Buick Encore: Airbag System / What Makes an Airbag Inflate?

Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual / Seats and Restraints / Airbag System / What Makes an Airbag Inflate?

In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module.

For airbag locations, see Where Are the Airbags?.

When Should an Airbag Inflate?

This vehicle is equipped with airbags. See Airbag System. Airbags are designed to inflate if the impact exceeds the specific airbag system's deployment threshold...

How Does an Airbag Restrain?

In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle...

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Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual: Cruise Control

The cruise control lets the vehicle maintain a speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work at speeds below 40 km/h (25 mph). Warning Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed...

Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual: Instrument Panel Illumination Control

This feature adjusts the brightness of all illuminated controls. The instrument panel illumination control is next to the exterior lamp control. Push the knob in all the way until it extends out and then turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to brighten or dim the lights...