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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011

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Contents1
In Brief7
Instrument Panel8
Initial Drive Information10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System10
Remote Vehicle Start11
Door Locks11
Starting the Vehicle11
Cancelling a Remote Start11
Power Seats12
Power Liftgate12
Seat Adjustment12
Windows12
Memory Features13
Storing Memory Positions13
Second Row Seats14
Third Row Seats14
Easy Exit Positions14
Safety Belt15
Head Restraint Adjustment15
Heated Seats15
Heated and Ventilated Seats15
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag16
Mirror Adjustment16
Exterior Mirrors16
Folding Mirrors16
Interior Mirror17
Power Tilt Wheel17
Interior Lighting17
Steering Wheel Adjustment17
Exterior Lighting18
Dome Lamp Override18
Reading Lamps18
Windshield Wiper/Washer19
Rear Window Wiper/Washer19
Climate Controls20
Transmission20
Electronic Range Select Mode20
Radio21
Vehicle Features21
Storing a Favorite Station22
Setting the Clock22
XM Satellite Radio Service22
Satellite Radio22
Portable Audio Devices23
Bluetooth23
Steering Wheel Controls23
Cruise Control24
Navigation System24
Storage Compartments24
Performance and Maintenance25
Power Outlets25
Sunroof25
Stabilitrak System25
Engine Oil Life System26
Resetting the Oil Life System26
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit26
Tire Pressure Monitor26
Driving for Better Fuel Economy27
Roadside Assistance Program27
Onstar28
How Onstar Service Works28
Automatic Crash Response28
Onstar Steering Wheel Controls29
Keys, Doors and Windows31
Keys32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation33
Programming Transmitter to the Vehicle34
Battery Replacement35
Starting the Engine Using Remote Start36
Extending Engine Run Time37
Shutting the Engine off after a Remote Start37
Conditions in Which the Remote Start will Not Work37
Power Door Locks38
Delayed Locking38
Safety Locks39
Automatic Door Locks39
Lockout Protection39
Liftgate40
Manual Liftgate Operation40
Power Liftgate Operation41
Obstacle Detection Features42
Manual Operation of Power Liftgate42
Vehicle Security43
Anti-Theft Alarm System43
Immobilizer Operation44
Immobilizer44
Testing the Alarm44
Convex Mirrors46
Power Mirrors47
Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors47
Heated Mirrors48
Automatic Dimming Mirrors48
Park Tilt Mirrors48
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror48
Cleaning the Mirror49
Express-Up/Express-Down Windows50
Programming the Power Windows51
Anti-Pinch Feature51
Window Lockout51
Sun Visors51
Seats and Restraints55
Head Restraints56
Power Seat Adjustment57
Front Seats57
Memory Seat and Mirrors58
Memory Remote Recall58
Lumbar Adjustment60
Reclining Seatbacks60
Manual Lumbar60
Power Lumbar60
Heated Front Seats62
Remote Start Heated Seats62
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats63
Rear Seats64
Entering and Exiting the Third Row64
Returning the Seat to the Seating Position65
Reclining the Seatbacks65
Folding the Rear Seat65
Adjusting the Seats66
Removing the Third Row Seats68
Installing the Third Row Seats68
Safety Belts69
Why Safety Belts Work70
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts72
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly73
Lap-Shoulder Belt78
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster80
Safety Belt Pretensioners81
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides81
Outboard Positions82
Third Row Center Position82
Safety System Check84
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy84
Safety Belts Extender84
Safety Belt Care85
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash85
Airbag System86
When Should an Airbag Inflate?89
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?91
How Does an Airbag Restrain?91
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates?92
Passenger Sensing System94
If the on Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint96
If the off Indicator Is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant97
Additional Factors Affecting System Operation98
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle99
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle100
Airbag System Check101
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash101
Child Restraints102
Older Children102
Infants and Young Children104
Child Restraint Systems107
Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle108
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint108
Where to Put the Restraint109
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children110
Lower Anchors111
