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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011
2011 Buick Enclave Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-40
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-47
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-39
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-16
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-24
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-30
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-34
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46
Conversions and
Add-Ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56

Summary of content (458 pages)

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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) 2011 Buick Enclave Owner Manual M In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1 Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) 2011 Buick Enclave Owner Manual M Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-30 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32 Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-85 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Introduction The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and ENCLAVE are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 iv Black plate (4,1) Introduction Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Danger, Warnings, and Cautions Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. { WARNING These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio®Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 vi Black plate (6,1) Introduction 2 NOTES
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) In Brief In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Black plate (2,1)
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8‑9. B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6‑5. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑5. C. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑13. D. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑26. E. Clock on page 5‑8. F. H. Hood Release. See Hood on page 10‑4. I. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑6. J. Data Link Connector (DLC).
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 1-4 Black plate (4,1) In Brief Initial Drive Information To open or close the liftgate, press and hold & until the liftgate begins to move. This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. Press L and release to locate the vehicle. Press L and hold for more than two seconds to sound the panic alarm.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) In Brief 1-5 Remote Vehicle Start Canceling a Remote Start Power Door Locks Starting the Vehicle To cancel a remote start: On vehicles with power door locks, the controls are located on the front doors. With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press Q. 3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the parking lamps flash.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 1-6 Black plate (6,1) In Brief Power Liftgate Windows On vehicles with a power liftgate, the vehicle must be in P (Park) to operate it. . Seat Adjustment Power Seats Press and hold the liftgate button & on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. On vehicles with power windows, the switches are on the doors. . Press the liftgate button on the center console. . Press the touchpad switch on the outside liftgate handle.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) In Brief Raise or lower the seat by moving the control (A) up or down. Memory Features Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3. 1. Adjust the driver seat and seatback recliner, both outside mirrors, and the power tilt wheel, if equipped. To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control (B) forward or rearward.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 1-8 Black plate (8,1) In Brief See “Memory Seat and Mirrors” under Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3 and Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑40 for more information. Second Row Seats Third Row Seats The third row seats can be folded forward or removed. Easy Exit Positions The easy exit feature can move the driver seat rearward and the power steering column, if equipped, up and forward to allow extra room to exit the vehicle.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) In Brief Heated Seats Heated Front Seats On vehicles with this feature, the heated seat controls are located on the center console. The engine must be running to operate them. I : Press to turn on the heated seatback. J : Press to turn on or off the heated seat and seatback. See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑8. Heated and Ventilated Seats On vehicles with this feature, the controls are on the center console. H: J: Press to ventilate. Press to heat.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 1-10 Black plate (10,1) In Brief Sensing System for Passenger Airbag United States The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑40 for more information. To adjust each mirror: 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the mirror. 2. Press on the control pad to adjust the mirror. Mirror Adjustment 3. Press (A) or (B) again to deselect the mirror.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) In Brief Interior Mirror The automatic dimming rearview mirror reduces the glare from other vehicles headlamps. Each time the vehicle is started, the dimming feature comes on. 3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you. 4. Push the lever (A) up to lock the steering wheel in place. Power Tilt Wheel 1-11 Push the control forward or rearward to move the steering wheel toward the front or rear of the vehicle.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 1-12 Black plate (12,1) In Brief Dome Lamp Override Reading Lamps Press the button near each lamp to turn them on or off. For more information, see: . Dome Lamps on page 6‑6. . Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑6. Exterior Lighting O : Turns the automatic light control on or off. AUTO: Automatic operation of the headlamps at normal brightness and other exterior lamps. ; : Manual operation of the parking lamps and other exterior lamps.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) In Brief Windshield Wiper/Washer The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the left side of the steering column. 6: Rear Window Wiper/Washer 1 : Slow wipes. The rear wiper and rear wash button is located on the instrument panel below the climate control system. Delays wiping cycle. Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. 2 : Fast wipes.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 1-14 Black plate (14,1) In Brief Climate Controls Transmission Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode ERS mode allows you to choose the top-gear limit of the transmission and the vehicle's speed while driving down hill or towing a trailer. The vehicle has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel cluster. When using the ERS Mode a number will display next to the L, indicating the current gear that has been selected. A. Fan Control K.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) In Brief 1-15 © ¨ : Seek or scan stations. 4 : Change the display between the Vehicle Features Radio(s) radio station frequency and the time, if equipped. While the ignition is off, press 4 to display the time. For more information about these and other radio features, see Operation on page 7‑2.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 1-16 Black plate (16,1) In Brief Storing a Favorite Station Setting the Clock Satellite Radio A maximum of 36 stations can be stored as favorites using the six softkeys located below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the radio FAV button. Press FAV to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM stations.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) In Brief Portable Audio Devices Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have an auxiliary input located on the radio faceplate and a USB port located in the center console. External devices such as iPod®, laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, USB storage device, etc. can be connected to the auxiliary port using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack or the USB port depending on the audio system.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 1-18 Black plate (18,1) In Brief Cruise Control SET– : Press to set the speed and activate cruise control or to make the vehicle decelerate. Storage Compartments [ : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See Cruise Control on page 9‑32. Navigation System T: Press to turn cruise control on and off. The indicator comes on when cruise control is on.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) In Brief Power Outlets Sunroof The vehicle has three 12‐volt accessory power outlets which can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY to operate the sunroof and power sunshade. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑18. The power outlets are located: . On the instrument panel below the climate controls. . At the rear of the center floor console. .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 1-20 Black plate (20,1) In Brief Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑48.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) In Brief Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . . Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. Roadside Assistance Program . Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. U.S.: 1-800-252-1112 .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 1-22 Black plate (22,1) In Brief OnStar® How OnStar Service Works Q : Push this blue button to connect to a specially trained OnStar advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions. For vehicles with an active OnStar subscription, OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, navigation, diagnostics, and calling services.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) In Brief OnStar service can’t work unless your vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area, and the wireless service provider has coverage, network capacity, reception, and technology compatible with OnStar's service. Service involving location information about your vehicle can’t work unless GPS signals are available, unobstructed, and compatible with the OnStar hardware.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 1-24 Black plate (24,1) In Brief 2 NOTES
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Windows Doors Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic Door Locks . . .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 2-2 Black plate (2,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks See your dealer if a replacement key or additional key is needed. Keys Notice: If the keys get locked in the vehicle, it may have to be damaged to get them out. Always carry a spare key. { WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Keys, Doors and Windows If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: . . Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. . Check the transmitter's battery. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section. . If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 2-4 Black plate (4,1) Keys, Doors and Windows K (Unlock): Press once to unlock only the driver door. If K is pressed again within five seconds, all remaining doors unlock. The interior lamps come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑40.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Keys, Doors and Windows work once the new transmitter is programmed. Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters programmed to it. See your dealer to program transmitters to this vehicle. 2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 4. Snap the transmitter back together.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 2-6 Black plate (6,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Remote Vehicle Start This vehicle may have a remote starting feature that starts the engine from outside of the vehicle. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter, see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑2 for additional information. / (Remote Start): This button is located on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Extending Engine Run Time To extend the engine run time by 10 minutes, repeat Steps 1 though 3 while the engine is still running. The engine run time can only be extended if it is the first remote start since the vehicle has been driven. Remote start can be extended one time.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 2-8 Black plate (8,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Door Locks { WARNING WARNING (Continued) . Unlocked doors can be dangerous. . Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Keys, Doors and Windows This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition. This feature can be programmed by using the Driver Information Center (DIC). See “DELAY DOOR LOCK” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑40. Automatic Door Locks Vehicles with an automatic lock/unlock feature enable you to program the vehicle's power door locks. This feature can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 2-10 Black plate (10,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Doors WARNING (Continued) Liftgate Manual Liftgate Operation { WARNING Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Power Liftgate Operation The vehicle may have a power liftgate. The vehicle must be in P (Park) to use this feature. 2-11 The power liftgate can be power opened and closed in the following ways: . The taillamps will flash and a chime will sound when the power liftgate is used. Press and hold the power liftgate button on the RKE transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3 for more information.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 2-12 Black plate (12,1) Keys, Doors and Windows If the transmission is shifted out of P (Park) while the power function is in progress, the liftgate power function will continue to completion. If the transmission is shifted out of P (Park) and the vehicle accelerates before the power liftgate latches closed, the liftgate may reverse to the open position. Cargo could fall out of the vehicle. Always make sure the power liftgate is closed and latched before you drive away.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Keys, Doors and Windows With the power liftgate disabled and all of the doors unlocked, the liftgate can be manually opened and closed. To open the liftgate, press the touchpad on the handle on the outside of the liftgate and lift the gate open. To close the liftgate, use the pull cup to lower the liftgate and close. The liftgate latch will power close. Always close the liftgate before driving.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 2-14 Black plate (14,1) Keys, Doors and Windows If the key is not placed in the ignition and turned to START or the door is not unlocked by pressing Q during the ten second pre-alarm, the alarm goes off. The headlamps flash and the horn sounds for about 30 seconds, then turns off to save the battery power. The vehicle can be started with the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off. To avoid setting off the alarm by accident: .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Keys, Doors and Windows The system is automatically disarmed when the key is turned to ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY or START from the LOCK/OFF position. You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system. The security light comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. When the PASS-Key® III+ system senses an incorrect key, the vehicle does not start.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 2-16 Black plate (16,1) Keys, Doors and Windows To program the new additional key: 1. Verify that the new key has a 1 stamped on it. 2. Insert the already programmed key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine does not start, see your dealer for service. 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. 4.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors For vehicles with manual folding mirrors, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Pull the mirror out to return to its original position. For vehicles with outside power foldaway mirrors: Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: . The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding. . They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 2-18 Black plate (18,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Heated Mirrors Park Tilt Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: If the vehicle has the memory package, the outside mirrors have a park tilt feature. This feature tilts the outside mirrors to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This allows the driver to view the curb for parallel parking. < (Rear Window Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Keys, Doors and Windows If the vehicle has RVC, the O button for turning the dimming feature on or off will not be available. Vehicles with OnStar have three additional control buttons for the OnStar system. See your dealer for more information about OnStar and how to subscribe to it. See the OnStar Owner Guide for more information about the services OnStar provides. Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 2-20 Black plate (20,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Power Windows Press the switch to lower the window. Pull up on the front edge of the switch to raise the window. { WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Programming the Power Windows If the battery on the vehicle has been recharged, disconnected, or replaced, windows with the express-up feature need to be reprogrammed for this feature to work. To program the window: 1. Close all doors with the ignition in the ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/RUN position, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑18. 2.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 2-22 Black plate (22,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Roof Sunroof The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY to operate the sunroof and power sunshade. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑18. The vehicle may have a sunroof over the front seats and a rear sunroof over the second row seats. The rear sunroof does not open. The switch to operate the front sunroof is on the headliner above the rearview mirror.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Keys, Doors and Windows The front sunshade must be opened and closed manually. Push up on the sunshade handle to open the sunshade. Manual Sunshades On a vehicle with only manual sunshades, press the button on the sunshade handle to release it and guide it back. Pull the sunshade forward until it latches to close it. Rear Power Sunshade On vehicles with a rear power sunshade, the switch is on the headliner above the rearview mirror.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 2-24 Black plate (24,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 2 NOTES
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Seats and Restraints Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . Safety System Check . . . . . . . . Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . Heated Front Seats . . . . . . .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 3-2 Black plate (2,1) Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Seats and Restraints The vehicle's second‐row seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted. Front Seats Power Seat Adjustment The vehicle's third‐row seats have headrests in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted. The vehicle's head restraints and headrests are not designed to be removed. 3-3 On vehicles with power seats, the controls are on the outboard side of the seats.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 3-4 Black plate (4,1) Seats and Restraints Memory Seat and Mirrors Storing Memory Positions Memory Remote Recall To save into memory: The memory feature can recall the driver seat, outside mirrors, and power tilt wheel, if available, to stored positions when entering the vehicle. 1. Adjust the driver seat and seatback recliner, both outside mirrors, and the power tilt wheel, if equipped.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Seats and Restraints To stop recall movement of the memory feature, press one of the power seat controls, memory buttons, power mirror buttons, or the power tilt wheel control. If something has blocked the driver seat and/or steering column while recalling a memory position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the appropriate manual control for the memory item that is not recalling for two seconds.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 3-6 Black plate (6,1) Seats and Restraints Lumbar Adjustment Power Lumbar Reclining Seatbacks Manual Lumbar On vehicles with power lumbar, the controls used to operate this feature are located on the outboard side of the seats. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3 for more information. Power Reclining Seatbacks To increase or decrease lumbar support, press and hold the front or rear of the control (C).
