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Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13710474) -

2020 - CRC - 10/7/19

Seats and Restraints

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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:

1. Make sure the floor area in

front of the rear seats is clear.

2. Fully lower the head restraint.

See

Head Restraints

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.

3. Slide the front seats forward

and place the front seatbacks
in the upright position. See

Seat Adjustment

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and

Reclining Seatbacks

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.

4. 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.

Rear Seat with Retainer Hook on

the Seatback

5. Make sure the seat belt is in

the retainer hook on top of the
seatback, if equipped.