Top Tether Anchor111
Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations112
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System114
Replacing Latch System Parts after a Crash117
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)118
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Passenger Seat)120
Instrument Panel Storage123
Glove Box123
Cupholders123
Armrest Storage123
Floor Console Storage124
Additional Storage Features125
Cargo Cover125
Cargo Tie Downs125
Cargo Management System125
Roof Rack System126
Table of Contents127
Instruments and Controls127
Controls128
- Steering Wheel Adjustment128
  - To Select Preset or Favorite Radio Stations129
  - To Select Tracks on a CD/DVD129
- Steering Wheel Controls129
- Horn131
- Windshield Wiper/Washer131
- Windshield Washer132
- Compass132
- Compass Zone132
- Rear Window132
- Power Outlets136
- Power Outlet 110 Volt Alternative Current137
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators138
- Instrument Cluster139
- Speedometer140
- Odometer140
- Tachometer140
- Fuel Gauge140
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge141
Voltmeter Gauge141
- Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light142
- Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light142
Safety Belt Reminders142
Airbag Readiness Light143
- Passenger Airbag Status Indicator144
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp145
Charging System Light145
- Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs147
- Brake System Warning Light148
- Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light149
Tow/Haul Mode Light149
Stabilitrak ® Indicator Light149
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light150
Tire Pressure Light150
Engine Oil Pressure Light150
Security Light151
High-Beam on Light151
Front Fog Lamp Light151
- Information Displays152
Driver Information Center (DIC)152
Cruise Control Light152
Instruments and Controls152
- Vehicle Information Menu Items153
- DIC Buttons153
- Oil Life153
- Compass Recalibration154
- Park Assist154
- Units154
- Compass Zone Setting154
- Trip/Fuel Menu Items155
- Range155
- AVG (Average) ECONOMY156
- Timer156
- Fuel Used156
- Blank Display156
- Battery Saver Active157
- Service Battery Charging System157
Vehicle Messages157
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages157
Hood Open158
Brake System Messages158
Cruise Control Messages158
Door Ajar Messages158
- Engine Overheated Idle Engine159
- Engine Overheated Stop Engine159
- Right Rear Door Open159
- Engine Cooling System Messages159
- Change Engine Oil Soon160
Engine Oil Messages160
Engine Power Messages160
Fuel System Messages160
- Object Detection System Messages161
- Tighten Gas Cap161
Key and Lock Messages161
Lamp Messages161
- Ride Control System Messages162
- Service Park Assist162
- Service Stabilitrak162
Airbag System Messages162
- Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages163
- Service Power Steering163
- Service Vehicle Messages163
- Tire Messages163
- Transmission Messages164
  - Service All Wheel Drive165
  - Service Transmission165
- Vehicle Reminder165
- Vehicle Speed Messages165
- Washer Fluid Messages165
- Feature Settings Menu Items166
- Display Language166
- Entering the Feature Settings Menu166
Vehicle Personalization166
- Auto Door Lock167
- Auto Door Unlock167
- Remote Door Lock168
- Remote Door Unlock168
- Delay Door Lock169
- Exit Lighting169
- Approach Lighting170
- Easy Exit Seat171
- Memory Seat Recall172
- Factory Settings172
- Exit Feature Settings172
- Universal Remote System Programming173
- Exiting the Feature Settings Menu173
Universal Remote System173
- Programming the Universal Home Remote System174
- Gate Operator and Canadian Programming176
- Erasing Universal Remote Buttons177
- Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote Button177
- Using Universal Remote177
- Universal Remote System Operation177
- Lighting179
- Exterior Lamp Controls179
- Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer180
- Flash-To-Pass181
- Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Headlamp System181
- Delayed Headlamps182
- Hazard Warning Flashers182
- Adaptive Forward Lighting182
- Turn and Lane-Change Signals183
- Turn Signal on Chime183
- Fog Lamps183
- Instrument Panel Illumination Control184
- Courtesy Lamps184
- Dome Lamps184
- Delayed Entry Lighting185
- Delayed Exit Lighting185
- Entry Lighting185
- Lighting Features185
- Parade Dimming186
- Battery Load Management186
- Battery Power Protection187
- Infotainment System189
- Theft-Deterrent Feature190
- Radios with CD, DVD and USB191
- Playing the Radio191
- Setting the Tone193
- Adjusting the Speakers194
