Buick Encore: Airbag System / If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an Adult-Sized Occupant

If a person of adult size is sitting in the
front outboard passenger seat, but the OFF
indicator is lit, it could be because that
person is not sitting properly in the seat.
Use the following steps to allow the system
to detect that person and enable the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee
airbag (if equipped):
- Turn the vehicle off.
- Remove any additional material from the
seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat
covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers.
- Place the seatback in the fully upright
position.
- Have the person sit upright in the seat,
centered on the seat cushion, with legs
comfortably extended.
- Restart the vehicle and have the person
remain in this position for two to
three minutes after the ON indicator
is lit.
Warning
If the front outboard passenger airbag is
turned off for an adult-sized occupant,
the airbag will not be able to inflate and
help protect that person in a crash, resulting in an increased risk of serious
injury or even death. An adult-sized
occupant should not ride in the front
outboard passenger seat, if the passenger
airbag OFF indicator is lit.
If a child restraint has been installed and
the ON indicator is lit:
Turn the vehicle off.
Remove the child restraint from the
vehicle.
Remove any additional items from the
seat such as blankets, cushions, seat
covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers...
Seat belts help keep the passenger in
position on the seat during vehicle
maneuvers and braking, which helps the
passenger sensing system maintain the
passenger airbag status...
Other information:
Calls can be made through the Bluetooth
system using personal cell phone contact
information for all phones that support the
Phone Book feature. Become familiar with
the phone settings and operation. Verify the
cell phone supports this feature.
When supported, the Contacts and Recent
Calls menus are automatically available...
Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or
killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or make the
vehicle move. The windows will function with the RKE transmitter in the vehicle,
and children or others could be caught in the path of a closing window...