Buick Encore: Starting and Operating / Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

Buick Encore 2020-2024 Owner's Manual / Driving and Operating / Starting and Operating / Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

When the ignition is turned from on to off, the following features (if equipped) will continue to function for up to 10 minutes, or until the driver door is opened. These features will also work when the ignition is in RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY:

Infotainment System
Power Windows (during RAP this functionality will be lost when any door is opened)
Sunroof (during RAP this functionality will be lost when any door is opened)
Auxiliary Power Outlet
Audio System
OnStar System

Engine Heater

Vehicles may have an engine heater. The engine heater can help in cold weather conditions at or below −18 °C (0 °F) for easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up...

Shifting Into Park

Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. See Parking Brake. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by pressing the button on the shift lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle...

Other information:

Buick Encore 2020-2024 Owner's Manual: Seat Belt Care

Keep belts clean and dry. Seat belts should be properly cared for and maintained. Seat belt hardware should be kept dry and free of dust or debris. As necessary, exterior hard surfaces and seat belt webbing may be lightly cleaned with mild soap and water...

Buick Encore 2020-2024 Owner's Manual: Seat Belt Pretensioners

This vehicle has seat belt pretensioners for the front outboard occupants. Although the seat belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the seat belt assembly. They can help tighten the seat belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal, near frontal, or rear crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met...