Buick Encore: Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation
The rear outboard head restraints
can be removed if they interfere with
the proper installation of the child
restraint.
To remove the head restraint:
- Partially fold the seatback
forward. See Rear Seats
- Press both buttons on the head
restraint posts at the same
time, and pull up on the head
restraint.
- Store the head restraint in a
secure place.
- When the child restraint is
removed, reinstall the head
restraint before the seating
position is used.
Warning
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/
spinal injury in a crash. Do not
drive until the head restraints for
all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
To reinstall the head restraint:
- Insert the head restraint posts
into the holes in the top of the
seatback. The notches on the
posts must face the driver side
of the vehicle.
- Push the head restraint down.
If necessary, press the height
adjustment release button to
further lower the head restraint.
See Rear Seats
- Try to move the head restraint
to make sure it is locked in
place.
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
Warning
A crash can damage the LATCH
system in the vehicle. A damaged
LATCH system may not properly
secure the child restraint,
resulting in serious injury or even
death in a crash. To help make
sure the LATCH system is
working properly after a crash,
see your dealer to have the
system inspected and any
necessary replacements made as
soon as possible.
If the vehicle has the LATCH system
and it was being used during a
crash, new LATCH system parts
may be needed.
New parts and repairs may be
necessary even if the LATCH
system was not being used at the
time of the crash.
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When securing a child restraint with
the seat belts in a rear seat position,
study the instructions that came with
the child restraint to make sure it is
compatible with this vehicle.
If the child re
This vehicle has airbags. A rear
seat is a safer place to secure a
forward-facing child restraint. See
Where to Put the Restraint
In addition, the vehicle has a
passenger sensing system which is
desig
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DRIVER OR PASSENGER SEAT ADJUSTER SWITCH REPLACEMENT
Fig. 6: Driver or Passenger Seat Adjuster Switch
Driver or Passenger Seat Adjuster Switch Replacement
DRIVER SEAT ADJUSTER MEMORY SWITCH REPLACEMENT (ENCORE)
Fig. 7: Driver Seat Adjuster Memory Switch
Driver Seat Adjuster Memory Switch Repla
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