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: 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...

Buick Encore 2020-2024 Owner's Manual: Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defogger

: Press to turn the rear window and outside mirror defogger on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that the feature is on. The defogger only works when the ignition is on. The rear window defogger turns off after about 15 minutes. It can also be turned off by pressing again or by turning the ignition off or to ACC/ACCESSORY...