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plate
(33,1)
Buick
Enclave
Owner
Manual
-
2012
V
ehicle
Care
10-33
The
vehicle
may
not
be
equipped
with
all
of
the
fuses,
relays,
and
features
shown.
Fuses
Usage
A/C
CL
TCH
Air
Conditioning
Clutch
ABS
MTR
Antilock
Brake
System
(ABS)
Motor
AFS
Adaptive
Forward
Lighting
System
AIRBAG
Airbag
System
AUX
POWER
Auxiliary
Power
AUX
V
AC
PUMP
Auxiliary
V
acuum
Pump
A
WD
All-Wheel-Drive
System
BA
TT
1
Battery
1
BA
TT
2
Battery
2
BA
TT
3
Battery
3
CIGAR
LIGHTER
Cigarette
Lighter
I
n
f
o
r
m
a
t
i
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P
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346
Table of Contents
2012 Buick Enclave Owner Manual
2
Table of Contents
2
Index
4
Onstar
5
In Brief
7
Information
9
Initial Drive Information
10
Remote Vehicle Start
11
Door Locks
11
Seat Adjustment
13
Memory Features
13
Second Row Seats
14
Heated and Ventilated Seats
15
Head Restraint Adjustment
16
Passenger Sensing System
16
Safety Belts
16
Mirror Adjustment
17
Exterior Lighting
19
Climate Controls
20
Vehicle Features
21
Onstar Overview
23
Portable Audio Devices
23
Storage Compartments
25
Maintenance
26
Performance and Maintenance
26
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
28
Maintenance
29
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Doors Interior Mirrors
31
Keys and Locks
32
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
33
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
33
Power Door Locks
38
Delayed Locking
39
Automatic Door Locks
39
Safety Locks
39
Lockout Protection
39
Doors
40
Liftgate
43
Vehicle Security
44
Anti-Theft Alarm System
44
Immobilizer
45
Immobilizer Operation
45
Exterior Mirrors
47
Convex Mirrors
47
Power Mirrors
47
Folding Mirrors
48
Heated Mirrors
48
Automatic Dimming Mirror
48
Park Tilt Mirrors
49
Automatic Dimming Rearview
49
Interior Mirrors
49
Windows
50
Power Windows
50
Roof
52
Sun Visors
52
Sunroof
52
Seats and Restraints
55
Head Restraints
56
Seats and Restraints
56
Front Seats
57
Power Seat Adjustment
57
Lumbar Adjustment
58
Reclining Seatbacks
58
Memory Seats
60
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
62
Rear Seats
63
Third Row Seats
67
Safety Belts
68
Safety Belts
69
How to Wear Safety Belts
69
Properly
70
Lap-Shoulder Belt
70
Safety Belt Use During
75
Pregnancy
75
Safety Belt Care
76
Safety Belt Extender
76
Safety System Check
76
Airbag System
77
Replacing Safety Belt System
77
Parts after a Crash
77
Where Are the Airbags
79
Inflate
81
When Should an Airbag Inflate
81
How Does an Airbag
82
Restrain
82
What Makes an Airbag
82
Inflate
82
What will You See after an
83
Passenger Sensing
85
System
85
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
90
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
90
Airbag System Check
91
Child Restraints
92
Older Children
92
Replacing Airbag System
92
Parts after a Crash
92
Infants and Young
95
Children
95
Child Restraint Systems
97
Where to Put the Restraint
99
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
101
Latch System
101
System
105
Replacing LATCH System
108
Parts after a Crash
108
Securing Child Restraints
109
(Rear Seat)
109
Securing Child Restraints
111
Passenger Seat)
111
Storage
115
Storage Compartments
115
Additional Storage Features
115
Instrument Panel Storage
115
Armrest Storage
116
Center Console Storage
116
Cupholders
116
Floor Console Storage
117
Additional Storage Features
118
Cargo Cover
118
Cargo Management
118
Cargo Tie-Downs
118
Convenience Net
118
System
118
Roof Rack System
119
Instruments and Controls
121
Controls
122
Instruments and Controls
125
Horn
125
Windshield Wiper/Washer
125
Rear Window Wiper
126
Compass
127
Clock
129
Power Outlets
130
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
132
Instrument Cluster
133
Odometer
134
Fuel Gauge
134
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
135
Safety Belt Reminders
136
Voltmeter Gauge
136
Airbag Readiness Light
137
Passenger Airbag Status
138
Indicator
138
Charging System Light
139
Indicator Lamp
140
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
140
Brake System Warning
142
Light
142
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
143
Warning Light
143
Tow/Haul Mode Light
143
Tire Pressure Light
144
Engine Oil Pressure Light
145
Security Light
145
Cruise Control Light
146
Front Fog Lamp Light
146
High-Beam on Light
146
Information Displays Driver Information
147
Center (DIC)
147
Vehicle Messages
151
Brake System Messages
152
Cruise Control Messages
152
Door Ajar Messages
152
Engine Cooling System
153
Messages
153
Engine Oil Messages
154
Engine Power Messages
155
Fuel System Messages
155
Key and Lock Messages
156
Lamp Messages
156
Object Detection System
156
Messages
156
Anti-Theft Alarm System
157
Messages
157
Airbag System Messages
157
Service Vehicle Messages
158
Tire Messages
158
Transmission Messages
159
Vehicle Reminder
160
Messages
160
Vehicle Speed Messages
160
Washer Fluid Messages
160
Vehicle Personalization
161
Universal Remote System
169
Programming
169
Universal Remote System
172
Operation
172
Lighting 6-1 Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting
175
Lighting Features
175
Exterior Lighting
176
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
176
Daytime Running Lamps
177
Flash-To-Pass
177
Adaptive Forward
178
Lighting (AFL)
178
Delayed Headlamps
178
Hazard Warning Flashers
178
Vehicle Personalization
178
Fog Lamps
179
Turn and Lane-Change
179
Signals
179
Interior Lighting
180
Courtesy Lamps
180
Dome Lamps
180
Instrument Panel Illumination
180
Reading Lamps
180
Lighting Features
181
Delayed Entry Lighting
181
Delayed Exit Lighting
181
Entry Lighting
181
Battery Load Management
182
Parade Dimming
182
Battery Power Protection
183
Infotainment System
185
Default Chapter
185
Rear Seat Infotainment
185
Introduction
186
Infotainment System
186
Operation
186
Theft-Deterrent Feature
186
Radio
191
AM-FM Radio
191
Satellite Radio
193
Radio Reception
197
Audio Players
198
CD Player
198
Multi-Band Antenna
198
CD/DVD Player
200
MP3 (Radio with CD/USB)
208
MP3 (Radio with CD/DVD)
215
Auxiliary Devices
222
Rear Seat Infotainment
224
Rear Seat Entertainment
224
(RSE) System
224
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
234
System
234
Phone
236
Bluetooth
236
Phone
236
Agreements
244
Air Vents
245
Air Vents
253
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
254
Driving and Operating
255
Default Chapter
256
Driving and Operating
256
Driving Information
256
Distracted Driving
256
Control of a Vehicle
257
Defensive Driving
257
Drunk Driving
257
Steering
258
Loss of Control
259
Off-Road Recovery
259
Driving on Wet Roads
260
Highway Hypnosis
261
Hill and Mountain Roads
262
Winter Driving
263
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
265
Vehicle Load Limits
266
Starting and Operating
271
New Vehicle Break-In
271
Ignition Positions
272
Starting the Engine
273
Engine Heater
275
Power (RAP)
275
Retained Accessory
275
Shifting into Park
276
Shifting out of Park
277
Engine Exhaust
278
Parking over Things
278
That Burn
278
Running the Vehicle While Parked
279
Automatic Transmission
280
Manual Mode
282
All-Wheel Drive
283
Tow/Haul Mode
283
Engine Exhaust
278
Drive Systems
283
Brakes
284
System (ABS)
284
Brake Assist
285
Parking Brake
285
Brakes
284
Ride Control Systems
286
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
286
System
286
Cruise Control
288
Cruise Control
288
Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist
291
Rear Vision
292
Fuel
298
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)
298
Recommended Fuel
298
California Fuel
299
Fuel Additives
299
Fuels in Foreign Countries
299
Requirements
299
Filling the Tank
300
Container
302
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
302
Filling a Portable Fuel
302
General Towing
302
Information
302
Trailer Towing
308
Towing Equipment
310
Add-On Electrical
312
Equipment
312
Fuel
298
Towing
302
Conversions and Add-Ons
312
Vehicle Care
313
General Information
314
Vehicle Care
315
California Proposition
315
65 Warning
315
Accessories and Modifications
315
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
315
Vehicle Checks
316
Doing Your Own
316
Service Work
316
Hood
317
Engine Compartment
318
Engine Cover
319
Engine Oil
320
Engine Oil Life System
322
Automatic Transmission
324
Automatic Transmission Fluid
324
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
324
Fluid
324
Cooling System
326
Engine Coolant
326
Engine Overheating
330
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
332
Power Steering Fluid
333
Washer Fluid
334
Brakes
335
Brake Fluid
336
Battery
337
All-Wheel Drive
337
Function Check
338
Starter Switch Check
338
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
339
Windshield Replacement
340
Headlamp Aiming
340
Bulb Replacement
341
Halogen Bulbs
341
High Intensity Discharge
341
(HID) Lighting
341
License Plate Lamp
342
Replacement Bulbs
342
Electrical System
343
High Voltage Devices and Wiring
343
Overload
343
Breakers
344
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
344
Fuses and Circuit
344
Wheels and Tires
350
Tires
350
Tire Sidewall Labeling
351
Tire Designations
353
Tire Terminology and Definitions
354
Tire Pressure
357
System
358
Tire Pressure Monitor System
358
Operation
360
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
360
Tire Inspection
364
Tire Rotation
364
When It Is Time for New
365
Tires
365
Buying New Tires
366
Different Size Tires and Wheels
368
Uniform Tire Quality
368
Grading
368
Wheel Alignment and Tire
370
Balance
370
Wheel Replacement
370
Tire Chains
371
If a Tire Goes Flat
372
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
374
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
381
Tire Changing
381
Compact Spare Tire
390
Jump Starting
391
Towing the Vehicle
395
Recreational Vehicle
395
Appearance Care
398
Exterior Care
398
Interior Care
402
Floor Mats
405
Service and Maintenance
407
Maintenance Schedule
408
Services
414
And Care
415
Lubricants, and Parts
418
Maintenance Replacement Parts
420
Maintenance Records
421
Technical Data
425
Vehicle Data
426
Customer
429
Default Chapter
429
Customer Information
429
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)
429
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)
433
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)
434
Online Owner Center
435
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
436
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)
436
Roadside Assistance
436
Program (Mexico)
436
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)
442
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)
444
Service Publications Ordering Information
446
Reporting Safety Defects
447
Reporting Safety Defects to
447
Reporting Safety Defects to
448
Government
448
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
448
Event Data Recorders
449
Privacy
449
Privacy
449
Navigation System
450
Identification (RFID)
450
Radio Frequency Statement
451
Statement
451
Onstar Services
453
Emergency
454
Navigation
454
Onstar Services
454
Security
454
Connections
456
Diagnostics
457
Onstar Additional
457
Onstar Additional Information
457
Daytime Running Lamps
463
Object Detection Systems
468
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Brand
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Model
Enclave
Category
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Language
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