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

Buick Encore 2020-2022 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...

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Buick Encore 2020-2022 Owner's Manual: USB Port (7 Inch Screen)

Audio stored on a USB device may be listened to. This vehicle is equipped with two USB ports in the center console. These ports are for data and charging. There may also be two USB ports for charging only at the rear of the center console. Caution To avoid vehicle damage, unplug all accessories and disconnect all accessory cables from the vehicle when not in use...

Buick Encore 2020-2022 Owner's Manual: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (8 Inch Screen)

If equipped, Android Auto and/or Apple CarPlay capability may be available through a compatible smartphone. If available, PROJECTION will appear on the Home Page of the infotainment display. To use Android Auto and/or Apple CarPlay: Download the Android Auto app to your phone from the Google Play store...