- Radio Messages194
- AM-FM Radio195
- Radio Data System195
- Finding a Station195
- Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite195
- DVD Error Messages211
- File System and Naming213
- Preprogrammed Playlists213
- Empty Folder213
- Playing a CD-R or CD-RW MP3214
- Connecting a USB Storage Device or Ipod215
- Using the Radio to Control a USB Storage Device or Ipod215
- Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage216
- Mp3218
- Format218
- Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode Discs218
- Root Directory219
- No Folder219
- Auxiliary Devices225
- Using the USB Port226
- USB Supported Devices226
- Rear Seat Infotainment227
- Before Driving227
- Parental Control227
- Headphones227
- Audio/Video Jacks229
- Audio Output230
- How to Change the RSE Video Screen Settings230
- Video Screen230
- Remote Control231
- Remote Control Buttons232
- Tips and Troubleshooting Chart234
- DVD Display Error Messages235
- DVD Distortion236
- Cleaning the RSE Overhead Console236
- Cleaning the Video Screen236
- Rear Seat Audio System236
- Phone238
- Voice Recognition238
- Pairing239
- Bluetooth Controls239
- Audio System239
- Pairing a Phone240
- Listing All Paired and Connected Phones240
- Deleting a Paired Phone240
- Connecting to a Different Phone240
- Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers241
- Using the Store Command241
- Using the Digit Store Command241
- Using the Digit Dial Command242
- Listing Stored Numbers242
- Using the Dial or Call Command242
- Making a Call242
- Receiving a Call243
- Call Waiting243
- Three-Way Calling243
- Ending a Call243
- Voice Pass-Thru244
- Transferring a Call244
- Muting a Call244
- Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Tones245
- Clearing the System245
- Sending a Number or Name Tag During a Call245
- Dual Automatic Climate Control System247
- Display Function248
- Automatic Operation248
- Temperature Control249
- Manual Operation249
- Air Conditioning250
- Rear Window Defogger251
- Sensors252
- Rear Climate Control System253
- Driving and Operating257
- Driving Information258
- Defensive Driving258
- Control of a Vehicle259
- Braking259
- Power Steering260
- Variable Effort Steering260
- Steering Tips260
- Steering in Emergencies260
- Off-Road Recovery261
- Loss of Control261
- Skidding262
- Driving on Wet Roads262
- Other Rainy Weather Tips263
- Hydroplaning263
- Highway Hypnosis264
- Hill and Mountain Roads264
- Winter Driving265
- Driving on Snow or Ice265
- Blizzard Conditions266
- If the Vehicle Is Stuck267
- Rocking the Vehicle to Get It out267
- Vehicle Load Limits268
- Tire and Loading Information Label268
- Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit269
- Certification/Tire Label271
- Starting and Operating272
- New Vehicle Break-In272
- Ignition Positions273
- Retained Accessory Power (RAP)274
- Starting the Engine275
- To Use the Engine Coolant Heater276
- Engine Heater276
- Shifting into Park277
- Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running277
- Shifting out of Park278
- Torque Lock278
- Engine Exhaust279
- Parking over Things that Burn279
- Automatic Transmission280
- Running the Vehicle While Parked280
- Manual Mode282
- Electronic Range Select ERS Mode282
- Tow/Haul Mode283
- Automatic Engine Grade Braking283
- Drive Systems284
- Brakes284
- Antilock Brake System284
- All-Wheel Drive284
- Braking in Emergencies285
- Using ABS285
- Parking Brake285
- Ride Control Systems286
- Brake Assist286
- Traction Control Operation287
- Setting Cruise Control289
- Resuming a Set Speed289
- Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control289
- Erasing Speed Memory290
- Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control290
- Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control290
- Object Detection Systems290
- When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly291
- Rear Vision Camera (RVC)292
- Vehicles Without Navigation System293
- Turning the Rear Vision Camera System off or on293
- Vehicles with Navigation System294
- Turning the Rear Vision Camera System on or off294
- Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast of the Screen295
- Symbols295
- Rear Vision Camera Location296
- Rear Vision Camera Error Messages296
- Recommended Fuel298
- Gasoline Specifications298
- California Fuel Requirements299
- Fuels in Foreign Countries299
- Fuel Additives299
- Filling the Tank300
- Filling a Portable Fuel Container302
- General Towing Information302
- Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips303
- Pulling a Trailer304
- Driving with a Trailer304
- Towing with a Stability Control System304
- Following Distance305
