Buick Encore: Airbag System / Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual / Seats and Restraints / Airbag System / Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see Publication Ordering Information.

Warning

For up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an airbag can still inflate during improper service. You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. They are probably part of the airbag system. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so.

Additional Factors Affecting System Operation

Seat belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status...

Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

Adding accessories that change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end, or side sheet metal may keep the airbag system from working properly...

Other information:

Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual: USB Port (8 Inch Screen)

Audio stored on a USB device may be listened to. The vehicle may be equipped with two USB ports inside the center console storage. These ports are for data and charging. Caution To avoid vehicle damage, unplug all accessories and disconnect all accessory cables from the vehicle when not in use...

Buick Encore 2020-2026 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...