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

Buick Encore 2020-2026 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 2020-2026 Owner's Manual: Roadside Assistance Program

For U.S.-purchased vehicles, call 1-800-252-1112; (Text Telephone (TTY): 1-888-889-2438). For Canadian-purchased vehicles, call 1-800-268-6800. Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calling for Assistance When calling Roadside Assistance, have the following information ready: Your name, home address, and home telephone number Telephone number of your location Location of the vehicle Model, year, color, and license plate number of the vehicle Odometer reading, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle Description of the problem Coverage Services are provided for the duration of the vehicle’s powertrain warranty...

Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps

Taillamp Assembly The vehicle has halogen turn signal lamps and back-up lamps, LED tail/stoplamps, and a sidemarker lamp on the taillamp assembly. Driver Side Remove the cover and screws attaching the panel to the vehicle interior. Remove the panel...