Buick Encore: Child Restraints / Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash

Buick Encore 2020-2025 Owner's Manual / Seats and Restraints / Child Restraints / Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash

Warning

A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure the LATCH system is working properly after a crash, see your dealer to have the system inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.

If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash, new LATCH system parts may be needed.

New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the LATCH system was not being used at the time of the crash.

    Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation

    The rear outboard head restraints can be removed if they interfere with the proper installation of the child restraint. To remove the head restraint: Partially fold the seatback forward...

    Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)

    When securing a child restraint with the seat belts in a rear seat position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle...

    Other information:

    Buick Encore 2020-2025 Owner's Manual: Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defogger


    : Press to turn the rear window and outside mirror defogger on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that the feature is on. The defogger only works when the ignition is on. The rear window defogger turns off after about 15 minutes. It can also be turned off by pressing again or by turning the ignition off or to ACC/ACCESSORY...

    Buick Encore 2020-2025 Owner's Manual: Charging System Light


    The charging system light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show the light is working. It should go out when the engine is started. If the light stays on, or comes on while driving, there may be a problem with the electrical charging system...

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    Vehicle Alarm System

    If equipped with an anti-theft alarm system, the indicator light, on the instrument panel near the windshield, shows the status of the system.

    Buick Encore. Vehicle Alarm System

    Off : Alarm system is disarmed.

    On Solid : Vehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system.

    Fast Flast : Vehicle is unsecured. A door, the liftgate, or the hood is open.

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