Buick Encore: Folding Seatback
The front passenger seatback folds flat.
Warning
If you fold the seatback forward to carry longer objects, such as skis, be sure any such cargo is not near an airbag. In a crash, an inflating airbag might force that object toward a person. This could cause severe injury or even death. Secure objects away from the area in which an airbag would inflate. For more information, see Where Are the Airbags? and Vehicle Load Limits
Warning
Things you put on this seatback can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash.
Remove or secure all items before driving.
To fold the seatback:
- Lower the head restraint all the way. See Head Restraints
- Move the seat as far back as possible. See Seat Adjustment
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- Lift the lever fully and fold the
seatback forward.
If necessary, move the seat belt out of the way to access the lever.
- Continue lowering the seatback until it is completely folded and locks in place.
To raise the seatback:
- Lift the lever fully to unlock the seatback. Then, raise the seatback and push it rearward until it re-engages.
- Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked in place.
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 are locked.
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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 f
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
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Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
Warning
A convex mirror can make things,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
System Operation
The vehicle has a Traction Control
System (TCS) and StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
an electronic stability control
system. These systems help limit
wheel slip and assist the driver in
maintaining control, especially on