- Passing305
- Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer306
- Driving on Grades306
- Making Turns306
- Backing up306
- Parking on Hills307
- Leaving after Parking on a Hill307
- Maintenance When Trailer Towing307
- Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing307
- Trailer Towing308
- Weight of the Trailer308
- Weight of the Trailer Tongue309
- Hitches310
- Total Weight on the Vehicle's Tires310
- Towing Equipment310
- Safety Chains311
- Trailer Brakes311
- Trailer Wiring Harness311
- Basic Trailer Wiring311
- Conversions and Add-Ons312
- Add-On Electrical Equipment312
- Vehicle Care313
- General Information314
- Accessories and Modifications315
- Vehicle Checks316
- Hood316
- Engine Compartment Overview318
- Engine Cover319
- Engine Oil320
- Checking Engine Oil320
- When to Add Engine Oil320
- Selecting the Right Engine Oil321
- Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes322
- What to Do with Used Oil323
- When to Change Engine Oil323
- Automatic Transmission Fluid324
- How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System324
- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter324
- How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter325
- Cooling System326
- Engine Coolant327
- How to Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank329
- Checking Coolant329
- How to Add Coolant to the Radiator330
- Engine Overheating332
- If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment332
- If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment333
- Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode334
- Power Steering Fluid334
- When to Check Power Steering Fluid334
- How to Check Power Steering Fluid334
- Adding Washer Fluid335
- Brake Adjustment336
- Replacing Brake System Parts336
- Brake Fluid337
- Battery338
- Vehicle Storage339
- Starter Switch Check339
- Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check340
- Ignition Transmission Lock Check340
- Park Brake and P Mechanism Check340
- Wiper Blade Replacement341
- Backglass Wiper Blade341
- Bulb Replacement342
- Windshield Replacement342
- Headlamp Aiming342
- Halogen Bulbs342
- High Intensity Discharge Lighting343
- Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Stoplamps343
- High Voltage Devices and Wiring344
- Replacement Bulbs344
- License Plate Lamp344
- Electrical System344
- Electrical System Overload345
- Headlamp Wiring345
- Windshield Wipers345
- Fuses and Circuit Breakers346
- Engine Compartment Fuse Block346
- Tires352
- TPC Spec353
- Tire Sidewall Labeling353
- Tire Size353
- Tire Designations355
- Tire Terminology and Definitions356
- Air Pressure356
- Accessory Weight356
- Aspect Ratio356
- Tire Pressure Monitor Operation362
- TPMS Malfunction Light and Message363
- TPMS Sensor Matching Process364
- Tire Inspection365
- Tire Rotation365
- When It Is Time for New Tires367
- Buying New Tires368
- Different Size Tires and Wheels370
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading370
- Treadwear371
- Traction371
- Wheel Replacement372
- Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance372
- Tire Chains373
- Used Replacement Wheels373
- If a Tire Goes Flat374
- Tire Sealant377
- Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister383
- Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit384
- Tire Changing384
- Removing Tools384
- Removing the Spare Tire385
- Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire387
- Storing the Spare Tire390
- Storing the Flat Tire392
- Storing the Tools393
- Secondary Latch System394
- Compact Spare Tire396
- Jump Starting397
- Towing401
- Recreational Vehicle Towing401
- Dinghy Towing402
- Dolly Towing403
- Exterior Care404
- Finish Care404
- Appearance Care404
- Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts405
- Washing the Vehicle405
- Weatherstrips406
- Wheels and Trim - Aluminum or Chrome406
- Windshield and Wiper Blades407
- Underbody Maintenance408
- Interior Care408
- Finish Damage408
- Sheet Metal Damage408
- Fabric/Carpet409
- Leather410
- Floor Mats411
- Care of Safety Belts411
- Knob Retainer412
- Removing and Replacing the Floor Mat412
- Button Retainer412
- Service and Maintenance413
- Scheduled Maintenance414
- Rotation of New Tires414
- Every Engine Oil Change415
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants418
- Maintenance Replacement Parts420
- Engine Identification425
- Vehicle Identification425
- Vehicle Identification Number425
- Technical Data425
- Vehicle Data426
- Capacities and Specifications426
- Engine Drive Belt Routing427
- Engine Specifications427
- Customer Information429
- Index447

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