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

Buick Encore 2020-2024 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 2020-2024 Owner's Manual: Towing the Vehicle

Caution Incorrectly towing a disabled vehicle may cause damage. The damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not lash or hook to suspension components. Use the proper straps around the tires to secure the vehicle. Do not drag a locked wheel/tire...

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...