Buick Encore: Front Seats / Front Seat Armrest

Reclining Seatbacks

Warning If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked...

Folding Seatback

The front passenger seatback folds flat. Warning If you fold the seatback forward to carry longer objects, such as skis, be sure any such cargo is not near an airbag...

Other information:

Buick Encore 2020-2025 Owner's Manual: Raising the Seatback

Warning If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. Warning A seat belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash...

Buick Encore 2020-2025 Owner's Manual: Starting the Engine

Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). To restart the vehicle when it is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Caution Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to P (Park) only when the vehicle is stopped...