Buick Encore: Rear Seat Reminder
If equipped, the message REAR SEAT REMINDER LOOK IN REAR SEAT displays under certain conditions indicating there may be an item or passenger in the rear seat. Check before exiting the vehicle.
This feature will activate when a second row door is opened while the vehicle is on or up to 10 minutes before the vehicle is turned on.
There will be an alert when the vehicle is turned off. The alert does not directly detect objects in the rear seat; instead, under certain conditions, it detects when a rear door is opened and closed, indicating that there may be something in the rear seat.
The feature is active only once each time the vehicle is turned on and off, and will require reactivation by opening and closing the second row doors. There may be an alert even when there is nothing in the rear seat; for example, if a child entered the vehicle through the rear door and left the vehicle without the vehicle being shut off.
The feature can be turned on or off.
See Vehicle Personalization
Folding the Seatback
Either side of the seatback can be folded down for more cargo space.
Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving.
Caution
Folding a rear seat with the seat belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the seat belts. Always unbuckle the seat belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.
Caution
Folding the rear seatback prior to tilting the seat cushion forward may damage the rear seat.
Always tilt the rear seat cushion forward before folding the seatback.
To fold a seatback down:
- Make sure the floor area in front of the rear seats is clear.
- Fully lower the head restraint.
See Head Restraints
- Slide the front seats forward and place the front seatbacks in the upright position. See Seat Adjustment and Reclining Seatbacks
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- Pull the strap on the front edge
of the rear seat cushion to
release the cushion. Tilt the
seat cushion forward toward
the front of the vehicle.
The seat cushion must be tilted forward before the seatback is folded down. Otherwise, the seatback will not fold down properly.
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Rear Seat with Retainer Hook on the Seatback
- Make sure the seat belt is in the retainer hook on top of the seatback, if equipped.
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Warning
Do not allow the seat belt webbing to become caught under the retainer hook trim, as this may cause the seat belt to not be worn properly.
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- Reach under the belt and pull
the lever on top of the seatback
to unlock the seatback.
A tab near the seatback lever raises when the seatback is unlocked.
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- Fold the seatback forward and down.
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Seat Belt Clip on Side Trim
- Place the outboard seat belt in the seat belt clip (if equipped) on the side trim of the vehicle.
- Repeat Steps 1-8 for the other seatback and seat cushion, if desired.
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Raising the Seatback
Warning
If either seatback is not locked, it
could move forward in a sudden
stop or crash. That could cause
injury to the person sitting there.
Always push and pull on the
seatbacks to be sure they a
Seat Belts
This section describes how to use
seat belts properly, and some things
not to do.
Warning
Do not let anyone ride where a
seat belt cannot be worn properly.
In a crash, if you or your
passenger(s) are
How to Wear Seat Belts
Properly
Follow these rules for everyone's
protection.
There are additional things to know
about seat belts and children,
including smaller children and
infants. If a child will be riding in the
vehicle, see
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Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice
Snow or ice between the tires and
the road creates less traction or
grip, so drive carefully. Wet ice can
occur at about 0 ºC (32 ºF) when
freezing rain begins to fall. Avoid
driving on wet ice or in freezing rain
until roads can be treated.
For Slippery Road Driving:
Acce
Rear Window Defogger
: Press to turn the rear window
defogger on or off. An indicator light
on the button comes on to show that
the rear window defogger is on.
The defogger only works when the
ignition is on. The defogger turns off
if the ignition is off or in ACC/
ACCESSORY.
The rear window defogger can be
set to au
