Buick Encore: Starting and Operating / Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

Buick Encore 2020-2025 Owner's Manual / Driving and Operating / Starting and Operating / Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

When the ignition is turned from on to off, the following features (if equipped) will continue to function for up to 10 minutes, or until the driver door is opened. These features will also work when the ignition is in RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY:

Infotainment System
Power Windows (during RAP this functionality will be lost when any door is opened)
Sunroof (during RAP this functionality will be lost when any door is opened)
Auxiliary Power Outlet
Audio System
OnStar System

Engine Heater

Vehicles may have an engine heater. The engine heater can help in cold weather conditions at or below −18 °C (0 °F) for easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up...

Shifting Into Park

Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. See Parking Brake. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by pressing the button on the shift lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle...

Other information:

Buick Encore 2020-2025 Owner's Manual: Engine Heater

Vehicles may have an engine heater. The engine heater can help in cold weather conditions at or below −18 °C (0 °F) for easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Plug in the heater at least four hours before starting the vehicle...

Buick Encore 2020-2025 Owner's Manual: Immobilizer

See Radio Frequency Statement. Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system does not have to be manually armed or disarmed. The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the transmitter leaves the vehicle. The immobilization system is disarmed when ENGINE START/STOP is pressed and a valid transmitter is found in the vehicle...