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: Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

If equipped, LDW may help avoid crashes due to unintentional lane departures. LDW uses a camera sensor to detect the lane markings at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater. It may provide an alert if the vehicle is crossing a lane without using a turn signal in that direction...

Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual: Compass and Clock

Compass The vehicle may have a compass display in the Driver Information Center (DIC). Setting the Compass Zone Under certain circumstances, such as during a long trip or moving to a new area, the compass zone will need to be reset. If the compass is not set to the correct zone, it may give false readings...