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this. The power reclining seatback control is on the outboard side of the seat. . To recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control rearward. . To bring the seatback forward, tilt the top of the control forward.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 3-8 Black plate (8,1) Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats { WARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, especially for long periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket, cushion, cover or similar item.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Seats and Restraints Heated and Ventilated Front Seats { WARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. See the Warning under Heated Front Seats on page 3‑8. On vehicles with the heated and ventilated seat feature, the controls are on the center console. To operate the heated seats the engine must be running. H (Ventilated Seat): Press to ventilate the entire seat.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 3-10 Black plate (10,1) Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Entering and Exiting the Third Row { WARNING Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place. A. Seat Adjustment Handle B. Reclining Seatback Strap C.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Seats and Restraints 4. Ensure that the safety belt is unfastened and in the stowed position. 3. Slide the seat rearward by pushing on the seatback until it is locked into place. 5. Pull the sliding seat lever (C) forward and move the seatback forward. The seat cushion will fold, and the entire seat will slide forward. The head restraints will fold out of the way automatically. 4.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 3-12 Black plate (12,1) Seats and Restraints To return the seatback to the seating position, lift the upper corner of the seatback and push it rearward until it locks into place. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Pull up on the head restraint to return it to the upright, locked position. Adjusting the Seats To adjust the second row seats, pull outward on the seat adjustment handle (A). Slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired position.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Seats and Restraints To return the seatback to the seating position: 1. Raise the seatback into place by using the pullstrap from the rear of the vehicle, or by pushing it into place from inside the vehicle. { WARNING 3. Pull up on the release lever located on the back of the seat. 4. Push the seatback forward to lay flat. If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 3-14 Black plate (14,1) Seats and Restraints Removing the Third Row Seats 1. Remove the cargo management system, if it is in the vehicle. See Cargo Management System on page 4‑3. 2. Remove anything on or under the seat. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. 3. Fold the seatback down.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Seats and Restraints Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { WARNING Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, the injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from the vehicle.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 3-16 Black plate (16,1) Seats and Restraints Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Seats and Restraints The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... 3-17 or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 3-18 Black plate (18,1) Seats and Restraints Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to wear safety belts? Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: Airbags are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts — not instead of them. Whether or not an airbag is provided, all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Seats and Restraints How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should know. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infants.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 3-20 Black plate (20,1) Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING Q: What is wrong with this? You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way. A: The lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING Q: What is wrong with this? You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. 3-21 { WARNING You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 3-22 Black plate (22,1) Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING Q: What is wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries. Be sure the belt goes under the armrests. A: The belt is over an armrest.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 3-24 Black plate (24,1) Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. A: The belt is twisted across the body. Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Seats and Restraints If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be engaged. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again. 4. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3‑30. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 5.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 3-26 Black plate (26,1) Seats and Restraints Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. 6. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull the stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants. To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Pretensioners To move it down, push down on the button (A) and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the height adjuster up by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. After the adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it down without pushing the button to make sure it has locked into position. This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the front outboard occupants.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 3-28 Black plate (28,1) Seats and Restraints Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: the vehicle. To access the comfort guide, you will first need to move the headrest forward by pulling on the handle behind the seatback. The comfort guide will now be accessible. 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. Outboard Positions 1.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Seats and Restraints 3-29 { WARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 4.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 3-30 Black plate (30,1) Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Care Keep belts clean and dry. { WARNING Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash { WARNING A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 3-32 Seats and Restraints Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver. . A frontal airbag for the right front passenger. . A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver. . A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger. . A roof-rail airbag for the driver, passenger seated directly behind the driver, and the third row outboard passenger position. .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING { WARNING Airbags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily close to the airbag, as you would be if you were sitting on the edge of your seat or leaning forward. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 3-34 Black plate (34,1) Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The roof-rail airbags for the driver, right front passenger, passengers behind the driver and right front passenger, and the third row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows. If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 3-36 Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds. For example: . . Black plate (36,1) If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a moving object. If the vehicle hits an object that deforms, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits an object that does not deform. .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Seats and Restraints In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. For frontal airbags, inflation is determined by what the vehicle hits, the angle of the impact, and how quickly the vehicle slows down. For seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags, deployment is determined by the location and severity of the side impact.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 3-38 Black plate (38,1) Seats and Restraints Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help contain the head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the first and second rows. The rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of full or partial ejection in rollover events, although no system can prevent all such ejections.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Seats and Restraints You can lock the doors, turn off the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers by using the controls for those features. { WARNING In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 3-40 Black plate (40,1) Seats and Restraints Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. United States The words ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, are visible during the system check.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. { WARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 3-42 Black plate (42,1) Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system is designed to turn on (may inflate) the right front passenger frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger seat. When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Seats and Restraints 5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, turn the vehicle off. Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion, 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.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 3-44 Black plate (44,1) Seats and Restraints Additional Factors Affecting System Operation Safety 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 “Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints” in the Index for additional information about the importance of proper restraint use.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Seats and Restraints If the passenger seat gets wet, dry the seat immediately. If the airbag readiness light is lit, do not install a child restraint or allow anyone to occupy the seat. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑17 for important safety information. The on indicator may be lit if an object, such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other electronic device, is put on an unoccupied seat.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 3-46 Black plate (46,1) Seats and Restraints Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: Yes. If you add things that change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet metal, they may keep the airbag system from working properly.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Seats and Restraints In addition, the dealer and the service manual have information about the location of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic module and airbag wiring. Airbag System Check The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑17 for more information.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 3-48 Black plate (48,1) Seats and Restraints Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety belts. The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the fit test below: . Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Seats and Restraints In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts properly. WARNING (Continued) The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. The child might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 3-50 Black plate (50,1) Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 3-52 Black plate (52,1) Seats and Restraints Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle's owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child's weight, height, and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Seats and Restraints 3-53 Child Restraint Systems (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat (A) Rear‐Facing Infant Seat A rear-facing infant seat (A) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 3-54 Black plate (54,1) Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle { WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle's safety belt or LATCH system, following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1) Seats and Restraints Where to Put the Restraint According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 3-56 Black plate (56,1) Seats and Restraints Depending on where you place the child restraint and the size of the child restraint you may not be able to access adjacent safety belt assemblies or LATCH anchors for additional passengers or child restraints. Adjacent seating positions should not be used if the child restraint prevents access to or interferes with the routing of the safety belt.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1) Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (B). A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 3-58 Black plate (58,1) Seats and Restraints Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Second Row — 60/40 Bench i (Top Tether Anchor): Second Row — Bucket i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. Seating positions with top tether anchors. Third Row i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (59,1) Seats and Restraints second row. Open the cover to access the anchors. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is located on the cover or near the anchor.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 3-60 Black plate (60,1) Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System { WARNING If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (61,1) Seats and Restraints Do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety belt buckled. This could damage the safety belt or the seat. Unbuckle and return the safety belt to its stowed position, before folding the seat. 1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 3-62 Black plate (62,1) Seats and Restraints 2.3. Route, attach and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether over the seatback. If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether over the seatback.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (63,1) Seats and Restraints 3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the LATCH path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. There should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement, for proper installation.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 3-64 Black plate (64,1) Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat) When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑56 for how and where to install the child restraint using LATCH.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (65,1) Seats and Restraints 3-65 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑56 for more information. 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the shoulder belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor. 5.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 3-66 Black plate (66,1) Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Passenger Seat) The vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3‑55. In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (67,1) Seats and Restraints If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑56 for how and where to install the child restraint using LATCH. If a child restraint is secured using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑56 for top tether anchor locations.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 3-68 Black plate (68,1) Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Storage Storage Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage . . . . Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Console Storage . . . . . . Floor Console Storage . . . . . . . . 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-2 Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cargo Tie Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cargo Management System . .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 4-2 Black plate (2,1) Storage To open the armrest storage area, press the button located on the front of the armrest. There is additional storage under the armrest. Move the armrest all the way to the rear position, slide the cover back and remove the tray. { WARNING Never open more than one of the three latches at a time to help avoid personal injury and damage to the console.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Storage Additional Storage Features WARNING (Continued) always store it outside of the vehicle. When it is replaced, always be sure that it is securely reattached. Cargo Cover For vehicles with a cargo cover, it can be used to cover items in the rear of the vehicle. To install the cover, place the loops on each corner of the cover on the four hooks in the rear of the vehicle. The cover should be stored securely when not in use.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 4-4 Black plate (4,1) Storage Roof Rack System { WARNING If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the roof rack — like paneling, plywood, or a mattress — the wind can catch it while the vehicle is being driven. The item being carried could be violently torn off, and this could cause a collision, and damage the vehicle.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Instruments and Controls Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-3 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-5 Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 5-2 Black plate (2,1) Instruments and Controls Service Vehicle Messages . . . Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transmission Messages . . . . . Vehicle Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . 5-37 5-37 5-38 5-39 5-39 5-39 Controls Power Tilt Wheel Steering Wheel Adjustment Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization . . . . . .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Instruments and Controls Steering Wheel Controls To select preset or favorite radio stations: . Press and release w or x to go to the next or previous radio station stored as a preset or favorite. To select tracks on a CD/DVD: Press and release w or x to go to the next or previous track.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 5-4 Black plate (4,1) Instruments and Controls To navigate folders on an iPod or USB device for vehicles without a navigation system: To navigate folders on an iPod or USB device for vehicles with a navigation system: 1. Press and hold w or x while listening to a song until the contents of the current folder display on the radio display. 1. Go to the Music Navigator by first touching the center touch screen folder button in the main audio page. 2.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Instruments and Controls For vehicles with or without a navigation system: Press ¨ to go to the next track or chapter while sourced to the CD or DVD slot. Press ¨ to select a track or a folder when navigating folders on an iPod or USB device. For vehicles with a navigation system: 1. Press and hold ¨ until a beep is heard, to place the radio into SCAN mode, a station will play for five seconds before moving to the next station.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 5-6 Black plate (6,1) Instruments and Controls Windshield Washer J (Washer Fluid): Press the button at the end of the turn signal/lane change lever, to spray washer fluid on the windshield. The wipers clear the windshield and either stop or return to the preset speed. The ignition key must be in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN for this to work. See Washer Fluid on page 10‑23. { WARNING In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Instruments and Controls Compass variance is the difference between the earth's magnetic north and true geographic north. If the compass is not set to the zone where you live, the compass may give false readings. The compass must be set to the variance zone in which the vehicle is traveling. 4. Press the trip/fuel button until the vehicle heading, for example, N for North, is displayed in the DIC. 5. If calibration is necessary, calibrate the compass.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 5-8 Black plate (8,1) Instruments and Controls If the DIC display does not show a heading, for example, N for North, or the heading does not change after making turns, there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic CB or cell phone antenna mount, a magnetic emergency light, magnetic note pad holder, or any other magnetic item.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Instruments and Controls Enabling/Disabling the Digital Radio Clock To enable or disable the radio clock display: 1. Press H until the clock and date setting menus appear. 2. Press the pushbutton located under the forward arrow label until the menu for default clock and date settings appear. 3. Press the pushbutton located under the currently displayed status of either ON or OFF to toggle the radio clock display on or off.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 5-10 Black plate (10,1) Instruments and Controls Changing the Time and Date Display Setting To change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or to change the date default display setting from month/day/year to day/month/year: 1. Press G and then the pushbutton located under the forward arrow that displays on the radio screen until the time 12H (hour) and 24H (hour), and the date MM/DD (month and day) and DD/MM (day and month) displays. 2.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Instruments and Controls Power Outlet 110 Volt Alternative Current The vehicle may have a power outlet that can be used to plug in electrical equipment that uses a maximum limit of 150 watts. The power outlet is located on the rear of the center console. An indicator light on the outlet turns on to show it is in use.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 5-12 Black plate (12,1) Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle. Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar 5-13
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 5-14 Black plate (14,1) Instruments and Controls Speedometer Tachometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Odometer Fuel Gauge The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles. This vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Instruments and Controls Here are some situations that can occur with the fuel gauge. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge. . At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. . It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gauge indicated. For example, the gauge may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank's capacity to fill the tank. .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 5-16 Black plate (16,1) Instruments and Controls Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling for an extended period. If there is a problem with the battery charging system, a SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM message appears in the Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or the charging system light comes on.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Instruments and Controls This cycle repeats if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is moving. If the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other electronic device.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 5-18 Black plate (18,1) Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑40 for important safety information. The instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. United States Canada and Mexico When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Instruments and Controls Charging System Light If a short distance must be driven with the light on, be sure to turn off all accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. Malfunction Indicator Lamp The charging system light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show the light is working. It should go out when the engine is started.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 5-20 Black plate (20,1) Instruments and Controls Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can cause this light to come on. Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Instruments and Controls . Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and can cause: stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. These conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 5-22 Black plate (22,1) Instruments and Controls Brake System Warning Light This light may also come on due to low brake fluid. See Brakes on page 10‑24 for more information. The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For normal braking performance, both circuits need to be working.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Instruments and Controls Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light The ABS warning light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to ON/RUN. This is normal. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. If the light comes on while driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 5-24 Black plate (24,1) Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then goes off. If the light comes on and stays on while driving, the vehicle may have a problem with the cooling system.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Instruments and Controls Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil. Security Light 5-25 See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6‑2 for more information. Front Fog Lamp Light This light flashes when the security system is activated. For more information, see Anti-Theft Alarm System on page 2‑13.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 5-26 Black plate (26,1) Instruments and Controls Cruise Control Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). This light comes on whenever the cruise control is set. The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 9‑32 for more information. The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Instruments and Controls DIC Buttons on vehicles with this feature, and compass calibration and zone setting on vehicles with this feature. 3 (Trip/Fuel): The buttons are the set/reset, customization, vehicle information, and trip/fuel buttons. The button functions are detailed in the following pages. V (Set/Reset): Press this button to set or reset certain functions and to turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 5-28 Black plate (28,1) Instruments and Controls PARK ASSIST UNITS If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, press the vehicle information button until PARK ASSIST displays. This display allows the system to be turned on or off. Once in this display, press the set/reset button to select between ON or OFF. If you choose ON, the system will be turned on. If you choose OFF, the system will be turned off.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Instruments and Controls Trip/Fuel Menu Items 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to scroll through the following menu items: ODOMETER Press the trip/fuel button until ODOMETER displays. This display shows the distance the vehicle has been driven in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi). To switch between English and metric measurements, see “UNITS” earlier in this section. TRIP A and TRIP B Press the trip/fuel button until TRIP A or TRIP B displays.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 5-30 Black plate (30,1) Instruments and Controls For example, if driving in traffic and making frequent stops, this display may read one number, but if the vehicle is driven on a freeway, the number may change even though the same amount of fuel is in the fuel tank. This is because different driving conditions produce different fuel economies. Generally, freeway driving produces better fuel economy than city driving. Fuel range cannot be reset.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 5-32 Black plate (32,1) Instruments and Controls Brake System Messages Door Ajar Messages SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message displays along with the brake system warning light if there is a problem with the brake system. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑22. If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Instruments and Controls RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the passenger side rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close the door again. Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 5-34 Black plate (34,1) Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑11 for information on how to reset the message. See Engine Oil on page 10‑8 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑2 for more information.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Instruments and Controls TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message may display along with the check engine light on the instrument panel cluster if the vehicle's fuel cap is not tightened properly. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑19. Reinstall the fuel cap fully. See Filling the Tank on page 9‑44. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 5-36 Black plate (36,1) Instruments and Controls Press the set/reset button or the trip odometer reset stem to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display. For more information see Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑34. SERVICE PARK ASSIST If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, this message displays if there is a problem with the URPA system. Do not use this system to help you park.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Instruments and Controls Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem with the theft-deterrent system. The vehicle may or may not restart so you may want to take the vehicle to your dealer before turning off the engine. See Immobilizer Operation on page 2‑14 for more information.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 5-38 Black plate (38,1) Instruments and Controls The low tire pressure warning light will also come on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 5‑24. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Inflate the tires by adding air until the tire pressure is equal to the values shown on the Tire Loading Information label. See Tires on page 10‑40, Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12, and Tire Pressure on page 10‑47.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Instruments and Controls SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE If your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, this message displays if there is a problem with this system. If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle after 30 seconds and check for the message on the DIC display. If the message is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving, the AWD system needs service. See your dealer.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 5-40 Black plate (40,1) Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to one preferred setting. Customization features can only be programmed to one setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmed to a preferred setting for two different drivers. All of the customization options may not be available on your vehicle. Only the options available will be displayed on the DIC.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Instruments and Controls NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. AUTO DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select when the vehicle's doors will automatically lock. See Automatic Door Locks on page 2‑9 for more information.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 5-42 Black plate (42,1) Instruments and Controls REMOTE DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. You will not receive feedback when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if the doors are open. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3 for more information.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Instruments and Controls DELAY DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the vehicle's doors and liftgate will be delayed. When locking the doors and liftgate with the power door lock switch and a door or the liftgate is open, this feature will delay locking the doors and liftgate until five seconds after the last door is closed. You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 5-44 Black plate (44,1) Instruments and Controls APPROACH LIGHTING This feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Press the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Instruments and Controls Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF (default): Neither outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). DRIVER MIRROR: The driver's outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). PASSENGER MIRROR: The passenger's outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 5-46 Black plate (46,1) Instruments and Controls MEMORY SEAT RECALL If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your preference for the remote memory seat recall feature. See Delayed Locking on page 2‑8 for more information. Press the customization button until MEMORY SEAT RECALL appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Instruments and Controls Exiting the Feature Settings Menu The feature settings menu will be exited when any of the following occurs: . The vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). . The vehicle is no longer in ON/RUN. . The trip/fuel or vehicle information DIC buttons are pressed. . The end of the feature settings menu is reached and exited. . A 40 second time period has elapsed with no selection made.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 5-48 Black plate (48,1) Instruments and Controls When programming a garage door, park outside of the garage. Park directly in line with and facing the garage door opener motor-head or gate motor-head. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate that is being programmed.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Instruments and Controls 3. At the same time, press and hold both the Universal Home Remote button to be used to control the garage door and the hand-held transmitter button. Do not release the Universal Home Remote button or the hand-held transmitter button until Step 4 has been completed.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 5-50 Black plate (50,1) Instruments and Controls 8. Immediately return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the Universal Home Remote button, selected in Step 3 to control the garage door, for two seconds, and then release it. If the garage door does not move, press and hold the same button a second time for two seconds, and then release it. Again, if the door does not move, press and hold the same button a third time for two seconds, and then release.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Operation To erase all programmed buttons on the Universal Remote device: Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote Button To reprogram any of the three Universal Remote buttons, repeat the programming instructions earlier in this section, beginning with Step 2. Using Universal Remote Press and hold the appropriate Universal Remote button for at least half of a second.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 5-52 Black plate (52,1) Instruments and Controls 2 NOTES
