Buick Encore: Vehicle Checks / Windshield Replacement

Buick Encore 2020-2025 Owner's Manual / Vehicle Care / Vehicle Checks / 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.

Wiper Blade Replacement

Windshield wiper blades should be replaced periodically. See Maintenance Schedule. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways...

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...

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Buick Encore 2020-2025 Owner's Manual: Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)

The LATCH system secures a child restraint during driving or in a crash. LATCH attachments on the child restraint are used to attach the child restraint to the anchors in the vehicle. The LATCH system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier...

Buick Encore 2020-2025 Owner's Manual: Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

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