gas struts. Also do not push down or pull on gas struts. This may cause damage to the vehicle.
See Maintenance Schedule
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Hood
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Trunk
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Liftgate
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset and should need no further adjustment.
If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.
If adjustment to the headlamps is necessary, see your dealer.
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Halogen Bulbs
For the proper type of replacement
bulbs, or any bulb changing
procedure not listed in this section,
contact your dealer.
Caution
Do not replace incandescent
bulbs with aftermarket LED
replacement bul
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
Taillamp Assembly
The vehicle has halogen turn signal
lamps and back-up lamps, LED tail/
stoplamps, and a sidemarker lamp
on the taillamp assembly.
Driver Side
Remove the cover and screws
attachin
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Engine Controls and Fuel - 1.4L - Description and operation
Camshaft actuator system description
Camshaft Actuator System Overview
Fig. 1: Identifying Camshaft Actuator System Components
The camshaft actuator system enables the engine control module (ECM) to
change camshaft timing of all 4
camshafts while the engine is operating. The camshaft position
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
The vehicle has a number of
computers that record information
about the vehicle's performance and
how it is driven or used. For
example, the vehicle uses computer
modules to monitor and control
engine and transmission
performance, to monitor the
conditions for airbag deployment
and deploy them in a