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Delayed Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 6-2 Black plate (2,1) Lighting The exterior lamps control has four positions: O (Off): Briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic light control off or on again. AUTO (Automatic): Turns the headlamps on automatically at normal brightness, together with the following: 2 (Headlamps): Turns the headlamps on together with the following lamps listed below.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Lighting Flash-to-Pass This feature is used to signal to the vehicle ahead that you want to pass. If the headlamps are off or in the low‐beam position, pull the turn signal lever toward you to momentarily switch to high‐beams. The DRL system makes either the low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness or the DRL lights, for vehicles with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps when the following conditions are met: .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 6-4 Black plate (4,1) Lighting Delayed Headlamps Delayed headlamps provide a period of exterior lighting as you leave the area around the vehicle. This feature is activated when the headlamps are on due to the automatic headlamps control feature, and when the ignition is turned off. The headlamps remain on until the exterior lamps control is moved to the parking lamps position or until the pre-selected delayed headlamp lighting period has ended.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Lighting Turn and Lane-Change Signals Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is completed. If the lever is briefly pressed and released, the turn signal flashes three times. The lever returns to its starting position whenever it is released. If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb might be burned out.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 6-6 Black plate (6,1) Lighting Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control D (Instrument Panel Brightness): The knob with this symbol on it is next to the exterior lamps control to the left of the steering wheel. Push the knob in all the way until it extends out and then turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to brighten or dim the lights. Push the knob back in when finished.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Lighting Lighting Features Entry Lighting For vehicles with courtesy lamps, they come on and stay on for a set time whenever the unlock symbol is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if the vehicle has one. If a door is opened, the lamps stay on while it is open and then turn off automatically about 20 seconds after the door is closed. If the unlock symbol is pressed and no door is opened, the lamps turn off after about 20 seconds.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 6-8 Black plate (8,1) Lighting Parade Dimming This feature automatically prohibits the dimming of the instrument panel displays in daylight while the headlamps are on so that the displays are still able to be seen. Battery Load Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery's temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Lighting Battery Power Protection This feature helps prevent the battery from being drained, if the interior courtesy lamps, reading/map lamps, visor vanity lamps or trunk lamp are accidentally left on. If any of these lamps are left on, they automatically turn off after 10 minutes, if the ignition is off. The lamps will not come back on again until one of the following occurs: . The ignition is turned on. .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 6-10 Black plate (10,1) Lighting 2 NOTES
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Infotainment System Infotainment System Rear Seat Infotainment Introduction Phone Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 7-2 Black plate (2,1) Infotainment System For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 9‑2. Operation The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑18 for more information. Navigation/Radio System For vehicles with a navigation radio system, see the separate Navigation System manual.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Infotainment System 7-3 See Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7‑39 for more information on the vehicle's RSE system. The DVD player is the top slot on the radio faceplate. The player is capable of reading the DTS programmed DVD Audio or DVD Video media. DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 7-4 Black plate (4,1) Infotainment System Parental control prevents the rear seat occupant from operating the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) system or remote control. A lock symbol displays next to the clock display while the parental control feature is being used. The feature remains on until O is pressed and held for more than two seconds, or the driver turns the ignition off and exits the vehicle.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Infotainment System 3. Press the softkey under the AUTO VOLUM (automatic volume) tab on the radio display. 4. Press the softkey under the Speed Compensated Volume setting (OFF, Low, Med, or High) to select the level of radio volume compensation. Press the softkey located below the BACK tab on the MENU SETUP display or let the display time out after approximately 10 seconds.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 7-6 Black plate (6,1) Infotainment System Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance or fade: To quickly adjust all speaker and tone controls to the middle position, press f for more than two seconds until a beep sounds. If the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) is turned on, the radio disables FADE and mutes the rear speakers. 1. Press f until the speaker control tabs display.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Infotainment System Radio Finding a Station AM-FM Radio BAND: Press to switch between AM, FM, or XM. The selection displays. Radio Data System (RDS) The Radio Data System (RDS) feature is available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 7-8 Black plate (8,1) Infotainment System The balance/fade and tone settings that were previously adjusted, are stored with the favorite stations. To store a station as a favorite: 1. Tune to the desired radio station. 2. Press FAV to display the page to store the station. 3. Press and hold one of the six softkeys until a beep sounds. When that softkey is pressed and released, the station that was set, returns. 4.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Infotainment System Finding a Station BAND: Press to switch between AM, FM, or XM. The selection displays. f (Tune): Turn to select radio stations. © SEEK ¨ : Press to go to the previous or to the next station and stay there. To scan stations, press and hold © or ¨ until a beep sounds. The radio goes to a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next station. Press either arrow again to stop scanning.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 7-10 Black plate (10,1) Infotainment System 3. Turn f to display the category to be removed. Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite 4. Press the softkey under the Remove tab until the category name along with the word Removed displays. Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio station favorites while the vehicle is in P (Park). Tune to favorite stations using the presets, favorites button, and steering wheel controls. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑3. 5.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Infotainment System To setup the number of favorites pages: 1. Press MENU to display the radio setup menu. 2. Press the softkey below the FAV 1-6 tab. 3. Select the desired number of favorites pages by pressing the softkey below the displayed page numbers. 4.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 7-12 Black plate (12,1) Infotainment System No CAT Info: No category information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No Information: No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No Subscription Please Renew: XM subscription needs to be reactivated. Contact XM at www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 in Canada.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Infotainment System AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other. For better radio reception, most AM radio stations boost the power levels during the day, and then reduce these levels during the night. Static can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 7-14 Black plate (14,1) Infotainment System Audio Players CD Player Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing. Z EJECT : Press and release to eject the disc that is currently playing. A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays. Once the disc is ejected, Remove Disc displays. The disc can be removed.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Infotainment System Care of CDs Care of the CD Player If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be reduced due to CD-R or CD-RW quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the CD-R or CD-RW has been handled. Handle them carefully. Store CD-R(s) or CD-RW(s) in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. The CD player scans the bottom surface of the disc.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 7-16 Black plate (16,1) Infotainment System Player Error: There are disc LOAD or disc EJECT problems. . It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. . The road is very rough. When the road becomes smoother, the CD should play. . The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. . The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. . There could have been a problem while burning the CD. .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Infotainment System f (Tune): Turn to select tracks on the CD that is currently playing. © SEEK ¨ : Press © to go to the start of the current track if the track has played more than five seconds. If the track has played less than five seconds the previous track will play. Press ¨ to go to the next track. If either arrow is held, or pressed multiple times, the player continues moving backward or forward through the tracks on the CD.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 7-18 Black plate (18,1) Infotainment System Care of CDs and DVDs If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be reduced due to CD-R or CD-RW quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the CD-R or CD-RW has been handled. Handle them carefully. Store CD-R(s) or CD-RW(s) in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. The CD or DVD player scans the bottom surface of the disc.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Infotainment System Front seat passengers can listen to the radio (AM, FM, or XM) by pressing BAND or DVD/CD AUX to select the CD slot, DVD slot, front or rear auxiliary input (if available). If a playback device is plugged into the radio’s front auxiliary input jack or the rear auxiliary jack, the front seat passengers are able to listen to playback from this source through the vehicle speakers.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 7-20 Black plate (20,1) Infotainment System Using the DVD Player Playing a DVD The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the remote control, the RSA system, or by the buttons on the radio faceplate. See “Remote Control”, under Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7‑39 and Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System on page 7‑48 for more information.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Infotainment System If loading and reading of a DVD cannot be completed, because of an unknown format, etc., and the disc fails to eject, press and hold for more than five seconds to force the disc to eject. r / j (Play/Pause): Press either the play or pause icon displayed on the radio system, to toggle between pausing or restarting playback of a DVD. . If the forward arrow is showing on display, the system is in pause mode. .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 7-22 Black plate (22,1) Infotainment System DVD-A (Audio) Display Buttons Once a DVD-A is inserted, the radio display menu shows several icons. Press the softkeys under any icon during DVD playback. See the icon list below for more information. The rear seat operator can navigate the DVD-A menus and controls through the remote control. See “Remote Control”, under Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7‑39 for more information.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Infotainment System Stopping and Resuming Playback To stop playing a DVD without turning off the system, do one of the following: c on the remote control. . Press . Press the softkey under the stop or the play/pause icons displayed on the radio. . If the radio head is sourced to something other than DVD-V, press the DVD/CD AUX button to make DVD-V the active source. To resume DVD playback, do one of the following: . Press r / control.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 7-24 Black plate (24,1) Infotainment System MP3 (Radio with CD and Radio with CD/USB) Format Radios that have the capability of playing MP3s can play .mp3 or .wma files that were recorded onto a CD-R or CD-RW disc. The files can be recorded with the following fixed bit rates: 32 kbps, 40 kbps, 56 kbps, 64 kbps, 80 kbps, 96 kbps, 112 kbps, 128 kbps, 160 kbps, 192 kbps, 224 kbps, 256 kbps, and 320 kbps or a variable bit rate. Radios that have a USB port can play .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Infotainment System If a disc contains both uncompressed CD audio and MP3/WMA files, a folder under the root directory called CD accesses all of the CD audio tracks on the disc. Tracks are played in the following order: . Play begins from the first track in the first playlist and continues sequentially through all tracks in each playlist. When the last track of the last playlist has played, play continues from the first track of the first playlist. .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 7-26 Black plate (26,1) Infotainment System Playing a CD-R or CD-RW MP3 f (Tune): Turn to select MP3/WMA files. © SEEK: Press to go to the start of the track, if more than ten seconds have played. Press and hold or press multiple times to continue moving backward through tracks. ¨ SEEK: Press to go to the next track. Press and hold or press multiple times to continue moving forward through tracks. s REV (Reverse): Press and hold to reverse playback quickly.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Infotainment System The album name displays on the second line between the arrows and songs from the current album begins to play. Once all songs from that album have played, the player moves to the next album in alphabetical order on the CD and begins playing MP3 files from that album. connector and connect the other end to the USB port located in the center console.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 7-28 Black plate (28,1) Infotainment System \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced volume. Release \ FWD to resume playing. The elapsed time of the file displays. 4 (Information): Press to display additional information about the selected track. Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod The five softkeys below the radio display are used to control the functions listed below. To use the softkeys: 1.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Infotainment System h (Music Navigator): Press the softkey below h to view and select a file on an iPod, using the iPod's menu system. Files are sorted by: . Playlists . Artists . Albums . Genres . Songs . Composers . First softkey, first item in the list. . Second softkey, 1% through the list each time the softkey is pressed. . Third softkey, 5% through the list each time the softkey is pressed. .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 7-30 Black plate (30,1) Infotainment System Shuffle Functionality MP3 (Radio with CD/DVD) To use Shuffle: Format Press the softkey below >, 2, < or = to select between Shuffle Off, Shuffle All Songs/ Shuffle Songs, Shuffle Album, or Shuffle Folder. > (Shuffle Off): This is the default mode when a USB storage device or iPod is first connected. 2 (Shuffle All Songs / Shuffle Songs): Shuffles all songs on the USB storage device or iPod.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Infotainment System The CD Player supports: . Up to 512 files and folders. . Up to 8 folders in depth. . Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl extension. . Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda file extension. USB Supported File and Folder Structure The radio supports: Root Directory The root directory of the disc is treated as a folder. If the root directory has compressed audio files, the directory displays as F1 ROOT on the radio.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 7-32 Infotainment System Tracks are played in the following order: . . Black plate (32,1) Play begins from the first track in the first playlist and continues sequentially through all tracks in each playlist. When the last track of the last playlist has played, play continues from the first track of the first playlist. Play begins from the first track in the first folder and continues sequentially through all tracks in each folder.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Infotainment System 7-33 s REV (Reverse): Press and hold to reverse playback quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced volume and the elapsed time of the file displays. Release s REV to resume playing. displays to play songs in random order. Press the same softkey again to turn off random play. alphabetical order. Continue pressing either softkey below the arrow tab until the artist displays.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 7-34 Black plate (34,1) Infotainment System Connecting a USB Storage Device or iPod® The USB Port can be used to control an iPod or a USB storage device. To connect a USB storage device, connect the device to the USB port located in the center console. To connect an iPod, connect one end of the USB cable that came with the iPod to the iPod’s dock connector and connect the other end to the USB port located in the center console.