Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14607636) -
2021 - CRC - 8/18/20
Seats and Restraints
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8. Place the outboard seat belt in the seat
belt clip (if equipped) on the side trim of
the vehicle.
9. Repeat Steps 1
–
8 for the other seatback
and seat cushion, if desired.
Raising the Seatback
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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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Warning
A seat belt that is improperly routed, not
properly attached, or twisted will not
provide the protection needed in a crash.
The person wearing the belt could be
seriously injured. After raising the rear
seatback, always check to be sure that
the seat belts are properly routed and
attached, and are not twisted.
To return the rear seatback to the normal
seating position:
Seat Belt Clip on Side Trim
1. Remove the outboard seat belt from the
seat belt clip (if equipped) on the side
trim of the vehicle.
2. Lift the seatback and push it rearward to
lock it in place. A tab near the seatback
lever retracts when the seatback is
locked in place.
Make sure the seat belts are not pinched
by the seatback locking mechanism.
The center rear seat belt may lock when
you raise the seatback. If this happens,
let the belt go back all the way and start
again. If the seat belt is still locked, try
again after pulling the seat cushion out.
3. Push and pull the top of the seatback to
be sure it is locked into position.
4. Return the seat cushion to its original
position and push down on the front
part of the seat cushion until it latches.
Make sure the seat belts and seat belt
buckles are not trapped under the seat
cushion and are properly positioned
for use.
5. Repeat Steps 1
–
4 for the other seatback
and seat cushion, if necessary.
If additional cargo space is not needed, the
seatbacks should be kept in the upright,
locked position.