2015 Buick Encore Owner Manual - Page 284

Service and Maintenance for up to a year. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and the oil life system must be reset. Your trained dealer technician can perform this work. If the engine oil life system is reset accidentally, service the vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the last service. Reset the oil life system when the oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10-9. . 11-3 Check engine coolant level. See Engine Coolant on page 10-12. Check engine cooling system hoses and connections. Check windshield washer fluid level. See Washer Fluid on page 10-17. Visually inspect windshield wiper blades for wear, cracking, or contamination. See Exterior Care on page 10-67. Replace worn or damaged wiper blades. See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10-22. Check tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure on page 10-43. Inspect tire wear. See Tire Inspection on page 10-48. Visually check for fluid leaks. Inspect engine air cleaner filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10-11. . . Inspect brake system. Visually inspect steering, suspension, and chassis components for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear. See Exterior Care on page 10-67. Check restraint system components. See Safety System Check on page 3-22. Visually inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. Visually inspect exhaust system and nearby heat shields for loose or damaged parts. Lubricate body components. See Exterior Care on page 10-67. Check starter switch. See Starter Switch Check on page 10-20. Check automatic transmission shift lock control function. See Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check on page 10-21. . . . . . Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km/ 7,500 mi Rotate the tires, if recommended for the vehicle, and perform the following services. See Tire Rotation on page 10-49. . . . . . . Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. If needed, change engine oil and filter, and reset oil life system. See Engine Oil on page 10-7 and Engine Oil Life System on page 10-9. . . .