Additional Factors Affecting System; Seats and Restraints; If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an- Page 47

2021 Buick Encore GX Owner Manual

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02-Seats and Restraints_en_US
04-Instruments and Controls_en_US
06-Infotainment System_en_US
08-Driving and Operating_en_US
09-Vehicle Care_en_US
Vehicle Care
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Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14607636) -

2021 - CRC - 8/18/20

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Seats and Restraints

if adjustable, to make sure that the
vehicle seatback is not pushing the child
restraint into the seat cushion. Also
make sure the child restraint is not
trapped under the vehicle head restraint.
If this happens, adjust the head restraint.
See

Head Restraints

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.

6. Restart the vehicle.

If the ON indicator is still lit, secure the child
in the child restraint in a rear seat position
in the vehicle, and check with your dealer.

If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an
Adult-Sized Occupant

If a person of adult size is sitting in the
front outboard passenger seat, but the OFF
indicator is lit, it could be because that
person is not sitting properly in the seat.
Use the following steps to allow the system
to detect that person and enable the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee
airbag (if equipped):

1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Remove any additional material from the

seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat
covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers.

3. Place the seatback in the fully upright

position.

4. Have the person sit upright in the seat,

centered on the seat cushion, with legs
comfortably extended.

5. Restart the vehicle and have the person

remain in this position for two to
three minutes after the ON indicator
is lit.

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Warning

If the front outboard passenger airbag is
turned off for an adult-sized occupant,
the airbag will not be able to inflate and
help protect that person in a crash,

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Warning (Continued)

resulting in an increased risk of serious
injury or even death. An adult-sized
occupant should not ride in the front
outboard passenger seat, if the passenger
airbag OFF indicator is lit.

Additional Factors Affecting System
Operation

Seat belts help keep the passenger in
position on the seat during vehicle
maneuvers and braking, which helps the
passenger sensing system maintain the
passenger airbag status. See

Seat Belts

and

Child Restraints

in the Index for

additional information about the importance
of proper restraint use.

A thick layer of additional material, such as
a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket
equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters,
and seat massagers can affect how well the
passenger sensing system operates. We
recommend that you not use seat covers or
other aftermarket equipment except when
approved by GM for your specific vehicle.

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  • 6. Restart the vehicle.
  • 1. Turn the vehicle off.
  • 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers.
  • 3. Place the seatback in the fully upright position.
  • 4. Have the person sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with legs comfortably extended.
  • 5. Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for two to three minutes after the ON indicator is lit.

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