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

Buick Encore 2020-2024 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...

Other information:

Buick Encore 2020-2024 Owner's Manual: DIC Info Page Options

The info pages on the DIC can be turned on or off through the Options app. Press MENU to access the cluster applications. Use to scroll to the Options menu and press SET/CLR. Use to choose the Info pages. Press SET/CLR to select. Select Edit List...

Buick Encore 2020-2024 Owner's Manual: Where Are the Airbags?

The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel. The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel. The driver knee airbag (if equipped) is below the steering column. The front outboard passenger knee airbag (if equipped) is below the glove box...