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Infotainment System Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod The five softkeys below the radio display are used to control the functions listed below. To use the softkeys: 1. Press the first or fifth softkey below the radio display to display the functions listed below, or press the softkey below the function if it is currently displayed. 2. Press the softkey below the tab with the function on it to use that function.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 7-36 Black plate (36,1) Infotainment System h (Music Navigator): Press the softkey below h to view and select a file on an iPod, using the iPod's menu system. Files are sorted by: . Playlists . Artists . Albums . Genres . Songs . Composers . First softkey, first item in the list. . Second softkey, 1% through the list each time the softkey is pressed. . Third softkey, 5% through the list each time the softkey is pressed. .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Infotainment System Shuffle Functionality Auxiliary Devices To use Shuffle: The vehicle may have a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack located on the lower right side of the faceplate and for vehicles with a USB port, it is located in the center console. Press the softkey below >, 2, < or = to select between Shuffle Off, Shuffle All Songs/ Shuffle Songs, Shuffle Album, or Shuffle Folder.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 7-38 Infotainment System DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press to select between DVD, CD, or Auxiliary. . . . . Black plate (38,1) If an auxiliary input device is not connected, “No Aux Input Device” displays. When a disc is in either slot, the DVD/CD text tab and a message showing the track or chapter number displays.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Infotainment System Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System The vehicle may have a DVD Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system. The RSE system works with the vehicle's audio system. The DVD player is part of the front radio. The RSE system includes a radio with a DVD player, a video display screen, audio/video jacks, two wireless headphones, and a remote control.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 7-40 Black plate (40,1) Infotainment System These headphones are used to listen to media such as CDs, DVDs, MP3/WMAs, DVD-As, radio, any auxiliary source connected to A/V jacks, or the auxiliary input jack, if the vehicle has this feature. The wireless headphones have an On/Off button, channel 1 or 2 switch, and a volume control. Switch the headphones to Off when not in use. Infrared transmitters are located at the rear of the RSE overhead console.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Infotainment System Battery Replacement Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks To change the batteries on the headphones: 1. Turn the screw to loosen the battery door located on the left side of the headphones. Slide the battery door open. If the headphones are to be stored for a long period of time, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool, dry place. The A/V jacks are color coded to match typical home entertainment system equipment.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 7-42 Infotainment System How to Change the RSE Video Screen Settings The screen display mode (normal, full, and zoom), screen brightness, and setup menu language can be changed from the on screen setup menu by using the remote control. To change a setting: z. Use n, q, p, o and r to 1. Press 2. Black plate (42,1) navigate and use the setup menu. 3. Press z again to remove the setup menu from the screen.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Infotainment System If a DVD is playing and the screen is raised to its locked position, the screen remains on; this is normal, and the DVD continues to play through the previous audio source. Press P on the remote control or eject the disc to turn off the screen. Remote Control See “Battery Replacement” later in this section. Objects blocking the line of sight could also affect the function of the remote control.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 7-44 Black plate (44,1) Infotainment System O (Power): Press to turn the video screen on and off. n, q , p , o (Menu Navigation Arrows): Use the arrow buttons to navigate through a menu. P (Illumination): r (Enter): Remote Control Buttons Press to turn the remote control backlight on. The backlight automatically times out after seven to ten seconds if no other button is pressed while the backlight is on.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Infotainment System u (Next Track/Chapter): Press to go to the beginning of the next chapter or track. This button might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews. r (Fast Reverse): Press to quickly reverse the DVD or CD. To stop fast reversing a DVD video, press s. To stop fast reversing a DVD audio or CD, release r. This button might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 7-46 Black plate (46,1) Infotainment System Battery Replacement To change the remote control batteries: 1. Slide the rear cover back, on the remote control. 2. Replace the two batteries in the compartment. Make sure that they are installed correctly, using the diagram on the inside of the battery compartment. 3. Replace the battery cover. If the remote control is to be stored for a long period of time, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool, dry place.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Infotainment System 7-47 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) DVD Display Error Messages Problem The DVD display error message depends on which radio the vehicle has. The video screen might display one of the following: The auxiliary source is running, but there is no picture or sound. Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or buzzes. Recommended Action Check that the RSE video screen is in the auxiliary source mode.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 7-48 Black plate (48,1) Infotainment System DVD Distortion Video distortion can occur when operating cellular phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Position Systems (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or walkie talkies. It might be necessary to turn off the DVD player when operating one of these devices in or near the vehicle. *Excludes the OnStar® System.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Infotainment System SRCE (Source): Press to select between the radio (AM/FM/XM™), CD, and if the vehicle has these features, DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary. © ¨ (Seek): Press to go to the previous or to the next station and stay there. This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio. P (Power): Press to turn the RSA on or off.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 7-50 Black plate (50,1) Infotainment System When a CD or DVD audio disc is playing, press PROG to go to the beginning of the CD or DVD audio. This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the disc. When a disc is playing in the CD or DVD changer, press PROG to select the next disc, if multiple discs are loaded. This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the disc.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Infotainment System Audio System When using the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system, sound comes through the vehicle's front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system. Use the audio system volume knob, during a call, to change the volume level. The adjusted volume level remains in memory for later calls. To prevent missed calls, a minimum volume level is used if the volume is turned down too low.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 7-52 Black plate (52,1) Infotainment System Pairing a Phone 1. Press and hold two seconds. b g for 2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “Pair.” The system responds with instructions and a four‐digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). The PIN is used in Step 5. 4. Start the pairing process on the cell phone that you want to pair. For help with this process, see your cell phone manufacturer's user guide. 5. Locate the device named “Your Vehicle” in the list on the cell phone.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Infotainment System 3. Say “Change phone.” . . If another cell phone is found, the response will be “ is now connected.” If another cell phone is not found, the original phone remains connected. Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers The system can store up to 30 phone numbers as name tags in the Hands‐Free Directory that is shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar systems. The following commands are used to delete and store phone numbers.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 7-54 Black plate (54,1) Infotainment System Using the “Delete” Command 1. Press and hold two seconds. b g for Using the “List” Command 1. Press and hold two seconds. b g for Using the “Dial” or “Call” Command b g for 2. Say “Delete.” 2. Say “Directory.” 1. Press and hold two seconds. 3. Say the name tag you want to delete. 3. Say “Hands‐Free Calling.” 2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” 4. Say “List.” Using the “Delete All Name Tags” Command 3.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1) Infotainment System To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “Verify” at any time. 1. Press and hold two seconds. b g for Receiving a Call Three‐Way Calling When an incoming call is received, the audio system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. Three‐way calling must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier. . 2. Say “Digit Dial.” . 3.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 7-56 Black plate (56,1) Infotainment System Muting a Call During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them. . . To mute a call, press then say “Mute call.” b g, and To cancel mute, press b then say “Un‐mute call.” g, and Transferring a Call Audio can be transferred between the Bluetooth system and the cell phone.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1) Infotainment System Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones The Bluetooth system can send numbers and the numbers stored as name tags during a call. You can use this feature when calling a menu‐driven phone system. Account numbers can also be stored for use. Sending a Number or Name Tag During a Call 1. Press b g. The system responds “Ready,” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Dial.” 3. Say the number or name tag to send.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 7-58 Black plate (58,1) Infotainment System 2 NOTES
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Climate Controls Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 8-2 Black plate (2,1) Climate Controls Display Function To use automatic mode: Each time the temperature, mode, or fan control buttons are pressed, the climate control display shows that function along with the inside temperature setting. The outside temperature is displayed on the instrument panel cluster. 1. Press the AUTO button. O (On/Off): Press to turn the climate control system on or off.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Climate Controls Temperature Control The driver and passenger side temperature buttons are used to adjust the temperature of the air coming through the system. The temperature can be adjusted even if the system is turned off since outside air still enters the vehicle, unless the recirculation mode is selected. See “Recirculation” later in this section.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 8-4 Black plate (4,1) Climate Controls 6 (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets, with some of the air directed to the windshield, side window, and second row floor outlets. In this mode, the system uses outside air. the vehicle. The air conditioning system runs automatically in this setting, unless the outside temperature is less than 4°C (40°F). - (Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Climate Controls The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so water might drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. @ (Recirculation): Press to turn the recirculation mode on or off. An indicator light comes on when recirculation is on. When the engine is turned off, the recirculation mode automatically turns off and must be re‐selected when the engine is turned on again.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 8-6 Black plate (6,1) Climate Controls Sensors The solar sensor, located in the defrost grille in the middle of the instrument panel, monitors the solar heat. Do not cover the solar sensor or the system will not work properly. There is also an exterior temperature sensor located behind the front grille. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) 8-7 Independent Mode: This mode directs rear seating airflow according to the settings of the rear controls. It comes on when any rear control is adjusted. Fan Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob to 9 to turn the fan off.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 8-8 Black plate (8,1) Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio) Mimic Mode: This mode matches the rear climate control to the front climate control settings. It comes on when REAR is pressed. Independent Mode: This mode directs rear seating airflow according to the settings of the rear controls. It comes on when any rear control is adjusted.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Climate Controls N (Air Delivery Mode Control): Press to manually change the direction of the airflow. Repeatedly press the button until the desired mode appears on the display. H (Vent): Air is directed through the overhead outlets. ) (Bi-Level): Air is directed through the rear floor outlets, as well as the overhead outlets. Air Vents Use the slider switch in the center of the outlet, to change the direction of the air flow.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Driving and Operating Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21 Shifting Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . 9-22 Parking Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23 Engine Exhaust Driving Information Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 9-2 Black plate (2,1) Driving and Operating Driving Information Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt, see Safety Belts on page 3‑15. { WARNING Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready. In addition: .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Driving and Operating Medical research shows that alcohol in a person's system can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord, or heart. This means that when anyone who has been drinking — driver or passenger — is in a crash, that person's chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 9-4 Black plate (4,1) Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. If the brakes are pumped, the pedal could get harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will still be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied. Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. 9-5 Turn the steering wheel 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5 inches), about one-eighth turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. Loss of Control An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 9-6 Black plate (6,1) Driving and Operating Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to the vehicle's three control systems. In the braking skid, the wheels are not rolling.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Driving and Operating { WARNING Wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not work as well in a quick stop and could cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car/vehicle wash, lightly apply the brake pedal until the brakes work normally. Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. Driving through flowing water could cause your vehicle to be carried away.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 9-8 Black plate (8,1) Driving and Operating Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park your vehicle and rest. Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: . Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape. .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Driving and Operating WARNING (Continued) Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear when going downhill. . Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 9-10 Black plate (10,1) Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. If possible, use the Roadside Assistance Program on page 13‑7. To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: . Turn on the hazard warning flashers. . Tie a red cloth to an outside mirror. WARNING (Continued) Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Driving and Operating Run the engine for short periods only as needed to keep warm, but be careful. To save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off and close the window most of the way to save heat. Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about to keep warm also helps.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 9-12 Black plate (12,1) Driving and Operating Vehicle Load Limits It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification/Tire label.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Driving and Operating The tire and loading information label shows the number of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 10‑40 and Tire Pressure on page 10‑47 .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 9-14 Black plate (14,1) Driving and Operating Example 1 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). Example 2 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). B. Subtract Occupant Weight B. Subtract Occupant Weight B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs). @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 340 kg (750 lbs).
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Driving and Operating Refer to your vehicle's tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Label Example A vehicle specific Certification/ Tire label is attached to the rear edge of the driver's door.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 9-16 Driving and Operating If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else, they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going. { WARNING Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. . Black plate (16,1) Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Driving and Operating . . Avoid making hard stops for the first 322 km (200 miles) or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. Do not tow a trailer during break-in.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 9-18 Black plate (18,1) Driving and Operating In an emergency: 1. Brake using a firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the brakes repeatedly. This may deplete power assist, requiring increased brake pedal force. 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). This can be done while the vehicle is moving. After shifting to N (Neutral), firmly apply the brakes and steer the vehicle to a safe location. 3. Come to a complete stop, shift to P (Park), and turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Driving and Operating For an additional 10 minutes of operation, close all the doors and turn the key to ON/RUN and then back to LOCK/OFF. All these features will work when the key is in the ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY positions. Starting the Engine Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine will not start in any other position. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 9-20 Black plate (20,1) Driving and Operating 2. If the engine does not start after 5‐10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for up to a maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to allow the cranking motor to cool down.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Driving and Operating 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you do not, it could be damaged. The length of time the heater should remain plugged in depends on several factors. Ask a dealer in the area where you will be parking the vehicle for the best advice on this.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 9-22 Black plate (22,1) Driving and Operating Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from P (Park) without first pushing the button. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked in P (Park). Shifting Out of Park To shift out of P (Park): The vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to: 1. Apply the brake pedal. .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Driving and Operating Parking Over Things That Burn { WARNING Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. Engine Exhaust { WARNING Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. WARNING (Continued) .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 9-24 Black plate (24,1) Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. { WARNING Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Driving and Operating { WARNING It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 9-26 Black plate (26,1) Driving and Operating D (Drive): This position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy. If you need more power for passing, and you are: designed to improve fuel economy and performance. Use the brake to hold the vehicle on a hill. Do not use the accelerator pedal. When using the ERS Mode a number will display next to the L, indicating the current gear that has been selected. .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Driving and Operating 4 (Fourth) is shown next to the L, 1 (First) through 4 (Fourth) gears are automatically shifted by the vehicle. The transmission will not shift into 5 (Fifth) until the + (Plus) button is used or you shift back into D (Drive). While in L (Low), the transmission will prevent shifting to a lower gear range if the engine speed is too high. You have a brief period of time to slow the vehicle.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 9-28 Black plate (28,1) Driving and Operating Drive Systems Brakes All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake System (ABS) Vehicles with this feature always send engine power to all four wheels. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions. When using a compact spare tire on an AWD vehicle, the system automatically detects the compact spare and disables AWD.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Driving and Operating Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with ABS. Parking Brake Using ABS Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let ABS work.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 9-30 Black plate (30,1) Driving and Operating Brake Assist This vehicle has a brake assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions. This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power brake system under conditions where the driver has quickly and forcefully applied the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly stop or slow down the vehicle.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Driving and Operating The StabiliTrak light will flash on the instrument panel cluster when the system is both on and activated. The system may be heard or felt while it is working; this is normal. The traction control button is located on the instrument panel. The traction control part of StabiliTrak can be turned off by pressing and releasing the traction control button.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 9-32 Black plate (32,1) Driving and Operating If traction control is turned off, only the brake-traction control portion of traction control will work. The engine speed management will be disabled. In this mode, engine power is not reduced automatically and the driven wheels can spin more freely. This can cause the brake-traction control to activate constantly.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Driving and Operating [ (Cancel): Resuming a Set Speed Setting Cruise Control If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, the cruise control is disengaged without erasing the set speed from memory. Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. If the cruise button is on when not in use, it could get bumped and go into cruise when not desired.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 9-34 Driving and Operating Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated, . . Black plate (34,1) Press and hold the SET– button on the steering wheel until the lower speed desired is reached, then release it. To slow down in small amounts, press the SET– button briefly. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Driving and Operating { WARNING The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system does not replace driver vision. It cannot detect: . . Objects that are below the bumper, underneath the vehicle, or too close or far from the vehicle Children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets. If you do not use proper care before and while backing, vehicle damage, injury, or death could occur. Even with URPA, always check behind the vehicle before backing up.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 9-36 Driving and Operating PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE OWNERS MANUAL: This message can occur under the following conditions: . . Black plate (36,1) The ultrasonic sensors are not clean. Keep the vehicle's rear bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush. For cleaning instructions, see Exterior Care on page 10‑92. The park assist sensors are covered by frost or ice.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Driving and Operating WARNING (Continued) Do not back the vehicle by only looking at the RVC screen, or use the screen during longer, higher speed backing maneuvers or where there could be cross-traffic. Your judged distances using the screen will differ from actual distances. If you do not use proper care before backing up, you could hit a vehicle, child, pedestrian, bicyclist, or pet, resulting in vehicle damage, injury, or death.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 9-38 Black plate (38,1) Driving and Operating Vehicles With Navigation System The rear vision camera system is designed to help the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle. When the driver shifts the vehicle into R (Reverse), the video image automatically appears on the navigation screen. Once the driver shifts out of R (Reverse), the navigation screen will go back to the last screen that had been displayed, after a delay.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Driving and Operating Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast of the Screen To adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen, press the MENU button while the rear vision camera image is on the display. Any adjustments made will only affect the rear vision camera screen. ] (Brightness) : Touch the + (plus) or – (minus) screen buttons to increase or decrease the brightness of the screen.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 9-40 Black plate (40,1) Driving and Operating Rear Vision Camera Error Messages Service Rear Vision Camera System: This message can display when the system is not receiving information it requires from other vehicle systems. If any other problem occurs or if a problem persists, see your dealer. Rear Vision Camera Location The camera is located above the license plate.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Driving and Operating When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly . The rear vision camera system might not work properly or display a clear image if: . The RVC is turned off. See “Turning the Rear Camera System On or Off” earlier in this section. . It is dark. . The sun or the beam of headlights is shining directly into the camera lens. . Ice, snow, mud, or anything else builds up on the camera lens.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 9-42 Black plate (42,1) Driving and Operating Fuel Recommended Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Driving and Operating California Fuel Requirements Fuels in Foreign Countries If the vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. See the underhood emission control label.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 9-44 Black plate (44,1) Driving and Operating For customers who do not use TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, one bottle of GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel tank at every engine oil change, can help clean deposits from fuel injectors and intake valves. GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS is the only gasoline additive recommended by General Motors. It is available at your dealer.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Driving and Operating To open the fuel door, push the rearward center edge in and release and it will open. { WARNING Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 9-46 Black plate (46,1) Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Container { WARNING Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel vapor. You can be badly burned and the vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: . Dispense fuel only into approved containers. .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Driving and Operating For information on towing a disabled vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑89. For information on towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motorhome, see Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10‑89. Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips { WARNING The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is not driven properly.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 9-48 Black plate (48,1) Driving and Operating Pulling A Trailer . The vehicle can tow in D (Drive). Use a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often. See “Tow/Haul Mode” later in this section. . Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. . The vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger and load carrying vehicle. If a trailer is towed, the vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to the additional load. Here are some important points: .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Driving and Operating Tow/Haul Mode Tow/Haul assists when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. The purpose of the Tow/Haul mode is to: . Reduce the frequency and improve the predictability of transmission shifts. . Provide the same solid shift feel as when the vehicle is unloaded. . Improve control of vehicle speed while requiring less throttle pedal activity. .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 9-50 Black plate (50,1) Driving and Operating Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. To move the trailer to the left, move that hand to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. Making Turns Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. The vehicle could be damaged.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Driving and Operating Parking on Hills { WARNING Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer attached can be dangerous. If something goes wrong, the rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both the vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. When possible, always park the rig on a flat surface. 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the brake pedal until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the brake pedal.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 9-52 Black plate (52,1) Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Weight of the Trailer Three important considerations have to do with weight: How heavy can a trailer safely be? . The weight of the trailer . The weight of the trailer tongue . The total weight on the vehicle's tires Speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature, special equipment, and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry must be considered.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Driving and Operating Ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice. See Customer Assistance Offices on page 13‑4 for more information. Trailering may be limited by the vehicle's ability to carry tongue weight. Tongue weight cannot cause the vehicle to exceed the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or the RGAWR (Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating).
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 9-54 Black plate (54,1) Driving and Operating Total Weight on the Vehicle's Tires Inflate the vehicle's tires to the upper limit for cold tires. These numbers can be found on the Certification label or see Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12 for more information. Do not go over the GVW limit for the vehicle, or the GAWR, including the weight of the trailer tongue.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1) Driving and Operating Safety Chains Trailer Wiring Harness Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Always leave just enough slack so the rig can turn. Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 9-56 Black plate (56,1) Driving and Operating Electric Trailer Brake Control Wiring Provisions These wiring provisions for an electric trailer brake controller are included with the vehicle as part of the trailer wiring package. The instrument panel contains blunt cut wires behind the steering column for the electric trailer brake controller. The harness contains the following wires: . Red/Black: Power Supply . White: Brake Switch Signal . Gray: Illumination .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Vehicle Care Vehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 10-3 10-3 10-3 Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Engine Compartment Overview . .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-2 Black plate (2,1) Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40 Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . 10-41 Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43 Tire Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44 Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47 Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48 Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Vehicle Care California Proposition 65 Warning Accessories and Modifications Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these chemicals.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-4 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work { WARNING You can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. . . Black plate (4,1) Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts, and tools before attempting any vehicle maintenance task. Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts, and other fasteners.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Vehicle Care Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Pull the hood down to close. Lower the hood until the lifting pressure of the strut is reduced. Then allow the hood to fall and latch into place under its own weight. Check to make sure the hood is closed. If the hood does not fully latch, gently push the hood down at the front and center until it is completely latched. 2.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview Black plate (6,1)
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Vehicle Care A. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 10‑14. B. Engine Coolant Recovery Cap. See Cooling System on page 10‑14. H. Engine Cover on page 10‑7. I. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 10‑8. J. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick. See “Checking the Fluid Level” under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10‑12. C. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 10‑85. D.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-8 Black plate (8,1) Vehicle Care Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil. Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment: It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Vehicle Care gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, the engine could be damaged. You should drain out the excess oil or limit your driving of the vehicle and seek a service professional to remove the excess amount of oil. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for the location of the engine oil fill cap. Add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-10 Black plate (10,1) Vehicle Care Use of oils that do not meet the dexos™ specification, however, may result in reduced performance under certain circumstances. be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade, be sure to always select an oil that meets the required specification, dexos™. See “Specification” for more information.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Vehicle Care What to Do with Used Oil Engine Oil Life System Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil. See the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of oil products.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-12 Black plate (12,1) Vehicle Care How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System Automatic Transmission Fluid Reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the system can calculate the next engine oil change. To reset the system: It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to the dealer and have it repaired as soon as possible. 1.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Vehicle Care See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter. How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter: 1. Remove the engine cover. See Engine Cover on page 10‑7. To inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter (away from vehicle) to release loose dust and dirt.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-14 Black plate (14,1) Vehicle Care 6. Remove the housing cover (C) with outlet duct. { WARNING 7. Remove the filter (D) and any loose debris that may be found in the base (E). Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires. Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner/filter off. 8.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { WARNING Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-16 Black plate (16,1) Vehicle Care What to Use { WARNING Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, the engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Vehicle Care Checking Coolant How to Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant recovery tank. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-18 Black plate (18,1) Vehicle Care How to Add Coolant to the Radiator { WARNING An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. WARNING (Continued) cooling system and surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Vehicle Care 10-19 9. If the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck is low, add more of the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level is back up to the base of the filler neck. Replace the pressure cap. Be sure to secure it tightly. 6. Fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark. 7. Reinstall the cap on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 8.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-20 Black plate (20,1) Vehicle Care Engine Overheating The vehicle has several indicators to warn of engine overheating. There is an engine coolant temperature gauge on the instrument panel cluster. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge on page 5‑15. The vehicle may also display an ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE and ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE message in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Engine Cooling System Messages on page 5‑33.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Vehicle Care WARNING (Continued) See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 10‑22 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency. If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when the vehicle: . Climbs a long hill on a hot day . Stops after high-speed driving .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-22 Black plate (22,1) Vehicle Care Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode This emergency operating mode lets the vehicle be driven to a safe place in an emergency situation. If an overheated engine condition exists, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage. In this mode, there is a significant loss in power and engine performance. The temperature gauge indicates an overheat condition exists.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Vehicle Care What to Use Adding Washer Fluid To determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑6. Always use the proper fluid. When the windshield washer fluid reservoir is low, a WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Washer Fluid Messages on page 5‑39 for more information.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-24 Black plate (24,1) Vehicle Care Brakes This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving, except when applying the brake pedal firmly. { WARNING The brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well. That could lead to a crash.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Vehicle Care Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: . The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear. When new linings are installed, the fluid level goes back up. .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-26 Black plate (26,1) Vehicle Care What to Add Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑6. Notice: . Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir. { WARNING With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake hydraulic system, the brakes might not work well. This could cause a crash. Always use the proper brake fluid.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Vehicle Care Vehicle Storage { WARNING Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting on page 10‑85 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. Infrequent Usage: Remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down. Extended Storage: Remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-28 Black plate (28,1) Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check { WARNING When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 9‑29.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Vehicle Care . To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Backglass Wiper Blade To replace the backglass wiper blade: 1. Pull the wiper blade assembly away from the backglass. Contact your dealer if service is required.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-30 Black plate (30,1) Vehicle Care Windshield Replacement Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Your vehicle is equipped with an acoustic windshield. If you ever have to have your windshield replaced be sure to get an acoustic windshield so you will continue to have the benefits an acoustic windshield can provide. Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Vehicle Care High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting { WARNING Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Stoplamps 3. Remove the two hex nuts holding the taillamp assembly in place. 4. Pull out the taillamp assembly. 5. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it straight out to remove it. The low beam high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very high voltage.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-32 Black plate (32,1) Vehicle Care License Plate Lamp To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Remove the two screws holding each of the license plate lamps to the liftgate trim. 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out of the socket. 4. Install the new bulb. 5. Reverse steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the license plate lamp. Replacement Bulbs 2. Turn and pull the license plate lamp forward through the lift gate trim opening.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Vehicle Care Electrical System Overload The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload. When the current electrical load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the current load returns to normal or the problem is fixed. This greatly reduces the chance of circuit overload and fire caused by electrical problems.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-34 Black plate (34,1) Vehicle Care Fuses and Circuit Breakers Engine Compartment Fuse Block The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. The underhood fuse block is located in the engine compartment, on the passenger side of the vehicle. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Vehicle Care Fuses AFS AIRBAG 10-35 Usage Adaptive Forward Lighting System Airbag System AUX POWER Auxiliary Power The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-36 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage EVEN COILS Even Injector Coils FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1 FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2 FOG LAMP Fuel System Control Module HORN Horn HTD MIR Heated Outside Rearview Mirror Heating, Ventilation and HVAC BLWR Air Conditioning Blower LT HI BEAM Fuses Usage LT TRLR STOP/TRN Trailer Left Stoplamp and Turn Signal ODD COILS Odd Injector Coils PCM IGN Powertrain Control Module Ignition Fog Lamps FSCM Left High-Beam Headlamp Left Low‐Beam LT
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Vehicle Care Fuses Usage TRLR PRK LAMP Trailer Parking Lamps TRLR PWR Trailer Power WPR/WSW Windshield Wiper/ Washer Relays Usage A/C CMPRSR CLTCH Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch Relays Usage HID/ LO BEAM High Intensity Discharge (HID) Low‐Beam Headlamps TRLR BCK/UP WPR Windshield Wiper Horn WPR HI Windshield Wiper High Speed HORN IGN Trailer Back-up Lamps Ignition Main Auxiliary Vacuum Pump PRK LAMP Park Lamp CRNK Switche
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-38 Black plate (38,1) Vehicle Care Fuses AIRBAG AMP BCK/UP/ STOP Amplifier Back‐up Lamp/ Stoplamp Body Control Module CNSTR/ VENT Canister Vent DR/LCK DRL DRL 2 DSPLY FRT/WSW Fuses Usage HVAC Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Airbag BCM CTSY Fuse Side Usage Courtesy INADV/ PWR/LED Inadvertent Power LED INFOTMNT Infotainment LT/TRN/SIG Driver Side Turn Signal MSM Memory Seat Module PDM Power Mirrors, Liftgate Release Door Locks Daytime
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Vehicle Care Relays Relays LT/PWR/ SEAT Driver Side Power Seat Relay DRL2 RT/PWR/ SEAT Passenger Side Power Seat Relay LT/UNLCK PWR/WNDW Power Windows Relay PWR/ COLUMN Power Steering Column Relay L/GATE LCK Relay Side Usage Liftgate Relay Power Lock Relay REAR/WSW Rear Window Washer Relay UNLCK Power Unlock Relay DRL SPARE FRT/WSW 10-39 Usage Daytime Running Lamps 2 Relay Driver Side Unlock Relay Daytime Running Lamps Relay Spare
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-40 Black plate (40,1) Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your vehicle Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer. { WARNING . Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Vehicle Care Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger (P‐Metric) Tire Example (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-42 Black plate (42,1) Vehicle Care regular road tire has lost air and gone flat. If your vehicle has a compact spare tire, see Compact Spare Tire on page 10‑84 andIf a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑62. Compact Spare Tire Example (A) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Vehicle Care Tire Designations Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size. (A) Passenger (P‐Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as the first character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S. Tire and Rim Association.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-44 Black plate (44,1) Vehicle Care Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in psi (pounds per square inch) or kPa (kilopascal). Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of optional accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Vehicle Care GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12. Intended Outboard Sidewall : The side of an asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle. Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for air pressure.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-46 Black plate (46,1) Vehicle Care Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Rim: A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated. Sidewall: The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead. Speed Rating: An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively. Notice: Do not let anyone tell you that under‐inflation or over‐inflation is all right. It is not. If your tires do not have enough air (under‐inflation), you can get the following: . Tire overloading and over-heating which could lead to a blowout. . Premature or irregular wear. . Poor handling. . Reduced fuel economy.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-48 Black plate (48,1) Vehicle Care How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are under‐inflated. Check the tire's inflation pressure when the tires are cold. Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1.6 km (1 mile).
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Vehicle Care As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under‐inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-50 Black plate (50,1) Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Operation This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists. TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly, excluding the spare tire and wheel assembly, if the vehicle has one.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Vehicle Care the GM approved tire sealant available through your dealer or included in the vehicle. Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits use a GM approved liquid tire sealant. Using non-approved tire sealants could damage the TPMS sensors. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10‑64 for information regarding the inflator kit materials and instructions.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-52 Black plate (52,1) Vehicle Care TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code. Any time you rotate your vehicle's tires or replace one or more of the TPMS sensors, the identification codes will need to be matched to the new tire/wheel position.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Vehicle Care 8. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. The horn sounds two times to indicate the sensor identification code has been matched to the driver side rear tire, and the TPMS sensor matching process is no longer active. The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message on the DIC display screen goes off. 9. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF. 10.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-54 Black plate (54,1) Vehicle Care Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate the tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. SeeWhen It Is Time for New Tires on page 10‑55 and Wheel Replacement on page 10‑60. If the vehicle has a compact spare tire, do not include it in the tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire and Loading Information label.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1) Vehicle Care 10-55 Lightly coat the center of the wheel hub with wheel bearing grease after a wheel change or tire rotation to prevent corrosion or rust build-up. Do not get grease on the flat wheel mounting surface or on the wheel nuts or bolts. loading conditions, and inflation pressure maintenance. Tires will typically need to be replaced due to wear before they may need to be replaced due to age.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-56 Black plate (56,1) Vehicle Care Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for your vehicle. The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle, when it was new, were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) system rating. If you need replacement tires, GM strongly recommends that you get tires with the same TPC Spec rating.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING { WARNING Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes, brands, or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes, brands, or types may also cause damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the correct size, brand, and type of tires on all wheels.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-58 Black plate (58,1) Vehicle Care Different Size Tires and Wheels If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires, this could affect the way your vehicle performs, including its braking, ride and handling characteristics, stability, and resistance to rollover.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (59,1) Vehicle Care The Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver, or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-60 Black plate (60,1) Vehicle Care Temperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (61,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose control. You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for replacement.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-62 Black plate (62,1) Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle's tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a blowout, here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire creates a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (63,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING WARNING (Continued) Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people. You and they could be badly injured or even killed. Find a level place to change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: To be certain the vehicle will not move, put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-64 Black plate (64,1) Vehicle Care Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit { WARNING Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation. For more information, see Engine Exhaust on page 9‑23.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (65,1) Vehicle Care The kit includes: A. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air or Air Only) B. On/Off Button C. Pressure Gauge D. Pressure Deflation Button (If equipped) E. Tire Sealant Canister F. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) G. Air Only Hose (Black) H. Power Plug Tire Sealant Read and follow the safe handling instructions on the label adhered to the sealant canister. Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-66 Black plate (66,1) Vehicle Care When using the tire sealant and compressor kit during cold temperatures, warm the kit in a heated environment for five minutes. This will help to inflate the tire faster. If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6‑4. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑62 for other important safety warnings.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (67,1) Vehicle Care 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be running while using the air compressor. on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑47. 8. Turn the selector switch (A) counterclockwise to the Sealant + Air position. The pressure gauge (C) may read higher than the actual tire pressure while the compressor is on. Turn the compressor off to get an accurate pressure reading.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-68 Black plate (68,1) Vehicle Care 15. Replace the sealant/air hose (F), and the power plug (H) back in their original location. 16. If the flat tire was able to inflate to the recommended inflation pressure, remove the maximum speed label from the sealant canister (E) and place it in a highly visible location. The label is a reminder not to exceed 90 km/h (55 mph) until the damaged tire is repaired or replaced. 17.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (69,1) Vehicle Care Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not Punctured) To use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant: 10-69 If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6‑4. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑62 for other important safety warnings. 1.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-70 Black plate (70,1) Vehicle Care 4. Remove the tire valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise. 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be running while using the air compressor. The compressor may be turned on/off until the correct pressure is reached. 5. Attach the air only hose (G) onto the tire valve stem by turning it clockwise until it is tight. 8. Turn the selector switch (A) clockwise to the Air Only position. 6.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (71,1) Vehicle Care 10-71 13. Disconnect the air only hose (G) from the tire valve stem, by turning it counterclockwise, and replace the tire valve stem cap. Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister 14. Replace the air only hose (G) and the power plug (H) and cord back in its original location. 2. Press the canister release button. 15. Place the equipment in the original storage location in the vehicle. To remove the sealant canister: 1.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-72 Black plate (72,1) Vehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit The tire sealant and compressor kit is located in the storage compartment on the driver side, at the rear of the vehicle. 2. Press the two tabs on the quick release buckle to release the tire sealant and compressor kit strap. 3. Remove the sealant and compressor kit from its tray. To store the tire sealant and compressor kit, reverse the steps. Tire Changing 1.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (73,1) Vehicle Care 4. Turn the jack on its side, with the bottom facing toward you. 5. Pull the jack straight out, bottom first. Removing the Spare Tire The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle, in front of the rear bumper. See Compact Spare Tire on page 10‑84 for more information about the compact spare. 10-73 1.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-74 Black plate (74,1) Vehicle Care 4. Turn the lug wrench (B) counterclockwise to lower the spare tire (E) to the ground. Continue turning the wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. 5. Tilt the retainer (F) and slip it through the wheel opening to remove the spare tire (E) from the cable. 6. Turn the wrench (B) clockwise to raise the cable back up after removing the spare tire.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (75,1) Vehicle Care 3. Loosen the cable by turning the wrench counterclockwise three or four turns. 4. If the spare tire has not lowered, tighten the cable all the way and then loosen it at least two times. If the spare tire did lower to the ground, continue with Step 5 under “Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles with the Rear Convenience Center)” listed previously. 5.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-76 Black plate (76,1) Vehicle Care Notice: If a jack is used to raise the vehicle without positioning it correctly, the vehicle could be damaged. When raising the vehicle on a jack, avoid contact with the rear axle control arms. 4. To identify the appropriate jacking location, find the triangle (A) about 12 inches (30.5 cm) from the front tire or (B) about 10.5 inches (27 cm) from the rear tire. 5.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (77,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING 9. Remove the plastic spare tire heat shield by pulling the rubber latch. Store the plastic spare tire heat shield. See “Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools” later in this section for more information. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-78 Black plate (78,1) Vehicle Care Storing the Spare Tire { WARNING Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing. Follow the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (79,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. To store the spare tire: 1. Lay the compact spare tire near the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem down. 2. Reinstall the plastic spare tire heat shield on the compact spare tire. 10-79 3.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-80 Black plate (80,1) Vehicle Care Storing the Flat Tire 1. Remove the cable package from the jack storage area. 2. Remove the small center cap by tapping the back of the cap with the extension of the shaft, if the vehicle has aluminum wheels. 3. Put the flat tire in the rear storage area with the valve stem pointing toward the rear of the vehicle. 4.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (81,1) Vehicle Care Storing the Tools 10-81 3. Reinstall the wing bolt (B) by turning clockwise. 4. To replace the cover, line up the tab at the front of the cover with the notch in the cover opening. Push the cover in place and make sure that the rear clips are in the slots and push the cover closed. 8. Make sure the metal tube is centered at the striker. Push the tube toward the front of the vehicle. A. Tool Bag 9.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-82 Black plate (82,1) Vehicle Care Secondary Latch System This vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly that has a secondary latch system. It is designed to stop the compact spare tire from suddenly falling off the vehicle if the cable holding the spare tire is damaged. For the secondary latch to work, the tire must be stowed with the valve stem pointing down. See Tire Changing on page 10‑72 for instructions on storing the spare tire correctly.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (83,1) Vehicle Care 9. Tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel opening when the spare tire has been completely lowered. 5. Turn the lug wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the secondary latch spring. 6. Keep raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place. This lets you know that the secondary latch has released and the spare tire is balancing on the jack. 10.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-84 Black plate (84,1) Vehicle Care Compact Spare Tire { WARNING Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and handling. This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured. Use only one compact spare tire at a time. The compact spare tire, if the vehicle has one, was fully inflated when the vehicle was new, however, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (85,1) Vehicle Care Jump Starting For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery on page 10‑26. If the vehicle's battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. { WARNING Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: . They contain acid that can burn you. . They contain gas that can explode or ignite. .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-86 Black plate (86,1) Vehicle Care Notice: If you leave the radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the warranty. Always turn off the radio and other accessories when jump starting the vehicle. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlets.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (87,1) Vehicle Care too. And do not connect the negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks. 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-88 Black plate (88,1) Vehicle Care 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (89,1) Vehicle Care Towing Towing the Vehicle Notice: To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Care must be taken with vehicles that have low ground clearance and/or special equipment. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed. See Roadside Assistance Program (United States and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑9.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-90 Black plate (90,1) Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing For vehicles being dinghy towed, the vehicle should be run at the beginning of each day and at each RV fuel stop for about five minutes. This will ensure proper lubrication of transmission components. Re-install the fuse to start the vehicle. To tow the vehicle from the front with all four wheels on the ground: 1. Position the vehicle to be towed, shift the transmission to P (Park), and turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (91,1) Vehicle Care Once the destination is reached: 1. Set the parking brake. Dolly Towing (All-Wheel‐Drive Vehicles) 2. Reinstall the 50 amp BATT1 fuse to the underhood fuse block. 10-91 Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel‐Drive Vehicles Only) 3. Shift the transmission to P (Park), turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF and remove the key from the ignition. 4. Disconnect the vehicle from the towing vehicle.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-92 Black plate (92,1) Vehicle Care 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing. Appearance Care 5. Remove the key from the ignition. Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth, and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under “Washing the Vehicle” later in this section. Exterior Care 7.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (93,1) Vehicle Care Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat/ clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-94 Black plate (94,1) Vehicle Care Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and after, to remove all cleaning agents completely. If they are allowed to dry on the surface, they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. High pressure car washes could cause water to enter the vehicle. Avoid using high pressure washes closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the vehicle.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (95,1) Vehicle Care Notice: Using strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels, could damage the surface of the wheel(s). The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Use only approved cleaners on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of the vehicle.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-96 Black plate (96,1) Vehicle Care Sheet Metal Damage Underbody Maintenance If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (97,1) Vehicle Care for the surfaces that are being cleaned. Permanent damage can result from using cleaners on surfaces for which they were not intended. Apply the cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth to prevent over-spray. Remove any accidental over-spray from other surfaces immediately. Do not clean the interior using the following cleaners or techniques: . Never use a stiff brush. It can cause damage to the vehicle's interior surfaces.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-98 Black plate (98,1) Vehicle Care 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with water or club soda. A paper towel can be used to blot excess moisture from the fabric or carpet after the cleaning process. 2. Remove excess moisture. Leather 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center. Continue cleaning, using a clean area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (99,1) Vehicle Care to clean the vehicle's interior because they can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non-uniform manner. Some commercial products may increase gloss on the instrument panel. The increase in gloss may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. { WARNING Do not bleach or dye safety belts.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 10-100 Black plate (100,1) Vehicle Care Button Retainer Floor mats with a button-type retainer. 3. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured and verify that it does not interfere with the accelerator or brake pedals. Knob Retainer Floor mats with a knob retainer. 3. Center the slot in the floor mat grommet with the knob on the floor and set into position. 4. Turn the knob until it is perpendicular to the slot in the grommet to lock the mat in place. 5.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Service and Maintenance Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . 11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6 Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8 Maintenance Records Maintenance Records . . . . . . . .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 11-2 Black plate (2,1) Service and Maintenance { WARNING Performing maintenance work can be dangerous. Some jobs can cause serious injury. Perform maintenance work only if you have the required know-how and the proper tools and equipment. If in doubt, see your dealer to have a qualified technician do the work. See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 10‑4. At your dealer, you can be certain that you will receive the highest level of service available.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Service and Maintenance If the engine oil life system is reset accidentally, service the vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since the last service. Reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑11. . Every Engine Oil Change . Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil on page 10‑8 and Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑11. An Emission Control Service. .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 11-4 . . . Service and Maintenance Restraint system component check. See Safety System Check on page 3‑30. Fuel system inspection for damage or leaks. Exhaust system and nearby heat shields inspection for loose or damaged components. Additional Required Services Every 12 000 km/7,500 Miles . Black plate (4,1) Rotate tires. Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km/ 7,500 miles. See Tire Rotation on page 10‑53. At Each Fuel Stop Once a Month . Tire inflation check.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Service and Maintenance . . All‐wheel drive only: Transfer case fluid change (severe service) for vehicles mainly driven when frequently towing a trailer, or used for taxi, police, or delivery service. During any maintenance, if a power washer is used to clean mud and dirt from the underbody, care should be taken to not directly spray the transfer case output seals. High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 11-6 Black plate (6,1) Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos™ specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos™ certification mark. Look for and use only an engine oil that displays the dexos™ certification mark of the proper viscosity grade. See Engine Oil on page 10‑8.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Service and Maintenance Usage 11-7 Fluid/Lubricant Carrier Assembly — Differential (Rear SAE 75W‐90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, Drive Module) and Transfer Case in Canada 89021678). (Power Transfer Unit) Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 11-8 Black plate (8,1) Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Part 15278634 A3083C Engine Oil Filter 89017525 PF63 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 20958479 CF179C Spark Plugs 12611882 41-107 Front Driver – 62.5 cm (24.6 in) 15254805 — Front Passenger – 53.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Service and Maintenance 11-9 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 11-10 Black plate (10,1) Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 11-11
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 11-12 Black plate (12,1) Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . 12-1 Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 12-2 Black plate (2,1) Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑6 for more information. Capacities Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood. See your dealer for more information.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine 3.6L V6 Engine Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.6L V6 Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap D Automatic 1.10 mm (0.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 12-4 Black plate (4,1) Technical Data 2 NOTES
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Customer Information Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure (United States and Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) . . . . . . . . 13-3 Customer Assistance Offices (United States and Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-4 Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., call 1-800-521-7300, Customer Assistance prompt. In Canada, contact General Motors of Canada Customer Communication Centre at 1‐800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Customer Information STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge Mediation/Arbitration program. General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory-related vehicle service claims.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 13-4 Black plate (4,1) Customer Information However, we recognize that despite the good intentions of all parties involved, sometimes a misunderstanding may occur. If you have a problem that has not been satisfactorily handled through the normal means, we suggest the following steps: Step One Explain your case to the dealer service agent, service manager, dealer sales agent, or sales manager, depending on your case. Make sure that they have all necessary information.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Customer Information From Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) From U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www.gm.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 13-6 Black plate (6,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users . Buick dealer locator for service nationwide . Exclusive privileges and offers . Recall notices for your specific vehicle . OnStar and GM Cardmember Services Earnings summaries To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Buick has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Customer Information GM Mobility Reimbursement Program Roadside Assistance Program (United States and Canada) For U.S.‐purchased vehicles, call 1-800-252-1112; (Text Telephone (TTY): 1‐888‐889‐2438). For Canadian‐purchased vehicles, call 1-800-268-6800.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 13-8 Customer Information Buick and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or payment to an owner or driver if they decide the claims are made too often, or the same type of claim is made many times. Services Provided . . Black plate (8,1) . . Emergency Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station. Lock‐Out Service: Service to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Customer Information . . Trip Routing Service: Detailed maps of North America are provided when requested either with the most direct route or the most scenic route. There is a six request limit per year. Additional travel information is also available. Allow three weeks for delivery. Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance: Must be over 250 kilometers from where your trip was started to qualify.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 13-10 Black plate (10,1) Customer Information Scheduling Service Appointments Courtesy Transportation Program When your vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Customer Information Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used instead of the dealer's shuttle service, the expense must be supported by original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by GM for shuttle service. In addition, for U.S.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 13-12 Black plate (12,1) Customer Information Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs diminish your vehicle's resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Customer Information Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend that you ensure that your vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 13-14 Black plate (14,1) Customer Information Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Customer Information Current and Past Models Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com Or you can write to: Helm, Incorporated P.O.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 13-16 Black plate (16,1) Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately, and notify General Motors of Canada Limited.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Customer Information Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle's systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 13-18 Black plate (18,1) Customer Information OnStar® If your vehicle is equipped with an active OnStar system, that system may also record data in crash or near crash‐like situations. The OnStar Terms and Conditions provides information on data collection and use and is available in the OnStar glove box kit, at www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada), or by pressing the Q button and speaking to an advisor.
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) INDEX A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18 Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56 Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 3-46 Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . 10-12 Air Vents . . . . . . . .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 i-2 Black plate (2,1) INDEX B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-85 Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Voltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-31 Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29 Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) INDEX Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34 Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-92 Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-96 Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7, 8-8 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Cluster, IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Collision Damage Repair . . . . .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 i-4 Black plate (4,1) INDEX Driving (cont.) If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 9-11 Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . .9-12 Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9 Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) INDEX Front Fog Lamps Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25 Front Seats Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-43 Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-46 Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 i-6 Black plate (6,1) INDEX High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25 Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 9-8 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19 I Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17 Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) INDEX Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH SYSTEM) . . . . .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 i-8 Black plate (8,1) INDEX O P Object Detection System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-8 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . .10-11 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-34 Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24 Older Children, Restraints . .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) INDEX Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Rear Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7, 8-8 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48 Rear Seat Entertainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) . . . . . . .7-48 Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 9-36 Rear Window Washer/Wiper .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 i-10 Black plate (10,1) INDEX Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 13-10 Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-64 Seats Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Heated and Ventilated Front . . . 3-9 Heated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . 3-6 Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 3-3 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Third Row Seat . .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) INDEX T Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 Taillamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-31 Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-6 Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . 2-14 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14 Third-Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Tires Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 i-12 Black plate (12,1) INDEX Vehicle (cont.) Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-40 Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13 Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-89 Vehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . 10-72 Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . .