2011 Buick Enclave Owner Manual M

Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)

In Brief ...... 1-1 Seats and Restraints ...... 3-1 Lighting ...... 6-1 Instrument Panel ...... 1-2 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Exterior Lighting ...... 6-1 Initial Drive Information ...... 1-4 Front Seats ...... 3-3 Interior Lighting ...... 6-5 Vehicle Features ...... 1-14 Rear Seats ...... 3-9 Lighting Features ...... 6-6 Performance and Safety Belts ...... 3-14 Maintenance ...... 1-18 Airbag System ...... 3-28 Infotainment System ...... 7-1 Child Restraints ...... 3-43 Introduction ...... 7-1 Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1 Radio ...... 7-6 Keys and Locks ...... 2-2 Storage ...... 4-1 Audio Players ...... 7-12 Doors ...... 2-9 Storage Compartments ...... 4-1 Rear Seat Infotainment ...... 7-36 Vehicle Security...... 2-12 Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3 Phone ...... 7-45 Exterior Mirrors ...... 2-15 Roof Rack System ...... 4-5 Interior Mirrors ...... 2-17 Climate Controls ...... 8-1 Windows ...... 2-18 Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1 Climate Control Systems ...... 8-1 Roof ...... 2-21 Controls ...... 5-2 Air Vents ...... 8-9 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Maintenance ...... 8-10 Indicators ...... 5-12 Information Displays ...... 5-25 Vehicle Messages ...... 5-30 Vehicle Personalization ...... 5-39 Universal Remote System . . . . 5-46 Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)

2011 Buick Enclave Owner Manual M

Driving and Operating ...... 9-1 Vehicle Care ...... 10-1 Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 Driving Information ...... 9-2 General Information ...... 10-2 General Information ...... 11-1 Starting and Operating ...... 9-16 Vehicle Checks ...... 10-4 Scheduled Maintenance ...... 11-2 Engine Exhaust ...... 9-22 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-27 Recommended Fluids, Automatic Transmission ...... 9-23 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-28 Lubricants, and Parts ...... 11-6 Drive Systems ...... 9-27 Electrical System ...... 10-30 Maintenance Records ...... 11-9 Brakes ...... 9-27 Wheels and Tires ...... 10-37 Ride Control Systems ...... 9-29 Jump Starting ...... 10-81 Technical Data ...... 12-1 Cruise Control ...... 9-32 Towing...... 10-85 Vehicle Identification ...... 12-1 Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-34 Appearance Care ...... 10-88 Vehicle Data ...... 12-2 Fuel ...... 9-40 Customer Information ...... 13-1 Towing...... 9-45 Customer Information ...... 13-1 Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-53 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-14 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy...... 13-16 Index ...... i-1 Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)

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This manual describes features that Canadian Vehicle Owners may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are Propriétaires Canadiens options that you did not purchase or A French language copy of this due to changes subsequent to the manual can be obtained from your printing of this owner manual. dealer or from: Please refer to the purchase The names, logos, emblems, documentation relating to your On peut obtenir un exemplaire de slogans, vehicle model names, specific vehicle to confirm each of ce guide en français auprès du and vehicle body designs appearing the features found on your vehicle. concessionnaire ou à l'adresse in this manual including, but not For vehicles first sold in Canada, suivante: limited to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, substitute the name “General the BUICK Emblem, and ENCLAVE Helm, Incorporated Motors of Canada Limited” for Buick are trademarks and/or service P.O. Box 07130 Motor Division wherever it appears Detroit, MI 48207 marks of General Motors LLC, its in this manual. subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. 1-800-551-4123 Keep this manual in the vehicle for Numéro de poste 6438 de langue quick reference. française www.helminc.com

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Using this Manual Symbols { WARNING To quickly locate information The vehicle has components and about the vehicle, use the Index These mean there is something labels that use symbols instead of in the back of the manual. It is an that could hurt you or other text. Symbols are shown along with alphabetical list of what is in the people. the text describing the operation or manual and the page number where information relating to a specific it can be found. component, control, message, Notice: This means there is gauge, or indicator. something that could result in Danger, Warnings, and property or vehicle damage. This M : This symbol is shown when Cautions would not be covered by the you need to see your owner manual vehicle's warranty. for additional instructions or Warning messages found on vehicle information. labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or * : This symbol is shown when reduce them. you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or Danger indicates a hazard with a information. high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a A circle with a slash through it is a hazard that could result in injury safety symbol which means “Do or death. Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.” Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)

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Vehicle Symbol Chart B : Engine Coolant Temperature } : Power Here are some additional symbols O : Exterior Lamps / : Remote Vehicle Start that may be found on the vehicle # and what they mean. For more : Fog Lamps > : Safety Belt Reminders information on the symbol, refer to . : Fuel Gauge 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor the Index. + : Fuses _ : Tow/Haul Mode : Airbag Readiness Light 9 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak : Air Conditioning # Changer M : Windshield Washer Fluid ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) j : LATCH System Child % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls Restraints or OnStar® * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp $ : Brake System Warning Light : : Oil Pressure " : Charging System g : Outside Power Foldaway I : Cruise Control Mirrors Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)

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2 NOTES Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)

In Brief 1-1

Sensing System for Passenger Performance and Maintenance In Brief Airbag ...... 1-9 StabiliTrak® System ...... 1-18 Mirror Adjustment ...... 1-10 Tire Pressure Monitor ...... 1-19 Instrument Panel Steering Wheel Tire Sealant and Adjustment ...... 1-10 Compressor Kit ...... 1-19 Instrument Panel ...... 1-2 Interior Lighting ...... 1-11 Engine Oil Life System ...... 1-19 Initial Drive Information Exterior Lighting ...... 1-12 Driving for Better Fuel Initial Drive Information ...... 1-4 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-12 Economy ...... 1-20 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Climate Controls ...... 1-13 Roadside Assistance System ...... 1-4 Transmission ...... 1-14 Program ...... 1-20 OnStar® ...... 1-21 Remote Vehicle Start ...... 1-4 Vehicle Features Door Locks ...... 1-5 Radio(s) ...... 1-14 Liftgate ...... 1-5 Satellite Radio ...... 1-15 Windows ...... 1-6 Portable Audio Devices ...... 1-16 Seat Adjustment ...... 1-6 Bluetooth® ...... 1-16 Memory Features ...... 1-7 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-16 Second Row Seats ...... 1-8 Cruise Control ...... 1-17 Third Row Seats ...... 1-8 Navigation System ...... 1-17 Heated and Ventilated Storage Compartments ...... 1-17 Seats ...... 1-8 Power Outlets ...... 1-18 Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-9 Sunroof ...... 1-18 Safety Belts ...... 1-9 Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)

1-2 In Brief

Instrument Panel Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)

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A. Air Vents on page 8‑9. H. Exterior Lamp Controls on R. Console Shift Lever. See page 6 1. Console Shift Lever under B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. ‑ “ ” See Turn and Lane-Change I. Hood Release. See Hood on Shifting Into Park on page 9 20. Signals on page 6‑4. page 10‑5. ‑ Windshield Wiper/Washer on J. Instrument Panel Illumination S. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 5 6. page 5‑5. Control on page 6‑5. ‑ C. Instrument Cluster on K. Data Link Connector (DLC) Traction Control System (TCS) Disable Button. See page 5‑13. (Out of View). See Malfunction StabiliTrak® System on Indicator Lamp on page 5‑19. D. Driver Information Center (DIC) page 9‑29. Buttons. See Driver Information L. Cruise Control on page 9‑32. Tow/Haul Button (If Equipped). Center (DIC) on page 5‑25. M. Steering Wheel Adjustment on See Tow/Haul Mode on E. Instrument Panel Storage on page 5‑2. page 9‑26. page 4‑1. N. Horn on page 5‑5. Power Liftgate Button USB Port (Inside IP Storage). O. Steering Wheel Controls on (If Equipped). See Liftgate on See Auxiliary Devices on page 5‑3. page 2‑9. page 7‑34. P. Hazard Warning Flashers on T. Power Outlets on page 5‑10. F. Clock on page 5‑8. page 6‑4. U. Heated and Ventilated G. Infotainment on page 7‑1. Q. Dual Automatic Climate Control Front Seats on page 3‑8 Navigation/Radio System System on page 8‑1. (If Equipped). (If Equipped). See Navigation V. Passenger Air Bag Status System manual. Indicator. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑35. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)

1-4 In Brief

Initial Drive Remote Keyless Entry To open or close the liftgate, press (RKE) System and hold & until the liftgate Information begins to move. This section provides a brief The RKE transmitter is used to Press and release to locate the overview about some of the remotely lock and unlock the doors L important features that may or may from up to 60 m (195 feet) away vehicle. from the vehicle. not be on your specific vehicle. Press L and hold for more than For more detailed information, refer two seconds to sound the panic to each of the features which can be alarm. found later in this owner manual. Press L again to cancel the panic alarm. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3. Remote Vehicle Start Starting the Vehicle With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Press K to unlock the driver door. 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the K again within five seconds Press vehicle. to unlock all remaining doors. 2. Press Q. Press Q to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)

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3. Immediately after completing Door Locks Power Liftgate Step 2, press and hold / until To lock or unlock a door manually: On vehicles with a power liftgate, the parking lamps flash. the vehicle must be in P (Park) to . From the inside use the door operate it. When the vehicle starts, the parking lock knob on the window sill. lamps will turn on and remain on as . Press and hold the liftgate . From the outside turn the key long as the engine is running. The button & on the Remote doors will be locked and the climate toward the front or rear of the Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. control system may come on. vehicle, or press the Q or K The engine will continue to run for button on the Remote Keyless 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a Entry (RKE) transmitter. 10-minute time extension. Remote Power Door Locks start can be extended only once. On vehicles with power door locks, Canceling a Remote Start the controls are located on the front To cancel a remote start: doors. . Aim the RKE transmitter at the K : Press to unlock the doors. vehicle and press and hold / Q : Press to lock the doors. until the parking lamps turn off. See Power Door Locks on page 2‑8. . Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Liftgate . Press the liftgate button on the . Turn the ignition switch on and To open the liftgate the vehicle must center console. then off. be in P (Park). Press the touchpad . Press the touchpad switch on See Remote Vehicle Start on under the liftgate handle. To close the outside liftgate handle. the liftgate, use the pull cup or pull page 2‑5. strap as an aid. For more information see Liftgate on page 2‑9. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)

1-6 In Brief

Windows Seat Adjustment . Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the Power Seats control (A) forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control (A) up or down. . Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the control (A) up or down. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3. To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control (B) forward or On vehicles with power windows, rearward. See Reclining Seatbacks the switches are on the doors. A. Seat Adjustment Control on page 3‑6. Press the switch to lower the B. Reclining Seatback Control Press the front or rear of the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. C. Lumbar Adjustment Control control (C) to increase or decrease lumbar support. See Lumbar For more information, see Power Adjustment on page 3‑5. Windows on page 2‑19. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)

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Memory Features Storing Memory Positions See “Memory Seat and Mirrors” To save into memory: under Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3 and Vehicle 1. Adjust the driver seat and Personalization on page 5‑39 for seatback recliner, both outside more information. mirrors, and the power tilt wheel, if equipped. Easy Exit Positions See Power Mirrors on page 2‑16 The easy exit feature can move the and Steering Wheel Adjustment driver seat rearward and the power on page 5‑2 for more steering column, if equipped, up and information. forward to allow extra room to exit the vehicle. Not all vehicles will have the S ability to save and recall the : Press to recall the easy exit mirror positions. positions. The vehicle must be in P (Park). On vehicles with the memory 2. Press and hold “1” until feature, the controls on the driver two beeps sound. See “Memory Seat and Mirrors” door are used to program and recall under Power Seat Adjustment on memory settings for the driver seat, 3. Repeat for a second driver page 3‑3 and Vehicle outside mirrors, and power tilt position using “2.” Personalization on page 5‑39 for wheel, if the vehicle has this feature. To recall the memory positions, more information. press and release “1” or “2.” The vehicle must be in P (Park). A single beep will sound. The seat, outside mirrors, and power steering column, if equipped, will move to the positions previously stored for the identified driver. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)

1-8 In Brief

Second Row Seats Third Row Seats Heated and Ventilated The third row seatbacks can be Seats folded forward, and the seats can be removed.

Heated and Ventilated Seat Buttons Shown, Heated Seat Buttons Similar The second row seat can be folded to access the third row. Pull the If available, the buttons are on the sliding seat lever forward, the seat center console. To operate, the cushion folds, and the seat slides engine must be running. Pull up on the release lever on the I forward. back of the seat and push the : If available, press to heat the seatback only. See Rear Seats on page 3‑9. seatback forward to fold. H : If available, press to ventilate See Third Row Seats on page 3‑11 for more information. the entire seat. J : Press to heat the seat and seatback. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1)

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Press the button once for the Safety Belts Sensing System for highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to Passenger Airbag the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3‑8 for more information. United States Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints Refer to the following sections for for all occupants are installed and important information on how to use adjusted properly. safety belts properly. Canada and Mexico To achieve a comfortable seating . Safety Belts on page 3 14. position, change the seatback ‑ The passenger sensing system will recline angle as little as necessary . How to Wear Safety Belts turn off the right front passenger while keeping the seat and the head Properly on page 3‑17. frontal airbag under certain restraint height in the proper conditions. The driver airbag, . Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑21. position. seat‐mounted side impact airbags, . Lower Anchors and Tethers for and roof‐rail airbags are not affected For more information see Head Children (LATCH System) on by the passenger sensing system. Restraints on page 3 2 and Power ‑ page 3‑51. Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1)

1-10 In Brief

The passenger airbag status To adjust each mirror: See Automatic Dimming Rearview indicator will be visible on the 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the Mirror on page 2‑17. instrument panel when the vehicle is mirror. started. See Passenger Sensing Steering Wheel System on page 3‑35 for more 2. Press on the control pad to Adjustment information. adjust the mirror. 3. Press (A) or (B) again to Mirror Adjustment deselect the mirror. Exterior Mirrors Folding Mirrors To adjust each mirror: 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position. 2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to the folded position. For vehicles with manual folding mirrors, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Pull the mirror out to return 1. Pull the lever (A) down. to its original position. 2. Move the steering wheel up Interior Mirror or down. The automatic dimming rearview 3. Pull or push the steering wheel Controls for the outside power mirror reduces the glare from other closer or away from you. mirrors are on the driver door. vehicles headlamps. Each time the 4. Push the lever (A) up to lock the vehicle is started, the dimming steering wheel in place. feature comes on. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1)

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Power Tilt Wheel Push the control forward or Dome Lamp Override rearward to move the steering wheel toward the front or rear of the vehicle. To set the memory position, see Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑39. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamps are located in the overhead console and above the For vehicles with the power tilt and rear seat passengers. The dome lamp override button is telescope wheel, the control is on The dome lamps come on when a next to the exterior lamps control. the outboard side of the steering door is opened, unless the dome E DOME OFF: Press the top of column. lamp override button is pressed in. the button in and the dome lamps Push the control up or down to tilt To manually turn them on, turn the remain off when a door is opened. the steering wheel up or down. instrument panel brightness control An indicator light on the button clockwise to the farthest position. comes on to show that the dome lamps are off. Press near the bottom of the button so the dome lamps come on when a door is opened. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1)

1-12 In Brief

Reading Lamps O : Turns the automatic light Windshield Wiper/Washer control on or off. Press the button near each lamp to The windshield wiper/washer lever turn them on or off. AUTO : Automatic operation of the is located on the left side of the For more information, see: headlamps at normal brightness and steering column. other exterior lamps. . Dome Lamps on page 6‑5. ; : Manual operation of the . Instrument Panel Illumination parking lamps and other exterior Control on page 6‑5. lamps. Exterior Lighting 5 : Manual operation of the headlamps and other exterior lamps. # Turn the band with the wiper symbol : Use to turn on or off the fog to control the windshield wipers. lamps (if equipped). 8 : Use for a single wiping cycle. For more information, see: 9 : Turns the wipers off. . Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1. 6 : Delays wiping cycle. Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or . Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/ down for less frequent wipes. Automatic Headlamp System on page 6‑3. 1 : Slow wipes. . Fog Lamps on page 6‑5. 2 : Fast wipes. The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1)

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Windshield Washer Climate Controls J : Press the button at the end of the turn signal/lane change lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield. Rear Window Wiper/Washer The rear wiper and rear wash button is located on the instrument panel below the climate control system. Z (Rear Wiper): Press to turn the rear wiper on and off. The wiper speed cannot be changed. Y (Wash): Press to spray washer fluid on the rear window. The A. Fan Control J. Rear Window Defogger window wiper will also come on. B. AUTO (Auto Operation) K. Air Conditioning See Windshield Wiper/Washer on C. Defrost L. PASS (Passenger) page 5‑5 and Rear Window Wiper/ Washer on page 5‑6. D. Air Recirculation M. Passenger Side Temperature E. REAR (Rear Climate Control) Control F. Air Delivery Mode Control See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑1. For more G. Driver Side Temperature Control information about the rear climate H. Display control, see Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) I. Power (On/Off) Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (14,1)

1-14 In Brief

on page 8‑7 or Rear Climate Control Vehicle Features System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio) on page 8‑8. Radio(s) 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. To use this feature: 1. Move the shift lever to L (Low). 2. Press the plus/minus button Radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port located on the shift lever, to increase or decrease the gear O : Press to turn the system on BAND: Press to choose between range available. and off. Turn to increase or FM, AM, or XM™, if equipped. decrease the volume. See Manual Mode on page 9‑25. f : Select radio stations. © ¨ : Seek or scan stations. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1)

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4 : Change the display between the page of favorites can contain any Satellite Radio radio station frequency and the combination of AM, FM, or XM Vehicles with an XM Satellite time, if equipped. While the ignition stations. ™ Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite is off, press 4 to display the time. See AM-FM Radio on page 7‑6. Radio subscription can receive XM For more information about these Setting the Clock programming. and other radio features, see To set the time and date for the XM Satellite Radio Service Operation on page 7‑2. radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port: XM is a satellite radio service based For vehicles with a Rear Seat in the 48 contiguous United States Entertainment System (RSE) and 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ and 10 Canadian provinces. XM Rear Seat Audio System (RSA), see ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, then Satellite Radio has a wide variety of Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) press O, to turn the radio on. programming and commercial-free System on page 7 36 and Rear ‑ 2. Press G to display HR, MIN, music, coast to coast, and in Seat Audio (RSA) System on MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute, digital-quality sound. A fee is page 7‑44 for more information. month, day, and year). required to receive the XM service. Storing a Favorite Station 3. Press the pushbutton located For more information refer to: A maximum of 36 stations can under any one of the labels to . www.xmradio.com or call be stored as favorites using the be changed. 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.). six softkeys located below the radio 4. To increase or decrease the time . www.xmradio.ca or call station frequency tabs and by using f the radio FAV button. Press FAV to or date, turn clockwise or 1-877-438-9677 (Canada). go through up to six pages of counter‐clockwise. For more information, see Satellite favorites, each having six favorite For detailed instructions on setting Radio on page 7‑8. stations available per page. Each the clock for the vehicles specific audio system, see Clock on page 5‑8. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (16,1)

1-16 In Brief

Portable Audio Devices Steering Wheel Controls b g : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn This vehicle may have an auxiliary the sound on. Press and hold longer input located on the radio faceplate than two seconds to interact with and a USB port located in the center OnStar® or Bluetooth systems. console. External devices such as ® iPod , laptop computers, MP3 + e − e : Increases or decreases players, CD changers, USB storage volume. device, etc. can be connected to the auxiliary port using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) c x : Press to reject an input jack or the USB port incoming call, or to end a call. depending on the audio system. SRCE : Press to switch between the radio, CD, and for vehicles with, See Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑34. DVD, front auxiliary, and rear Bluetooth® auxiliary. : Press to seek the next radio The Bluetooth® system allows users w / c x : Press to change ¨ favorite radio stations, select tracks station, the next track or chapter with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone while sourced to the CD or DVD to make and receive hands-free on a CD/DVD, or to navigate tracks or folders on an iPod® or USB slot, or to select tracks and folders calls using the vehicle audio on an iPod® or USB device. system, microphone, and controls. device. For more information, see Steering The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone Wheel Controls on page 5‑3. must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. See Bluetooth on page 7‑45. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1)

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Cruise Control [ : Press to disengage cruise Storage Compartments control without erasing the set speed from memory. See Cruise Control on page 9‑32. Navigation System If the vehicle has a navigation system, there is a separate Navigation System Manual that includes information on the radio, audio players, and navigation system. The navigation system provides detailed maps of most major For vehicles with a second row T : Press to turn cruise control on freeways and roads. After a center console, press the and off. The indicator comes on destination has been set, the buttons (B) or (C) to access when cruise control is on. system provides turn-by-turn storage areas. + RES: Press briefly to make the instructions for reaching the destination. In addition, the system Lift up on (A) for additional vehicle resume to a previously set storage area. speed, or press and hold to can help locate a variety of points of accelerate. interest (POIs), such as banks, See Floor Console Storage on airports, restaurants, and more. page 4‑2. SET– : Press to set the speed and activate cruise control or to make See the Navigation System Manual the vehicle decelerate. for more information. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (18,1)

1-18 In Brief

Power Outlets Sunroof Performance and The vehicle has three 12‐volt The ignition must be in ON/RUN or Maintenance accessory power outlets which ACC/ACCESSORY to operate the can be used to plug in electrical sunroof and power sunshade. See StabiliTrak® System equipment, such as a cell phone or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) MP3 player. on page 9‑20. The traction control system limits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak The power outlets are located: system assists with directional . On the instrument panel below control of the vehicle in difficult the climate controls. driving conditions. Both systems . At the rear of the center floor turn on automatically every time the console. vehicle is started. . . In the rear cargo area. To turn off the traction control The switch to operate the front part of StabiliTrak, press and To use the outlets, remove the sunroof is on the headliner above release 5 located on the cover. the rearview mirror. instrument panel and the See Power Outlets on page 5‑10. Vent: Press the front or rear of the appropriate DIC message is switch to vent or close the sunroof. displayed. See Vehicle Messages on page 5 30. Express-open/Express-close: ‑ From the closed position, press and . The StabiliTrak system release the rear or front of the remains on. switch to express-open or For more information, see express-close the sunroof. StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑29. For more information see Sunroof on page 2‑21. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1)

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Tire Pressure Monitor indicator that the tire pressures are Engine Oil Life System getting low and the tires need to be This vehicle may have a Tire inflated to the proper pressure. The engine oil life system calculates Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). engine oil life based on vehicle use The TPMS does not replace normal and displays the CHANGE ENGINE monthly tire maintenance. It is the OIL SOON message when it is time driver’s responsibility to maintain to change the engine oil and filter. correct tire pressures. The oil life system should be reset See Tire Pressure Monitor System to 100% only following an oil on page 10‑44. change. Resetting the Oil Life System The TPMS warning light alerts you Tire Sealant and to a significant loss in pressure of Compressor Kit 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, one of the vehicle's tires. If the with the engine off. warning light comes on, stop as This vehicle may come with a jack 2. Press the vehicle information soon as possible and inflate the and spare tire or a tire sealant and button until OIL LIFE tires to the recommended pressure compressor kit. The kit can be used REMAINING displays. shown on the Tire and Loading to temporarily seal small punctures 3. Press and hold the set/reset Information label. See Vehicle Load in the tread area of the tire. button until 100% is displayed. Limits on page 9 12. The warning “ ” ‑ See Tire Sealant and Compressor Three chimes sound and the light will remain on until the tire Kit on page 10‑60 for complete CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON pressure is corrected. operating information. message goes off. During cooler conditions, the low tire If the vehicle came with a jack and 4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF. pressure warning light may appear spare tire, see If a Tire Goes Flat on when the vehicle is first started and page 10‑58. See Engine Oil Life System on then turn off. This may be an early page 10‑11. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (20,1)

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Driving for Better Fuel . Replace the vehicle's tires with Roadside Service and OnStar the same TPC Spec number (U.S. and Canada) Economy molded into the tire's sidewall If you have an active OnStar Driving habits can affect fuel near the size. subscription, press the Q button mileage. Here are some driving . Follow recommended scheduled and the current GPS location will tips to get the best fuel economy maintenance. possible. be sent to an OnStar Advisor who will assess your problem, contact . Avoid fast starts and accelerate Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistance, and relay smoothly. Program your exact location to get the help . Brake gradually and avoid U.S.: 1-800-252-1112 you need. abrupt stops. TTY Users (U.S.): 1-888-889-2438 Online Owner Center (U.S. and . Avoid idling the engine for long Canada) Canada: 1-800-268-6800 periods of time. The Online Owner Center is a . When road and weather Mexico: 01-800-466-0818 complimentary service that includes conditions are appropriate, use As the owner of a new Buick, you online service reminders, vehicle cruise control. are automatically enrolled in the maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges, . Always follow posted speed Roadside Assistance program. and more. limits or drive more slowly when See Roadside Assistance Program conditions require. (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Sign up today at: www.buickownercenter.com . Keep vehicle tires properly Roadside Assistance Program (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada). inflated. (Mexico) on page 13‑9 for more information. . Combine several trips into a single trip. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1)

In Brief 1-21

® OnStar ] : Push this red emergency For a full description of OnStar button to get priority help from services and system limitations, specially trained OnStar Emergency see the OnStar Owner's Guide in Advisors. the glove box. X : Push this button for hands‐free, OnStar service is subject to the voice‐activated calling and to give OnStar Terms and Conditions voice commands for Hands‐Free included in the OnStar Glove Calling and Turn‐by‐Turn Box Kit. For vehicles with an active OnStar Navigation. OnStar service requires wireless subscription, OnStar uses several Automatic Crash Response, communication networks and the innovative technologies and live Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Global Positioning System (GPS) Advisors to provide a wide range Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle satellite network. Not all OnStar of safety, security, navigation, Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, services are available everywhere diagnostics, and calling services. Roadside Assistance, Turn‐by‐Turn or on all vehicles at all times. Automatic Crash Response Navigation, and Hands‐Free Calling OnStar service can’t work unless are available on most vehicles. Not the vehicle is in a place where In a crash, built‐in sensors can all OnStar services are available on OnStar has an agreement with a automatically alert an OnStar all vehicles. For more information, wireless service provider for service Advisor who is immediately see the OnStar Owner's Guide; in that area, and the wireless connected to the vehicle to visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or service provider has coverage, see if you need help. www.onstar.ca (Canada); contact network capacity, reception, and How OnStar Service Works OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR technology compatible with OnStar (1‐888‐466‐7827) or TTY Q service. Service involving location : Push this blue button to 1‐877‐248‐2080; or push the Q information about the vehicle can’t connect to a specially trained button to speak with an OnStar work unless GPS signals are OnStar Advisor to verify your Advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days available, unobstructed, and account information and to a week. compatible with the OnStar answer questions. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (22,1)

1-22 In Brief

hardware. The vehicle has to have See Radio Frequency Statement on Your Responsibility a working electrical system and page 13 17 for information ‑ Increase the volume of the radio adequate battery power for the regarding Part 15 of the Federal if the OnStar Advisor cannot be OnStar equipment to operate. Communications Commission (FCC) heard. OnStar service may not work if the rules and Industry Canada OnStar equipment isn’t properly Standards RSS-210/220/310. If the light next to the OnStar installed or you haven’t maintained buttons is red, the system may it and the vehicle is in good working OnStar Steering Wheel not be functioning properly. Push order and in compliance with all Controls the Q button and request a vehicle government regulations. If you try This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute diagnostic check. If the light to add, connect, or modify any button that can be used to interact appears clear (no light appears), equipment or software in the with OnStar Hands-Free calling. your OnStar subscription has vehicle, OnStar service may not See Steering Wheel Controls on expired and all services have been work. Other problems OnStar can t ’ page 5‑3 for more information. deactivated. Push the Q button to control may prevent service to you, such as hills, tall buildings, tunnels, On some vehicles, the Talk button confirm that the OnStar equipment weather, electrical system design can be used to dial numbers into is active. and architecture of the vehicle, voice mail systems, or to dial phone damage to important parts of the extensions. See the OnStar Owner's vehicle in a crash, or wireless phone Guide for more information. network congestion or jamming. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)

Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1

Doors Interior Mirrors Keys, Doors and Liftgate ...... 2-9 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...... 2-17 Windows Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...... 2-12 Windows Keys and Locks Anti-Theft Alarm System . . . . . 2-12 Windows ...... 2-18 Immobilizer ...... 2-13 Power Windows ...... 2-19 Keys ...... 2-2 Immobilizer Operation ...... 2-14 Sun Visors ...... 2-20 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...... 2-3 Exterior Mirrors Roof Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Convex Mirrors ...... 2-15 Sunroof ...... 2-21 System Operation ...... 2-3 Power Mirrors ...... 2-16 Remote Vehicle Start ...... 2-5 Folding Mirrors ...... 2-16 Door Locks ...... 2-7 Heated Mirrors ...... 2-17 Power Door Locks ...... 2-8 Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . 2-17 Delayed Locking ...... 2-8 Park Tilt Mirrors ...... 2-17 Automatic Door Locks ...... 2-8 Lockout Protection ...... 2-8 Safety Locks ...... 2-8 Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)

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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 { WARNING carry a spare key. Leaving children in a vehicle with If locked out of the vehicle, call the ignition key is dangerous for Roadside Assistance. See Roadside many reasons. Children or others Assistance Program (U.S. and could be badly injured or even Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside killed. They could operate the Assistance Program (Mexico) on power windows or other controls page 13‑9. The key is used for the ignition and or even make the vehicle move. all door locks. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and children The key has a bar-coded key tag could be seriously injured or killed that the dealer or qualified locksmith if caught in the path of a closing can use to make new keys. Store window. Do not leave the keys in this information in a safe place, not a vehicle with children. in the vehicle. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)

Keys, Doors and Windows 2-3

Remote Keyless Entry . Check the transmitter's battery. See “Battery Replacement” later (RKE) System in this section. See Radio Frequency Statement on . If the transmitter is still not page 13‑17 for information working correctly, see your regarding Part 15 of the Federal dealer or a qualified technician Communications Commission (FCC) for service. rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. Remote Keyless Entry If there is a decrease in the RKE (RKE) System Operation operating range: The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . Check the distance. The transmitter functions work up to With Remote Start and Power transmitter may be too far from 60 m (195 feet) away from the Liftgate Shown, Without Similar the vehicle. vehicle. / (Remote Vehicle Start): For . Check the location. Other There are other conditions which vehicles with this feature, see vehicles or objects may be can affect the performance of the blocking the signal. Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑5 transmitter. See Remote Keyless for additional information. Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑3. Q (Lock): Press to lock all the doors. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps flash once to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the horn sounds when Q is pressed again within Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)

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five seconds. See Vehicle & (Power Liftgate): Press and driver 1 will be recalled when Personalization on page 5‑39 hold until the liftgate begins to move using the transmitter labeled "1", for additional information. to open or close the liftgate. The if enabled through the vehicle personalization. See “Memory Seat Pressing may arm the content taillamps flash and a chime sounds Q to indicate when the liftgate is and Mirrors” under Power Seat theft deterrent system. See ‐ opening or closing. Adjustment on page 3‑3 and Anti-Theft Alarm System on “Memory Seat Recall” under Vehicle page 2‑12. L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Personalization on page 5‑39 for Alarm): Press and release to K (Unlock): Press once to unlock more information. locate the vehicle. The parking only the driver door. If K is pressed lamps flash and the horn sounds Programming Transmitters to again within five seconds, all three times. the Vehicle remaining doors unlock. The interior lamps come on and stay on for Press and hold L for more than Only RKE transmitters programmed 20 seconds or until the ignition is two seconds to activate the panic to this vehicle will work. If a turned on. alarm. The parking lamps flash and transmitter is lost or stolen, a the horn sounds repeatedly for replacement can be purchased and If enabled through the DIC, the 30 seconds. The alarm turns off programmed through your dealer. parking lamps flash twice to indicate when the ignition is moved to ON/ When the replacement transmitter is unlocking has occurred. See Vehicle RUN or L is pressed again. The programmed to this vehicle, all Personalization on page 5‑39. remaining transmitters must also be ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen Pressing K on the RKE transmitter the panic alarm to work. disarms the content theft deterrent transmitters will no longer work ‐ The vehicle comes with two system. See Anti-Theft Alarm once the new transmitter is transmitters. Each transmitter will programmed. Each vehicle can System on page 2‑12. have a number on it, "1" or "2". have up to eight transmitters These numbers correspond to the programmed to it. See your dealer driver of the vehicle. For example, to program transmitters to this the memory seat position for vehicle. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)

Keys, Doors and Windows 2-5

Battery Replacement 1. Separate the transmitter with a Remote Vehicle Start flat, thin object, such as a flat Replace the battery if the REPLACE head screwdriver. This vehicle may have a remote BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY starting feature that starts the message displays in the DIC. . Carefully insert the tool engine from outside of the vehicle. into the notch located Notice: When replacing the along the parting line of the / (Remote Start): This button is battery, do not touch any of the transmitter. Do not insert located on the RKE transmitter if the circuitry on the transmitter. Static the tool too far. Stop as vehicle has remote start. from your body could damage the soon as resistance is felt. transmitter. Laws in some communities may . Twist the tool until the restrict the use of remote starters. transmitter is separated. For example, some laws may require a person using the remote 2. Remove the old battery. Do not start to have the vehicle in view use a metal object. when doing so. Check local 3. Insert the new battery, positive regulations for any requirements side facing down. Replace with a on remote starting of vehicles. CR2032 or equivalent battery. Do not use the remote start feature 4. Snap the transmitter back if the vehicle is low on fuel. The together. vehicle could run out of fuel. If the vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions have an increased range of operation. However, the range may be less while the vehicle is running. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)

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There are other conditions which automatic system, or at the same Extending Engine Run Time can affect the performance of the setting as when the vehicle was To extend the engine run time by transmitter, see Remote Keyless last turned off. 10 minutes, repeat Steps 1 though 3 Entry (RKE) System on page 2 3 for ‑ If the vehicle has an automatic while the engine is still running. additional information. climate control system and heated The engine run time can only be Starting the Engine Using seats, the heated seats turn on extended if it is the first remote start Remote Start during colder outside temperatures since the vehicle has been driven. and shut off when the key is turned Remote start can be extended To start the vehicle: to ON/RUN. See Heated and one time. Ventilated Front Seats on page 3 8 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the ‑ If the remote start procedure is for more information. vehicle. used again before the first 2. Press Q on the RKE transmitter. The rear window defogger and 10 minute time frame has ended, heated mirrors, if the vehicle has the first 10 minutes will immediately 3. Immediately after completing them, turn on during colder outside expire and the second 10 minute Step 2, press and hold / until temperatures and turn off when the time frame will start. key is turned to ON/RUN. the parking lamps flash. If the For example, if the lock button and vehicle's lights can not be seen, After entering the vehicle during a then the remote start buttons are press and hold / for at least remote start, insert and turn the key pressed again after the vehicle four seconds. to the ON/RUN position to drive the has been running for five minutes, vehicle. When the vehicle starts the parking 10 minutes are added, allowing lamps will turn on and remain on If the vehicle is left running it the engine to run for a total of as long as the engine is running. automatically shuts off after 15 minutes. The doors will be locked and the 10 minutes unless a time extension A maximum of two remote starts or climate control system will operate has been done. remote start attempts are allowed automatically if the vehicle has the between ignition cycles. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)

Keys, Doors and Windows 2-7

After the vehicle's engine has been The engine turns off during a remote started two times using the remote start if the coolant temperature gets WARNING (Continued) start button, the ignition must be too high or if the oil pressure . turned on and then back off before gets low. Young children who get into the remote start procedure can be unlocked vehicles may be used again. unable to get out. A child can Door Locks be overcome by extreme heat Shutting the Engine Off After a and can suffer permanent Remote Start { WARNING injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the To manually shut off a remote start: Unlocked doors can be vehicle whenever leaving it. . dangerous. Aim the RKE transmitter at the . Outsiders can easily enter vehicle and press / until the . Passengers, especially through an unlocked door parking lamps turn off. children, can easily open the when you slow down or stop doors and fall out of a moving . Turn on the hazard warning the vehicle. Locking the doors vehicle. When a door is flashers. can help prevent this from locked, the handle will not happening. . Turn the ignition switch on and open it. The chance of being then off. thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the To lock or unlock a door, use the Conditions in Which the doors are not locked. So, all key from the outside or the door Remote Start Will Not Work passengers should wear lock from the inside. The vehicle cannot be started using safety belts properly and the the remote start feature if the key is doors should be locked in the ignition, the hood is open, or if whenever the vehicle is there is an emission control system driven. malfunction. (Continued) Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)

2-8 Keys, Doors and Windows

Power Door Locks This feature can be programmed by If the passenger side power door using the Driver Information Center lock switch is pressed when the The power door lock switches are (DIC). See “DELAY DOOR LOCK” front passenger door is open and located on the front doors. under Vehicle Personalization on the key is in the ignition, all of the K (Unlock): Press to unlock the page 5‑39. doors will lock and then the front doors. passenger door will unlock. Automatic Door Locks Q (Lock): Remove the key from the ignition and press to lock the Vehicles with an automatic lock/ Safety Locks doors. unlock feature enable you to The vehicle has rear door security program the vehicle's power locks to prevent passengers from Delayed Locking door locks. This feature can be opening the rear doors from the programmed through the Driver inside. When locking the doors with the Information Center (DIC). See power lock switch and a door or the Vehicle Personalization on liftgate is open, the doors will lock page 5‑39 for more information. five seconds after the last door is closed. You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking Lockout Protection feature is in use. This feature protects you from Pressing the power lock switch locking the key in the vehicle when twice or the lock button on the RKE the key is in the ignition and a front transmitter twice will override the door is open. delayed locking feature and If the driver side power door lock immediately lock all the doors. switch is pressed when the driver's This feature will not operate if the door is open and the key is in the key is in the ignition. ignition, all of the doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1)

Keys, Doors and Windows 2-9

Open the rear doors to access the Doors security locks on the inside edge of WARNING (Continued) each door. Liftgate . Adjust the Climate Control To set the locks, insert a key into system to a setting that the slot and turn it to the horizontal Manual Liftgate Operation brings in only outside air and position. The door can only be set the fan speed to the opened from the outside with the { WARNING highest setting. See Climate door unlocked. To return the door to Control System in the Index. normal operation, turn the slot to the Exhaust gases can enter the . vertical position. If the vehicle is equipped with vehicle if it is driven with the a power liftgate, disable the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with power liftgate function. any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the For more information about trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine carbon monoxide, see Engine exhaust contains carbon Exhaust on page 9‑22. monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause To unlock the liftgate, use the unconsciousness and even death. power door lock switch or press If the vehicle must be driven with the door unlock button on the RKE the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: transmitter twice. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . Close all of the windows. Operation on page 2‑3. . Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel. (Continued) Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1)

2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows

To open the liftgate, press the Power Liftgate Operation The power liftgate can be power touchpad under the liftgate handle. opened and closed in the The vehicle may have a power The vehicle must be in P (Park) following ways: liftgate. The vehicle must be in to open the liftgate. To close the P (Park) to use this feature. . Press and hold the power liftgate liftgate, use the pull cup or pull strap button on the RKE transmitter. The taillamps will flash and a chime as an aid. See Remote Keyless Entry will sound when the power liftgate The liftgate will not open if the (RKE) System Operation on is used. battery is disconnected or has low page 2‑3 for more information. voltage. The liftgate will resume operation when the battery is { WARNING reconnected and charged. You or others could be injured if If the battery is properly connected caught in the path of the power and has adequate voltage, and the liftgate. Make sure there is no one liftgate still will not function, the in the way of the liftgate as it is vehicle should be taken to a dealer opening and closing. for service.

Notice: If you open the liftgate without checking for overhead obstructions such as a garage door, you could damage the liftgate or the liftgate glass. . Press the liftgate button on the Always check to make sure the center console. area above and behind the liftgate is clear before opening it. . Press the touchpad on the outside liftgate handle. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1)

Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11

Pressing the buttons or touchpad a If the transmission is shifted out of close cycle. After removing the second time while the liftgate is P (Park) while the power function is obstruction, the power liftgate moving reverses the direction. in progress, the liftgate power operation can be used again. function will continue to completion. If the liftgate comes across more If the transmission is shifted out of obstacles on the same power cycle, P (Park) and the vehicle accelerates the power function deactivates, and before the power liftgate latches you must manually open or close closed, the liftgate may reverse to the liftgate. A message displays, the open position. Cargo could fall LIFTGATE OPEN, to indicate that out of the vehicle. Always make the liftgate is open. See Driver sure the power liftgate is closed and Information Center (DIC) on latched before you drive away. page 5‑25 for more information. If you power open the liftgate and After removing the obstructions, the liftgate support struts have lost manually open the liftgate to the full pressure, the lights will flash and a open position or close the liftgate to Power Liftgate Button near chime will sound. The liftgate will the fully closed and latched position. Liftgate Latch stay open temporarily, then slowly The liftgate resumes normal power close. See your dealer for service operation. The liftgate can also be closed by before using the liftgate if this The vehicle has pinch sensors pressing the power liftgate button occurs. next to the liftgate latch. Press the located on the side edges of the button a second time during liftgate Obstacle Detection Features liftgate. If an object is caught operation to reverse that operation. between the liftgate and the body A warning chime will sound and the and presses against this sensor, the The power liftgate may be liftgate will automatically reverse liftgate will reverse direction and temporarily disabled under extreme direction to the full closed or open open fully. The liftgate will remain temperatures or under low battery position if the liftgate encounters an open until it is activated again or conditions. If this occurs, the liftgate obstacle during a power open or can still be operated manually. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1)

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closed manually. Do not force the With the power liftgate disabled and Vehicle Security liftgate open or closed during a all of the doors unlocked, the liftgate power cycle. can be manually opened and This vehicle has theft-deterrent closed. features; however, they do not make Manual Operation of Power it impossible to steal. Liftgate To open the liftgate, press the touchpad on the handle on the outside of the liftgate and lift the Anti-Theft Alarm System gate open. To close the liftgate, use On vehicles with an anti-theft alarm the pull cup to lower the liftgate and system, to activate the system: close. The liftgate latch will power close. Always close the liftgate . Press Q on the Remote Keyless before driving. Entry (RKE) transmitter or the power door lock switch when If the RKE button or the power close any door is open. button on the liftgate is pressed while power operation is disabled, the lights will flash three times, but the liftgate will not move. It is not recommended that you To change the liftgate to manual drive with the liftgate open. operation, press the switch on the However, if you must drive with the center console to the OFF position. liftgate open, the liftgate should be The security light flashes. A message displays, POWER set to manual operation by pressing LIFTGATE OFF, to indicate that the the OFF switch on the center When the door is closed, the liftgate is manual operation mode. console. security light stops flashing and See Driver Information Center (DIC) stays on solid for approximately on page 5‑25 for more information. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1)

Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13

30 seconds. The content theft alarm goes off. The headlamps flash 3. Get out of the vehicle, close the deterrent alarm is not armed and the horn sounds for about door and wait for the security until the security light goes off. 30 seconds, then turns off to save light to go out. If the delayed locking feature is the battery power. 4. Then reach in through the active, the alarm is not activated The vehicle can be started with the window, unlock the door with the until all doors are closed and the correct ignition key if the alarm has manual door lock and open the security light goes off. been set off. door. This should set off the alarm. . Press Q when the driver door is To avoid setting off the alarm by closed. The security light comes accident: If the alarm does not sound when it should, but the vehicle's headlamps on solid for approximately . Lock the vehicle with the door 30 seconds and then goes off. key after the doors are closed. flash, check to see if the horn The content theft deterrent alarm works. The horn fuse may be blown. . is not armed until the security Unlock the door with the RKE To replace the fuse, see Fuses and transmitter. Unlocking a door any light goes off. Circuit Breakers on page 10‑31. other way sets off the alarm if The theft-deterrent system will not the system has been armed. If the alarm does not sound or the activate if the doors are locked with vehicle's headlamps do not flash, the vehicle's key or the manual Press K or place the key in the see your dealer for service. door lock. ignition and turn it to START to turn off the alarm. Immobilizer If a locked door is opened without using the RKE transmitter, a Testing the Alarm See Radio Frequency Statement on ten second pre-alarm occurs. The page 13‑17 for information To test the alarm: horn chirps and the lights flash. regarding Part 15 of the Federal If the key is not placed in the 1. From inside the vehicle, lower Communications Commission (FCC) ignition and turned to START or the the driver side window and open rules and Industry Canada door is not unlocked by pressing Q the driver door. Standards RSS-210/220/310. during the ten second pre-alarm, the 2. Press Q. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (14,1)

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Immobilizer Operation vehicle will be discouraged because It is possible for the PASS-Key® III+ ® of the high number of electrical key decoder to learn the transponder This vehicle has PASS-Key III+ codes. value of a new or replacement key. (Personalized Automotive Security If the engine does not start and the Up to 10 keys may be programmed System) theft-deterrent system. to the vehicle. The following ® security light on the instrument PASS-Key III+ is a passive procedure is for programming theft-deterrent system. panel comes on when trying to start the vehicle, there may be a problem additional keys only. If all the The system is automatically armed with your theft-deterrent system. currently programmed keys are lost when the key is removed from the Turn the ignition off and try again. or do not operate, you must see ignition. your dealer or a locksmith who can If the engine still does not start, and service PASS-Key® III+ to have The system is automatically the key appears to be undamaged, keys made and programmed to the disarmed when the key is turned to try another ignition key and check system. ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY or the fuses. See Fuses and Circuit START from the LOCK/OFF See your dealer or a locksmith who Breakers on page 10‑31 for ® position. additional information. If the engine can service PASS-Key III+ to get a still does not start with the other key, new key blank that is cut exactly as You do not have to manually arm or the ignition key that operates the disarm the system. the vehicle needs service. If the vehicle does start, the first key may system. The security light comes on if be faulty. See your dealer who can To program the new additional key: there is a problem with arming or ® service the PASS-Key III+ to have 1 disarming the theft-deterrent a new key made. In an emergency, 1. Verify that the new key has a system. contact Roadside Assistance. See stamped on it. ® When the PASS-Key III+ system Roadside Assistance Program 2. Insert the already programmed senses an incorrect key, the vehicle (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or key in the ignition and start the does not start. Anyone using a Roadside Assistance Program engine. If the engine does not trial-and-error method to start the (Mexico) on page 13‑9. start, see your dealer for service. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1)

Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15

3. After the engine has started, turn If the PASS-Key® III+ key is lost or Exterior Mirrors the key to LOCK/OFF, and damaged, see your dealer or a remove the key. locksmith to have a new key made. Convex Mirrors 4. Insert the key to be programmed The SERVICE THEFT and turn it to the ON/RUN DETERRENT SYSTEM message position within five seconds of displays on the Driver Information { WARNING the original key being turned to Center (DIC) when there is a A convex mirror can make things, the LOCK/OFF position. problem with the theft-deterrent like other vehicles, look farther system. See Anti-Theft Alarm The security light turns off once away than they really are. If you System Messages on page 5 36 for the key has been programmed. ‑ cut too sharply into the right lane, additional information. 5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if you could hit a vehicle on the additional keys are to be Do not leave the key or device that right. Check the inside mirror or programmed. disarms or deactivates the theft glance over your shoulder before deterrent system in the vehicle. changing lanes.

The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convex mirror's surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (16,1)

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Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors The controls for power foldaway mirrors are located on the For vehicles with manual folding driver door. mirrors, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Pull the mirror out to return 1. Press (A) to fold the mirrors out to its original position. to the driving position. For vehicles with outside power 2. Press (B) to fold the mirrors in to foldaway mirrors: the folded position. Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: . The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding. Controls for the outside power . They are accidentally manually mirrors are located on the folded/unfolded. driver door. . The mirrors vibrate at normal To adjust each mirror: driving speeds. 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the Fold and unfold the mirrors one time mirror. using the mirror controls to reset 2. Press on the control pad to them to their normal position. adjust the mirror. A popping noise may be heard during the resetting of the power 3. Press (A) or (B) again to foldaway mirrors. This sound is deselect the mirror. normal after a manual folding operation. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1)

Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17

Heated Mirrors Park Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: If the vehicle has the memory Automatic Dimming < (Rear Window Defogger): package, the outside mirrors have Press to heat the mirrors. a park tilt feature. This feature tilts Rearview Mirror the outside mirrors to a preselected See “Rear Window Defogger” under position when the vehicle is in The vehicle may have an automatic Dual Automatic Climate Control R (Reverse). This allows the driver dimming inside rearview mirror. System on page 8‑1 for more to view the curb for parallel parking. Automatic dimming reduces the information. The passenger and/or driver glare from the headlamps of the mirror returns to its original position vehicle behind you. The dimming Automatic Dimming when the vehicle is shifted out of feature comes on and the indicator Mirror R (Reverse), or the ignition is turned light illuminates each time the ignition is turned to start. If the vehicle has the automatic off or to OFF/LOCK. dimming mirror, the driver outside This feature can be turned on or O (On/Off): Press to turn the mirror automatically adjusts for the off through the Driver Information dimming feature on or off. glare of headlamps behind you. This Center (DIC). See Vehicle The vehicle may also have a Rear feature is controlled by the on and Personalization on page 5‑39 for Vision Camera (RVC). See Rear off setting on the inside rearview more information. Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9‑36 mirror. See Automatic Dimming for more information. Rearview Mirror on page 2‑17 for more information. If the vehicle has RVC, the O button for turning the dimming feature on or off will not be available. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (18,1)

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Vehicles with OnStar have three Windows additional control buttons for the OnStar system. See your dealer for more information about OnStar and { WARNING how to subscribe to it. See the OnStar Owner Guide for more Leaving children, helpless adults, information about the services or pets in a vehicle with the OnStar provides. windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the Cleaning the Mirror extreme heat and suffer Do not spray glass cleaner directly permanent injuries or even death on the mirror. Use a soft towel from heat stroke. Never leave a dampened with water. child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy the windows closed in warm or performance. This may result in a hot weather. pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the sound, open either a front window or the sunroof (if equipped). Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1)

Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19

Power Windows Press the switch to lower the window. Pull up on the front edge of the switch to raise the window. { WARNING Express-Up/Express-Down Leaving children in a vehicle with Windows the keys is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could A window with the express‐up/down be badly injured or even killed. feature allows it to be raised or They could operate the power lowered without holding the switch. Press or pull the window switch windows or other controls or even fully and release it to activate the make the vehicle move. The express feature. The express mode windows will function and they Uplevel shown, base similar can be canceled by pressing or could be seriously injured or killed pulling the switch. if caught in the path of a closing The power window controls are window. Do not leave keys in a located on each of the side doors. vehicle with children. The driver door also has switches When there are children in the that control the passenger and rear seat use the window lockout rear windows. The power windows button to prevent unintentional work with the ignition in ACC/ operation of the windows. ACCESSORY, ON/RUN or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑20. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (20,1)

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Programming the Power Anti-Pinch Feature Sun Visors Windows The anti-pinch feature is on If the battery on the vehicle has windows with the express-up been recharged, disconnected, feature. If an object is in the way of or replaced, windows with the the window as it is express-closing, express-up feature need to be or in certain weather conditions like reprogrammed for this feature to severe icing, the window will stop work. To program the window: and open to a factory preset position. The window functions 1. Close all doors with the ignition normally once the obstruction is in the ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/ removed. RUN position, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is Window Lockout active. See Retained Accessory o (Window Lockout): The window Power (RAP) on page 9‑20. lockout switch is located with the Pull the sun visor down to block 2. Press and continue to hold the power window switches on the glare. Detach the sun visor from the window switch until the window driver door armrest. This feature center mount to pivot to the side is fully open. prevents the rear windows from window, or to extend along the rod, 3. Pull up and hold the window being operated, except from the if available. switch to close the window. driver position. Press the switch to Continue to hold it briefly after turn the lockout feature on or off. An the window is fully closed. indicator light will come on to show the lockout feature is on. 4. Repeat for each window that has the express-up feature. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1)

Keys, Doors and Windows 2-21

Roof Sunroof The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY to operate the sunroof and power sunshade. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Vent: From the closed position, on page 9‑20. press and hold the front of the switch to vent the sunroof. Press The vehicle may have a sunroof and hold the rear of the switch to over the front seats and a rear close the sunroof. sunroof over the second row seats. The rear sunroof does not open. Do not keep the sunroof open for Express-open/Express-close: The switch to operate the front long periods of time while the From the closed position, press and sunroof is on the headliner above vehicle is not in use. Dirt and debris release the rear of the switch to the rearview mirror. may collect on the sunroof seal or in express-open the sunroof. Press the tracks that could cause an issue and release the front of the switch to with sunroof operation, noise or express-close the sunroof. plug the water drainage system. The front sunshade must be opened Periodically open the sunroof and and closed manually. Push up on remove any obstacles or loose the sunshade handle to open the debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and sunshade. roof sealing area using a clean cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not remove grease from sunroof. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (22,1)

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Manual Sunshades Rear Power Sunshade To open the rear sunshade, located over the second row seats, press On a vehicle with only manual On vehicles with a rear power and release the rear of the switch. sunshades, press the button on the sunshade, the switch is on the Press and release the front of the sunshade handle to release it and headliner above the rearview mirror. switch to close the sunshade. guide it back. Pull the sunshade forward until it latches to close it.

Notice: The rear sunshade could be damaged if you attempt to open or close it manually. Do not manually open or close the rear sunshade. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)

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Safety System Check ...... 3-26 Child Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Care ...... 3-27 Older Children ...... 3-43 Restraints Replacing Safety Belt System Infants and Young Parts After a Crash ...... 3-27 Children ...... 3-45 Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-47 Airbag System Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-49 Head Restraints Airbag System ...... 3-28 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Lower Anchors and Tethers Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-30 for Children (LATCH Front Seats When Should an Airbag System) ...... 3-51 Power Seat Adjustment ...... 3-3 Inflate? ...... 3-31 Replacing LATCH System Lumbar Adjustment ...... 3-5 What Makes an Airbag Parts After a Crash ...... 3-58 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-6 Inflate? ...... 3-33 Securing Child Restraints Heated and Ventilated Front How Does an Airbag (Rear Seat) ...... 3-58 Seats ...... 3-8 Restrain? ...... 3-33 Securing Child Restraints What Will You See After an (Right Front Rear Seats Airbag Inflates? ...... 3-33 Passenger Seat) ...... 3-60 Rear Seats ...... 3-9 Passenger Sensing Third Row Seats ...... 3-11 System ...... 3-35 Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Safety Belts Vehicle ...... 3-40 Safety Belts ...... 3-14 Adding Equipment to the How to Wear Safety Belts Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-40 Properly ...... 3-17 Airbag System Check ...... 3-42 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-21 Replacing Airbag System Safety Belt Use During Parts After a Crash ...... 3-42 Pregnancy ...... 3-26 Safety Belt Extender ...... 3-26 Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)

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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 Adjust the head restraint so that the 1. Pull the head restraint up to drive until the head restraints for top of the restraint is at the same raise it. To lower the head all occupants are installed and height as the top of the occupant's restraint, press the release adjusted properly. head. This position reduces the button, located on the head chance of a neck injury in a crash. restraint post on the top of the seatback, while you push the head restraint down. 2. Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)

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The vehicle's second‐row seats Front Seats . Move the seat forward or have head restraints in the outboard rearward by moving the control (A) forward or rearward. seating positions that cannot be Power Seat Adjustment adjusted. . Raise or lower the front or rear The vehicle's third‐row seats have part of the seat cushion by headrests in the outboard seating moving the front or rear of the positions that cannot be adjusted. control (A) up or down. The vehicle's head restraints and . Raise or lower the entire seat headrests are not designed to be by moving the control (A) up removed. or down. To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control (B) forward or rearward. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑6. Press the front or rear of the control (C) to increase or decrease A. Seat Adjustment Control lumbar support. See Lumbar B. Reclining Seatback Control Adjustment on page 3‑5. C. Lumbar Adjustment Control Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)

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Memory Seat and Mirrors Storing Memory Positions Memory Remote Recall To save into memory: The memory feature can recall the 1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback driver seat, outside mirrors, and recliner, both outside mirrors, power tilt wheel, if equipped, to and the power tilt wheel, stored positions when entering the if equipped. vehicle. To activate, unlock the driver door See Power Mirrors on page 2‑16 and Steering Wheel Adjustment with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The driver seat, on page 5‑2 for more information. outside mirrors, and power tilt wheel will move to the memory positions Not all vehicles will have the associated with the transmitter used ability to save and recall the to unlock the vehicle. mirror positions. On vehicles with the memory This feature is turned on or off using 2. Press and hold “1” until the vehicle personalization menu. feature, the controls on the driver two beeps sound. door are used to program and recall See “Memory Seat Recall” under memory settings for the driver seat, 3. Repeat for a second driver Vehicle Personalization on outside mirrors, and power tilt position using “2.” page 5‑39 for more information. wheel, if equipped. To recall, press and release “1” or To stop recall movement, press one “2.” The vehicle must be in P (Park). of the power seat controls, memory A single beep will sound. The buttons, power mirror buttons, or the seat, outside mirrors, and steering power tilt wheel control. column, if equipped, will move to the positions previously stored for the identified driver. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)

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If something has blocked the driver If the easy exit feature is Lumbar Adjustment seat and/or steering column while programmed on in the vehicle recalling a memory position, the personalization menu, automatic Manual Lumbar recall may stop. Remove the driver seat and power steering obstruction; then press and hold the column movement occur when the appropriate manual control for the ignition key is removed. memory item that is not recalling A single beep sounds. The driver for two seconds. Try recalling the seat moves back approximately memory position again by pressing 8 cm (3 in) and the power steering the appropriate memory button. column, if equipped, moves up and If the memory position is still not forward. To move the seat back recalling, see your dealer for farther, press the easy exit seat service. button again until the seat is all the Easy Exit Positions way back. This feature can move the driver If something has blocked the driver seat rearward and the power seat while recalling the exit position, steering column, if equipped, up and the recall may stop. Remove the If available, move the handle forward to allow extra room to exit obstruction; then press and hold forward or rearward to increase or the vehicle. the power seat control rearward for decrease lumbar support. S two seconds. Try recalling the exit (Easy Exit Positions): Press to position again. If the exit position is recall the easy exit positions. The still not recalling, see your dealer for vehicle must be in P (Park). service. See “Easy Exit Seat” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑39 for more information. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)

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Power Lumbar Reclining Seatbacks Power Reclining Seatbacks

{ WARNING

You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver seat To adjust the seatback: only when the vehicle is not . moving. Tilt the top of the control If available, press and hold the front rearward to recline. or rear of control to increase or decrease lumbar support. Release . Tilt the top of the control forward the control when the seatback to raise. reaches the desired level of lumbar support. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)

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{ WARNING WARNING (Continued)

Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be The lap belt cannot do its job dangerous. Even when buckled either. In a crash, the belt could up, the safety belts cannot do go up over your abdomen. The their job when reclined like this. belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could The shoulder belt cannot do its cause serious internal injuries. job because it will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in For proper protection when the front of you. In a crash, you could vehicle is in motion, have the go into it, receiving neck or other seatback upright. Then sit well Do not have a seatback reclined if injuries. back in the seat and wear the the vehicle is moving. safety belt properly. (Continued) Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)

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Heated and Ventilated the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and Front Seats one for the lowest. { WARNING The passenger heated seat may take longer to heat up. If you cannot feel temperature The heated and/or ventilated seats change or pain to the skin, the are canceled after the ignition is seat heater may cause burns turned off. even at low temperatures. To Heated and Ventilated Seat Remote Start Heated Seats reduce the risk of burns, people Buttons Shown, Heated Seat with such a condition should use Buttons Similar When it is cold outside, the heated care when using the seat heater, seats may turn on automatically If available, the buttons are on the especially for long periods of during a remote vehicle start. The center console. To operate, the heated seats will be canceled when time. Do not place anything on engine must be running. the seat that insulates against the ignition is turned on. Press the heat, such as a blanket, cushion, I (Heated Seatback): If available, desired heated seat button to use cover, or similar item. This press to heat the seatback only. the heated seats after the vehicle is started. may cause the seat heater to H (Ventilated Seat): If available, overheat. An overheated seat press to ventilate the entire seat. The heated seat button lights will not turn on during a remote start. heater may cause a burn or may J (Heated Seat and Seatback): damage the seat. Press to heat the seat and The temperature of an unoccupied seatback. seat may be reduced. Press the button once for the See Remote Vehicle Start on highest setting. With each press of page 2‑5 for more information. the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1)

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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 To access the third row: place. 1. Remove objects on the floor in A. Seat Adjustment Handle front of or on the second row B. Reclining Seatback Strap Notice: Folding a rear seat with seat, or in the seat tracks on the the safety belts still fastened may floor. C. Sliding Seat Lever cause damage to the seat or the 2. Move the front center console safety belts. Always unbuckle the armrest completely forward. See safety belts and return them to Center Console Storage on their normal stowed position page 4‑2. before folding a rear seat. 3. Place the folding armrests in the upright position. 4. Make sure that the safety belt is unfastened and in the stowed position. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1)

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5. Pull the sliding seat lever (C) Push and pull on the head Folding the Seatback forward and move the seatback restraint to make sure that it is To fold the second row seatbacks: forward. The seat cushion will locked. 1. Remove anything on or under fold, and the entire seat will slide 5. Push down on the rear of the the seat. forward. The head restraints will seat cushion until it is locked in fold out of the way automatically. place. 2. Place the armrest in the upright position, and unfasten the Returning the Seat to the 6. Push and pull on the seatback safety belt. Seating Position and seat cushion to make sure To return the second row seat to its they are locked in place. 3. Pull forward on the reclining seatback strap (B) and push normal seating position: 7. Check that the safety belt is not down on the seatback. 1. Remove objects on the floor under the seat cushion. The head restraint will fold down behind the second row seat or Reclining the Seatbacks in the seat tracks on the floor. automatically. To recline the seatback: 2. Pull the seatback rearward until To return the seatback to the it is locked in place. 1. Leaning forward in the seat, pull seating position, lift the upper corner the reclining seatback strap (B). of the seatback and push it 3. Slide the seat rearward by rearward until it locks into place. pushing on the seatback until it 2. Move the seatback to the Push and pull on the seatback to is locked into place. desired position, and then make sure it is locked. Pull up on release the strap to lock the the head restraint to return it to the 4. Return the head restraint to the seatback in place. upright position by reaching upright, locked position. behind the seat and pulling the 3. Push and pull on the seatback to head restraint forward until it make sure it is locked. locks into place. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1)

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Adjusting the Seats Folding the Seatback belt retract into the headliner. Stow the mini-latch in the holder To adjust the second row seats, pull Notice: Folding a rear seat with in the headliner. outward on the seat adjustment the safety belts still fastened may handle (A). Slide the seat forward or cause damage to the seat or the rearward to the desired position. safety belts. Always unbuckle the Release the handle, and push and safety belts and return them to pull on the seat to make sure it is their normal stowed position locked. before folding a rear seat. To fold the third row seatback: Third Row Seats 1. Remove anything on or under the seat. { WARNING

Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or pushed forward in the entry position, could cause injury 3. Pull up on the release lever on in a sudden stop or crash. Be the back of the seat. sure to return the seat to the 4. Push the seatback forward to passenger seating position. Push lay flat. and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place.

2. Disconnect the rear safety belt mini-latch using a key in the slot on the mini-buckle, and let the Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1)

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Returning the Seat to the Removing the Third Row Seats { WARNING Seating Position To remove a third row seat: To return the seatback to the A safety belt that is improperly 1. Remove the cargo management seating position: routed, not properly attached, system, if available and 1. From the rear of the vehicle, or twisted will not provide the installed. See Cargo raise the seatback to the upright protection needed in a crash. The Management System on position using the pullstrap on person wearing the belt could be page 4‑4. seriously injured. After raising the the back of the third row seat, 2. Remove anything on or under rear seatback, always check to or lift the seatback and push it the seat. into place from inside the be sure that the safety belts are vehicle. properly routed and attached, and Notice: Folding a rear seat with are not twisted. the safety belts still fastened may { WARNING cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the 3. Reconnect the center safety belt If either seatback is not locked, it safety belts and return them to mini-latch to the mini-buckle. Do their normal stowed position could move forward in a sudden not let it twist. stop or crash. That could cause before folding a rear seat. injury to the person sitting there. 4. Pull on the safety belt to be sure 3. Fold the seatback down. See Always push and pull on the the mini-latch is secure. “Folding the Seatback” earlier in seatbacks to be sure they are this section. locked.

2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked in place. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1)

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4. Remove the rear bolts on the Installing the Third Row Seats 2. Place the seat on the vehicle floor on each side of the seat. floor so that the front seat hooks To reinstall a third row seat: 5. Remove the seat by tilting it are on the vehicle bars. 1. Before installing the seat the slightly upward, and then pulling 3. Reinstall the bolts, and torque to seatback must be folded it out of the rear of the vehicle in 55 Y (41 lb ft). Pull up on the forward. See Folding the one motion. “ seat to make sure it is locked in Seatback” earlier in this section. 6. Replace the bolts in the floor place. The seats must be placed in the holes for storage. 4. Raise the seatback to the proper locations to attach upright position. Push and pull correctly. The wider seat must on the seatback to make sure it be installed on the driver side is locked into place. and the narrower seat on the passenger side. Remove the 5. Reconnect the center safety belt bolts from the holes in the floor mini-latch to the mini-buckle. Do before installing the seats. not let it twist. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (14,1)

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Safety Belts In most states and in all Canadian { WARNING provinces, the law requires wearing This section of the manual safety belts. Here is why: describes how to use safety belts It is extremely dangerous to ride You never know if you will be in properly. It also describes some in a cargo area, inside or outside a crash. If you do have a crash, things not to do with safety belts. of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more you do not know if it will be a serious one. { WARNING likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride A few crashes are mild, and some Do not let anyone ride where a in any area of your vehicle that crashes can be so serious that even safety belt cannot be worn is not equipped with seats and buckled up, a person would not properly. In a crash, if you or your safety belts. Be sure everyone in survive. But most crashes are in passenger(s) are not wearing the vehicle is in a seat and using between. In many of them, people safety belts, the injuries can be a safety belt properly. who buckle up can survive and much worse. You can hit things sometimes walk away. Without safety belts they could have been inside the vehicle harder or be This vehicle has indicators as a badly hurt or killed. ejected from the vehicle. You reminder to buckle the safety belts. and your passenger(s) can be See Safety Belt Reminders on After more than 40 years of safety seriously injured or killed. In the page 5‑16 for additional information. belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. same crash, you might not be, In most crashes buckling up does if you are buckled up. Always matter ... a lot! fasten your safety belt, and check that your passenger(s) are restrained properly too. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1)

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Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes.

Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop.

Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (16,1)

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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. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? The person keeps going until or the instrument panel... A: You could be — whether you are stopped by something. In a real wearing a safety belt or not. But vehicle, it could be the windshield... your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. And you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.

or the safety belts! Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1)

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Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why Most accidents occur within Occupants who are not buckled up should I have to wear safety 40 km (25 mi) of home. And the can be thrown out of the vehicle in a belts? greatest number of serious crash. And they can strike others in A: Airbags are supplemental injuries and deaths occur at the vehicle who are wearing safety systems only; so they work with speeds of less than belts. 65 km/h (40 mph). safety belts — not instead of First, before you or your them. Whether or not an airbag Safety belts are for everyone. passenger(s) wear a safety belt, is provided, all occupants still there is important information you have to buckle up to get the How to Wear Safety Belts should know. most protection. That is true not Properly only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other This section is only for people of collisions. adult size. Q: If I am a good driver, and I Be aware that there are special never drive far from home, things to know about safety belts why should I wear safety and children. And there are different belts? rules for smaller children and infants. If a child will be riding in the A: You may be an excellent driver, vehicle, see Older Children on but if you are in a crash even — page 3‑43 or Infants and Young one that is not your fault you — Children on page 3‑45. Follow those and your passenger(s) can be rules for everyone's protection. hurt. Being a good driver does not protect you from things It is very important for all occupants Sit up straight and always keep your beyond your control, such as to buckle up. Statistics show that feet on the floor in front of you. The bad drivers. unbelted people are hurt more often lap part of the belt should be worn in crashes than those who are low and snug on the hips, just wearing safety belts. touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (18,1)

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bones and you would be less likely Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. 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. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash.

A: The shoulder belt is too loose. A: The lap belt is too loose. It will It will not give as much not give nearly as much protection this way. protection this way.

{ WARNING { WARNING

You can be seriously hurt if the You can be seriously hurt if the shoulder belt is too loose. In a lap belt is too loose. In a crash, crash, you would move forward you could slide under the lap belt too much, which could increase and apply force on your injury. The shoulder belt should fit abdomen. This could cause snugly against your body. serious or even fatal injuries. The (Continued) Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1)

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WARNING (Continued) { WARNING { WARNING

lap belt should be worn low and You can be seriously injured if the You can be seriously injured if the snug on the hips, just touching belt is buckled in the wrong place belt goes over an armrest like the thighs. like this. In a crash, the belt would this. The belt would be much too go up over your abdomen. The high. In a crash, you can slide Q: What is wrong with this? belt forces would be there, not on under the belt. The belt force the pelvic bones. This could would then be applied on the cause serious internal injuries. abdomen, not on the pelvic Always buckle the belt into the bones, and that could cause buckle nearest you. serious or fatal injuries. Be sure the belt goes under the armrests. Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle.

A: The belt is over an armrest. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (20,1)

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Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING (Continued) { WARNING

belt would apply too much force You can be seriously injured by to the ribs, which are not as not wearing the lap-shoulder belt strong as shoulder bones. You properly. In a crash, you would could also severely injure internal not be restrained by the shoulder organs like your liver or spleen. belt. Your body could move too The shoulder belt should go over far forward increasing the chance the shoulder and across the of head and neck injury. You chest. might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be Q: What is wrong with this? applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal A: The shoulder belt is worn under injuries. The shoulder belt should the arm. It should be worn over go over the shoulder and across the shoulder at all times. the chest.

{ 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 (Continued) A: The belt is behind the body. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1)

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Q: What is wrong with this? Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. If you are using a rear seating position with a detachable safety belt and the safety belt is not attached, see “Returning the Seat to the Seating Position” under Third Row Seats on page 3‑11 for instruction on reconnecting the safety belt to the mini-buckle. The following instructions explain 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull how to wear a lap-shoulder belt the belt across you. Do not let it A: The belt is twisted across properly. get twisted. the body. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is The lap-shoulder belt may lock if adjustable, so you can sit up you pull the belt across you very { WARNING straight. To see how, see “Seats” quickly. If this happens, let the You can be seriously injured by a in the Index. belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you twisted belt. In a crash, you would more slowly. not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt If the shoulder portion of a is twisted, make it straight so it passenger belt is pulled out all can work properly, or ask your the way, the child restraint dealer to fix it. locking feature may be engaged. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (22,1)

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later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information.

3. Push the latch plate into the To unlatch the belt, push the button buckle until it clicks. on the buckle. The belt should 4. Pull up on the latch plate to return to its stowed position. Slide make sure it is secure. If the belt the latch plate up the safety belt is not long enough, see Safety 6. To make the lap part tight, pull webbing when the safety belt is not up on the shoulder belt. in use. The latch plate should rest Belt Extender on page 3‑26. on the stitching on the safety belt, It may be necessary to pull the Position the release button on near the guide loop on the side wall. the buckle so that the safety belt stitching on the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if through the latch plate to fully Before a door is closed, be sure the necessary. tighten the lap belt on smaller safety belt is out of the way. If a occupants. door is slammed against a safety 5. If equipped with a shoulder belt belt, damage can occur to both the height adjuster, move it to the safety belt and the vehicle. height that is right for you. See “Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster” Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1)

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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Safety Belt Pretensioners The vehicle has a shoulder belt This vehicle has safety belt height adjuster for the driver and pretensioners for the front outboard right front passenger seating occupants. Although the safety belt positions. pretensioners cannot be seen, they Adjust the height so the shoulder are part of the safety belt assembly. portion of the belt is on the shoulder They can help tighten the safety but not falling off of it. The belt belts during the early stages of a should be close to but not moderate to severe frontal, near contacting the neck. Improper frontal, or rear crash if the threshold shoulder belt height adjustment conditions for pretensioner could reduce the effectiveness of activation are met. And, for vehicles the safety belt in a crash. See How To move it down, push down on with side impact airbags, safety belt to Wear Safety Belts Properly on the release button (A) and move pretensioners can help tighten the the height adjuster to the desired safety belts in a side crash or a page 3‑17. position. You can move the height rollover event. adjuster up by pushing up on the Pretensioners work only once. If the shoulder belt guide. pretensioners activate in a crash, After the adjuster is set to the they will need to be replaced, and desired position, try to move it down probably other new parts for the without pushing the release button vehicle's safety belt system. See to make sure it has locked into Replacing Safety Belt System Parts position. After a Crash on page 3‑27. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (24,1)

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Rear Safety Belt Comfort Here is how to install a comfort pulling on the handle behind the Guides guide to the safety belt: seatback. The comfort guide will now be accessible. This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer. The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed and properly adjusted, the comfort guide positions the shoulder belt away from the neck and head.

Outboard Positions 1. For the outboard positions, Third Row Center Position remove the guide from its Pull the comfort guide out of its storage clip on the interior body. storage location and then return For the third row center position, the headrest to its upright locate the comfort guide which is position. located in a storage pocket, at the top of the seat, under the headrest on the driver's side of the vehicle. To access the comfort guide, you will first need to move the headrest forward by Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1)

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and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.

2. Place the guide over the belt 3. Be sure that the belt is not and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat. The belt into the slots of the guide. elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.

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A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the 4. Buckle, position, and release protection needed in a crash. The the safety belt as described person wearing the belt could be previously in this section. Make sure the shoulder portion of the seriously injured. The shoulder belt is on the shoulder and not belt should go over the shoulder falling off of it. The belt should (Continued) be close to, but not contacting, the neck. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (26,1)

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To remove and store the comfort A pregnant woman should wear a use it for securing child seats. To guide, squeeze the belt edges lap-shoulder belt, and the lap wear it, attach it to the regular safety together so that the safety belt can portion should be worn as low as belt. For more information, see the be removed from the guide. Slide possible, below the rounding, instruction sheet that comes with the guide into its storage location or throughout the pregnancy. the extender. on its storage clip. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety Safety System Check Safety Belt Use During belt is worn properly, it is more likely Now and then, check that the safety Pregnancy that the fetus will not be hurt in a belt reminder light, safety belts, crash. For pregnant women, as for Safety belts work for everyone, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anyone, the key to making safety including pregnant women. Like all anchorages are working properly. belts effective is wearing them occupants, they are more likely to Look for any other loose or properly. be seriously injured if they do not damaged safety belt system parts wear safety belts. that might keep a safety belt system Safety Belt Extender from doing its job. See your dealer If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten to have it repaired. Torn or frayed around you, you should use it. safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under But if a safety belt is not long impact forces. If a belt is torn or enough, your dealer will order you frayed, get a new one right away. an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you Make sure the safety belt reminder will wear, so the extender will be light is working. See Safety Belt long enough for you. To help avoid Reminders on page 5‑16 for more personal injury, do not let someone information. else use it, and use it only for the Keep safety belts clean and dry. seat it is made to fit. The extender See Safety Belt Care on page 3‑27. has been designed for adults. Never Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1)

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Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary. Keep belts clean and dry. System Parts After a But the safety belt assemblies that Crash were used during any crash may { WARNING have been stressed or damaged. { WARNING See your dealer to have the safety Do not bleach or dye safety belts. belt assemblies inspected or It may severely weaken them. In A crash can damage the safety replaced. a crash, they might not be able to belt system in the vehicle. New parts and repairs may be provide adequate protection. A damaged safety belt system necessary even if the safety belt Clean safety belts only with mild may not properly protect the system was not being used at the soap and lukewarm water. person using it, resulting in time of the crash. serious injury or even death in a Have the safety belt pretensioners crash. To help make sure the checked if the vehicle has been in a safety belt systems are working crash, or if the airbag readiness light properly after a crash, have them stays on after you start the vehicle inspected and any necessary or while you are driving. See Airbag replacements made as soon as Readiness Light on page 5‑17. possible. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (28,1)

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Airbag System All of the airbags in the vehicle will Here are the most important things have the word AIRBAG embossed to know about the airbag system: The vehicle has the following in the trim or on an attached label airbags: near the deployment opening. { WARNING . A frontal airbag for the driver. For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the middle You can be severely injured or . A frontal airbag for the right front killed in a crash if you are not passenger. part of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel wearing a safety belt — even if . A seat-mounted side impact for the right front passenger. the vehicle has airbags. Airbags airbag for the driver. are designed to work with safety With seat-mounted side impact belts, but do not replace them. . A seat-mounted side impact airbags, the word AIRBAG will Also, airbags are not designed to airbag for the right front appear on the side of the seatback passenger. closest to the door. deploy in every crash. In some crashes safety belts are the only . A roof-rail airbag for the driver, With roof-rail airbags, the word restraint. See When Should an passenger seated directly AIRBAG will appear along the Airbag Inflate? on page 3‑31. behind the driver, and the third headliner or trim. row outboard passenger Wearing a safety belt during a position. Airbags are designed to supplement crash helps reduce your chance the protection provided by safety of hitting things inside the vehicle . A roof-rail airbag for the right belts. Even though today's airbags or being ejected from it. Airbags front passenger, passenger are also designed to help reduce seated directly behind the right the risk of injury from the force of an are “supplemental restraints” to front passenger, and the third inflating bag, all airbags must inflate the safety belts. Everyone in the row outboard passenger very quickly to do their job. vehicle should wear a safety belt position. properly — whether or not there is an airbag for that person. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1)

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{ WARNING { WARNING

Airbags inflate with great force, Children who are up against, faster than the blink of an eye. or very close to, any airbag Anyone who is up against, or very when it inflates can be seriously close to, any airbag when it injured or killed. Airbags plus There is an airbag readiness light inflates can be seriously injured lap-shoulder belts offer protection on the instrument panel cluster, or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily for adults and older children, but which shows the airbag symbol. close to any airbag, as you would not for young children and infants. be if you were sitting on the edge Neither the vehicle's safety belt The system checks the airbag of the seat or leaning forward. system nor its airbag system is electrical system for malfunctions. Safety belts help keep you in designed for them. Young The light tells you if there is an position before and during a children and infants need the electrical problem. See Airbag crash. Always wear a safety belt, protection that a child restraint Readiness Light on page 5‑17 for even with airbags. The driver system can provide. Always more information. should sit as far back as possible secure children properly in the while still maintaining control of vehicle. To read how, see Older the vehicle. Children on page 3‑43 or Infants Occupants should not lean on or and Young Children on sleep against the door or side page 3‑45. windows in seating positions with seat-mounted side impact airbags and/or roof-rail airbags. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (30,1)

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Where Are the Airbags?

The right front passenger frontal Driver Side shown, Passenger airbag is in the instrument panel on Side similar The driver frontal airbag is in the the passenger side. The seat-mounted side impact middle of the steering wheel. airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1)

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When Should an Airbag WARNING (Continued) Inflate? or it might force the object into Frontal airbags are designed to that person causing severe injury inflate in moderate to severe frontal or even death. The path of an or near frontal crashes to help inflating airbag must be kept reduce the potential for severe clear. Do not put anything injuries mainly to the driver's or right between an occupant and an front passenger's head and chest. airbag, and do not attach or put However, they are only designed to anything on the steering wheel inflate if the impact exceeds a hub or on or near any other predetermined deployment Driver Side shown, Passenger airbag covering. threshold. Deployment thresholds are used to predict how severe a Side similar Do not use seat accessories that crash is likely to be in time for the block the inflation path of a The roof-rail airbags for the driver, airbags to inflate and help restrain right front passenger, passengers seat-mounted side impact airbag. the occupants. behind the driver and right front Never secure anything to the roof passenger, and the third row Whether the frontal airbags will of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags or should deploy is not based on outboard passengers are in the by routing a rope or tie down ceiling above the side windows. how fast the vehicle is traveling. through any door or window It depends largely on what you hit, opening. If you do, the path of an the direction of the impact, and how { WARNING inflating roof-rail airbag will be quickly the vehicle slows down. blocked. If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly (Continued) Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (32,1)

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Frontal airbags may inflate at Frontal airbags are not intended to the system's designed threshold different crash speeds. For inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear level. The threshold level can vary example: impacts, or in many side impacts. with specific vehicle design. . If the vehicle hits a stationary In addition, the vehicle has Seat-mounted side impact airbags object, the airbags could inflate dual-stage frontal airbags. are not intended to inflate in frontal at a different crash speed than if Dual-stage airbags adjust the impacts, near frontal impacts, the vehicle hits a moving object. restraint according to crash severity. rollovers, or rear impacts. Roof-rail The vehicle has electronic frontal airbags are not intended to inflate in . If the vehicle hits an object that deforms, the airbags could sensors, which help the sensing rear impacts. A seat-mounted side inflate at a different crash speed system distinguish between a impact airbag is intended to deploy than if the vehicle hits an object moderate frontal impact and a more on the side of the vehicle that is that does not deform. severe frontal impact. For moderate struck. Both roof-rail airbags will frontal impacts, dual-stage airbags deploy when either side of the . If the vehicle hits a narrow object inflate at a level less than full vehicle is struck, or if the sensing (like a pole), the airbags could deployment. For more severe frontal system predicts that the vehicle is inflate at a different crash speed impacts, full deployment occurs. about to roll over, or in a severe than if the vehicle hits a wide frontal impact. object (like a wall). The vehicle has seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags. See In any particular crash, no one can . If the vehicle goes into an object Airbag System on page 3‑28. say whether an airbag should have at an angle, the airbags could Seat-mounted side impact and inflated simply because of the inflate at a different crash speed roof-rail airbags are intended to damage to a vehicle or because of than if the vehicle goes straight inflate in moderate to severe side what the repair costs were. For into the object. crashes. In addition, these roof-rail frontal airbags, inflation is Thresholds can also vary with airbags are intended to inflate determined by what the vehicle hits, specific vehicle design. during a rollover or in a severe the angle of the impact, and how frontal impact. Seat-mounted side quickly the vehicle slows down. For impact and roof-rail airbags will seat-mounted side impact and inflate if the crash severity is above roof-rail airbags, deployment is Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1)

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determined by the location and How Does an Airbag full or partial ejection in rollover severity of the side impact. In a events, although no system can rollover event, roof-rail airbag Restrain? prevent all such ejections. deployment is determined by the In moderate to severe frontal or But airbags would not help in direction of the roll. near frontal collisions, even belted many types of collisions, primarily occupants can contact the steering because the occupant's motion is What Makes an Airbag wheel or the instrument panel. In not toward those airbags. See When Inflate? moderate to severe side collisions, Should an Airbag Inflate? on even belted occupants can contact page 3‑31 for more information. In a deployment event, the sensing the inside of the vehicle. system sends an electrical signal Airbags should never be regarded Airbags supplement the protection triggering a release of gas from the as anything more than a supplement provided by safety belts. Frontal inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the to safety belts. airbags distribute the force of the airbag causing the bag to break out impact more evenly over the of the cover and deploy. The inflator, occupant's upper body, stopping What Will You See After the airbag, and related hardware are the occupant more gradually. an Airbag Inflates? all part of the airbag module. Seat‐mounted side impact and After the frontal airbags and Frontal airbag modules are located roof-rail airbags distribute the force seat-mounted side impact airbags inside the steering wheel and of the impact more evenly over the inflate, they quickly deflate, so instrument panel. For vehicles with occupant's upper body. quickly that some people may not seat-mounted side impact airbags, Rollover capable roof-rail airbags even realize an airbag inflated. there are airbag modules in the side are designed to help contain the Roof-rail airbags may still be at least of the front seatbacks closest to the head and chest of occupants in the partially inflated for some time after door. For vehicles with roof-rail outboard seating positions in the they deploy. Some components of airbags, there are airbag modules in first and second rows. The rollover the airbag module may be hot for the ceiling of the vehicle, near the capable roof-rail airbags are several minutes. For location of the side windows that have occupant designed to help reduce the risk of airbag modules, see What Makes seating positions. an Airbag Inflate? on page 3‑33. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (34,1)

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The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you may be warm, WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) but not too hot to touch. There may be some smoke and dust coming If you experience breathing appears to be drivable after a from the vents in the deflated problems following an airbag moderate crash, there may be airbags. Airbag inflation does not deployment, you should seek concealed damage that could prevent the driver from seeing out of medical attention. make it difficult to safely operate the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle. the vehicle, nor does it prevent Use caution if you should attempt people from leaving the vehicle. The vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors, turn to restart the engine after a crash on the interior lamps and hazard has occurred. { WARNING warning flashers, and shut off the fuel system after the airbags inflate. When an airbag inflates, there In many crashes severe enough to You can lock the doors, turn off the inflate the airbag, windshields are may be dust in the air. This dust interior lamps and hazard warning could cause breathing problems broken by vehicle deformation. flashers by using the controls for Additional windshield breakage for people with a history of those features. asthma or other breathing trouble. may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. To avoid this, everyone in the { WARNING vehicle should get out as soon as . Airbags are designed to inflate it is safe to do so. If you have A crash severe enough to inflate only once. After an airbag breathing problems but cannot the airbags may have also inflates, you will need some new parts for the airbag system. get out of the vehicle after an damaged important functions in If you do not get them, the airbag inflates, then get fresh air the vehicle, such as the fuel by opening a window or a door. airbag system will not be there system, brake and steering to help protect you in another (Continued) systems, etc. Even if the vehicle crash. A new system will include (Continued) airbag modules and possibly Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1)

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other parts. The service manual Passenger Sensing The words ON and OFF, or the for your vehicle covers the need symbol for on and off, are visible to replace other parts. System during the system check. If you are using remote start, if equipped, to . The vehicle has a crash sensing The vehicle has a passenger and diagnostic module which sensing system for the right front start the vehicle from a distance, records information after a passenger position. The passenger you may not see the system check. crash. See Vehicle Data airbag status indicator will be visible When the system check is Recording and Privacy on on the instrument panel when the complete, either the word ON or vehicle is started. OFF, or the symbol for on or off, will page 13‑16 and Event Data be visible. See Passenger Airbag Recorders on page 13‑16. Status Indicator on page 5‑17. . Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems. The passenger sensing system Improper service can mean that turns off the right front passenger an airbag system will not work frontal airbag under certain properly. See your dealer for conditions. The driver airbag, service. United States seat‐mounted side impact airbags and the roof-rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger seat. The sensors are designed to detect Canada and Mexico the presence of a properly-seated occupant and determine if the right front passenger frontal airbag should be enabled (may inflate) or not. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (36,1)

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According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) secured in a rear seat in the correct child restraint for their weight rear-facing child restraint would back as it will go. It is better to and size. be very close to the inflating secure the child restraint in a airbag. A child in a forward-facing rear seat. We recommend that children be child restraint can be seriously secured in a rear seat, including: an injured or killed if the right front The passenger sensing system is infant or a child riding in a passenger airbag inflates and the rear-facing child restraint; a child designed to turn off the right front passenger seat is in a forward riding in a forward-facing child seat; passenger frontal airbag if: position. an older child riding in a booster . The right front passenger seat is seat; and children, who are large Even if the passenger sensing unoccupied. enough, using safety belts. system has turned off the right . The system determines that an front passenger frontal airbag, no A label on the sun visor says, infant is present in a child system is fail-safe. No one can “Never put a rear-facing child seat in restraint. the front.” This is because the risk to guarantee that an airbag will not the rear-facing child is so great, deploy under some unusual . A right front passenger takes if the airbag deploys. circumstance, even though the his/her weight off of the seat for airbag is turned off. a period of time. { WARNING Secure rear-facing child . Or, if there is a critical problem restraints in a rear seat, even if with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system. A child in a rear-facing child the airbag is off. If you secure a restraint can be seriously forward-facing child restraint in injured or killed if the right front the right front seat, always move passenger airbag inflates. This is the front passenger seat as far because the back of the (Continued) (Continued) Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1)

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When the passenger sensing For some children, including If the On Indicator is Lit for a system has turned off the right front children in child restraints, and for Child Restraint passenger frontal airbag, the off very small adults, the passenger indicator will light and stay lit to sensing system may or may not If a child restraint has been installed remind you that the airbag is off. turn off the right front passenger and the on indicator is lit: See Passenger Airbag Status frontal airbag, depending upon 1. Turn the vehicle off. Indicator on page 5 17. the person s seating posture and ‑ ’ 2. Remove the child restraint from body build. Everyone in the vehicle The passenger sensing system is the vehicle. designed to turn on (may inflate) the who has outgrown child restraints 3. Remove any additional items right front passenger frontal airbag should wear a safety belt from the seat such as blankets, anytime the system senses that a properly — whether or not there is cushions, seat covers, seat person of adult size is sitting an airbag for that person. heaters, or seat massagers. properly in the right front passenger seat. { WARNING 4. Reinstall the child restraint following the directions When the passenger sensing If the airbag readiness light ever provided by the child restraint system has allowed the airbag to be comes on and stays on, it means manufacturer and refer to enabled, the on indicator will light that something may be wrong Securing Child Restraints (Rear and stay lit to remind you that the with the airbag system. To help Seat) on page 3 58 or Securing airbag is active. ‑ avoid injury to yourself or others, Child Restraints (Right Front have the vehicle serviced right Passenger Seat) on page 3‑60. away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑17 for more information, including important safety information. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (38,1)

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5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator is Lit for an use the following steps to allow the restraint and restarting the Adult-Size Occupant system to detect that person and vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, enable the right front passenger turn the vehicle off. Then slightly frontal airbag: recline the vehicle seatback 1. Turn the vehicle off. and adjust the seat cushion, if adjustable, to make sure that 2. Remove any additional material the vehicle seatback is not from the seat, such as blankets, pushing the child restraint into cushions, seat covers, seat the seat cushion. heaters, or seat massagers. Also make sure the child 3. Place the seatback in the fully restraint is not trapped under the upright position. vehicle head restraint. If this 4. Have the person sit upright in happens, adjust the head the seat, centered on the seat restraint. See Head Restraints cushion, with legs comfortably on page 3‑2. If a person of adult-size is sitting in extended. 6. Restart the vehicle. the right front passenger seat, but 5. Restart the vehicle and have the the off indicator is lit, it could be The passenger sensing system person remain in this position for because that person is not sitting may or may not turn off the two to three minutes after the on properly in the seat. If this happens, airbag for a child in a child indicator is lit. restraint depending upon the child’s seating posture and body build. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1)

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Additional Factors Affecting A wet seat can affect the If the passenger seat gets wet, dry System Operation performance of the passenger the seat immediately. If the airbag sensing system. Here is how: readiness light is lit, do not install a Safety belts help keep the child restraint or allow anyone to . The passenger sensing system passenger in position on the seat occupy the seat. See Airbag during vehicle maneuvers and may turn off the passenger airbag when liquid is soaked into Readiness Light on page 5‑17 for braking, which helps the passenger important safety information. sensing system maintain the the seat. If this happens, the off passenger airbag status. See indicator will be lit, and the The on indicator may be lit if an “Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints” airbag readiness light on the object, such as a briefcase, in the Index for additional instrument panel will also be lit. handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other electronic device, is put on an information about the importance of . Liquid pooled on the seat that proper restraint use. has not soaked in may make it unoccupied seat. If this is not more likely that the passenger desired remove the object from A thick layer of additional material, the seat. such as a blanket or cushion, sensing system will enable (turn or aftermarket equipment such on) the passenger airbag while a as seat covers, seat heaters, and child restraint or child occupant { WARNING seat massagers can affect how is on the seat. If the passenger Stowing of articles under the well the passenger sensing system airbag is turned on, the on passenger seat or between the operates. We recommend that indicator will be lit. you not use seat covers or other passenger seat cushion and aftermarket equipment except when seatback may interfere with the approved by GM for your specific proper operation of the passenger vehicle. See Adding Equipment to sensing system. the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3‑40 for more information about modifications that can affect how the system operates. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (40,1)

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Servicing the Adding Equipment to the { WARNING Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how the vehicle For up to 10 seconds after the Q: Is there anything I might add should be serviced. There are parts ignition is turned off and the to or change about the vehicle of the airbag system in several battery is disconnected, an airbag that could keep the airbags places around the vehicle. Your can still inflate during improper from working properly? service. You can be injured if you dealer and the service manual have A: Yes. If you add things that information about servicing the are close to an airbag when it inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. change the vehicle's frame, vehicle and the airbag system. To bumper system, height, front end They are probably part of the purchase a service manual, see or side sheet metal, they may airbag system. Be sure to follow Service Publications Ordering keep the airbag system from Information on page 13‑13. proper service procedures, and working properly. Changing or make sure the person performing moving any parts of the front work for you is qualified to do so. seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, overhead console, front sensors, side impact sensors, or airbag wiring can affect the operation of the airbag system. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1)

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In addition, the vehicle has This could either prevent proper Q: Because I have a disability, a passenger sensing system deployment of the passenger I have to get my vehicle for the right front passenger airbag(s) or prevent the modified. How can I find out position, which includes sensors passenger sensing system from whether this will affect my that are part of the passenger properly turning off the airbag system? seat. The passenger sensing passenger airbag(s). See A: If you have questions, call system may not operate properly Passenger Sensing System on Customer Assistance. The if the original seat trim is page 3‑35. phone numbers and addresses replaced with non-GM covers, If you have questions, call for Customer Assistance are upholstery or trim, or with GM Customer Assistance. The in Step Two of the Customer covers, upholstery or trim phone numbers and addresses Satisfaction Procedure in this designed for a different vehicle. for Customer Assistance are in manual. See Customer Any object, such as an Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. aftermarket seat heater or a Satisfaction Procedure in this and Canada) on page 13‑1 or comfort enhancing pad or manual. See Customer Customer Satisfaction device, installed under or on top Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. Procedure (Mexico) on of the seat fabric, could also and Canada) on page 13‑1 or page 13‑3. interfere with the operation of Customer Satisfaction the passenger sensing system. Procedure (Mexico) on In addition, the dealer and the service manual have information page 13‑3. about the location of the airbag If the vehicle has rollover sensors, sensing and diagnostic roof-rail airbags, see Different module and airbag wiring. Size Tires and Wheels on page 10‑53 for additional important information. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (42,1)

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Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See The airbag system does not need Parts After a Crash your dealer for service. regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag { WARNING If the airbag readiness light stays on readiness light is working. See after the vehicle is started or comes Airbag Readiness Light on A crash can damage the airbag on when you are driving, the airbag page 5‑17 for more information. systems in the vehicle. A system may not work properly. Have damaged airbag system may not the vehicle serviced right away. See Notice: If an airbag covering is Airbag Readiness Light on work properly and may not protect damaged, opened, or broken, page 5‑17 for more information. the airbag may not work properly. you and your passenger(s) in a Do not open or break the airbag crash, resulting in serious injury coverings. If there are any or even death. To help make sure opened or broken airbag covers, the airbag systems are working have the airbag covering and/or properly after a crash, have them airbag module replaced. For the inspected and any necessary location of the airbag modules, replacements made as soon as see What Makes an Airbag possible. Inflate? on page 3‑33. See your dealer for service. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1)

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Child Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that . Can proper safety belt fit be come with the booster seat state the maintained for the length of the weight and height limitations for that trip? If yes, continue. If no, Older Children booster. Use a booster seat with a return to the booster seat. lap-shoulder belt until the child Q: What is the proper way to passes the fit test below: wear safety belts? . Sit all the way back on the seat. A: An older child should wear a Do the knees bend at the seat lap-shoulder belt and get the edge? If yes, continue. If no, additional restraint a shoulder return to the booster seat. belt can provide. The shoulder . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. belt should not cross the face or Does the shoulder belt rest on neck. The lap belt should fit the shoulder? If yes, continue. snugly below the hips, just If no, try using the rear safety touching the top of the thighs. belt comfort guide. See “Rear This applies belt force to the Safety Belt Comfort Guides” child's pelvic bones in a crash. under Lap-Shoulder Belt on It should never be worn over the Older children who have outgrown page 3 21 for more information. abdomen, which could cause booster seats should wear the ‑ If the shoulder belt still does not severe or even fatal internal vehicle safety belts. rest on the shoulder, then return injuries in a crash. to the booster seat. Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort . Does the lap belt fit low and Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on snug on the hips, touching the page 3‑21. thighs? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (44,1)

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According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when WARNING (Continued) properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint The child could move too far system secured in a rear seating forward increasing the chance of position. head and neck injury. The child In a crash, children who are not might also slide under the lap buckled up can strike other people belt. The belt force would then be who are buckled up, or can be applied right on the abdomen. thrown out of the vehicle. Older That could cause serious or fatal children need to use safety belts injuries. The shoulder belt should properly. go over the shoulder and across the chest. { WARNING { WARNING Never do this. Never do this. Never allow a child to wear the Never allow two children to wear safety belt with the shoulder belt the same safety belt. The safety behind their back. A child can be belt can not properly spread the seriously injured by not wearing impact forces. In a crash, the two the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a children can be crushed together crash, the child would not be and seriously injured. A safety restrained by the shoulder belt. belt must be used by only one person at a time. (Continued) Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1)

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Infants and Young Airbags plus lap‐shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older WARNING (Continued) Children children, but not for young children Everyone in a vehicle needs and infants. Neither the vehicle's For example, in a crash at only protection! This includes infants safety belt system nor its airbag 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) and all other children. Neither the system is designed for them. Every infant will suddenly become a distance traveled nor the age and time infants and young children ride 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's size of the traveler changes the in vehicles, they should have the arms. An infant should be need, for everyone, to use safety protection provided by appropriate secured in an appropriate restraints. In fact, the law in every child restraints. restraint. state in the United States and in Children who are not restrained every Canadian province says properly can strike other people, children up to some age must be or can be thrown out of the vehicle. restrained while in a vehicle. { WARNING { WARNING Never do this. Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is Never hold an infant or a child wrapped around their neck and while riding in a vehicle. Due to the safety belt continues to crash forces, an infant or a child tighten. Never leave children will become so heavy it is not unattended in a vehicle and never possible to hold it during a crash. allow children to play with the (Continued) safety belts. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (46,1)

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Q: What are the different types of { WARNING add-on child restraints? Never do this. A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle Children who are up against, owner, are available in four basic or very close to, any airbag when types. Selection of a particular it inflates can be seriously injured restraint should take into or killed. Never put a rear-facing consideration not only the child's child restraint in the right front weight, height, and age but also seat. Secure a rear-facing child whether or not the restraint will restraint in a rear seat. It is also be compatible with the motor better to secure a forward-facing vehicle in which it will be used. child restraint in a rear seat. If you For most basic types of child must secure a forward-facing restraints, there are many child restraint in the right front different models available. When seat, always move the front purchasing a child restraint, be passenger seat as far back as it sure it is designed to be used in will go. a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1)

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The restraint manufacturer's Child Restraint Systems instructions that come with the { WARNING restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular A young child's hip bones are still child restraint. In addition, there so small that the vehicle's regular are many kinds of restraints safety belt may not remain low available for children with on the hip bones, as it should. special needs. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, { WARNING the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by To reduce the risk of neck and any bony structure. This alone head injury during a crash, infants could cause serious or fatal need complete support. This is injuries. To reduce the risk of because an infant's neck is not serious or fatal injuries during a (A) Rear‐Facing Infant Seat fully developed and its head crash, young children should A rear-facing infant seat (A) weighs so much compared with always be secured in appropriate provides restraint with the seating the rest of its body. In a crash, an child restraints. surface against the back of the infant in a rear-facing child infant. restraint settles into the restraint, The harness system holds the infant so the crash forces can be in place and, in a crash, acts to distributed across the strongest keep the infant positioned in the part of an infant's body, the back restraint. and shoulders. Infants should always be secured in rear-facing child restraints. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (48,1)

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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 safety belt or LATCH system, following the (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat (C) Booster Seats instructions that came with that A forward-facing child seat (B) A booster seat (C) is a child restraint child restraint and the instructions provides restraint for the child's designed to improve the fit of the in this manual. body with the harness. vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child To help reduce the chance of injury, to see out the window. the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. Child restraint systems must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH system. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑51 for more information. Children can be Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1)

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endangered in a crash if the child In some areas, Certified Child Where to Put the restraint is not properly secured in Passenger Safety Technicians the vehicle. (CPSTs) are available to inspect Restraint When securing an add-on child and demonstrate how to correctly According to accident statistics, restraint, refer to the instructions use and install child restraints. In children and infants are safer when that come with the restraint which the U.S., refer to the National properly restrained in a child may be on the restraint itself or in a Highway Traffic Safety restraint system or infant restraint booklet, or both, and to this manual. Administration (NHTSA) website to system secured in a rear seating The child restraint instructions are locate the nearest child safety seat position. inspection station. For CPST important, so if they are not We recommend that children and availability in Canada, check with available, obtain a replacement child restraints be secured in a rear Transport Canada or the Provincial copy from the manufacturer. seat, including: an infant or a child Ministry of Transportation office. Keep in mind that an unsecured riding in a rear-facing child restraint; child restraint can move around in a Securing the Child within the a child riding in a forward-facing collision or sudden stop and injure Child Restraint child seat; an older child riding in a people in the vehicle. Be sure to booster seat; and children, who are large enough, using safety belts. properly secure any child restraint in { WARNING the vehicle — even when no child is in it. A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Secure the child properly following the instructions that came with that child restraint. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (50,1)

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A label on the sun visor says, Child restraints and booster seats “Never put a rear-facing child WARNING (Continued) vary considerably in size, and some restraint in the front.” This is may fit in certain seating positions because the risk to the rear-facing guarantee that an airbag will not better than others. Always make child is so great if the airbag deploy under some unusual sure the child restraint is properly deploys. circumstance, even though it is secured. turned off. Depending on where you place the { WARNING Secure rear-facing child restraints child restraint and the size of the in a rear seat, even if the airbag child restraint you may not be able A child in a rear-facing child is off. If you secure a to access adjacent safety belt restraint can be seriously forward-facing child restraint in assemblies or LATCH anchors for injured or killed if the right front the right front seat, always move additional passengers or child passenger airbag inflates. This the front passenger seat as far restraints. Adjacent seating is because the back of the back as it will go. It is better to positions should not be used if the rear-facing child restraint would secure the child restraint in a child restraint prevents access to or be very close to the inflating rear seat. interferes with the routing of the airbag. A child in a forward-facing safety belt. See Passenger Sensing System child restraint can be seriously Wherever a child restraint is injured or killed if the right front on page 3‑35 for additional information. installed, be sure to secure the child passenger airbag inflates and the restraint properly. passenger seat is in a forward position. When securing a child restraint in a Keep in mind that an unsecured rear seating position, study the child restraint can move around in a Even if the passenger sensing instructions that came with the child collision or sudden stop and injure system has turned off the right restraint to make sure it is people in the vehicle. Be sure to front passenger frontal airbag, no compatible with this vehicle. properly secure any child restraint in system is fail-safe. No one can the vehicle — even when no child is (Continued) in it. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1)

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Lower Anchors and When installing a child restraint with Lower Anchors a top tether, you must also use Tethers for Children either the lower anchors or the (LATCH System) safety belts to properly secure the The LATCH system holds a child child restraint. A child restraint must restraint during driving or in a crash. never be attached using only the top This system is designed to make tether and anchor. installation of a child restraint easier. In order to use the LATCH system in The LATCH system uses anchors in your vehicle, you need a child the vehicle and attachments on the restraint that has LATCH child restraint that are made for use attachments. The child restraint with the LATCH system. manufacturer will provide you with Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two Make sure that a LATCH-compatible instructions on how to use the child lower anchors for each LATCH child restraint is properly installed restraint and its attachments. The seating position that will using the anchors, or use the following explains how to attach a accommodate a child restraint with vehicle's safety belts to secure the child restraint with these lower attachments (B). restraint, following the instructions attachments in your vehicle. that came with that restraint, and Not all vehicle seating positions or also the instructions in this manual. child restraints have lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors and attachments. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (52,1)

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Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that A top tether (A, C) anchors the forward-facing child restraints have top of the child restraint to the a top tether, and that the tether be vehicle. A top tether anchor is built attached. Be sure to read and follow into the vehicle. The top tether the instructions for your child Second Row Bucket attachment (B) on the child restraint restraint. — connects to the top tether anchor in i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating the vehicle in order to reduce the positions with top tether anchors. forward movement and rotation of j (Lower Anchor): Seating the child restraint during driving or in positions with two lower anchors. a crash. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1)

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To assist you in locating the lower anchors, each second row anchor position has a label, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion.

Second Row — 60/40 Bench Third Row i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. positions with top tether anchors. j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is located on the cover, if equipped, or near the anchor. The top tether anchors are located at the bottom rear of the seatback for each seating position in the second row. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (54,1)

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Second Row — Bucket Shown, Second Row — Bucket Shown, Third Row Bench Similar Bench Similar The third row has one top tether Some vehicles have top tether Some vehicles have exposed top anchor located at the bottom rear of anchors with a cover. Open the tether anchors. the center seatback. This anchor should be used for the center cover to access the anchors. Be sure to use an anchor located on seating position only. Never install the same side of the vehicle as the two top tethers using the same top seating position where the child tether anchor. restraint will be placed. Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1)

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According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when { WARNING WARNING (Continued) properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint Do not attach more than one child of the retractor to set the lock, system secured in a rear seating restraint to a single anchor. if the vehicle has one, after the position. See Where to Put the Attaching more than one child child restraint has been installed. Restraint on page 3‑49 for restraint to a single anchor could additional information. cause the anchor or attachment Notice: Do not let the LATCH to come loose or even break attachments rub against the Securing a Child Restraint during a crash. A child or others vehicle’s safety belts. This may Designed for the LATCH could be injured. To reduce the damage these parts. If necessary, System risk of serious or fatal injuries move buckled safety belts to during a crash, attach only one avoid rubbing the LATCH { WARNING child restraint per anchor. attachments. If a LATCH-type child restraint is Do not fold the empty rear seat not attached to anchors, the child with a safety belt buckled. This restraint will not be able to protect { WARNING could damage the safety belt or the seat. Unbuckle and return the the child correctly. In a crash, the Children can be seriously injured safety belt to its stowed position, child could be seriously injured or or strangled if a shoulder belt is before folding the seat. killed. Install a LATCH-type child wrapped around their neck and restraint properly using the 1. Attach and tighten the lower the safety belt continues to anchors, or use the vehicle safety attachments to the lower tighten. Buckle any unused safety belts to secure the restraint, anchors. If the child restraint belts behind the child restraint so following the instructions that does not have lower children cannot reach them. Pull came with the child restraint and attachments or the desired the shoulder belt all the way out seating position does not have the instructions in this manual. (Continued) lower anchors, secure the child restraint with the top tether and Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (56,1)

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the safety belts. Refer to your 1.3. Put the child restraint on 2.3. Route, attach, and tighten child restraint manufacturer the seat. the top tether according to instructions and the instructions 1.4. Attach and tighten the lower your child restraint in this manual. attachments on the child instructions and the 1.1. Find the lower anchors for restraint to the lower following instructions: the desired seating anchors. position. 2. If the child restraint manufacturer 1.2. Recline the seatback to the recommends that the top tether full reclined position. be attached, attach and tighten Make sure the second row the top tether to the top tether bench seatbacks are anchor, if the vehicle has one. aligned at the same angle Refer to the child restraint before placing the child instructions and the following restraint on the seat. Make steps: sure the third row bench 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. If the position you are using does not have a headrest seatbacks are both upright 2.2. If the anchor is covered, flip or head restraint and you before placing the child open the cover to expose are using a single tether, restraint on the seat. the anchor. route the tether over the seatback. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1)

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If the position you are using If the position you are using If the position you are using does not have a headrest has a fixed headrest or has a fixed headrest or or head restraint and you head restraint and you are head restraint and you are are using a dual tether, using a dual tether, route using a single tether, route route the tether over the the tether around the the tether over the headrest seatback. headrest or head restraint. or head restraint. 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. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (58,1)

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Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat) a top tether, and that the tether be When securing a child restraint attached. { WARNING in a rear seating position, study If the child restraint does not have the instructions that came with the A crash can damage the LATCH the LATCH system, you will be child restraint to make sure it is using the safety belt to secure the system in the vehicle. A damaged compatible with this vehicle. LATCH system may not properly child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that secure the child restraint, If the child restraint has the LATCH came with the child restraint. Secure resulting in serious injury or even system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH the child in the child restraint when death in a crash. To help make System) on page 3 51 for how and and as the instructions say. sure the LATCH system is ‑ where to install the child restraint If more than one child restraint working properly after a crash, using LATCH. If a child restraint is see your dealer to have the needs to be installed in the rear secured in the vehicle using a seat, be sure to read Where to Put system inspected and any safety belt and it uses a top tether, the Restraint on page 3‑49. necessary replacements made as see Lower Anchors and Tethers for soon as possible. Children (LATCH System) on 1. Put the child restraint on page 3‑51 for top tether anchor the seat. If the vehicle has the LATCH system locations. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run and it was being used during a Do not secure a child seat in a the lap and shoulder portions of crash, new LATCH system parts position without a top tether anchor the vehicle's safety belt through may be needed. if a national or local law requires or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show New parts and repairs may be that the top tether be anchored, or if you how. necessary even if the LATCH the instructions that come with the system was not being used at the child restraint say that the top strap time of the crash. must be anchored. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (59,1)

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3. Push the latch plate into the 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 5. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the Position the release button on lock. When the retractor lock is shoulder portion of the belt to the buckle so that the safety belt set, the shoulder belt can be tighten the lap portion of the belt, could be quickly unbuckled if tightened but not pulled out of and feed the shoulder belt back necessary. the retractor. into the retractor. When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 4 and 5. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (60,1)

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6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint { WARNING manufacturer's instructions (Right Front regarding the use of the top Passenger Seat) A child in a rear-facing child tether. See Lower Anchors and restraint can be seriously The vehicle has airbags. A rear injured or killed if the right front Tethers for Children (LATCH seat is a safer place to secure a System) on page 3‑51 for more passenger airbag inflates. This forward-facing child restraint. See is because the back of the information. Where to Put the Restraint on rear-facing child restraint would 7. Before placing a child in the page 3 49. ‑ be very close to the inflating child restraint, make sure it is In addition, the vehicle has a airbag. A child in a forward-facing securely held in place. To check, passenger sensing system which is child restraint can be seriously grasp the child restraint at the designed to turn off the right front safety belt path and attempt to injured or killed if the right front passenger frontal airbag under passenger airbag inflates and the move it side to side and back certain conditions. See Passenger and forth. When the child passenger seat is in a forward Sensing System on page 3‑35 and position. restraint is properly installed, Passenger Airbag Status Indicator there should be no more than on page 5‑17 for more information, Even if the passenger sensing 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. including important safety system has turned off the right To remove the child restraint, information. front passenger frontal airbag, no unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and A label on the sun visor says, system is fail-safe. No one can let it return to the stowed position. guarantee that an airbag will not “Never put a rear-facing child seat in If the top tether is attached to a top the front.” This is because the risk to deploy under some unusual tether anchor, disconnect it. the rear-facing child is so great, circumstance, even though it is if the airbag deploys. turned off. (Continued) Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (61,1)

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Do not secure a child seat in a 2. Put the child restraint on WARNING (Continued) position without a top tether anchor the seat. if a national or local law requires Secure rear-facing child 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run that the top tether be anchored, or if the lap and shoulder portions of restraints in a rear seat, even if the instructions that come with the the airbag is off. If you secure a the vehicle's safety belt through child restraint say that the top strap or around the restraint. The child forward-facing child restraint in must be anchored. the right front seat, always move restraint instructions will show the front passenger seat as far In Canada, the law requires that you how. forward-facing child restraints have back as it will go. It is better to a top tether, and that the tether be secure the child restraint in a attached. rear seat. You will be using the lap-shoulder See Passenger Sensing System belt to secure the child restraint in on page 3‑35 for additional this position. Follow the instructions information. that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it If the child restraint has the LATCH will go before securing the system, see Lower Anchors and forward-facing child restraint. Tethers for Children (LATCH When the passenger sensing System) on page 3‑51 for how and where to install the child restraint system has turned off the using LATCH. If a child restraint is right front passenger frontal 4. Push the latch plate into the secured using a safety belt and it airbag, the off indicator on buckle until it clicks. the passenger airbag status uses a top tether, see Lower Position the release button on Anchors and Tethers for Children indicator should light and stay lit when the vehicle is started. the buckle so that the safety belt (LATCH System) on page 3‑51 for could be quickly unbuckled if top tether anchor locations. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5‑17. necessary. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (62,1)

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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. If the airbags are off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 6. To tighten the belt, push down status indicator will come on and out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the stay on when the vehicle is started. lock. When the retractor lock is shoulder portion of the belt to If a child restraint has been installed set, the belt can be tightened but tighten the lap portion of the belt, and the on indicator is lit, see “If the not pulled out of the retractor. and feed the shoulder belt back On Indicator is Lit for a Child into the retractor. When installing Restraint” under Passenger Sensing a forward-facing child restraint, it System on page 3‑35 for more may be helpful to use your knee information. to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and Try to pull the belt out of the let it return to the stowed position. retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked repeat Steps 5 and 6. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)

Storage 4-1

Storage Storage Cupholders Compartments There are two cupholders, with removable liners, located in front of Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage the center console. There may be Instrument Panel Storage . . . . 4-1 cupholders located in the second Glove Box ...... 4-1 This vehicle has an instrument row seat armrest. To access, pull Cupholders ...... 4-1 panel storage area located above the armrest down. There are Armrest Storage ...... 4-1 the radio. To open the cover, press additional cupholders located on Center Console Storage ...... 4-2 the button. each side of the third row seat Floor Console Storage ...... 4-2 This vehicle has an auxiliary input and in each door. There may be Additional Storage Features jack. See Auxiliary Devices on cupholders located at the rear of the center console. To access, pull the Cargo Cover ...... 4-3 page 7‑34 for more information. Cargo Tie Downs ...... 4-3 handle down. Cargo Management Glove Box System ...... 4-4 Armrest Storage Convenience Net ...... 4-4 Lift the glove box handle to open it. Use the key to lock and unlock the Vehicles with a rear seat armrest, Roof Rack System glove box. have two cupholders. Pull the Roof Rack System ...... 4-5 armrest down from the rear seatback to access the cupholders. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)

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Center Console Storage Floor Console Storage

To access the upper storage area, press the upper button (B) and lift Pull up on the lever, located on the For vehicles with a second row up. To access the lower storage front of the center console armrest, center console, open each area to area, press the lower button (C) and to slide it forward and backward. To access the storage compartment lift up. The top of the console can open the armrest storage area, inside. be folded forward for increased press the button located on the front storage area. Lift up on handle on of the armrest. There is additional the rear of the console (A) and pull storage under the armrest. Move the forward. armrest all the way to the rear position, slide the cover back and remove the tray. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)

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Cargo Tie Downs { WARNING Additional Storage Features Four cargo tie‐downs are located in Never open more than one of the the rear compartment of the vehicle. three latches at a time to help Cargo Cover The tie-downs can be used to avoid personal injury and damage secure small loads. to the console. For vehicles with a cargo cover, it can be used to cover items in the rear of the vehicle. To install the Notice: Slide the front console cover, place the loops on each as far forward as it will go before corner of the cover on the four folding the second row console hooks in the rear of the vehicle. The forward to help prevent damage cover should be stored securely to the consoles. when not in use. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)

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Cargo Management To remove the cargo management Convenience Net cover: System For vehicles with a convenience net in the rear, use it to store small This vehicle has a cargo { WARNING management system located in loads as far forward as possible. the rear. An improperly latched and closed The net should not be used to store cargo cover, or cargo cover left in heavy loads. the open position, could be thrown about the vehicle during a crash or sudden maneuver. Someone could be injured. Be sure to return the cover to the closed position and latch before driving. If the cover is removed, always store it outside of the vehicle. When it is replaced, always be sure that it is securely reattached.

1. Open the cover. It remains open when lifted. 2. Pull the cover up making sure to unhook the hinges at the rear of the cover. 3. Remove the cover from the vehicle and store outside of the vehicle. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)

Storage 4-5

Roof Rack System For vehicles with a roof rack, the To prevent damage or loss of cargo rack can be used to load items. when driving, check to make sure For roof racks that do not have crossrails and cargo are securely { WARNING crossrails included, GM Certified fastened. Loading cargo on the roof crossrails can be purchased as an rack will make the vehicle’s center If something is carried on top accessory. See your dealer for of gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, of the vehicle that is longer or additional information. sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden wider than the roof rack — like braking or abrupt maneuvers, paneling, plywood, or a Notice: Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than otherwise it may result in loss of mattress — the wind can catch it control. If driving for a long distance, while the vehicle is being driven. 91 kg (200 lbs) or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may on rough roads, or at high speeds, The item being carried could be damage the vehicle. Load cargo occasionally stop the vehicle to violently torn off, and this could so that it rests evenly between make sure the cargo remains in its cause a collision, and damage the crossrails, making sure to place. Do not exceed the maximum the vehicle. Never carry fasten cargo securely. vehicle capacity when loading the something longer or wider than vehicle. the roof rack on top of the vehicle For more information on vehicle unless using a GM certified capacity and loading, see Vehicle accessory carrier. Load Limits on page 9‑12. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)

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Engine Coolant Temperature Information Displays Instruments and Gauge ...... 5-15 Driver Information Controls Voltmeter Gauge ...... 5-15 Center (DIC) ...... 5-25 Safety Belt Reminders ...... 5-16 Airbag Readiness Light ...... 5-17 Vehicle Messages Controls Passenger Airbag Status Vehicle Messages ...... 5-30 Battery Voltage and Charging Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Indicator ...... 5-17 Charging System Light ...... 5-18 Messages ...... 5-30 Steering Wheel Controls ...... 5-3 Brake System Messages . . . . 5-31 Horn ...... 5-5 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...... 5-19 Cruise Control Messages . . . . 5-31 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-5 Door Ajar Messages ...... 5-31 Rear Window Wiper/ Brake System Warning Light ...... 5-21 Engine Cooling System Washer ...... 5-6 Messages ...... 5-32 Compass ...... 5-6 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...... 5-22 Engine Oil Messages ...... 5-33 Clock ...... 5-8 Engine Power Messages . . . . 5-33 Power Outlets ...... 5-10 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...... 5-22 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light . . . 5-23 Fuel System Messages ...... 5-34 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Engine Coolant Temperature Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 5-34 Indicators Warning Light ...... 5-23 Lamp Messages ...... 5-34 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Tire Pressure Light ...... 5-23 Object Detection System Indicators ...... 5-12 Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 5-24 Messages ...... 5-35 Instrument Cluster ...... 5-13 Security Light ...... 5-24 Ride Control System Speedometer ...... 5-14 High-Beam On Light ...... 5-24 Messages ...... 5-35 Odometer ...... 5-14 Front Fog Lamp Light ...... 5-25 Airbag System Messages . . . . 5-36 Tachometer ...... 5-14 Cruise Control Light ...... 5-25 Fuel Gauge ...... 5-14 Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)

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Anti-Theft Alarm System Controls Power Tilt Wheel Messages ...... 5-36 Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-36 Tire Messages ...... 5-36 Steering Wheel Transmission Messages . . . . . 5-37 Adjustment Vehicle Reminder Messages ...... 5-38 Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . 5-38 Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . 5-38 Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization ...... 5-39 Universal Remote System Universal Remote System . . . 5-46 Universal Remote System For vehicles with the power tilt and Programming ...... 5-46 telescope wheel, the control is on Universal Remote System the outboard side of the steering Operation ...... 5-50 column. 1. Pull the lever (A) down. Push the control up or down to tilt 2. Move the steering wheel up the steering wheel up or down. or down. Push the control forward or 3. Pull or push the steering wheel rearward to move the steering wheel closer or away from you. toward the front or rear of the 4. Push the lever (A) up to lock the vehicle. To set the memory position, steering wheel in place. see Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑39. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)

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Do not adjust the steering wheel CD/DVD, or to select tracks and To select tracks on an iPod or USB while driving. navigate folders on an iPod® or device for vehicles with a navigation USB device. system: Steering Wheel Controls To select preset or favorite radio 1. Press and hold w or c x stations: while listening to a song listed in . Press and release w or c x the main audio page, to quickly to go to the next or previous move forward or in reverse radio station stored as a preset through the tracks. See the or favorite. separate Navigation System manual for more information. To select tracks on a CD/DVD: Track information is displayed on Press and release w or c x to the screen. Release w or c go to the next or previous track. x when the desired track is To select tracks on an iPod or USB reached. device for vehicles without a 2. Press and release c x to navigation system: begin playing the track shown Vehicles with audio steering wheel 1. Press and hold in the display. controls could differ depending on w or c x the vehicle's options. Some audio while listening to a song until the To navigate folders on an iPod or controls can be adjusted at the contents of the current folder USB device for vehicles without a steering wheel. display on the radio display. navigation system: w / c x (Next / Previous): 2. Press and release w or c x 1. Press and hold w or c x Press to select preset or favorite to scroll up or down the list, then while listening to a song until the radio stations, select tracks on a press and hold w, or press ¨ to contents of the current folder play the highlighted track. display on the radio display. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)

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2. Press and hold c x to go touch screen to highlight and initiate voice recognition. See “Voice back to the previous folder list. begin playing the track from Recognition” in the Navigation that list. System manual for more 3. Press and release w or c x information. to scroll up or down the list. 4. Press and hold c x to quickly scroll through the selected ¨ (Seek): Press to go to the next . To select a folder, press music list. radio station while in AM, FM, and hold , or press or XM™. w ¨ b g (Mute/Push to Talk): Press to when the folder is silence the vehicle speakers only. For vehicles with or without a highlighted. Press again to turn the sound on. navigation system: . To go back further in the For vehicles with Bluetooth or Press ¨ to go to the next track or folder list, press and hold OnStar® systems, press and hold chapter while sourced to the CD or c x. for longer than two seconds to DVD slot. To navigate folders on an iPod or interact with those systems. See Press USB device for vehicles with a Bluetooth on page 7‑45 and the ¨ to select a track or a folder navigation system: OnStar Owner's Guide for more when navigating folders on an iPod information. or USB device. 1. Go to the Music Navigator by first touching the center touch c x (End): Press to reject an For vehicles with a navigation screen folder button in the main incoming call, or end a current call. system: audio page. SRCE (Source/Voice 1. Press and hold ¨ until a beep is 2. While in Music Navigator, select Recognition): Press to switch heard, to place the radio into the folder/artist/genre/category, between the radio, CD, and for SCAN mode, a station will play etc. using the touch screen. vehicles with, DVD, front auxiliary, for five seconds before moving and rear auxiliary. to the next station. 3. Press and release c x to scroll through the selected music For vehicles with the navigation 2. To stop the SCAN function, list. Touch the track label on the system, press and hold this button press ¨ again. for longer than one second to Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)

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3. In CD/DVD, iPod, or AUX USB, 8 (Mist): Single wipe, turn the Windshield Washer press and hold to quickly move band to 8 and then release. J (Washer Fluid): Press the forward through the tracks. Several wipes, hold the band on 8 button at the end of the turn signal/ Release to stop on the desired lane change lever, to spray washer track. longer. 9 fluid on the windshield. The wipers + e − e (Volume): Press to (Off): Turns the wipers off. clear the windshield and either stop increase or to decrease the volume. 6 (Adjustable Interval Wipes): or return to the preset speed. The Turn the band up for more frequent ignition key must be in ACC/ Horn wipes or down for less frequent ACCESSORY or ON/RUN for this to wipes. work. See Washer Fluid on Press near the horn symbols or page 10‑21. press on the steering wheel pad to 1 : Slow wipes. sound the horn. 2 : Fast wipes. { WARNING Clear ice and snow from the wiper Windshield Wiper/Washer blades before using them. If frozen In freezing weather, do not use The windshield wiper/washer lever to the windshield, carefully loosen or the washer until the windshield is is located on the left side of the thaw them. Damaged wiper blades warmed. Otherwise the washer steering column. should be replaced. See Wiper fluid can form ice on the Blade Replacement on page 10 26. windshield, blocking your vision. Turn the band with the wiper symbol ‑ to control the windshield wipers. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wipers. A circuit breaker stops them WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID until the motor cools. is displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the washer fluid is low. See Washer Fluid Messages on page 5‑38. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)

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Rear Window Wiper/ Compass Compass variance is the difference between the earth's magnetic north Washer Your vehicle may have a compass and true geographic north. If the The rear wiper and rear wash button in the Driver Information Center compass is not set to the zone is located on the instrument panel (DIC). See Driver Information where you live, the compass may below the climate control system. Center (DIC) on page 5‑25 for more give false readings. The compass information about the DIC. must be set to the variance zone in Z (Rear Wiper): Press to turn the which the vehicle is traveling. rear wiper on and off. The wiper Compass Zone speed cannot be changed. The zone is set to zone eight upon To adjust for compass variance, use the following procedure: Y (Wash): Press to spray washer leaving the factory. Your dealer will fluid on the rear window. The set the correct zone for your Compass Variance (Zone) window wiper will also come on. location. Procedure Release the button when enough Under certain circumstances, 1. Do not set the compass zone fluid has been sprayed on the such as during a long distance when the vehicle is moving. Only window. The rear wiper will run a cross-country trip or moving to a set it when the vehicle is in few more cycles after it is released. new state or province, it will be P (Park). If the rear wiper function was necessary to compensate for already on, prior to pressing the compass variance by resetting the Press the vehicle information wash button, it stays on until the zone through the DIC if the zone is button until PRESS V TO wiper button is pressed again. not set correctly. CHANGE COMPASS ZONE The rear window washer uses the displays. same fluid that is in the windshield washer reservoir. See Washer Fluid on page 10‑21. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)

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5. If calibration is necessary, note pad holder, or any other calibrate the compass. See magnetic item. Turn off the vehicle, “Compass Calibration move the magnetic item, then turn Procedure” following. on the vehicle and calibrate the compass. Compass Calibration To calibrate the compass, use the The compass can be manually following procedure: calibrated. Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically clean Compass Calibration Procedure and safe location, such as an open 1. Before calibrating the compass, parking lot, where driving the make sure the compass zone is vehicle in circles is not a danger. set to the variance zone in which It is suggested to calibrate away the vehicle is located. See 2. Find the vehicle's current from tall buildings, utility wires, “Compass Variance (Zone) location and variance zone manhole covers, or other industrial number on the map. Procedure” earlier in this structures, if possible. section. Zones 1 through 15 are If CAL should ever appear in the available. Do not operate any switches DIC display, the compass should be such as window, sunroof, 3. Press the set/reset button to calibrated. climate controls, seats, etc. scroll through and select the If the DIC display does not show a during the calibration procedure. appropriate variance zone. heading, for example, N for North, 2. Press the vehicle information 4. Press the trip/fuel button until or the heading does not change V the vehicle heading, for after making turns, there may be a button until PRESS TO example, N for North, is strong magnetic field interfering with CALIBRATE COMPASS displayed in the DIC. the compass. Such interference displays. may be caused by a magnetic CB or cell phone antenna mount, a magnetic emergency light, magnetic Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)

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3. Press the set/reset button to Setting the Analog Clock 3. Press the pushbutton located start the compass calibration. under the currently displayed The analog clock is located on the status of either ON or OFF to 4. The DIC will display instrument panel above the radio. toggle the radio clock display on CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN The clock is not connected with any or off. The ON display indicates CIRCLES. Drive the vehicle other vehicle system and runs by the radio clock display is in tight circles at less than itself. To adjust the time: 8 km/h (5 mph) to complete the disabled and the OFF display 1. Push and hold the button calibration. The DIC will display indicates the radio clock display located directly above the clock CALIBRATION COMPLETE is enabled. to advance the clock hands. for a few seconds when the . If the radio clock display is Holding the button down causes calibration is complete. The DIC turned on, the screen the clock to advance faster. display will then return to the displays Radio Clock ON previous menu. 2. Push and release the button to for 10 seconds, then returns increase the time by one minute to the original clock Clock increments. display menu. The vehicle has an analog clock Enabling/Disabling the Digital . If the radio clock display is and a digital radio clock. The digital Radio Clock turned off, the screen radio clock can be enabled or displays Radio Clock OFF To enable or disable the radio clock disabled. for 10 seconds. The menus display: for clock and date settings 1. Press H until the clock and date are removed, and ON setting menus appear. displays as a current status indicating that the clock 2. Press the pushbutton located display can be turned on. under the forward arrow label until the menu for default clock and date settings appear. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1)

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If the radio clock and analog clock 4. To increase the time or date, do Changing the Time and Date are not synchronized. Use the one of the following: Display Setting procedure below to synchronize . Press the pushbutton below To change the time default setting both clocks. the selected label. from 12 hour to 24 hour or to Setting the Digital Radio Clock change the date default display . Press ¨ SEEK. setting from month/day/year to day/ Adjusting the Time and Date . Press \ FWD. month/year: 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ 1. Press G and then the ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, then . Turn f clockwise. pushbutton located under the press O, to turn the radio on. 5. To decrease the time or date, do forward arrow that displays on one of the following: the radio screen until the time 2. Press G to display HR, MIN, 12H (hour) and 24H (hour), and MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute, . Press SEEK. © the date MM/DD (month and month, day, and year). . Press s REV. day) and DD/MM (day and 3. Press the pushbutton located month) displays. under any one of the labels to be . f Turn counter‐clockwise. 2. Press the pushbutton located changed. under the desired option. 3. Press G again to apply the selected default, or let the screen time out. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1)

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Power Outlets Notice: Leaving electrical When adding electrical equipment, equipment plugged in for an be sure to follow the proper The vehicle has three 12‐volt outlets extended period of time while the installation instructions included with that can be used to plug in electrical vehicle is off will drain the the equipment. See Add-On equipment, such as a cell phone or battery. Always unplug electrical Electrical Equipment on page 9‑53. MP3 player. equipment when not in use and Notice: Hanging heavy The power outlets are located on do not plug in equipment that equipment from the power outlet the instrument panel below the exceeds the maximum 20 ampere can cause damage not covered climate controls, at the rear of the rating. by the vehicle warranty. The center console, and in the rear Certain accessory plugs may not be power outlets are designed for cargo area. Lift the cover to access compatible with the accessory accessory power plugs only, such the outlet and replace when not power outlet and could overload as cell phone charge cords. in use. vehicle and adapter fuses. If a problem is experienced, see your { WARNING dealer.

Power is always supplied to the outlets. Do not leave electrical equipment plugged in when the vehicle is not in use because the vehicle could catch fire and cause injury or death. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1)

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Power Outlet 110 Volt An indicator light on the outlet turns The power outlet is not designed for Alternative Current on to show it is in use. The light and may not work properly, if the comes on when the ignition is in following are plugged in: The vehicle may have a power ON/RUN and equipment requiring outlet that can be used to plug in . Equipment with high initial peak less than 150 watts is plugged into wattage such as: electrical equipment that uses a the outlet, and no system fault is maximum limit of 150 watts. compressor-driven refrigerators detected. and electric power tools. If equipment is connected using . Other equipment requiring more than 150 watts or a system an extremely stable power fault is detected, a protection circuit supply such as: shuts off the power supply and the microcomputer-controlled indicator light turns off. To reset electric blankets, touch sensor the circuit, unplug the item and plug lamps, etc. it back in or turn the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) off and See High Voltage Devices and then back on. See Retained Wiring on page 10‑30. Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑20. The power restarts when equipment using 150 watts or less is plugged into the outlet and a system The power outlet is located on the fault is not detected. rear of the center console. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1)

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Warning Lights, Warning lights come on when there When one of the warning lights could be a problem with a vehicle comes on and stays on while Gauges, and function. Some warning lights come driving, or when one of the gauges on briefly when the engine is started shows there may be a problem, Indicators to indicate they are working. check the section that explains what Warning lights and gauges can Gauges can indicate when there to do. Follow this manual's advice. signal that something is wrong could be a problem with a vehicle Waiting to do repairs can be costly before it becomes serious enough function. Often gauges and warning and even dangerous. to cause an expensive repair or lights work together to indicate a replacement. Paying attention to the problem with the vehicle. warning lights and gauges could prevent injury. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1)

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Speedometer Fuel Gauge Here are some situations that can occur with the fuel gauge. None of The speedometer shows the these indicate a problem with the vehicle's speed in either kilometers fuel gauge. per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). . At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. Odometer English Metric . It takes a little more or less fuel The odometer shows how far the to fill up than the fuel gauge vehicle has been driven, in either When the ignition is on, the fuel indicated. For example, the kilometers or miles. gauge shows about how much fuel the vehicle has left in the fuel tank. gauge may have indicated the This vehicle has a tamper-resistant tank was half full, but it actually odometer. If the vehicle needs a An arrow on the fuel gauge took a little more or less than new odometer installed, the new indicates the side of the vehicle the half the tank's capacity to fill one is set to the mileage of the old fuel door is on. the tank. odometer. If this is not possible, it is The gauge will first indicate empty . The gauge moves a little while set at zero and a label is put on the before the vehicle is out of fuel, but turning a corner or speeding up. driver door to show the old mileage the vehicle's fuel tank should be reading. filled soon. . The gauge goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off. Tachometer When the fuel tank is low on fuel, the FUEL LEVEL LOW message The tachometer displays the engine appears on the Driver Information speed in revolutions per Center (DIC). For more information minute (rpm). see Fuel System Messages on page 5‑34. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1)

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Engine Coolant Voltmeter Gauge Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of Temperature Gauge 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 English Metric When the engine is not running, but message appears in the Driver the ignition is on, this gauge shows Information Center (DIC) and/or the This gauge shows the engine the battery's state of charge in charging system light comes on. coolant temperature. Under normal DC volts. See Battery Voltage and Charging driving conditions the gauge will Messages on page 5‑30 for more read 100°C (210°F) or less. If the When the engine is running, this information. gauge shows the condition of the gauge pointer is near 125°C However, readings in either warning (260°F), the engine is too hot. charging system. The vehicle's charging system regulates voltage zone can indicate a possible It means that the engine coolant has based on the state of charge of the problem in the electrical system. overheated. If the vehicle has been battery. The voltmeter may fluctuate. Have the vehicle serviced as soon operating under normal driving This is normal. Readings between as possible. conditions, pull off the road, stop the the low and high warning zones vehicle and turn off the engine as indicate the normal operating range. soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 10‑18 for more information. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (16,1)

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Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt This cycle repeats if the passenger Reminder Light remains unbuckled and the vehicle Driver Safety Belt Reminder is moving. Light If the passenger safety belt is The driver safety belt reminder light buckled, neither the chime nor the on the instrument panel cluster. light comes on. The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such When the engine is started this light as a briefcase, handbag, grocery and the chime come on and stay on bag, laptop or other electronic for several seconds to remind the device. To turn off the warning light passenger to fasten their safety belt. and or chime, remove the object When the engine is started this light The light also begins to flash. from the seat or buckle the and the chime come on and stay on This only occurs if the passenger safety belt. for several seconds to remind the airbag is enabled. See Passenger driver to fasten the safety belt. The Sensing System on page 3‑35 for light also begins to flash. more information. This cycle repeats if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is moving. If the driver safety belt is already buckled, neither the light nor chime comes on. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1)

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Airbag Readiness Light { WARNING This light shows if there is an electrical problem with the airbag If the airbag readiness light stays system. The system check on after the vehicle is started or includes the airbag sensor, the comes on while driving, it means pretensioners, the airbag modules, the airbag system might not be the wiring and the crash sensing working properly. The airbags in United States and diagnostic module. For more the vehicle might not inflate in a information on the airbag system, crash, or they could even inflate see Airbag System on page 3‑28. without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away.

Passenger Airbag Status Canada and Mexico When the vehicle is started, the Indicator passenger airbag status indicator The vehicle has a passenger will light ON and OFF, or the symbol The airbag readiness light comes on sensing system. See Passenger for on and off, for several seconds and stay on for several seconds Sensing System on page 3 35 for as a system check. If you are using when the vehicle is started. Then ‑ important safety information. The remote start to start the vehicle from the light turns off. instrument panel has a passenger a distance, if equipped, you may not airbag status indicator. see the system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger frontal airbag. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (18,1)

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If the word ON or the on symbol is If the light stays on, or comes on lit on the passenger airbag status WARNING (Continued) while driving, there may be a indicator, it means that the right problem with the electrical charging front passenger frontal airbag is away. See Airbag Readiness system. Have it checked by your enabled (may inflate). Light on page 5‑17 for more dealer. Driving while this light is on information, including important could drain the battery. If the word OFF or the off symbol is safety information. lit on the passenger airbag status When this light comes on, the Driver indicator, it means that the Information Center (DIC) also passenger sensing system has Charging System Light displays the SERVICE BATTERY turned off the right front passenger CHARGING SYSTEM message. frontal airbag. See Vehicle Messages on If, after several seconds, both status page 5‑30 for more information. indicator lights remain on, or if there If a short distance must be driven are no lights at all, there may be a with the light on, be sure to turn off problem with the lights or the all accessories, such as the radio passenger sensing system. See and air conditioner. your dealer for service. The charging system light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned { WARNING on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show the light is working. If the airbag readiness light ever It should go out when the engine is comes on and stays on, it means started. that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right (Continued) Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1)

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Malfunction Malfunctions often are indicated by costly repairs not covered by the system before any problem is the vehicle warranty. This could Indicator Lamp apparent. Being aware of the light also result in a failure to pass a A computer system called OBD II can prevent more serious damage required Emission Inspection/ (On-Board Diagnostics-Second to the vehicle. This system assists Maintenance test. See Generation) monitors operation of the service technician in correctly Accessories and Modifications on the fuel, ignition, and emission diagnosing any malfunction. page 10‑3. control systems. It ensures that Notice: If the vehicle is This light comes on during a emissions are at acceptable levels continually driven with this light malfunction in one of two ways: for the life of the vehicle, helping to on, after a while, the emission produce a cleaner environment. Light Flashing: A misfire condition controls might not work as well, has been detected. A misfire the vehicle fuel economy might increases vehicle emissions and not be as good, and the engine could damage the emission control might not run as smoothly. This system on the vehicle. Diagnosis could lead to costly repairs that and service might be required. might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. To prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: Notice: Modifications made to the This light should come on when the engine, transmission, exhaust, . Reduce vehicle speed. ignition is on, but the engine is not intake, or fuel system of the . Avoid hard accelerations. running, as a check to show it is vehicle or the replacement of working. If it does not, have the the original tires with other . Avoid steep uphill grades. vehicle serviced by your dealer. than those of the same Tire . If towing a trailer, reduce the If the malfunction indicator lamp Performance Criteria (TPC) can amount of cargo being hauled as comes on and stays on while the affect the vehicle's emission soon as it is possible. engine is running, this indicates that controls and can cause this light there is an OBD II problem and to come on. Modifications to service is required. these systems could lead to Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (20,1)

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If the light continues to flash, when . Make sure the electrical system If none of the above have made the it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. is not wet. The system could be light turn off, your dealer can check Find a safe place to park the wet if the vehicle was driven the vehicle. The dealer has the vehicle. Turn the vehicle off, wait at through a deep puddle of water. proper test equipment and least 10 seconds, and restart the The condition is usually diagnostic tools to fix any engine. If the light is still flashing, corrected when the electrical mechanical or electrical problems follow the previous steps and see system dries out. A few driving that might have developed. your dealer for service as soon as trips should turn the light off. Emissions Inspection and possible. . Make sure to fuel the vehicle Maintenance Programs Light On Steady: An emission with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality control system malfunction has causes the engine not to run as Some state/provincial and local been detected on the vehicle. efficiently as designed and can governments may have programs to Diagnosis and service might be cause: stalling after start-up, inspect the on-vehicle emission required. stalling when the vehicle is control equipment. For the changed into gear, misfiring, inspection, the emission system test The following may correct an hesitation on acceleration, equipment is connected to the emissions system malfunction: or stumbling on acceleration. vehicle’s Data Link . Make sure the fuel cap is fully These conditions might go away Connector (DLC). installed. See Filling the Tank on once the engine is warmed up. page 9‑43. The diagnostic If one or more of these system can determine if the conditions occurs, change the fuel cap has been left off or fuel brand used. It will require at improperly installed. A loose or least one full tank of the proper missing fuel cap allows fuel to fuel to turn the light off. evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap See Recommended Fuel on properly installed should turn the page 9‑41. light off. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1)

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The DLC is under the instrument Brake System Warning panel to the left of the steering wheel. See your dealer if assistance Light is needed. The vehicle brake system consists The vehicle may not pass of two hydraulic circuits. If one inspection if: circuit is not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the Metric English . The malfunction indicator lamp is vehicle. For normal braking on with the engine running, or if performance, both circuits need to This light should come on briefly the light does not come on when be working. when the ignition key is turned to the ignition is turned to ON/RUN ON/RUN. If it does not come on If the warning light comes on, there while the engine is off. then, have it fixed so it will be ready is a brake problem. Have the brake to warn if there is a problem. . The critical emission control system inspected right away. systems have not been This light may also come on due to completely diagnosed by the low brake fluid. See Brakes on system. This can happen if page 10‑22 for more information. the battery has recently been When the ignition is on, the brake replaced or if the battery has run system warning light will also come down. The diagnostic system on when the parking brake is set. evaluates critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving. If this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection, your dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (22,1)

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The light will stay on if the parking Antilock Brake System Then start the engine again to reset brake does not release fully. If it the system. If the light still stays on, stays on after the parking brake is (ABS) Warning Light or comes on again while driving, the fully released, it means there is a vehicle needs service. If the regular brake problem. brake system warning light is not If the light comes on while driving, on, there are still brakes, but no pull off the road and stop carefully. antilock brakes. If the regular brake Make sure the parking brake is fully system warning light is also on, released. The pedal may be harder there are no antilock brakes and to push or, the pedal may go closer there is a problem with the regular to the floor. It may take longer to The ABS warning light comes on brakes. See Brake System Warning stop. If the light is still on, have the briefly when the ignition key is Light on page 5‑21. vehicle towed for service. See turned to ON/RUN. This is normal. If the light does not come on then, Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑85. Tow/Haul Mode Light have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. { WARNING If the light stays on, turn the ignition The brake system might not be to LOCK/OFF. If the light comes on working properly if the brake while driving, stop as soon as system warning light is on. possible and turn the ignition off. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a This light comes on when the Tow/ crash. If the light is still on after Haul mode has been activated. the vehicle has been pulled off For more information, see Tow/Haul the road and carefully stopped, Mode on page 9‑26. have the vehicle towed for service. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1)

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StabiliTrak® Indicator Engine Coolant Tire Pressure Light Light Temperature Warning Light

For vehicles with the Tire Pressure This light comes on briefly while Monitor System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is starting the engine. If it does not, The engine coolant temperature have the vehicle serviced by your started. It provides information warning light comes on briefly when about tire pressures and the TPMS. dealer. If the system is working the engine is started. normally the indicator light goes off. When the Light is On Steady If it does not, have the vehicle If it stays on, or comes on while serviced by your dealer. If the This indicates that one or more of driving, there could be a problem system is working normally, the the tires are significantly with the StabiliTrak system and the indicator light then goes off. underinflated. vehicle might need service. When this warning light is on, the system If the light comes on and stays on A tire pressure message can is off and will not limit wheel spin. while driving, the vehicle may have accompany the light. See Tire a problem with the cooling system. Messages on page 5‑36 for more This light flashes when the Stop the vehicle and turn off the information. Stop as soon as StabiliTrak system is active. engine to avoid damage to the possible, and inflate the tires to the See StabiliTrak® System on engine. A warning chime sounds pressure value shown on the Tire page 9‑29 for more information. when this light is on. and Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure on page 10 43 for See Engine Overheating on ‑ more information. page 10‑18 for more information. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (24,1)

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When the Light Flashes First and Notice: Lack of proper engine oil Security Light Then is On Steady maintenance can damage the This indicates that there may be a engine. The repairs would not be problem with the TPMS. The light covered by the vehicle warranty. flashes for about a minute and stays Always follow the maintenance on steady for the remainder of the schedule for changing engine oil. ignition cycle. This sequence repeats with every ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor This light flashes when the security Operation on page 10‑45 for more system is activated. information. For more information, see Anti-Theft Engine Oil Pressure Light Alarm System on page 2‑12. The oil pressure light should come { on briefly as the engine is started. High-Beam On Light WARNING If it does not come on have the Do not keep driving if the oil vehicle serviced by your dealer. pressure is low. The engine can If the light comes on and stays on, it become so hot that it catches fire. means that oil is not flowing through Someone could be burned. Check the engine properly. The vehicle the oil as soon as possible and could be low on oil and might have have the vehicle serviced. some other system problem. The high-beam on light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1)

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See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Cruise Control Light Information Displays Changer on page 6‑2 for more information. Driver Information Front Fog Lamp Light Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). The DIC displays information about This light comes on whenever the your vehicle. It also displays cruise control is set. warning messages if a system The light goes out when the cruise problem is detected. control is turned off. See Cruise The fog lamp light comes on when All messages will appear in the DIC Control on page 9 32 for more the fog lamps are in use. ‑ display located at the top of the information. instrument panel cluster. The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog The DIC comes on when the ignition Lamps on page 6‑5 for more is on. After a short delay, the DIC information. will display the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. The DIC also displays a shift lever position indicator on the bottom line of the display. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑23 for more information. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (26,1)

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The outside air temperature and DIC Buttons on vehicles with this feature, and compass, if equipped, also display compass calibration and zone on the DIC when viewing the trip setting on vehicles with this feature. and fuel information. The outside air 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button temperature automatically appears to display the odometer, trip in the top right corner of the DIC odometers, fuel range, average display. If there is a problem with economy, timer, fuel used, and the system that controls the average speed. temperature display, the numbers The buttons are the set/reset, will be replaced with dashes. If this customization, vehicle information, Vehicle Information Menu occurs, have the vehicle serviced. and trip/fuel buttons. The button Items The compass will be shown in the functions are detailed in the T bottom right corner of the DIC (Vehicle Information): Press following pages. this button to scroll through the display. See Compass on page 5‑6 for more information. V (Set/Reset): Press this button to following menu items: set or reset certain functions and to OIL LIFE The DIC has different displays turn off or acknowledge messages which can be accessed by pressing on the DIC. Press the vehicle information the DIC buttons located on the U button until OIL LIFE REMAINING instrument panel. (Customization): Press this displays. This display shows an button to customize the feature The DIC displays trip, fuel, and estimate of the oil's remaining useful settings on your vehicle. See life. If you see 99% OIL LIFE vehicle system information, and Vehicle Personalization on warning messages if a system REMAINING on the display, that page 5‑39 for more information. problem is detected. means 99% of the current oil life T (Vehicle Information): Press remains. The engine oil life system The DIC also allows some features this button to display the oil life, will alert you to change the oil on a to be customized. See Vehicle park assist on vehicles with this schedule consistent with your Personalization on page 5‑39 for feature, units, tire pressure readings driving conditions. more information. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1)

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When the remaining oil life is low, PARK ASSIST UNITS the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Press the vehicle information button message will appear on the display. Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, until UNITS displays. This display See “CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON” press the vehicle information button allows you to select between under Engine Oil Messages on until PARK ASSIST displays. This English or Metric units of page 5‑33. You should change the display allows the system to be measurement. Once in this display, oil as soon as you can. See Engine turned on or off. Once in this press the set/reset button to select Oil on page 10‑8. In addition to the display, press the set/reset button to between ENGLISH or METRIC engine oil life system monitoring the select between ON or OFF. If you units. All of the vehicle information oil life, additional maintenance is choose ON, the system will be will then be displayed in the unit of recommended in the Maintenance turned on. If you choose OFF, the measurement selected. Schedule in this manual. See system will be turned off. The URPA Scheduled Maintenance on system automatically turns back on FRONT TIRES or REAR TIRES page 11‑2 for more information. after each vehicle start. When the On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Remember, you must reset the OIL URPA system is turned off and the Monitor System (TPMS), the LIFE display yourself after each oil vehicle is shifted out of P (Park), the pressure for each tire can be viewed change. It will not reset itself. Also, DIC will display the PARK ASSIST in the DIC. The tire pressure will be be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE OFF message as a reminder that shown in either kilopascals (kPa) or display accidentally at any time the system has been turned off. See pounds per square inch (psi). Press other than when the oil has just Object Detection System Messages the vehicle information button until been changed. It cannot be reset on page 5‑35 and Ultrasonic the DIC displays FRONT TIRES accurately until the next oil change. Parking Assist on page 9‑34 for kPa (PSI) LEFT ## RIGHT ##. Press To reset the engine oil life system, more information. the vehicle information button again see Engine Oil Life System on until the DIC displays REAR TIRES page 10‑11. kPa (PSI) LEFT ## RIGHT ##. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (28,1)

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If a low tire pressure condition is Trip/Fuel Menu Items Each trip odometer can be reset to detected by the system while zero separately by pressing the set/ 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button driving, a message advising you reset button while the desired trip to scroll through the following menu add air to a specific tire will appear odometer is displayed. items: in the display. See Tire Pressure on The trip odometer has a feature page 10‑43 and Tire Messages on ODOMETER called retroactive reset. This can be page 5 36 for more information. ‑ Press the trip/fuel button until used to set the trip odometer to the If the tire pressure display shows ODOMETER displays. This display number of kilometers (miles) driven dashes instead of a value, there shows the distance the vehicle has since the ignition was last turned on. may be a problem with your vehicle. been driven in either kilometers (km) This can be used if the trip If this consistently occurs, see your or miles (mi). odometer is not reset at the dealer for service. beginning of the trip. To switch between English and COMPASS ZONE SETTING metric measurements, see “UNITS” To use the retroactive reset feature, earlier in this section. press and hold the set/reset button This display will be available if the for at least four seconds. The trip vehicle has a compass. See TRIPA and TRIP B odometer will display the number of Compass on page 5 6 for more ‑ Press the trip/fuel button until kilometers (km) or miles (mi) driven information. TRIPA or TRIP B displays. This since the ignition was last turned on COMPASS RECALIBRATION display shows the current distance and the vehicle was moving. Once traveled in either kilometers (km) or the vehicle begins moving, the trip This display will be available if the miles (mi) since the last reset for odometer will accumulate mileage. vehicle has a compass. See each trip odometer. Both trip For example, if the vehicle was Compass on page 5 6 for more ‑ odometers can be used at the driven 8 km (5 miles) before it is information. same time. started again, and then the Blank Display retroactive reset feature is activated, the display will show 8 km (5 miles). This display shows no information. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1)

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As the vehicle begins moving, the For example, if driving in traffic and TIMER display will then increase to 8.2 km making frequent stops, this display Press the trip/fuel button until (5.1 miles), 8.4 km (5.2 miles), etc. may read one number, but if the TIMER displays. This display If the retroactive reset feature is vehicle is driven on a freeway, the can be used as a timer. number may change even though activated after the vehicle is started, To start the timer, press the set/ but before it begins moving, the the same amount of fuel is in the fuel tank. This is because different reset button while TIMER is display will show the number of displayed. The display will show the kilometers (km) or miles (mi) that driving conditions produce different fuel economies. Generally, freeway amount of time that has passed were driven during the last ignition since the timer was last reset, not cycle. driving produces better fuel economy than city driving. Fuel including time the ignition is off. RANGE range cannot be reset. Time will continue to be counted as long as the ignition is on, even if Press the trip/fuel button until AVG (Average) ECONOMY another display is being shown RANGE displays. This display Press the trip/fuel button until AVG on the DIC. The timer will record shows the approximate number up to 99 hours, 59 minutes and of remaining kilometers (km) or ECONOMY displays. This display shows the approximate average 59 seconds (99:59:59) after which miles (mi) the vehicle can be driven the display will return to zero. without refueling. The display will liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) show LOW if the fuel level is low. or miles per gallon (mpg). This To stop the timer, press the set/reset number is calculated based on button briefly while TIMER is The fuel range estimate is based the number of L/100 km (mpg) displayed. on an average of the vehicle's fuel recorded since the last time this economy over recent driving history menu item was reset. To reset AVG To reset the timer to zero, press and and the amount of fuel remaining in ECONOMY, press and hold the set/ hold the set/reset button while the fuel tank. This estimate will reset button. TIMER is displayed. change if driving conditions change. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (30,1)

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FUEL USED Vehicle Messages The following are the possible Press the trip/fuel button until messages that can be displayed Messages are displayed on the DIC FUEL USED displays. This display and some information about them. to notify the driver that the status of shows the number of liters (L) or the vehicle has changed and that gallons (gal) of fuel used since the Battery Voltage and some action may be needed by the last reset of this menu item. To reset driver to correct the condition. Charging Messages the fuel used information, press and Multiple messages may appear one hold the set/reset button while FUEL BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE after another. USED is displayed. This message displays when the Some messages may not require AVG (Average) SPEED system detects that the battery immediate action, but you can press voltage is dropping below expected Press the trip/fuel button until AVG any of the DIC buttons on the levels. The battery saver system SPEED displays. This display instrument panel to acknowledge starts reducing certain features of shows the average speed of the that you received the messages and the vehicle that you may be able to vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h) to clear them from the display. notice. At the point that the features or miles per hour (mph). This Some messages cannot be cleared are disabled, this message is average is calculated based on the from the DIC display because they displayed. It means that the vehicle various vehicle speeds recorded are more urgent. These messages is trying to save the charge in the since the last reset of this value. To require action before they can be battery. reset the value to zero, press and cleared. You should take any hold the set/reset button. Turn off all unnecessary messages that appear on the accessories to allow the battery to Blank Display display seriously and remember that recharge. clearing the messages will only This display shows no information. make the messages disappear, not The normal battery voltage range is correct the problem. 11.5 to 15.5 volts. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1)

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SERVICE BATTERY when you begin driving, the brake HOOD OPEN system needs service as soon as CHARGING SYSTEM On some models, this message possible. See your dealer. On some vehicles, this message displays and a chime sounds if the displays if there is a problem with hood is not fully closed. Stop and the battery charging system. Under Cruise Control Messages turn off the vehicle, check the hood certain conditions, the charging CRUISE SET TO XXX for obstructions, and close the hood system light may also turn on in the again. Check to see if the message instrument panel cluster. See This message displays whenever still appears on the DIC. Charging System Light on the cruise control is set. See Cruise LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN page 5‑18. Driving with this problem Control on page 9‑32 for more could drain the battery. Turn off all information. This message displays and a chime unnecessary accessories. Have the sounds if the driver side rear door is electrical system checked as soon Door Ajar Messages not fully closed and the vehicle is as possible. See your dealer. shifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn DRIVER DOOR OPEN off the vehicle, check the door for Brake System Messages This message displays and a chime obstructions, and close the door sounds if the driver door is not fully again. Check to see if the message SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM closed and the vehicle is shifted out still appears on the DIC. of P (Park). Stop and turn off the This message displays along with LIFTGATE OPEN the brake system warning light if vehicle, check the door for there is a problem with the brake obstructions, and close the door This message displays and a chime system. See Brake System Warning again. Check to see if the message sounds if the liftgate is open while Light on page 5‑21. If this message still appears on the DIC. the ignition is in ON/RUN. Turn off appears, stop as soon as possible the vehicle and check the liftgate. and turn off the vehicle. Restart the Restart the vehicle and check for vehicle and check for the message the message on the DIC display. on the DIC display. If the message is still displayed or appears again Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (32,1)

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PASSENGER DOOR OPEN Engine Cooling System ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE This message displays and a chime Messages ENGINE sounds if the passenger door is not Notice: If you drive the vehicle fully closed and the vehicle is ENGINE HOT A/C (Air while the engine is overheating, shifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn Conditioning) OFF severe engine damage may off the vehicle, check the door for This message displays when the occur. If an overheat warning obstructions, and close the door engine coolant becomes hotter than appears on the instrument panel again. Check to see if the message the normal operating temperature. cluster and/or DIC, stop the still appears on the DIC. See Engine Coolant Temperature vehicle as soon as possible. Do not increase the engine POWER LIFTGATE OFF Gauge on page 5‑15. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the speed above normal idling speed. This message displays when the air conditioning compressor See Engine Overheating on power liftgate has been turned off automatically turns off. When the page 10‑18 for more information. by pressing the power liftgate button coolant temperature returns to This message displays when the on the center console. normal, the air conditioning engine coolant temperature is too RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN compressor turns back on. You can hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to continue to drive your vehicle. idle until it cools down. See Engine This message displays and a chime If this message continues to appear, Coolant Temperature Gauge on sounds if the passenger side rear have the system repaired by your page 5‑15. door is not fully closed and the dealer as soon as possible to avoid vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). See Overheated Engine Protection damage to the engine. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check Operating Mode on page 10‑20 for the door for obstructions, and close information on driving to a safe the door again. Check to see if the place in an emergency. message still appears on the DIC. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1)

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ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP Engine Oil Messages pressure is corrected. See Engine ENGINE Oil on page 10‑8 for more CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON information. Notice: If you drive the vehicle while the engine is overheating, This message displays when the This message displays if low oil severe engine damage may engine oil needs to be changed. pressure levels occur. Stop the occur. If an overheat warning When you change the engine oil, be vehicle as soon as safely possible appears on the instrument panel sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE and do not operate it until the cause cluster and/or DIC, stop the OIL SOON message. See Engine of the low oil pressure has been vehicle as soon as possible. Do Oil Life System on page 10‑11 for corrected. Check the oil as soon as not increase the engine speed information on how to reset the possible and have your vehicle above normal idling speed. message. See Engine Oil on serviced by your dealer. See Engine See Engine Overheating on page 10‑8 and Scheduled Oil on page 10‑8. page 10‑18 for more information. Maintenance on page 11‑2 for more information. This message displays and a Engine Power Messages continuous chime sounds if the OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED engine cooling system reaches ENGINE unsafe temperatures for operation. This message displays and a chime Notice: If you drive the vehicle Stop and turn off the vehicle as sounds when the cooling system while the engine oil pressure soon as it is safe to do so to avoid temperature gets too hot and the is low, severe engine damage severe damage. This message engine further enters the engine may occur. If a low oil pressure clears when the engine has cooled coolant protection mode. See warning appears on the to a safe operating temperature. Engine Overheating on page 10‑18 instrument panel cluster and/or for further information. DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Do not drive the vehicle This message also displays when until the cause of the low oil the vehicle's engine power is reduced. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (34,1)

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accelerate. If this message is on, Lamp on page 9‑43. Reinstall the Lamp Messages but there is no reduction in fuel cap fully. See Filling the Tank performance, proceed to your on page 9‑43. The diagnostic AUTOMATIC LIGHT destination. The performance may system can determine if the fuel CONTROL OFF be reduced the next time the vehicle cap has been left off or improperly This message displays when the is driven. The vehicle may be driven installed. A loose or missing fuel automatic headlamps are turned off. at a reduced speed while this cap allows fuel to evaporate into the This message clears itself after message is on, but acceleration and atmosphere. A few driving trips with 10 seconds. speed may be reduced. Anytime the cap properly installed should this message stays on, the vehicle turn this light and message off. AUTOMATIC LIGHT should be taken to your dealer for CONTROL ON service as soon as possible. Key and Lock Messages This message displays when the Fuel System Messages REPLACE BATTERY IN automatic headlamps are turned REMOTE KEY on. This message clears itself after FUEL LEVEL LOW 10 seconds. This message displays if a Remote This message displays and a chime Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter TURN SIGNAL ON sounds if the fuel level is low. Refuel battery is low. The battery needs to This message displays and a chime as soon as possible. See Fuel be replaced in the transmitter. See sounds if a turn signal is left on for Gauge on page 5 14 and Fuel on ‑ “Battery Replacement” under 1.2 km (0.75 mile). Move the turn page 9 40 for more information. ‑ Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) signal/multifunction lever to the off System Operation on page 2 3. TIGHTEN GAS CAP ‑ position. 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 Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1)

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Object Detection System clear it from the DIC display. For drive, however, you do not have the Messages more information see Ultrasonic benefit of StabiliTrak, so reduce Parking Assist on page 9‑34. your speed and drive accordingly. PARK ASST (Assist) SERVICE PARK ASSIST SERVICE TRACTION BLOCKED SEE OWNERS CONTROL MANUAL If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, This message displays when there If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic this message displays if there is a is a problem with the Traction Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, problem with the URPA system. Do Control System (TCS). When this this message displays if there is not use this system to help you message is displayed, the system something interfering with the park park. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your assist system. See Ultrasonic on page 9‑34 for more information. driving accordingly. See your dealer Parking Assist on page 9‑34 for See your dealer for service. for service. See StabiliTrak® System more information. on page 9‑29 for more information. Ride Control System PARK ASSIST OFF TRACTION CONTROL OFF Messages If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic This message displays when the Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, SERVICE STABILITRAK Traction Control System (TCS) is after the vehicle has been started turned off. Adjust your driving and shifted out of P (Park), this This message displays if there is a ® problem with the StabiliTrak® accordingly. See StabiliTrak message displays to remind the System on page 9‑29 for more driver that the URPA system has system. If this message appears, try to reset the system. Stop; turn off information. This message clears been turned off or to notify the driver itself after 10 seconds. that the system has turned itself off. the engine for at least 15 seconds; Press the set/reset button or the then start the engine again. If this TRACTION CONTROL ON message still comes on, it means trip odometer reset stem to This message displays when the acknowledge this message and there is a problem. See your dealer for service. The vehicle is safe to Traction Control System (TCS) is turned on. See StabiliTrak® System Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (36,1)

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on page 9‑29 for more information. THEFT ATTEMPTED heavier, but you will still be able to This message clears itself after steer the vehicle. Have your vehicle This message displays if the content 10 seconds. serviced by your dealer immediately. theft-deterrent system has detected a break-in attempt while you were SERVICE VEHICLE SOON Airbag System Messages away from your vehicle. See Anti-Theft Alarm System on This message displays when a SERVICE AIR BAG non-emissions related malfunction page 2‑12 for more information. This message displays if there is a occurs. Have the vehicle serviced problem with the airbag system. Service Vehicle Messages by your dealer as soon as possible. Have your dealer inspect the STARTING DISABLED system for problems. See Airbag SERVICE A/C (Air SERVICE THROTTLE Readiness Light on page 5‑17 and Conditioning) SYSTEM Airbag System on page 3‑28 for This message displays when your more information. This message displays when the vehicle's throttle system is not electronic sensors that control the functioning properly. Have your air conditioning and heating vehicle serviced by your dealer. Anti-Theft Alarm System systems are no longer working. Messages Have the climate control system serviced by your dealer if you notice Tire Messages SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT a drop in heating and air TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE SYSTEM conditioning efficiency. This message displays when there On vehicles with the Tire Pressure is a problem with the theft-deterrent SERVICE POWER STEERING Monitor System (TPMS), this system. The vehicle may or may not This message displays when a message displays when the restart so you may want to take the problem is detected with the power pressure in one or more of the vehicle to your dealer before turning steering system. When this vehicle's tires is low. off the engine. See Immobilizer message is displayed, you may Operation on page 2‑14 for more notice that the effort required to information. steer the vehicle increases or feels Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1)

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This message also displays SERVICE TIRE MONITOR System on page 10‑43, and Tire LEFT FRT (left front), RIGHT FRT SYSTEM Pressure on page 10‑43 for more (right front), LEFT RR (left rear), information. or RIGHT RR (right rear) to indicate On vehicles with the Tire Pressure the location of the low tire. Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays if a part on the Transmission Messages The low tire pressure warning light TPMS is not working properly. The ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF will also come on. See Tire tire pressure light also flashes and Pressure Light on page 5‑23. then remains on during the same If your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, this message If a tire pressure message appears ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure displays when there is a compact on the DIC, stop as soon as you Light on page 5‑23. Several spare tire on the vehicle, when the can. Inflate the tires by adding air conditions may cause this message Antilock Brake System (ABS) until the tire pressure is equal to the to appear. See Tire Pressure warning light comes on, or when the values shown on the Tire Loading Monitor Operation on page 10‑45 for rear differential fluid is overheating. Information label. See Tires on more information. If the warning This message turns off when the page 10 37, Vehicle Load Limits on comes on and stays on, there may ‑ differential fluid cools. page 9‑12, and Tire Pressure on be a problem with the TPMS. See page 10‑43. your dealer. The AWD system is disabled until the compact spare tire is replaced You can receive more than one tire TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE by a full-size tire. If the warning pressure message at a time. To This message displays when the message is still on after putting on read the other messages that may Tire Pressure Monitor System the full-size tire, you need to reset have been sent at the same time, (TPMS) is re-learning the tire the warning message. To reset the press the set/reset button or the trip positions on your vehicle. The tire warning message, turn the ignition odometer reset stem. The DIC also positions must be re-learned after off and then back on again after shows the tire pressure values. See rotating the tires or after replacing a 30 seconds. If the message stays Driver Information Center (DIC) on tire or sensor. See Tire Rotation on on, see your dealer right away. See page 5‑25. page 10‑49, Tire Pressure Monitor All-Wheel Drive on page 9‑27 for more information. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (38,1)

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SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE costly repairs that would not be Vehicle Speed Messages covered by the warranty. Do not If your vehicle has the All-Wheel drive the vehicle with overheated SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH Drive (AWD) system, this message transmission fluid or while the (KM/H) displays if there is a problem with transmission temperature this system. If this message This message displays when your warning is displayed. appears, stop as soon as possible vehicle speed is limited to 128 km/h and turn off the vehicle. Restart the This message displays and a chime (80 mph) because the vehicle vehicle after 30 seconds and check sounds if the transmission fluid in detects a problem in the speed for the message on the DIC display. the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the variable assist steering system. If the message is still displayed or transmission fluid temperature high Have your vehicle serviced by your appears again when you begin can cause damage to the vehicle. dealer. driving, the AWD system needs Stop the vehicle and let it idle to service. See your dealer. allow the transmission to cool. This Washer Fluid Messages message clears when the fluid SERVICE TRANSMISSION temperature reaches a safe level. WASHER FLUID LOW ADD This message displays when there FLUID is a problem with the transmission. Vehicle Reminder This message displays when the See your dealer for service. Messages windshield washer fluid is low. Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE ENGINE as soon as possible. See Engine WITH CARE Compartment Overview on Notice: If you drive the vehicle This message displays when the page 10‑6 for the location of the while the transmission fluid is outside air temperature is cold windshield washer fluid reservoir. overheating and the transmission enough to create icy road Also, see Washer Fluid on temperature warning is displayed conditions. Adjust your driving page 10‑21 for more information. on the instrument panel cluster accordingly. and/or DIC, you can damage the transmission. This could lead to Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1)

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Entering the Feature Press the customization button until Vehicle V Personalization Settings Menu the PRESS TO DISPLAY IN 1. Turn the ignition on and place ENGLISH screen appears on the Your vehicle may have the vehicle in P (Park). DIC display. Press the set/reset customization capabilities that allow button once to display all DIC you to program certain features to To avoid excessive drain on the messages in English. battery, it is recommended that one preferred setting. Customization DISPLAY LANGUAGE features can only be programmed to the headlamps are turned off. one setting on the vehicle and 2. Press the customization button This feature allows you to select the cannot be programmed to a to enter the feature settings language in which the DIC preferred setting for two different menu. If the menu is not messages will appear. drivers. available, FEATURE SETTINGS Press the customization button until All of the customization options may AVAILABLE IN PARK will the DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen not be available on your vehicle. display. Before entering the appears on the DIC display. Press Only the options available will be menu, make sure the vehicle is the set/reset button once to access displayed on the DIC. in P (Park). the settings for this feature. Then Feature Settings Menu Items press the customization button to The default settings for the scroll through the following settings: customization features were set The following are customization when your vehicle left the factory, features that allow you to program ENGLISH (default): All messages but may have been changed from settings to the vehicle: will appear in English. their default state since then. FRANCAIS: All messages will DISPLAY IN ENGLISH The customization preferences are appear in French. automatically recalled. This feature will only display if a ESPANOL: All messages will language other than English has appear in Spanish. To change customization been set. This feature allows you to preferences, use the following change the language in which the procedure. DIC messages appear to English. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (40,1)

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NO CHANGE: No change will be AT VEHICLE SPEED: The doors Press the customization button until made to this feature. The current will automatically lock when the AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on setting will remain. vehicle speed is above 13 km/h the DIC display. Press the set/reset To select a setting, press the set/ (8 mph) for three seconds. button once to access the settings reset button while the desired NO CHANGE: No change will be for this feature. Then press the setting is displayed on the DIC. made to this feature. The current customization button to scroll setting will remain. through the following settings: AUTO DOOR LOCK To select a setting, press the set/ OFF: None of the doors will This feature allows you to select reset button while the desired automatically unlock. when the vehicle's doors will setting is displayed on the DIC. DRIVER AT KEY OUT: Only the automatically lock. See Automatic driver's door will unlock when the Door Locks on page 2‑8 for more AUTO DOOR UNLOCK key is taken out of the ignition. information. This feature allows you to select DRIVER IN PARK: Only the Press the customization button until whether or not to turn off the driver's door will unlock when the AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the automatic door unlocking feature. vehicle is shifted into P (Park). DIC display. Press the set/reset It also allows you to select which button once to access the settings doors and when the doors will ALL AT KEY OUT: All of the doors for this feature. Then press the automatically unlock. See Automatic will unlock when the key is taken customization button to scroll Door Locks on page 2‑8 for more out of the ignition. through the following settings: information. ALL IN PARK (default): All of the SHIFT OUT OF PARK (default): doors will unlock when the vehicle is The doors will automatically lock shifted into P (Park). when the vehicle is shifted out of NO CHANGE: No change will be P (Park). made to this feature. The current setting will remain. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1)

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To select a setting, press the set/ LIGHTS ONLY: The exterior lamps vehicle with the RKE transmitter if reset button while the desired will flash when you press the lock the doors are open. See Remote setting is displayed on the DIC. button on the RKE transmitter. Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3 for more REMOTE DOOR LOCK HORN ONLY: The horn will sound on the second press of the lock information. This feature allows you to select the button on the RKE transmitter. Press the customization button until type of feedback you will receive HORN & LIGHTS (default): The REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK appears when locking the vehicle with the on the DIC display. Press the set/ Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) exterior lamps will flash when you press the lock button on the RKE reset button once to access the transmitter. You will not receive settings for this feature. Then press feedback when locking the vehicle transmitter, and the horn will sound when the lock button is pressed the customization button to scroll with the RKE transmitter if the doors through the following settings: are open. See Remote Keyless again within five seconds of the Entry (RKE) System Operation on previous command. LIGHTS OFF: The exterior lamps page 2‑3 for more information. NO CHANGE: No change will be will not flash when you press the made to this feature. The current unlock button on the RKE Press the customization button until transmitter. REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on setting will remain. the DIC display. Press the set/reset To select a setting, press the set/ LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior button once to access the settings reset button while the desired lamps will flash when you press the for this feature. Then press the setting is displayed on the DIC. unlock button on the RKE customization button to scroll transmitter. through the following settings: REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK NO CHANGE: No change will be OFF: There will be no feedback This feature allows you to select the made to this feature. The current when you press the lock button on type of feedback you will receive setting will remain. the RKE transmitter. when unlocking the vehicle with the To select a setting, press the set/ Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) reset button while the desired transmitter. You will not receive setting is displayed on the DIC. feedback when unlocking the Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (42,1)

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DELAY DOOR LOCK Press the customization button until Press the customization button This feature allows you to select DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on until EXIT LIGHTING appears on whether or not the locking of the the DIC display. Press the set/reset the DIC display. Press the set/reset vehicle's doors and liftgate will be button once to access the settings button once to access the settings delayed. When locking the doors for this feature. Then press the for this feature. Then press the and liftgate with the power door lock customization button to scroll customization button to scroll switch and a door or the liftgate is through the following settings: through the following settings: open, this feature will delay locking OFF: There will be no delayed OFF: The exterior lamps will not the doors and liftgate until locking of the vehicle's doors. turn on. five seconds after the last door is ON (default): The doors will not 30 SECONDS (default): The closed. You will hear three chimes lock until five seconds after the last exterior lamps will stay on for to signal that the delayed locking door or the liftgate is closed. 30 seconds. feature is in use. The key must be out of the ignition for this feature to NO CHANGE: No change will be 1 MINUTE: The exterior lamps will work. You can temporarily override made to this feature. The current stay on for one minute. delayed locking by pressing the setting will remain. 2 MINUTES: The exterior lamps will power door lock switch twice or the To select a setting, press the set/ stay on for two minutes. lock button on the RKE transmitter reset button while the desired NO CHANGE: No change will be twice. See Delayed Locking on setting is displayed on the DIC. page 2‑8 for more information. made to this feature. The current EXIT LIGHTING setting will remain. This feature allows you to select the To select a setting, press the set/ amount of time you want the reset button while the desired exterior lamps to remain on when it setting is displayed on the DIC. is dark enough outside. This happens after the key is turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1)

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APPROACH LIGHTING See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) LOUD: The chime volume will be This feature allows you to select System Operation on page 2‑3 for set to a loud level. whether or not to have the exterior more information. NO CHANGE: No change will be lights turn on briefly during low light NO CHANGE : No change will be made to this feature. The current periods after unlocking the vehicle made to this feature. The current setting will remain. using the Remote Keyless Entry setting will remain. There is no default for chime (RKE) transmitter. To select a setting, press the set/ volume. The volume will stay at the Press the customization button until reset button while the desired last known setting. APPROACH LIGHTING appears on setting is displayed on the DIC. To select a setting, press the set/ the DIC display. Press the set/reset CHIME VOLUME reset button while the desired button once to access the settings setting is displayed on the DIC. for this feature. Then press the This feature allows you to select the customization button to scroll volume level of the chime. PARK TILT MIRRORS through the following settings: Press the customization button until If your vehicle has this feature, OFF: The exterior lights will not CHIME VOLUME appears on the it allows you to select whether turn on when you unlock the vehicle DIC display. Press the set/reset or not the outside mirror(s) will with the RKE transmitter. button once to access the settings automatically tilt down when the ON (default): If it is dark enough for this feature. Then press the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). outside, the exterior lights will turn customization button to scroll See Park Tilt Mirrors on page 2‑17 on briefly when you unlock the through the following settings: for more information. vehicle with the RKE transmitter. NORMAL: The chime volume will The lights will remain on for be set to a normal level. 20 seconds or until the lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed, or the vehicle is no longer off. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (44,1)

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Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the set/ The automatic easy exit seat PARK TILT MIRRORS appears on reset button while the desired movement will only occur one time the DIC display. Press the set/reset setting is displayed on the DIC. after the key is removed from the button once to access the settings ignition. If the automatic movement for this feature. Then press the EASY EXIT SEAT has already occurred, and you put customization button to scroll If your vehicle has this feature, it the key back in the ignition and through the following settings: allows you to select your preference remove it again, the seat and OFF (default): Neither outside for the automatic easy exit seat steering column will stay in the mirror will be tilted down when the feature. See Delayed Locking on original exit position, unless a vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). page 2‑8 for more information. memory recall took place prior to removing the key again. DRIVER MIRROR: The driver's Press the customization button until outside mirror will be tilted down EASY EXIT SEAT appears on the NO CHANGE: No change will be when the vehicle is shifted into DIC display. Press the set/reset made to this feature. The current R (Reverse). button once to access the settings setting will remain. for this feature. Then press the PASSENGER MIRROR: The To select a setting, press the set/ customization button to scroll reset button while the desired passenger's outside mirror will be through the following settings: tilted down when the vehicle is setting is displayed on the DIC. shifted into R (Reverse). OFF (default): No automatic seat exit recall will occur. MEMORY SEAT RECALL BOTH MIRRORS: The driver's and If your vehicle has this feature, it passenger's outside mirrors will be ON: The driver's seat will move back when the key is removed from allows you to select your preference tilted down when the vehicle is for the remote memory seat recall shifted into R (Reverse). the ignition. The steering column will also move up and forward on feature. See Delayed Locking on NO CHANGE: No change will be vehicles with the power tilt and page 2‑8 for more information. made to this feature. The current telescopic steering feature. See setting will remain. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5‑2 for more information. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1)

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Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the set/ NO CHANGE: No change will be MEMORY SEAT RECALL appears reset button while the desired made to this feature. The current on the DIC display. Press the set/ setting is displayed on the DIC. setting will remain. reset button once to access the REMOTE START To select a setting, press the set/ settings for this feature. Then press reset button while the desired the customization button to scroll If your vehicle has this feature, it setting is displayed on the DIC. through the following settings: allows you to turn the remote start OFF (default): No remote memory off or on. The remote start feature FACTORY SETTINGS seat recall will occur. allows you to start the engine from This feature allows you to set all of outside of the vehicle using the ON: The driver's seat and outside the customization features back to Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) their factory default settings. mirrors will automatically move to transmitter. See Remote Vehicle the stored driving position when the Start on page 2‑5 for more Press the customization button until unlock button on the Remote information. FACTORY SETTINGS appears on Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is the DIC display. Press the set/reset pressed. The steering column will Press the customization button until button once to access the settings also move on vehicles with the REMOTE START appears on the for this feature. Then press the power tilt and telescopic steering DIC display. Press the set/reset customization button to scroll feature. See Steering Wheel button once to access the settings through the following settings: for this feature. Then press the Adjustment on page 5‑2 for more customization button to scroll RESTORE ALL (default): The information. See “Relearn Remote through the following settings: customization features will be set to Key” under Driver Information their factory default settings. Center (DIC) on page 5‑25 for more OFF: The remote start feature will information on matching transmitters be disabled. DO NOT RESTORE: The to driver ID numbers. customization features will not be ON (default): The remote start set to their factory default settings. NO CHANGE: No change will be feature will be enabled. made to this feature. The current setting will remain. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (46,1)

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To select a setting, press the set/ Exiting the Feature Universal Remote reset button while the desired Settings Menu setting is displayed on the DIC. System The feature settings menu will be EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS exited when any of the following See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 17 for information This feature allows you to exit the occurs: ‑ regarding Part 15 of the Federal feature settings menu. . The vehicle is shifted out of Communications Commission (FCC) Press the customization button until P (Park). rules and Industry Canada FEATURE SETTINGS PRESS V . The vehicle is no longer in Standards RSS-210/220/310. TO EXIT appears in the DIC display. ON/RUN. Press the set/reset button once to . The trip/fuel or vehicle Universal Remote System exit the menu. information DIC buttons are Programming If you do not exit, pressing the pressed. customization button again will . The end of the feature settings return you to the beginning of the menu is reached and exited. feature settings menu. . A 40 second time period has elapsed with no selection made.

This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1)

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Do not use the Universal Home When programming a garage door, To program up to three devices: Remote with any garage door park outside of the garage. Park opener that does not have the stop directly in line with and facing the and reverse feature. This includes garage door opener motor-head or any garage door opener model gate motor-head. Be sure that manufactured before April 1, 1982. people and objects are clear of the Read the instructions completely garage door or gate that is being before attempting to program the programmed. Universal Home Remote. Because It is recommended that a new 1. From inside the vehicle, press of the steps involved, it may be battery be installed in your and hold down the two outside helpful to have another person hand-held transmitter for quicker buttons at the same time, available to assist you with and more accurate transmission of releasing only when the programming the Universal Home the radio-frequency signal. Universal Home Remote Remote. Programming the Universal indicator light begins to flash, after 20 seconds. This step will Keep the original hand-held Home Remote System transmitter for use in other vehicles erase the factory settings or all as well as for future Universal Home For questions or help programming previously programmed buttons. the Universal Home Remote Remote programming. It is also Do not hold down the buttons for recommended that upon the sale of System, call 1‐800‐355‐3515 or go longer than 30 seconds and do the vehicle, the programmed to www.homelink.com. not repeat this step to program Universal Home Remote buttons Programming a garage door opener the remaining two Universal should be erased for security involves time-sensitive actions, so Home Remote buttons. purposes. See “Erasing Universal read the entire procedure before 2. Hold the end of your hand-held Home Remote Buttons” later in this starting. Otherwise, the device will section. transmitter about 3 to 8 cm time out and the procedure will have (1 to 3 inches) away from the to be repeated. Universal Home Remote buttons while keeping the indicator light Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (48,1)

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in view. The hand-held the frequency signal from the transmitter was supplied by the hand-held transmitter. Release manufacturer of your garage both buttons. door opener receiver (motor 5. Press and hold the newly-trained head unit). Universal Home Remote button 3. At the same time, press and and observe the indicator light. hold both the Universal Home . If the indicator light stays on Remote button to be used to continuously, the control the garage door and the programming is complete hand-held transmitter button. Do 6. After Steps 1 through 5 have and the garage door should been completed, locate inside not release the Universal Home move when the Universal Remote button or the hand-held the garage the garage door Home Remote button is opener receiver (motor-head transmitter button until Step 4 pressed and released. has been completed. unit). Locate the “Learn” or There is no need to “Smart” button. The name and Some entry gates and garage continue programming color of the button may vary by door openers may require Steps 6 through 8. manufacturer. substitution of Step 3 with the . If the Universal Home 7. Firmly press and release the procedure noted in “Gate Remote indicator light Operator and Canadian “Learn” or “Smart” button. After blinks rapidly for you press this button, you will Programming” later in this two seconds and then turns section. have 30 seconds to complete to a constant light, continue Step 8. 4. The indicator light on the with the programming Universal Home Remote will Steps 6 through 8. 8. Immediately return to the flash slowly at first and then vehicle. Firmly press and hold It may be helpful to have the Universal Home Remote rapidly after Universal Home another person assist with Remote successfully receives button, selected in Step 3 to the remaining steps. control the garage door, for two seconds, and then release Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1)

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it. If the garage door does not Gate Operator and Canadian If you live in Canada, or you are move, press and hold the same Programming having difficulty programming a gate button a second time for operator or garage door opener by If you have questions or need help two seconds, and then release using the “Programming Universal programming the Universal Home it. Again, if the door does not Home Remote” procedures, move, press and hold the same Remote System, call regardless of where you live, 1-800-355-3515 or go to button a third time for replace Step 3 under “Programming www.homelink.com. two seconds, and then release. Universal Home Remote” with the The Universal Home Remote Canadian radio-frequency laws following: should now activate the require transmitter signals to time Continue to press and hold the garage door. out or quit after several seconds Universal Home Remote button of transmission. This may not be while you press and release every To program the remaining two long enough for Universal Home Universal Home Remote buttons, two seconds (cycle) the hand-held Remote to pick up the signal during transmitter button until the begin with Step 2 of “Programming programming. Similarly, some U.S. the Universal Home Remote frequency signal has been gate operators are manufactured to successfully accepted by the System.” Do not repeat Step 1, as time out in the same manner. this will erase all previous Universal Home Remote. The programming from the Universal Universal Home Remote indicator Home Remote buttons. light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly. Proceed with Step 4 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” to complete the training procedure. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (50,1)

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Universal Remote System Erasing Universal Remote Reprogramming a Single Operation Buttons Universal Remote Button All programmed buttons should be To reprogram any of the three Using Universal Remote erased when the vehicle is sold or Universal Remote buttons, repeat Press and hold the appropriate the lease ends. the programming instructions earlier Universal Remote button for at least To erase all programmed buttons on in this section, beginning with half of a second. The indicator light the Universal Remote device: Step 2. will come on while the signal is For help or information on the being transmitted. Universal Home Remote System, call the customer assistance phone number under Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑4 or Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) on page 13‑5. 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash, after 20 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)

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Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ...... 6-5 Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior Lighting Courtesy Lamps ...... 6-5 Dome Lamps ...... 6-5 Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 6-1 Reading Lamps ...... 6-6 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...... 6-2 Lighting Features Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Entry Lighting ...... 6-6 Daytime Running Lamps Delayed Entry Lighting ...... 6-7 (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp Delayed Exit Lighting ...... 6-7 System ...... 6-3 Parade Dimming ...... 6-7 Delayed Headlamps ...... 6-3 Battery Load Management . . . . 6-7 Adaptive Forward Battery Power Protection ...... 6-8 Lighting (AFL) ...... 6-4 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-4 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...... 6-4 Fog Lamps ...... 6-5 The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. It controls the following systems: . Headlamps . Taillamps . Parking Lamps Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)

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. License Plate Lamps 5 (Headlamps): Turns the . Instrument Panel Lights headlamps on together with the . Fog Lamps following lamps listed below. A warning chime sounds if the The exterior lamps control has four driver's door is opened when the positions: ignition switch is off and the O (Off): Briefly turn to this position headlamps are on. This indicator light turns on in the to turn the automatic light control off . Parking Lamps instrument panel cluster when the or on again. high‐beam headlamps are on. . Taillamps AUTO (Automatic): Turns the . headlamps on automatically at License Plate Lamps Flash-to-Pass normal brightness, together with . Instrument Panel Lights This feature is used to signal to the following: # (Fog Lamps): Turns on the fog the vehicle ahead that you want . Parking Lamps lamps (if equipped). to pass. If the headlamps are off or in the . Taillamps See Fog Lamps on page 6‑5. low‐beam position, pull the turn . License Plate Lamps Headlamp High/ signal lever toward you to . momentarily switch to high‐beams. Instrument Panel Lights Low-Beam Changer ; (Parking Lamps): Turns the Release the lever to turn the parking lamps on together with the 2 3 Headlamp High/Low‐Beam high-beam headlamps off. following: Changer: Push the turn signal/lane change lever away from you to turn . Taillamps the high beams on. . License Plate Lamps Pull the lever toward you to return to . Instrument Panel Lights low beams. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)

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Daytime Running Lamps When the DRL are on, the regular Delayed Headlamps headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker, (DRL)/Automatic and other lamps will not be on. The Delayed headlamps provide a Headlamp System instrument panel and cluster will period of exterior lighting as you also not be lit. leave the area around the vehicle. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can This feature is activated when the make it easier for others to see the For vehicles with HID headlamps, headlamps are on due to the front of your vehicle during the day. if the DRL are on and the left or automatic headlamps control Fully functional daytime running right turn signal lamp is turned on, feature, and when the ignition is lamps are required on all vehicles the left or right DRL will go off. turned off. The headlamps remain first sold in Canada. The headlamps automatically on until the exterior lamps control is The DRL system makes either the change from DRL to the regular moved to the parking lamps position low-beam headlamps come on at a headlamps depending on the or until the pre-selected delayed reduced brightness or the DRL darkness of the surroundings. The headlamp lighting period has ended. lights, for vehicles with High other lamps that come on with the If the ignition is turned off with the Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps will also come on. exterior lamp control in the parking headlamps when the following When it is bright enough outside, lamps or headlamps position, the conditions are met: the headlamps will go off and the delayed headlamps cycle will not . The ignition is in the ON/RUN DRL will come on. occur. position. The regular headlamp system To disable the delayed headlamps . The exterior lamps control is should be turned on when needed. feature or change the time of delay, in AUTO. see Vehicle Personalization on Do not cover the light sensor on top page 5‑39. . The engine is running. of the instrument panel because it works with the DRL. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)

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Adaptive Forward Hazard Warning Flashers Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. Lighting (AFL) | Hazard Warning Flasher: Press this button located on the Raise or lower the lever until the Vehicles with the Adaptive Forward arrow starts to flash to signal a lane Lighting System (AFS) have instrument panel below the audio system, to make the front and rear change. Hold it there until the lane headlamps that swivel to the left or change is completed. If the lever is right when making a turn to provide turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warns others that you are briefly pressed and released, the better lighting. To enable AFS, set turn signal flashes three times. the exterior lamp switch to the having trouble. Press again to turn AUTO position. Move the switch out the flashers off. The lever returns to its starting of the AUTO position to turn off the The turn signals do not work while position whenever it is released. system. See Exterior Lamp Controls the hazard warning flashers are on. If after signaling a turn or lane on page 6‑1. change the arrow flashes rapidly or AFS operates when the vehicle Turn and Lane-Change does not come on, a signal bulb speed is greater than 3 km/h Signals might be burned out. (2 mph). AFS does not operate Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb when the transmission is in is not burned out, check the fuse. R (Reverse). AFS is not immediately See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on operable after starting the vehicle; page 10‑31. driving a short distance is required to calibrate the AFS. Turn Signal On Chime If either one of the turn signals are left on and the vehicle has been An arrow on the instrument panel driven more than 1.2 km (3/4 mile), a cluster flashes in the direction of the chime will sound. turn or lane change. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)

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Fog Lamps Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps Use the fog lamps for better vision The courtesy lamps automatically in foggy or misty conditions. Instrument Panel come on when a door is opened. The fog lamps button is on the Illumination Control The lamps can also be turned on exterior lamps control to the left of manually by fully turning the the steering column. instrument panel brightness control clockwise. # (Fog Lamps): Press the exterior lamps button to turn the fog lamps The reading lamps, located on the on or off. A light comes on in the headliner above the rearview mirror, instrument panel cluster when the can be turned on or off independent fog lamps are in use. The ignition of the automatic courtesy lamps, must be on for the fog lamps when the doors are closed. to work. Dome Lamps When the headlamps are changed The instrument panel brightness The dome lamps are located in the to high-beam, the fog lamps turn off. knob is located on the instrument The fog lamps come back on again panel to the left of the steering overhead console and above the when the high-beam headlamps are column. rear seat passengers. turned off. D (Instrument Panel The dome lamps come on when a door is opened, unless the dome Some localities have laws that Brightness): Push the knob in require the headlamps to be on all the way until it extends out and lamp override button is pressed in. along with the fog lamps. then turn the knob clockwise or The lamps can also be turned on counterclockwise to brighten or dim and off by turning the instrument the lights. Push the knob back in panel brightness control clockwise when finished. to the farthest position. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)

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Dome Lamp Override E DOME OFF (Dome Lamp Lighting Features Override): Press the top of the button in and the dome lamps remain off when a door is opened. Entry Lighting An indicator light on the button For vehicles with courtesy lamps, comes on to show that the dome they come on and stay on for a set lamps are off. Press near the bottom time whenever the unlock symbol is of the button so the dome lamps pressed on the Remote Keyless come on when a door is opened. Entry (RKE) transmitter, if the vehicle has one. Reading Lamps If a door is opened, the lamps stay Press the button near each lamp to on while it is open and then turn off turn them on or off. automatically about 20 seconds after the door is closed. If the unlock The dome lamp override button is symbol is pressed and no door is next to the exterior lamps control. opened, the lamps turn off after about 20 seconds. Entry lighting includes a feature called theater dimming. With theater dimming, the lamps do not turn off at the end of the delay time. Instead, they slowly dim and then go out. The delay time is canceled if the ignition key is turned to ON/RUN or the power door lock switch is pressed. The lamps will dim right away. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)

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When the ignition is on, illuminated Delayed Exit Lighting Parade Dimming entry is inactive, which means the courtesy lamps will not come on Delayed exit lighting illuminates the This feature automatically prohibits unless a door is opened. interior for a period of time after the the dimming of the instrument panel key is removed from the ignition. displays in daylight while the Delayed Entry Lighting The ignition must be off for delayed headlamps are on so that the exit lighting to work. When the key displays are still able to be seen. Delayed entry lighting illuminates is removed, interior illumination the interior for a period of time after activates and remains on until one Battery Load all the doors have been closed. of the following occurs: Management The ignition must be off for delayed . The ignition is in ON/RUN. entry lighting to work. Immediately The vehicle has Electric Power after all the doors have been closed, . The power door locks are Management (EPM) that estimates the delayed entry lighting feature activated. the battery's temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage continues to work until one of the . An illumination period of following occurs: for best performance and extended 20 seconds has elapsed. life of the battery. . The ignition is in ON/RUN. If during the illumination period a When the battery's state of charge . The doors are locked. door is opened, the timed is low, the voltage is raised slightly illumination period will be canceled . An illumination period of about to quickly bring the charge back up. and the interior lamps will remain on 25 seconds has elapsed. When the state of charge is high, because a door is open. the voltage is lowered slightly to If during the illumination period a prevent overcharging. If the vehicle door is opened, the timed has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage illumination period is canceled and display on the Driver Information the interior lamps remain on. Center (DIC), you may see the Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)

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voltage move up or down. This is EPM works to prevent excessive Battery Power Protection normal. If there is a problem, an discharge of the battery. It does this alert will be displayed. by balancing the generator's output This feature helps prevent the battery from being drained, if the The battery can be discharged at and the vehicle's electrical needs. It can increase engine idle speed to interior courtesy lamps, reading/map idle if the electrical loads are very lamps, visor vanity lamps or trunk high. This is true for all vehicles. generate more power, whenever needed. It can temporarily reduce lamp are accidentally left on. If any This is because the generator of these lamps are left on, they (alternator) may not be spinning fast the power demands of some accessories. automatically turn off after enough at idle to produce all the 10 minutes, if the ignition is off. The power needed for very high Normally, these actions occur in lamps will not come back on again electrical loads. steps or levels, without being until one of the following occurs: noticeable. In rare cases at the A high electrical load occurs when . The ignition is turned on. several of the following are on, such highest levels of corrective action, as: headlamps, high beams, fog this action may be noticeable to the . The exterior lamps control is lamps, rear window defogger, driver. If so, a Driver Information turned off, then on again. Center (DIC) message might be climate control fan at high speed, The headlamps will timeout after heated seats, engine cooling fans, displayed, such as BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE, BATTERY 10 minutes, if they are manually trailer loads, and loads plugged into turned on while the ignition is on accessory power outlets. VOLTAGE LOW, or LOW BATTERY. If one of these messages displays, it or off. is recommended that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑25. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)

Infotainment System 7-1

Audio Players Introduction Infotainment CD Player ...... 7-12 System CD/DVD Player ...... 7-14 MP3 (Radio with CD/USB) . . . 7-21 Infotainment MP3 (Radio with CD/DVD) . . . 7-27 Read the following pages to Introduction Auxiliary Devices ...... 7-34 become familiar with the audio system's features. Infotainment ...... 7-1 Rear Seat Infotainment Theft-Deterrent Feature ...... 7-2 Rear Seat Entertainment Operation ...... 7-2 (RSE) System ...... 7-36 { WARNING Radio Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System ...... 7-44 Taking your eyes off the road for AM-FM Radio ...... 7-6 extended periods could cause a Satellite Radio ...... 7-8 Phone crash resulting in injury or death Radio Reception ...... 7-11 Bluetooth ...... 7-45 to you or others. Do not give Multi-Band Antenna ...... 7-12 extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving.

This system provides access to many audio and non audio listings. To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked: . Become familiar with the operation and controls of the audio system. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)

7-2 Infotainment System

. Set up the tone, speaker Operation adjustments, and preset radio stations. For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 9‑2. 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 9‑20 for more information. Navigation/Radio System For vehicles with a navigation radio system, see the separate Navigation System manual. Theft-Deterrent Feature Radio with CD, Radio with CD/USB similar TheftLock® is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The radio does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)

Infotainment System 7-3

System on page 7‑36 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. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Playing the Radio O (Power/Volume): Press to turn Radio with CD, DVD, and USB the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. The vehicle may have one of these explained later in this section under, radios as its audio system. “Adjusting the Speakers For vehicles with a Rear (Balance/Fade)”. Entertainment System (RSE), press Radios with CD, DVD, and USB and hold for more than two seconds If the vehicle has a Rear Seat to turn off the entire radio and RSE Radios with CD, DVD, and USB Entertainment (RSE) system, it has have a Bose® Surround Sound system and to start the parental a CD, DVD, and USB radio. See control feature. Parental control System. Some of its features are Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)

7-4 Infotainment System

prevents the rear seat occupant Auto Text (Satellite Radio Service, as the vehicle speeds up or slows from operating the Rear Seat Audio CD, MP3, and WMA features): If down, so that the volume level is (RSA) system or remote control. additional information is available consistent. A lock symbol displays next to the for the current song being played, To activate SCV: Auto Text will automatically page/ clock display while the parental 1. Set the radio volume. control feature is being used. The scroll the information every five seconds above the FAV presets 2. Press the MENU button to feature remains on until O is on the radio display. pressed and held for more than display the radio setup menu. two seconds, or the driver turns the To activate Auto Text: 3. Press the softkey under the ignition off and exits the vehicle. 1. Press MENU to display the radio AUTO VOLUM (automatic 4 (Information): Press to switch setup menu. volume) tab on the radio display. the display between the radio 2. Press the softkey under AUTO 4. Press the softkey under the station frequency and the time. TXT tab on the radio display. Speed Compensated Volume When the ignition is in the OFF setting (OFF, Low, Med, or High) 4 3. Press the softkey under the ON to select the level of radio position, press to display the time. tab on the radio display. For vehicles with XM, MP3, WMA or volume compensation. Press the 4 softkey located below the BACK RDS features, press 4 to display If is pressed and the song title or artist information is longer than tab on the MENU SETUP additional text information related to display or let the display time out the current FM-RDS or XM station; what can be displayed, the extra information will page every after approximately 10 seconds. or CD, MP3 or WMA song. If Each higher setting allows information is available during XM, five seconds when Auto Text is activated. for more radio volume CD, MP3 or WMA playback, the compensation at faster vehicle song title information displays on Speed Compensated Volume speeds. the top line of the display and artist (SCV): The Speed Compensated information displays on the bottom Volume (SCV) feature automatically line. When information is not adjusts the radio volume to available, “NO INFO” is displayed. compensate for road and wind noise Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)

Infotainment System 7-5

Setting the Tone (Bass/ To quickly adjust bass, midrange, Adjusting the Speakers Midrange/Treble) or treble to the middle position, (Balance/Fade) press the softkey under the BASS, BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, MID, or TREB tab for more than BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To or Treble): To adjust bass, two seconds. A beep sounds and adjust the balance or fade: midrange, or treble: the level adjusts to the middle 1. Press f until the speaker control 1. Press f until the tone control position. tabs display. tabs display. To quickly adjust all tone and 2. Continue pressing f to highlight f speaker controls to the middle 2. Continue pressing to highlight f the tab, or press the softkey the tab, or press the softkey position, press for more than under the tab. two seconds until a beep sounds. under the tab. 3. To adjust the highlighted setting, 3. To adjust the highlighted setting, EQ (Equalization): Press to do one of the following until the do one of the following until the choose bass and treble equalization levels are obtained. levels are obtained. settings designed for different types of music. The choices are pop, rock, . Turn f clockwise or . Turn f clockwise or country, talk, jazz, and classical. counterclockwise. counterclockwise. Selecting MANUAL or changing bass or treble, returns the EQ to the . Press \ FWD, or s REV. . Press \ FWD, or s REV. manual bass and treble settings. To quickly adjust balance or fade to If a station's frequency is weak or if Unique EQ settings can be saved the middle position, press the there is static, decrease the treble. for each source. softkey under the BAL or FADE tab ® for more than two seconds. A beep If the radio has a Bose audio sounds and the level adjusts to the system, the EQ settings are either middle position. MANUAL or TALK. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)

7-6 Infotainment System

To quickly adjust all speaker and If the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) is Radio tone controls to the middle position, turned on, the radio disables FADE f and mutes the rear speakers. press for more than two seconds AM-FM Radio until a beep sounds. Radio Messages Radio Data System (RDS) Radios with CD and DVD fade Calibration Error: The audio differently depending on the DVD system has been calibrated for The Radio Data System (RDS) Media type: the vehicle from the factory. If feature is available for use only on . With DVD‐A 5.1 Surround Calibration Error displays, it means FM stations that broadcast RDS media, the left front and right that the radio has not been information. This system relies upon front speakers fade rearward, configured properly for the vehicle receiving specific information from leaving the center front and it must be returned to your these stations and only works when speakers unaffected until the dealer for service. the information is available. While the radio is tuned to an FM-RDS last fade step, then all front Locked: This message displays speakers mute. ® station, the station name or call when the TheftLock system has letters display. In rare cases, a radio . With DVD‐V 5.1 Surround locked up the radio. Take the station could broadcast incorrect media, surround sound is vehicle to your dealer for service. information that causes the radio maintained until Step 4 of the If any error occurs repeatedly or if features to work improperly. If this Fade control is reached while an error cannot be corrected, happens, contact the radio station. fading rearward. At that point the contact your dealer. audio system output changes to Finding a Station Stereo to prevent the loss of BAND: Press to switch between Center channel output when the AM, FM, or XM. The selection full rearward fade position is displays. reached. f (Tune): Turn to select radio stations. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)

Infotainment System 7-7

© SEEK ¨ : Press to go to the FAV (Favorites): A maximum of To setup the number of favorites previous or to the next station and 36 stations can be programmed as pages: stay there. favorites using the six softkeys 1. Press MENU to display the radio below the radio station frequency setup menu. To scan stations, press and hold tabs and by using the radio favorites © or ¨ until a beep sounds. The page button (FAV button). Press to 2. Press the softkey below the radio goes to a station, plays for a go through up to six pages of FAV 1-6 tab. few seconds, then goes to the next favorites, each having six favorite 3. Select the desired number of station. Press either arrow again to stations available per page. Each stop scanning. favorites pages by pressing the page of favorites can contain any softkey below the displayed The radio only seeks and scans combination of AM, FM, or XM page numbers. stations with a strong signal that stations. are in the selected band. 4. Press FAV, or let the menu time The balance/fade and tone settings out, to return to the original main Storing a Radio Station as a that were previously adjusted, are radio screen showing the radio Favorite stored with the favorite stations. station frequency tabs and to To store a station as a favorite: begin the process of Drivers are encouraged to set up programming favorites for the their radio station favorites while 1. Tune to the desired radio station. chosen amount of numbered the vehicle is in P (Park). Tune to 2. Press FAV to display the page to pages. favorite stations using the presets, store the station. favorites button, and steering wheel controls. See Steering Wheel 3. Press and hold one of the Controls on page 5‑3. six softkeys until a beep sounds. When that softkey is pressed and released, the station that was set, returns. 4. Repeat the steps for each radio station to be stored as a favorite. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)

7-8 Infotainment System

Satellite Radio © SEEK ¨ : Press to go to the 3. Continue pressing CAT until the previous or to the next station and desired category name displays. XM Satellite Radio Service ™ stay there. . Radios with CD and DVD XM is a satellite radio service that is To scan stations, press and hold can also navigate the based in the 48 contiguous United © or ¨ until a beep sounds. The category list by pressing s States and 10 Canadian provinces. radio goes to a station, plays for a REV or \ FWD. XM Satellite Radio has a wide few seconds, then goes to the next variety of programming and station. Press either arrow again to 4. Press either of the two buttons commercial-free music, stop scanning. below the desired category tab coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality to immediately tune to the first sound. A service fee is required to The radio only seeks and scans XM station associated with that receive the XM service. If XM stations with a strong signal that category. Service needs to be reactivated, the are in the selected band. 5. To go to the next or previous XM radio will display No Subscription “ Finding a Category (CAT) station within the selected Please Renew on channel XM1. ” Station category, do one of the For more information, contact XM at following: www.xmradio.com or call CAT (Category): The CAT button is 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and used to find XM™ stations when the . Turn f. www.xmradio.ca or call radio is in the XM mode. To find XM 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. channels within a desired category: . Press the buttons below the right or left arrows on the Finding a Station 1. Press BAND until the XM display. frequency displays. BAND: Press to switch between . Press either SEEK arrow. AM, FM, or XM. The selection 2. Press CAT to display the category tabs. 6. To exit the category search displays. mode, press the FAV button or f (Tune): Turn to select radio BAND button to display the stations. favorites again. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1)

Infotainment System 7-9

Undesired XM categories can be Storing a Radio Station as a To store a station as a favorite: removed through the setup menu. Favorite 1. Tune to the desired radio station. To remove an undesired category, perform the following: Drivers are encouraged to set up 2. Press FAV to display the page to their radio station favorites while store the station. 1. Press MENU to display the radio the vehicle is in P (Park). Tune to setup menu. favorite stations using the presets, 3. Press and hold one of the favorites button, and steering wheel six softkeys until a beep sounds. 2. Press the softkey below the XM When that softkey is pressed CAT tab. controls. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑3. and released, the station that 3. Turn f to display the category to was set, returns. FAV (Favorites): A maximum of be removed. 36 stations can be programmed as 4. Repeat the steps for each radio 4. Press the softkey under the favorites using the six softkeys station to be stored as a favorite. Remove tab until the category below the radio station frequency To setup the number of favorites name along with the word tabs and by using the radio favorites pages: Removed displays. page button (FAV button). Press to 1. Press MENU to display the radio go through up to six pages of 5. Repeat the steps to remove setup menu. more categories. favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Each 2. Press the softkey below the Removed categories can be page of favorites can contain any FAV 1-6 tab. restored by pressing the softkey combination of AM, FM, or XM 3. Select the desired number of under the Add tab when a removed stations. category is displayed or by pressing favorites pages by pressing the the softkey under the Restore The balance/fade and tone settings softkey below the displayed All tab. that were previously adjusted, are page numbers. stored with the favorite stations. Categories cannot be removed or 4. Press FAV, or let the menu time added while the vehicle is moving out, to return to the original main radio screen showing the radio faster than 8 km/h (5 mph). station frequency tabs and to Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1)

7-10 Infotainment System

begin the process of Channel Off Air: This channel is No Information: No text or programming favorites for the not currently in service. Tune in to informational messages are chosen amount of numbered another channel. available at this time on this pages. Channel Unauth : This channel is channel. The system is working properly. XM™ Radio Messages blocked or cannot be received with your XM Subscription package. No Subscription Please Renew: XL (Explicit Language XM subscription needs to be Channels): These channels, or Channel Unavail: This previously assigned channel is no longer reactivated. Contact XM at any others, can be blocked at a www.xmradio.com or call customer's request, by calling assigned. Tune to another station. If this station was one of the 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. presets, choose another station for that preset button. 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. XM Updating: The encryption code No Artist Info: No artist CAT Not Found: There are no in the receiver is being updated, and channels available for the selected no action is required. This process information is available at this time on this channel. The system is category. The system is working should take no longer than properly. 30 seconds. working properly. XM Theftlocked: The XM receiver No XM Signal: The system is No Title Info: No song title information is available at this time in the vehicle could have previously functioning correctly, but the vehicle been in another vehicle. For security is in a location that is blocking the on this channel. The system is working properly. purposes, XM receivers cannot be XM™ signal. When the vehicle is swapped between vehicles. If this moved into an open area, the signal No CAT Info: No category message is received after having should return. information is available at this time the vehicle serviced, check with Loading XM: The audio system is on this channel. The system is your dealer. acquiring and processing audio and working properly. text data. No action is needed. This message should disappear shortly. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1)

Infotainment System 7-11

XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0, interference or static, unplug the XM™ Satellite Radio Service this message alternates with the item from the accessory power XM Satellite Radio Service gives XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label. outlet. ™ digital radio reception from coast to This label is needed to activate the coast in the 48 contiguous United service. FM States, and in Canada. Just as Unknown: If this message is FM signals only reach about 16 to with FM, tall buildings or hills can received when tuned to channel 0, 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the interfere with satellite radio signals, there could be a receiver fault. radio has a built-in electronic circuit causing the sound to fade in and Consult with your dealer. that automatically works to reduce out. In addition, traveling or standing interference, some static can occur, under heavy foliage, bridges, Check XM Receivr: If this especially around tall buildings or message does not clear within a garages, or tunnels may cause loss hills, causing the sound to fade in of the XM signal for a period of time. short period of time, the receiver and out. could have a fault. Consult with your Cellular Phone Usage dealer. AM Cellular phone usage may cause XM Not Available: If this message The range for most AM stations is interference with the vehicle's radio. does not clear within a short period greater than for FM, especially at This interference may occur when of time, the receiver could have a night. The longer range can cause making or receiving phone calls, fault. Consult with your dealer. station frequencies to interfere with charging the phone's battery, each other. For better radio or simply having the phone on. This Radio Reception reception, most AM radio stations interference can cause an increased boost the power levels during the Frequency interference and static level of static while listening to the day, and then reduce these levels radio. If static is received while can occur during normal radio during the night. Static can also reception if items such as cell phone listening to the radio, unplug the occur when things like storms and cellular phone and turn it off. chargers, vehicle convenience power lines interfere with radio accessories, and external electronic reception. When this happens, try devices are plugged into the reducing the treble on the radio. accessory power outlet. If there is Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1)

7-12 Infotainment System

Multi-Band Antenna Audio Players If either arrow is held, or pressed multiple times, the player continues The multi-band antenna is located moving backward or forward on the roof of the vehicle. This type CD Player through the tracks on the CD. of antenna is used with the AM/FM radio, as well as OnStar® and the Playing a CD s REV (Fast Reverse): Press XM™ Satellite Radio Service Insert a CD partway into the slot, and hold to reverse playback quickly System, if the vehicle has these label side up. The player pulls it in within a track. Sound will be heard features. Keep this antenna clear of and the CD should begin playing. at a reduced volume. Release to snow and ice build up for clear radio resume playing the track. The Z EJECT : Press and release to reception. If the vehicle has a elapsed time of the track displays. eject the disc that is currently sunroof, the performance of the \ playing. A beep sounds and FWD (Fast Forward): Press radio system may be affected if the Ejecting Disc displays. Once the and hold to advance playback sunroof is open. Loading items onto disc is ejected, Remove Disc quickly within a track. Sound will be the roof of the vehicle can interfere displays. The disc can be removed. heard at a reduced volume. Release with the performance of the radio If the disc is not removed, after to resume playing the track. The system and, if the vehicle has this several seconds, the disc elapsed time of the track displays. feature, OnStar®. Make sure the automatically pulls back into the RDM (Random): CD tracks can be multi-band antenna is not player. obstructed. listened to in random, rather than f (Tune): Turn to select tracks on sequential order with the random the CD that is currently playing. setting. To use random, press the softkey under the RDM label until © SEEK ¨ : Press © to go to the Random Current Disc displays. start of the current track, if more Press the softkey again to turn off than ten seconds on the CD have random play. played. Press ¨ to go to the next track. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1)

Infotainment System 7-13

BAND: Press to listen to the radio surface of a CD is damaged, such Notice: If a label is added to a when a CD is playing. The CD as cracked, broken, or scratched, CD, more than one CD is inserted remains inside the radio for future the CD does not play properly or not into the slot at a time, or an listening. at all. Do not touch the bottom side attempt is made to play scratched CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to of a CD while handling it; this could or damaged CDs, the CD player select between CD, or Auxiliary. damage the surface. Pick up CDs could be damaged. While using by grasping the outer edges or the the CD player, use only CDs in . When a CD is in the player the edge of the hole and the outer edge. good condition without any label, CD icon and a message If the surface of a CD is soiled, take load one CD at a time, and keep showing the disc and/or track the CD player and the loading slot number displays. a soft, lint free cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral free of foreign materials, liquids, . If an auxiliary input device is not detergent solution mixed with water, and debris. connected, “No Input Device and clean it. Make sure the wiping If an error displays, see “CD Found” displays. process starts from the center to Messages” later in this section. the edge. Care of CDs Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R or If playing a CD-R, the sound quality Care of the CD Player CD-RW Disc can be reduced due to CD-R or Do not add any label to a CD, it The radio has the capability of CD-RW quality, the method of could get caught in the CD player. playing an MP3/WMA CD-R or recording, the quality of the music If a CD is recorded on a personal CD-RW disc. For more information that has been recorded, and the computer and a description label is on how to play an MP3/WMA CD-R way the CD-R or CD-RW has been needed, try labeling the top of the or CD-RW disc, see MP3 (Radio handled. Handle them carefully. recorded CD with a marking pen. with CD/USB) on page 7‑21 or MP3 Store CD-R(s) or CD-RW(s) in their (Radio with CD/DVD) on page 7‑27. original cases or other protective The use of CD lens cleaners for cases and away from direct sunlight CDs is not advised. and dust. The CD player scans the bottom surface of the disc. If the Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (14,1)

7-14 Infotainment System

CD Messages . There could have been a If the ignition or radio is turned off, problem while burning the CD. while a CD is in the player, it stays CHECK DISC: Radios with a . in the player. When the ignition or Single CD player display CHECK The label could be caught in the radio is turned on, the CD starts DISC and/or ejects the CD if an CD player. playing where it stopped, if it was error occurs. If the CD is not playing correctly for the last selected audio source. The Optical Error: The disc was any other reason, try a known CD is controlled by the buttons on inserted upside down. good CD. the radio faceplate or by the RSA Disk Read Error: A disc was If any error occurs repeatedly or if unit. See Rear Seat Audio (RSA) inserted with an invalid or unknown an error cannot be corrected, System on page 7‑44 for more format. contact your dealer. If the radio information. The DVD/CD decks, displays an error message, write it (upper slot is the DVD deck and the Player Error: There are disc LOAD down and provide it to your dealer lower slot is the CD deck) of the or disc EJECT problems. when reporting the problem. radio are compatible with most . It is very hot. When the audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW, and temperature returns to normal, CD/DVD Player MP3/WMAs. the CD should play. Playing a CD (In Either the When a CD is inserted, the text label DVD or CD symbol displays on . The road is very rough. When DVD or CD Slot) the road becomes smoother, the the left side of the radio display. As CD should play. Insert a CD partway into the slot, each new track starts to play, the label side up. The player pulls it in track number displays. . The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, and the CD should begin playing or upside down. Z CD (Eject): Press and release (loading a disc into the system, to eject the disc that is currently . The air is very humid. If so, wait depending on media type and playing. The disc ejects from the about an hour and try again. format ranges from 5 to 20 seconds bottom slot. A beep sounds and for a CD, and up to 30 seconds for a Ejecting Disc displays. Once the DVD to begin playing). disc is ejected, Remove Disc displays. The disc can be removed. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1)

Infotainment System 7-15

If the disc is not removed, after If either arrow is held, or pressed BAND: Press to listen to the radio several seconds, the disc multiple times, the player continues when a CD or DVD is playing. The automatically pulls back into the moving backward or forward CD or DVD remains inside the radio player. through the tracks on the CD. for future listening or for viewing Z DVD (Eject): Press and s REV (Fast Reverse): Press entertainment. release to eject the disc that is and hold to reverse playback quickly DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press to currently playing in the top slot. within a track. Sound will be heard select between DVD, CD, A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc at a reduced volume. Release to or Auxiliary. displays. resume playing the track. The . If an auxiliary input device is not elapsed time of the track displays. If loading and reading of a disc connected, “No Aux Input cannot be completed, and the disc \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press Device” displays. and hold to advance playback fails to eject, press and hold Z . When a disc is in either slot, the DVD for more than five seconds to quickly within a track. Sound will be DVD/CD text tab and a message force the disc to eject. heard at a reduced volume. Release showing the track or chapter f to resume playing the track. The number displays. (Tune): Turn to select tracks on elapsed time of the track displays. the CD that is currently playing. . If an auxiliary input device is not RDM (Random): CD tracks can be © SEEK ¨ : Press © to go to the connected, and a disc is in both listened to in random, rather than the DVD slot and the CD slot the start of the current track if the track sequential order with the random has played more than five seconds. DVD/CD AUX button only cycles setting. To use random, press the between the two sources and If the track has played less than softkey under the RDM tab until does not indicate “No Aux Input five seconds the previous track Random Current Disc displays. Device”. will play. Press the softkey again to turn off . If a front auxiliary input device is Press to go to the next track. random play. ¨ connected, the DVD/CD AUX button cycles through all available options. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (16,1)

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If a disc is inserted into the top DVD or scratched, the CD does not play Notice: If a label is added to a slot, the rear seat operator can turn properly or not at all. Do not touch CD, more than one CD is inserted on the video screen and use the the bottom side of a CD while into the slot at a time, or an remote control to only navigate the handling it; this could damage the attempt is made to play scratched CD tracks through the remote surface. Pick up CDs by grasping or damaged CDs, the CD player control. the outer edges or the edge of the could be damaged. While using hole and the outer edge. the CD player, use only CDs in See “Using the Auxiliary Input good condition without any label, Jack(s)” later in this section, If the surface of a CD is soiled, take load one CD at a time, and keep or “Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks” under, a soft, lint free cloth or dampen a Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids, System on page 7‑36 for more detergent solution mixed with water, information. and clean it. Make sure the wiping and debris. process starts from the center to If an error displays, see “CD Care of CDs and DVDs the edge. Messages” later in this section. If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be reduced due to CD-R or Care of the CD and DVD Player Radios with CD and DVD CD-RW quality, the method of Do not add any label to a CD, it Audio Output recording, the quality of the music could get caught in the CD or DVD Only one audio source can be heard that has been recorded, and the player. If a CD is recorded on a through the speakers at one time. way the CD-R or CD-RW has been personal computer and a description An audio source is defined as DVD handled. Handle them carefully. label is needed, try labeling the top slot, CD slot, XM, FM/AM, Front Store CD-R(s) or CD-RW(s) in their of the recorded CD with a Auxiliary Jack, or Rear original cases or other protective marking pen. Auxiliary Jack. cases and away from direct sunlight The use of CD lens cleaners for Press O to turn the radio on. The and dust. The CD or DVD player CDs is not advised. scans the bottom surface of the radio can be heard through all of the disc. If the surface of a CD is vehicle speakers. damaged, such as cracked, broken, Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1)

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Front seat passengers can listen to Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R or . The air is very humid. If so, wait the radio (AM, FM, or XM) by CD-RW Disc about an hour and try again. pressing BAND or DVD/CD AUX to . The radio has the capability of There could have been a select the CD slot, DVD slot, front or problem while burning the CD. rear auxiliary input (if available). playing an MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW disc. For more information . The label could be caught in the If a playback device is plugged into on how to play an MP3/WMA CD-R CD player. the radio’s front auxiliary input jack or CD-RW disc, see MP3 (Radio or the rear auxiliary jack, the front If the CD is not playing correctly for with CD/USB) on page 7‑21 or MP3 any other reason, try a known seat passengers are able to listen to (Radio with CD/DVD) on page 7‑27. playback from this source through good CD. the vehicle speakers. See “Using CD Messages If any error occurs repeatedly or if the Auxiliary Input Jack(s)” later in Optical Error: The disc was an error cannot be corrected, this section, or “Audio/Video (A/V) inserted upside down. contact your dealer. If the radio Jacks” under, Rear Seat displays an error message, write it Entertainment (RSE) System on Disk Read Error: A disc was down and provide it to your dealer page 7‑36 for more information. inserted with an invalid or unknown when reporting the problem. format. In some vehicles, depending on Using the DVD Player audio options, the rear speakers Player Error: There are disc LOAD can be muted when the RSA power or disc EJECT problems. The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the remote is turned on. See Rear Seat Audio . It is very hot. When the (RSA) System on page 7‑44 for temperature returns to normal, control, the RSA system, or by the more information. the CD should play. buttons on the radio faceplate. See “Remote Control”, under Rear Seat . The road is very rough. When Entertainment (RSE) System on the road becomes smoother, the page 7‑36 and Rear Seat Audio CD should play. (RSA) System on page 7‑44 for . The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, more information. or upside down. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (18,1)

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The DVD player is only compatible and the DVD. Also, see “Setting the \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press to with DVDs of the appropriate region Clock” in the index, for setting the fast forward the DVD. The radio code that is printed on the jacket of clock and date. displays the elapsed time and fast most DVDs. © SEEK (Previous Track/ forwards five times the normal The DVD slot of the radio is Chapter): Press to return to the speed. To stop fast forwarding, compatible with most audio CDs, start of the current track or chapter. press again. This button may not CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-Video, Press again to go to the previous work when the DVD is playing the © copyright information or the DVD-Audio, DVD-R/RW, track or chapter. This button may previews. DVD+R/RW media along with not work when the DVD is playing MP3 and WMA formats. the copyright information or the Z (Eject): Press to eject a DVD. If an error message displays on the previews. If the DVD is ejected, but not video screen or the radio, see DVD removed, the player automatically “ SEEK (Next Track/Chapter): Display Error Messages” under, ¨ pulls it back in after 15 seconds. Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) Press to go to the next track or chapter. This button may not work If loading and reading of a DVD System on page 7‑36 and “DVD when the DVD is playing the cannot be completed, because of an Radio Error Messages” in this unknown format, etc., and the disc section for more information. copyright information or the previews. fails to eject, press and hold for Playing a DVD more than five seconds to force the s REV (Fast Reverse): Press disc to eject. f (Tune): Turn to change tracks on to quickly reverse the DVD at a CD or DVD, to manually tune a five times the normal speed. The DVD-V (Video) Display Buttons radio station, or to change clock or radio displays the elapsed time Once a DVD-V is inserted, the radio date settings, while in the clock or while in fast reverse. To stop fast display menu shows several icons. date setting mode. See the reversing, press again. This button Press the softkeys under any icon information given earlier in this may not work when the DVD is during DVD playback. See the icon section specific to the radio, CD, playing the copyright information or list below for more information. the previews. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1)

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The rear seat passenger can 30 seconds. If the DVD does q (Return): Press to exit the navigate the DVD-V menus and not begin playing the movie current active menu and return to controls through the remote control. automatically, press the softkey the previous menu. This button See “Remote Control”, under Rear under the play/pause icon displayed operates only when a DVD is Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on the radio. If the DVD still does playing and a menu is active. on page 7‑36 for more information. not play, refer to the on-screen The Video Screen automatically instructions, if available. DVD-A (Audio) Display Buttons turns on when the DVD-V is c (Stop): Press to stop playing, Once a DVD-A is inserted, the radio inserted into the DVD slot. rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD. display menu shows several icons. j Press the softkeys under any icon r / (Play/Pause): Press either r (Enter): Press to select the the play or pause icon displayed on during DVD playback. See the icon choices that are highlighted in list below for more information. the radio system, to toggle between any menu. pausing or restarting playback of y The rear seat operator can navigate a DVD. (Menu): Press to access the the DVD-A menus and controls DVD menu. The DVD menu is . through the remote control. See If the forward arrow is showing different on every DVD. Use the on display, the system is in “Remote Control”, under Rear Seat softkeys under the navigation Entertainment (RSE) System on pause mode. arrows to navigate the cursor page 7‑36 for more information. . If the pause icon is showing on through the DVD menu. After The Video Screen does not display, the system is in making a selection press this automatically power on when the playback mode. button. This button only operates DVD-A is inserted into the DVD slot. when using a DVD. . If the DVD screen is off, press It must be manually turned on by the play button to turn the Nav (Navigate): Press to display the rear seat occupant through the screen on. directional arrows for navigating remote control power button. Some DVDs begin playing after the through the menus. previews have finished, although there could be a delay of up to Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (20,1)

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r / j (Play/Pause): Press either Inserting a Disc Stopping and Resuming Playback the play or pause icon displayed on To play a disc, gently insert the disc, To stop playing a DVD without the radio system, to toggle between with the label side up, into the turning off the system, do one of the pausing or restarting playback of loading slot. The DVD player might following: a DVD. not accept some paper labeled . Press c on the remote control. . If the forward arrow is showing media. The player starts loading the on display, the system is in disc into the system and shows . Press the softkey under the stop pause mode. “Loading Disc” on the radio display. or the play/pause icons At the same time, the radio displays displayed on the radio. . If the pause icon is showing on a softkey menu of option(s). Some . display, the system is in discs automatically play the movie If the radio head is sourced to playback mode. while others default to the softkey something other than DVD-V, press the DVD/CD AUX button Group : Press to cycle menu display, which requires the q r to make DVD-V the active through musical groupings on the Play, Enter, or Navigation softkeys source. DVD-A disc. to be pressed; either by the softkey on the radio or by the rear seat To resume DVD playback, do one of Nav (Navigate): Press to display passenger using the remote control. the following: directional arrows for navigating through the menus. It may take up to 30 seconds for a . Press r / j on the remote DVD to begin playing. e (Audio Stream): Press to cycle control. through audio stream formats . Press the softkey under the play/ located on the DVD-A disc. The pause icon displayed on the video screen shows the audio radio. stream changing. The DVD should resume play from where it last stopped if the disc has not been ejected and the stop button has not been pressed twice on the remote control. If the disc Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1)

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has been ejected or the stop button Disc Format Error: This message Radios that have a USB port can has been pressed twice on the displays, if the disc is inserted with play.mp3 and .wma files that are remote control, the disc resumes the disc label wrong side up, or if stored on a USB storage device as playing at the beginning of the disc. the disc is damaged. well as AAC files that are stored on an iPod®. Ejecting a Disc Disc Region Error: This message displays, if the disc is not from a Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode Press Z DVD on the radio to eject correct region. Discs the disc. If a disc is ejected from the radio, but not removed, the radio No Disc Inserted: This message The radio can play discs that displays, if no disc is present when contain both uncompressed CD reloads the disc after a short period Z of time. The disc is stored in the DVD or DVD/CD AUX is audio and MP3/WMA files. If both radio. The radio does not resume pressed on the radio. formats are on the disc, the radio play of the disc automatically. If the plays both file formats in the order in movie is reloaded and the RSA MP3 (Radio with CD/USB) which they were recorded to the disc. system is sourced to the DVD, Format the player begins to play again. CD‐R or CD‐RW Supported File If loading and reading a DVD or CD Radios that have the capability of and Folder Structure cannot be completed, and the disc playing MP3s can play.mp3 or .wma The radio supports: fails to eject, press and hold Z files that were recorded onto a DVD for more than five seconds to CD-R or CD-RW disc. The files can . Up to 50 folders. be recorded with the following fixed force the disc to eject. . bit rates: 32 kbps, 40 kbps, 56 kbps, Up to 8 folders in depth. DVD Error Messages 64 kbps, 80 kbps, 96 kbps, . Up to 15 playlists. 112 kbps, 128 kbps, 160 kbps, Player Error: This message 192 kbps, 224 kbps, 256 kbps, and displays when there are disc load or 320 kbps or a variable bit rate. eject problems. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (22,1)

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. Up to 512 files and folders. Root Directory Tracks are played in the following . Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl The root directory of the disc is order: extension. treated as a folder. If the root . Play begins from the first track in . Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda directory has compressed audio the first playlist and continues file extension. files, the directory displays on the sequentially through all tracks in radio as the CD label. each playlist. When the last USB Supported File and Folder track of the last playlist has Structure If a disc contains both uncompressed CD audio and MP3/ played, play continues from the The radio supports: WMA files, a folder under the root first track of the first playlist. . Up to 700 folders. directory called CD accesses all of . Play begins from the first track in the CD audio tracks on the disc. the first folder and continues . Up to 8 folders in depth. sequentially through all tracks in Empty Folder . Up to 65,535 files. each folder. When the last track Folders that do not contain files are of the last folder has played, . Folder and file names up to skipped, and the player advances to 64 bytes. play continues from the first the next folder that contains files. track of the first folder. . Files with an .mp3 or .wma file extension. Order of Play When play enters a new folder, the display does not automatically show Compressed audio files are . AAC files stored on an iPod. the new folder name unless the accessed in the following order: . FAT16 folder mode has been chosen as . Playlists (Px). the default display. The new track . FAT32 . Files stored in the root directory. name displays. . Files stored in folders in the root directory. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1)

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File System and Naming Playing a CD-R or CD-RW MP3 S c (Previous Folder): Press The song name that displays is the f (Tune): Turn to select MP3/WMA the softkey below S c to go to the song name that is contained in the files. first track in the previous folder. ID3 tag. If the song name is not SEEK: Press to go to the start of c T (Next Folder): Press the present in the ID3 tag, then the © the track, if more than ten seconds radio displays the file name without softkey below c T to go to the first have played. Press and hold or the extension (such as .mp3) as the track in the next folder. press multiple times to continue track name. moving backward through tracks. RDM (Random): Files on the Track names longer than disc can be listened to in random, SEEK: Press to go to the next 32 characters or four pages are ¨ rather than sequential order. To use track. Press and hold or press shortened. Parts of words on the random, press the softkey under the multiple times to continue moving last page of text and the extension RDM tab until Random Current Disc forward through tracks. of the filename does not display. displays to play songs in random s REV (Reverse): Press and hold order. Press the same softkey again Preprogrammed Playlists to reverse playback quickly. Sound to turn off random play. Preprogrammed playlists that is heard at a reduced volume and h (Music Navigator): Press the were created using WinAmp , the elapsed time of the file displays. ™ softkey below h to play files in MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™ Release s REV to resume playing. software can be accessed, however, order by artist or album. they cannot be edited using the \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press The player scans the disc to sort the radio. These playlists are treated and hold to advance playback files by artist and album ID3 tag as special folders containing quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced information. It can take several compressed audio song files. volume and the elapsed time of the minutes to scan the disc depending file displays. Release \ FWD to Playlists that have an .m3u or .pls on the number of files on the disc. file extension and are stored on a resume playing. The elapsed time of The radio may begin playing while it USB device may be supported by the file displays. is scanning in the background. the radio with a USB port. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (24,1)

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When the scan is finished, the disc To change from playback by artist to Connecting a USB Storage begins playing files in order by playback by album: Device or iPod® artist. The current artist playing is 1. Press the softkey located below shown on the second line of the the Sort By tab. display. Once all songs by that artist are played, the player moves to the 2. Press one of the softkeys below next artist in alphabetical order and the album tab from the sort begins playing files by that artist. screen. To listen to files by another artist, 3. Press the softkey below the press the softkey located below back tab to return to the main either arrow tab. The disc goes to music navigator screen. the next or previous artist in The album name displays on the alphabetical order. Continue second line between the arrows and pressing either softkey below the songs from the current album arrow tab until the artist displays. begins to play. Once all songs from that album have played, the player A. USB Port moves to the next album in To connect a USB storage device, alphabetical order on the CD and connect the device to the USB port begins playing MP3 files from that located in the instrument panel album. storage area. See Instrument Panel To exit music navigator mode, press Storage on page 4‑1 for more the softkey below the Back tab to information. return to normal MP3 playback. The USB Port can be used to control an iPod or a USB storage device. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1)

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To connect an iPod, connect one Using the Radio to Control a \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press end of the USB cable that came USB Storage Device or iPod and hold to advance playback with the iPod to the iPod’s dock The radio can control a USB quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced connector and connect the other volume. Release \ FWD to end to the USB port located in the storage device or an iPod using the resume playing. The elapsed time of center console. If the vehicle is on radio buttons and knobs and display song information on the radio s the file displays. and the USB connection works, “OK ’ display. to disconnect” and a GM logo may 4 (Information): Press to display appear on the iPod and iPod f (Tune): Turn to select files. additional information about the appears on the radio's display. The selected track. SEEK: Press to go to the start of iPod music appears on the radio s © ’ the track, if more than ten seconds display and begins playing. Using Softkeys to Control a have played. Press and hold or USB Storage Device or iPod The iPod charges while it is press multiple times to continue connected to the vehicle if the moving backward through tracks. The five softkeys below the radio vehicle is in the ACC/ACCESSORY display are used to control the SEEK: Press to go to the next or ON/RUN position. When the ¨ functions listed below. track. Press and hold or press vehicle is turned off, the iPod multiple times to continue moving To use the softkeys: automatically powers off and will not forward through tracks. charge or draw power from the 1. Press the first or fifth softkey vehicle's battery. s REV (Reverse): Press and hold below the radio display to to reverse playback quickly. Sound display the functions listed If you have an older iPod model that is heard at a reduced volume. below, or press the softkey is not supported, it can still be used s below the function if it is by connecting it to the Auxiliary Release REV to resume playing. currently displayed. Input Jack using a standard 3.5 mm The elapsed time of the file 2. Press the softkey below the tab (1/8 in) stereo cable. See “Using the displays. with the function on it to use that Auxiliary Input Jack” earlier for more information. function. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (26,1)

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. Genres j (Pause): Press the softkey below 5. Press f to select the file to be j to pause the track. The tab played. . Songs appears raised when pause is being To skip through large lists, the five . Composers used. Press the softkey below j softkeys can be used to navigate in To select files: again to resume playback. the following order: 1. Press the softkey below h. Back: Press the softkey below the . First softkey, first item in the list. back tab to go back to the main . 2. Turn f to scroll through the list display screen on an iPod, or the Second softkey, 1% through the of menus. root directory on a USB storage list each time the softkey is pressed. device. 3. Press f to select the menu. . c (Folder View): Press the Third softkey, 5% through the list f c each time the softkey is pressed. 4. Turn to scroll through the softkey below to view the folders or files in the . Fourth softkey, 10% through the contents of the current folder on the selected menu. USB drive. To browse and select list each time the softkey is files: pressed. 5. Press f to select the file to be . Fifth softkey, end of the list. played. 1. Press the softkey below c. h (Music Navigator): Press the To skip through large lists, the five 2. Turn f to scroll through the list softkey below h to view and softkeys can be used to navigate in of folders. the following order: select a file on an iPod, using the 3. Press f to select the folder. iPod's menu system. Files are . First softkey, first item in the list. If there is more than one folder, sorted by: . Second softkey, 1% through the repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the . Playlists list each time the softkey is folder is reached. pressed. . Artists f . Third softkey, 5% through the list 4. Turn to scroll through the files . Albums in the selected folder. each time the softkey is pressed. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1)

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. Fourth softkey, 10% through the Shuffle Functionality MP3 (Radio with CD/DVD) list each time the softkey is pressed. To use Shuffle: Format . Fifth softkey, end of the list. Press the softkey below >, 2, The radio can play.mp3 or .wma < or = to select between Repeat Functionality files that were recorded onto a Shuffle Off, Shuffle All Songs/ CD-R or CD-RW disc. To use Repeat: Shuffle Songs, Shuffle Album, or Shuffle Folder. The USB port can Press the softkey below " or ' play.mp3 and .wma files that are to select between Repeat All and > (Shuffle Off): This is the stored on a USB storage device as Repeat Track. default mode when a USB storage well as AAC files that are stored on device or iPod is first connected. an iPod®. " (Repeat All): Press the softkey 2 (Shuffle All Songs / Shuffle below " to repeat all tracks. The Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode Songs): Shuffles all songs on the Discs tab appears lowered when Repeat USB storage device or iPod. All is being used. This is the default The radio plays discs that contain mode when a USB storage device < (Shuffle Album): Shuffles all both uncompressed CD audio and or iPod is first connected. songs in the current album on MP3/WMA files depending on which an iPod. ' (Repeat Track): Press the slot the disc is loaded into. softkey below to repeat one = (Shuffle Folder): Shuffles all The DVD Player only reads ' songs in the current folder on a USB track. The tab appears raised when uncompressed audio and ignores storage device. Repeat Track is being used. MP3/WMA files on a mixed mode disc. The CD Player reads both uncompressed audio and MP3/ WMA files on a mixed mode disc. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (28,1)

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Uncompressed audio is played USB Supported File and Folder If a disc contains both before MP3/WMA files. Press the Structure uncompressed CD audio and MP3/ CAT (category) button to toggle The radio supports: WMA files, a folder under the root between uncompressed audio and directory called CD accesses all of MP3/WMA files. . Up to 700 folders. the CD audio tracks on the disc. . CD‐R or CD‐RW Supported File Up to 8 folders in depth. Empty Folder and Folder Structure . Up to 65,535 files. Folders that do not contain files are The DVD Player supports: . Folder and file names up to skipped, and the player advances to the next folder that contains files. . Up to 255 folders. 64 bytes. . Up to 8 folders in depth. . Files with an .mp3 or .wma file No Folder extension. . Up to 15 playlists. When the disc contains only . AAC files stored on an iPod. compressed files, the files are . Up to 40 sessions. located under the root folder. The . FAT16 . Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl next and previous folder function extension. . FAT32 does not function on a disc that was recorded without folders or playlists. . Root Directory Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda When displaying the name of the file extension. The root directory of the disc is folder the radio displays ROOT. The CD Player supports: treated as a folder. If the root directory has compressed audio When the disc contains only . Up to 512 files and folders. files, the directory displays as F1 playlists and compressed audio files, but no folders, all files are . Up to 8 folders in depth. ROOT on the radio. located under the root folder. The . Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl folder down and the folder up extension. buttons search playlists first and . Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda file extension. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1)

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then goes to the root folder. When of the last folder has played, Preprogrammed Playlists the radio displays the name of the play continues from the first Preprogrammed playlists that folder the radio displays ROOT. track of the first folder. were created using WinAmp™, Order of Play When play enters a new folder, the MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™ display does not automatically show software can be accessed, however, Compressed audio files are the new folder name unless the they cannot be edited using the accessed in the following order: folder mode has been chosen as radio. These playlists are treated . Playlists. the default display. The new track as special folders containing name displays. compressed audio song files. . Files stored in the root directory. Playlists that have an .m3u or .pls . Files stored in folders in the root File System and Naming directory. file extension and are stored on a The song name that displays is the USB device may be supported by Tracks are played in the following song name that is contained in the the radio with a USB port. order: ID3 tag. If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag, then the Playing an MP3/WMA File . Play begins from the first track radio displays the file name without From a Disc (In Either the DVD in the first playlist and continues the extension (such as .mp3) as the or CD Slot) sequentially through all tracks track name. in each playlist. When the last If a disc is inserted into the top DVD track of the last playlist has Track names longer than slot, the rear seat operator can turn played, play continues from the 32 characters or four pages are on the video screen and use the first track of the first playlist. shortened. Parts of words on the remote control to navigate the CD last page of text and the extension (tracks only). . Play begins from the first track in of the filename does not display. the first folder and continues f (Tune): Turn to select MP3/WMA sequentially through all tracks in files. each folder. When the last track Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (30,1)

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© SEEK: Press to go to the start of S c (Previous Folder): Press When the scan is finished, the disc begins playing files in order by the track, if more than five seconds the softkey below S c to go to the artist. The current artist playing is have played. Press to go to the first track in the previous folder. previous track if less than shown on the second line of the five seconds have played. Press c T (Next Folder): Press the display. Once all songs by that artist and hold or press multiple times to softkey below c T to go to the first are played, the player moves to the continue moving backward through track in the next folder. next artist in alphabetical order and tracks. begins playing files by that artist. RDM (Random): Files on the disc ¨ SEEK: Press to go to the next can be listened to in random, rather To listen to files by another artist, track. Press and hold or press than sequential order. To use press the softkey located below multiple times to continue moving random, press the softkey under the either arrow tab. The disc goes to forward through tracks. RDM tab until Random Current Disc the next or previous artist in alphabetical order. Continue s REV (Reverse): Press and hold displays to play songs in random order. Press the same softkey again pressing either softkey below the to reverse playback quickly. Sound arrow tab until the artist displays. is heard at a reduced volume and to turn off random play. the elapsed time of the file displays. h (Music Navigator): Press the To change from playback by artist to playback by album: Release s REV to resume playing. softkey below h to play files in 1. Press the softkey located below \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press order by artist or album. the Sort By tab. and hold to advance playback The player scans the disc to sort the quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced files by artist and album ID3 tag 2. Press one of the softkeys below volume and the elapsed time of the information. It can take several the album tab from the sort file displays. Release \ FWD to minutes to scan the disc depending screen. resume playing. The elapsed time of on the number of files on the disc. 3. Press the softkey below the the file displays. The radio may begin playing while it back tab to return to the main is scanning in the background. music navigator screen. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1)

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The album name displays on the Connecting a USB Storage To connect an iPod, connect one second line between the arrows and Device or iPod® end of the USB cable that came songs from the current album with the iPod to the iPod’s dock begins to play. Once all songs from connector and connect the other that album have played, the player end to the USB port located in the moves to the next album in center console. If the vehicle is on alphabetical order on the CD and and the USB connection works, begins playing MP3 files from that “OK to disconnect” and a GM logo album. may appear on the iPod and iPod To exit music navigator mode, press appears on the radio's display. The the softkey below the Back tab to iPod music appears on the radio’s return to normal MP3 playback. display and begins playing. The iPod charges while it is connected to the vehicle if the vehicle is in the ACC/ACCESSORY A. USB Port or ON/RUN position. When the vehicle is turned off, the iPod To connect a USB storage device, automatically powers off and will not connect the device to the USB port charge or draw power from the located in the instrument panel vehicle's battery. storage area. See Instrument Panel Storage on page 4‑1 for more If you have an older iPod model that information. is not supported, it can still be used by connecting it to the Auxiliary The USB Port can be used to Input Jack using a standard 3.5 mm control an iPod or a USB storage (1/8 in) stereo cable. See Using the device. “ Auxiliary Input Jack” earlier for more information. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (32,1)

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Using the Radio to Control a \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press j (Pause): Press the softkey below USB Storage Device or iPod and hold to advance playback j to pause the track. The tab The radio can control a USB quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced appears raised when pause is being storage device or an iPod using the volume. Release \ FWD to used. Press the softkey below j radio buttons and knobs and display resume playing. The elapsed time of again to resume playback. song information on the radio’s the file displays. Back: Press the softkey below the display. 4 (Information): Press to display back tab to go back to the main f (Tune): Turn to select files. additional information about the display screen on an iPod, or the selected track. root directory on a USB storage SEEK: Press to go to the start of © device. the track, if more than ten seconds Using Softkeys to Control a c have played. Press and hold or USB Storage Device or iPod (Folder View): Press the press multiple times to continue softkey below c to view the The five softkeys below the radio moving backward through tracks. contents of the current folder on the display are used to control the USB drive. To browse and select ¨ SEEK: Press to go to the next functions listed below. track. Press and hold or press files: To use the softkeys: multiple times to continue moving 1. Press the softkey below c. forward through tracks. 1. Press the first or fifth softkey f s REV (Reverse): Press and hold below the radio display to 2. Turn to scroll through the list to reverse playback quickly. Sound display the functions listed of folders. is heard at a reduced volume. below, or press the softkey f s below the function if it is 3. Press to select the folder. Release REV to resume playing. currently displayed. If there is more than one folder, The elapsed time of the file repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the displays. 2. Press the softkey below the tab folder is reached. with the function on it to use that function. 4. Turn f to scroll through the files in the selected folder. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1)

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. Genres . Fourth softkey, 10% through the 5. Press f to select the file to be list each time the softkey is played. . Songs pressed. To skip through large lists, the five . Composers . Fifth softkey, end of the list. softkeys can be used to navigate in To select files: the following order: Repeat Functionality 1. Press the softkey below h. . First softkey, first item in the list. To use Repeat: f . Second softkey, 1% through the 2. Turn to scroll through the list Press the softkey below " or ' list each time the softkey is of menus. to select between Repeat All and pressed. 3. Press f to select the menu. Repeat Track. . Third softkey, 5% through the list " (Repeat All): Press the softkey each time the softkey is pressed. 4. Turn f to scroll through the folders or files in the below " to repeat all tracks. The . Fourth softkey, 10% through the selected menu. tab appears lowered when Repeat list each time the softkey is All is being used. This is the default pressed. 5. Press f to select the file to be mode when a USB storage device . Fifth softkey, end of the list. played. or iPod is first connected. h (Music Navigator): Press the To skip through large lists, the five ' (Repeat Track): Press the softkey below h to view and softkeys can be used to navigate in softkey below ' to repeat one the following order: select a file on an iPod, using the track. The tab appears raised when iPod's menu system. Files are . First softkey, first item in the list. Repeat Track is being used. sorted by: . Second softkey, 1% through the . Playlists list each time the softkey is pressed. . Artists . Third softkey, 5% through the list . Albums each time the softkey is pressed. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (34,1)

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Shuffle Functionality Auxiliary Devices To use an auxiliary input device, To use Shuffle: connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to The vehicle may have a 3.5 mm the radio's front auxiliary input jack. (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack located Press the softkey below >, 2, O (Power/Volume): Turn clockwise or to select between on the lower right side of the < = faceplate and for vehicles with a or counterclockwise to increase or Shuffle Off, Shuffle All Songs/ decrease the volume of the portable Shuffle Songs, Shuffle Album, USB port, it is located in the center console. player. Additional volume or Shuffle Folder. adjustments might have to be made > (Shuffle Off): This is the Using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) from the portable device if the default mode when a USB storage Auxiliary Input Jack volume is not loud or soft enough. device or iPod is first connected. The auxiliary input jack is located on BAND: Press to listen to the radio 2 (Shuffle All Songs / Shuffle the lower right side of the faceplate. when a portable audio device is Songs): Shuffles all songs on the This is not an audio output; do not playing. The portable audio device USB storage device or iPod. plug a headphone set into the front continues playing, so you might auxiliary input jack. Connect an want to stop it or turn it off. (Shuffle Album): Shuffles all < auxiliary input device such as an songs in the current album on CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to iPod®, laptop computer, MP3 player, an iPod. select between CD, or Auxiliary. CD player, or cassette tape player, = (Shuffle Folder): Shuffles all etc. to the auxiliary input jack for . When a CD is in the player the songs in the current folder on a USB use as another source for audio CD icon and a message storage device. listening. showing the disc and/or track number displays. Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device while the . If an auxiliary input device is not vehicle is in P (Park). See connected, “No Input Device Defensive Driving on page 9‑2 for Found” displays. more information on driver distraction. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1)

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DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press to remote control to only navigate the USB Supported Devices select between DVD, CD, CD tracks through the remote . USB Flash Drives or Auxiliary. control. . Portable USB Hard Drives . If an auxiliary input device is not See “Using the Auxiliary Input connected, “No Aux Input Jack(s)” later in this section, . Fifth generation or later iPod Device” displays. or “Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks” under, . iPod nanos Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) . When a disc is in either slot, the . iPod touch DVD/CD text tab and a message System on page 7‑36 for more showing the track or chapter information. . iPod classic number displays. Using the USB Port Not all iPods and USB Drives are compatible with the USB port. . If an auxiliary input device is not For vehicles with a USB port, connected, and a disc is in both the connector is located in the Make sure the iPod has the latest the DVD slot and the CD slot the instrument panel storage area. firmware from Apple® for proper DVD/CD AUX button only cycles See Instrument Panel Storage on operation. iPod firmware can be ® between the two sources and page 4‑1 for more information. updated using the latest iTunes does not indicate “No Aux Input application. See www.apple.com/ Radios with a USB port can control Device.” itunes. a USB storage device or an iPod® . If a front auxiliary input device is using the radio buttons and knobs. For help with identifying your iPod, connected, the DVD/CD AUX See MP3 (Radio with CD/USB) on go to www.apple.com/support. button cycles through all page 7‑21 or MP3 (Radio with CD/ available options. DVD) on page 7‑27 for information If a disc is inserted into top DVD about how to connect and control a slot, the rear seat operator can turn USB storage device or an iPod. on the video screen and use the Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (36,1)

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Rear Seat In severe or extreme weather Headphones conditions the RSE system might or Infotainment might not work until the temperature is within the operating range. The Rear Seat Entertainment operating range for the RSE system is above −20°C (−4°F) or below (RSE) System 60°C (140°F). If the temperature of The vehicle may have a DVD Rear the vehicle is outside of this range, Seat Entertainment (RSE) system. heat or cool the vehicle until the The RSE system works with the temperature is within the operating vehicle's audio system. The DVD range of the RSE system. player is part of the front radio. The RSE system includes a radio with a Parental Control DVD player, a video display screen, The RSE system may have a audio/video jacks, two wireless Parental Control feature, depending A. Battery cover headphones, and a remote control. on the radio. To enable Parental See Operation on page 7‑2 for more Control, press and hold the radio B. Channel 1 or 2 switch information on the vehicle's power button for more than C. Power button infotainment system. two seconds to stop all system features such as: radio, video D. Volume control Before Driving screen, RSA, DVD and/or CD. While E. Power indicator light The RSE is designed for rear seat Parental Control is on, Q displays. The RSE includes two 2-channel passengers only. The driver cannot wireless headphones that are safely view the video screen while When the radio is turned back on, dedicated to this system. Channel 1 driving and should not try to do so. Parental Control is unlocked. is dedicated to the video screen, while Channel 2 is dedicated to RSA selections. These headphones are used to listen to media such as Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1)

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CDs, DVDs, MP3/WMAs, DVD-As, are shut off or if the headphones are If the foam ear pads attached to radio, any auxiliary source out of range of the transmitters for the headphones become worn or connected to A/V jacks, or the more than three minutes. Moving too damaged, the pads can be replaced auxiliary input jack, if the vehicle far forward or stepping out of the separately from the headphone set. has this feature. The wireless vehicle, can cause the headphones To purchase replacement ear pads, headphones have an On/Off button, to lose the audio signal. call 1‐888‐293‐3332, then prompt channel 1 or 2 switch, and a volume For optimal audio performance, the zero (0), or contact your dealer. control. Switch the headphones to headphones must be worn correctly. Headphones should be stored in the Off when not in use. Headphones should be worn with front floor console and not in the Push the power button to turn on the headband over the top of the front seat back pocket. Headphone the headphones. An indicator light head for best audio reception. The damage can occur when the second located on the headphones comes symbol L (Left) appears on the row seats are folded forward. on. If the light does not come on, outside bottom edge of the ear cup the batteries might need to be and should be positioned on the left Battery Replacement replaced. Intermittent sound or static ear. The symbol R (Right) appears To change the batteries on the on the headphones can also be an on the outside bottom edge of the headphones: indication of weak batteries. See ear cup and should be positioned on 1. Turn the screw to loosen the “Battery Replacement” later in this the right ear. battery door located on the left section for more information. Notice: Do not store the side of the headphones. Slide To adjust the volume on the headphones in heat or direct the battery door open. headphones, use the volume sunlight. This could damage the 2. Replace the two batteries in the control located on the right side. headphones and repairs will not compartment. Make sure that Infrared transmitters are located at be covered by the warranty. they are installed correctly, using the rear of the RSE overhead Storage in extreme cold can the diagram on the inside of the console. The headphones shut off weaken the batteries. Keep the battery compartment. automatically to save the battery headphones stored in a cool, dry place. 3. Replace the battery door and power if the RSE system and RSA tighten the door screw. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (38,1)

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If the headphones are to be stored The A/V jacks, located on the rear How to Change the RSE Video for a long period of time, remove the of the floor console, allow audio or Screen Settings batteries and keep them in a cool, video signals to be connected from The screen display mode (normal, dry place. an auxiliary device such as a full, and zoom), screen brightness, camcorder or a video game unit Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks and setup menu language can be to the RSE system. Adapter changed from the on screen setup connectors or cables (not supplied) menu by using the remote control. might be required to connect the To change a setting: auxiliary device to the A/V jacks. Refer to the manufacturer’s 1. Press z. instructions for proper usage. 2. Use n, q, p, o and r to Power for auxiliary devices is not navigate and use the supplied by the radio system. setup menu. To use the auxiliary inputs of the z RSE system, connect an external 3. Press again to remove the auxiliary device to the color-coded setup menu from the screen. A/V jacks and turn both the auxiliary Audio Output device and the video screen power A. Yellow: Video Input on. If the video screen is in the DVD Audio from the DVD player or player mode, pressing the AUX auxiliary inputs can be heard B. White: Left Audio Input (auxiliary) button on the remote through the following sources: C. Red: Right Audio Input control, switches the video screen . Wireless headphones from the DVD player mode to the The A/V jacks are color coded to . Vehicle speakers match typical home entertainment auxiliary device. The radio can listen system equipment. to the audio of the connected . Vehicle‐wired headphone jacks auxiliary device by sourcing to on the RSA system, if the auxiliary. See Auxiliary Devices on vehicle has this feature. page 7‑34 for more information. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1)

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The RSE system always transmits Video Screen Notice: Avoid directly touching the audio signal to the wireless the video screen, as damage may The video screen is located in the headphones, if there is audio occur. See Cleaning the Video overhead console. When the video “ available. See Headphones earlier Screen later in this section for “ ” screen is not in use, push it up into ” in this section for more information. more information. its locked position. The DVD player is capable of To use the video screen: Remote Control outputting audio to the wired headphone jacks on the RSA 1. Push the release button located system, if the vehicle has this on the overhead console. feature. The DVD player can be 2. Move the screen to the desired selected as an audio source on the position. RSA system. See Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System on page 7‑44 for If a DVD is playing and the screen more information. is raised to its locked position, the screen remains on; this is normal, When a device is connected to the and the DVD continues to play A/V jacks, or the radio's auxiliary through the previous audio source. input jack, if the vehicle has this P feature, the rear seat passengers Press on the remote control or are able to hear audio from the eject the disc to turn off the screen. auxiliary device through the wireless The infrared receivers for the To use the remote control, aim it at or wired headphones. The front seat wireless headphones and the the transmitter window at the rear of passengers are able to listen to remote control are located at the the overhead console and press the playback from this device through rear of the overhead console. desired button. Direct sunlight or the vehicle speakers by selecting very bright light could affect the AUX as the source on the radio. ability of the RSE transmitter to receive signals from the remote control. If the remote control does Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (40,1)

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not seem to be working, the Remote Control Buttons z (Display Menu): Press to adjust batteries might need to be replaced. O (Power): Press to turn the video the brightness, screen display mode See “Battery Replacement” later in screen on and off. (normal, full, or zoom), and display this section. Objects blocking the the language menu. line of sight could also affect the P (Illumination): Press to turn the function of the remote control. remote control backlight on. The q (Return): Press to exit the backlight automatically times out current active menu and return to If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD after seven to ten seconds if no the previous menu. This button slot, the remote control O button other button is pressed while the operates only when the display can be used to turn on the video backlight is on. menu or a DVD menu is active. screen display and start the disc. v c (Stop): Press to stop playing, The radio can also turn on the video (Title): Press to return the DVD to the main menu of the DVD. This rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD. screen display. See Operation on Press twice to return to the page 7 2 for more information. function could vary for each disc. ‑ y beginning of the DVD. Notice: Storing the remote (Main Menu): Press to access the DVD menu. The DVD menu is s (Play/Pause): Press to start control in a hot area or in direct playing a DVD. Press while a DVD sunlight can damage it, and the different on every DVD. Use the navigation arrows to move the is playing to pause it. Press again to repairs will not be covered by the continue playing the DVD. warranty. Storage in extreme cold cursor around the DVD menu. After can weaken the batteries. Keep making a selection press the enter When the DVD is playing, the remote control stored in a button. This button only operates depending on the radio, play may when using a DVD. cool, dry place. be slowed down by pressing s n q p o , , , (Menu Navigation then [. The DVD continues playing Arrows): Use the arrow buttons to in a slow play mode. Depending on navigate through a menu. the radio, perform reverse slow play r (Enter): Press to select the by pressing s then r. To cancel choice that is highlighted in slow play mode, press s again. any menu. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1)

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t (Previous Track/Chapter): [ (Fast Forward): Press to fast 2 (Camera): Press to change Press to return to the start of the forward the DVD or CD. To stop fast camera angles on DVDs that have current track or chapter. Press again forwarding a DVD video, press s. this feature when a DVD is playing. to go to the previous track or To stop fast forwarding a DVD audio The format and content of this chapter. This button might not work function vary for each disc. or CD, release [. This button might when the DVD is playing the 1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad): copyright information or the not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the The numeric keypad provides the previews. capability of direct chapter or track u previews. (Next Track/Chapter): Press to e number selection. go to the beginning of the next (Audio): Press to change audio tracks on DVDs that have this \ (Clear): Press within chapter or track. This button might three seconds after entering a not work when the DVD is playing feature when the DVD is playing. The format and content of this numeric selection, to clear all the copyright information or the numerical inputs. previews. function vary for each disc. { } 10 (Double Digit Entries): Press r (Fast Reverse): Press to (Subtitles): Press to turn ON/ OFF subtitles and to move through to select chapter or track numbers quickly reverse the DVD or CD. To greater than nine. Press this button stop fast reversing a DVD video, subtitle options when a DVD is playing. The format and content of before entering the number. press s. To stop fast reversing a this function vary for each disc. If the remote control becomes lost DVD audio or CD, release r. This AUX (Auxiliary): Press to switch or damaged, a new universal button might not work when the the system between the DVD player remote control can be purchased. DVD is playing the copyright and an auxiliary source. If this happens, make sure the information or the previews. universal remote control uses a Toshiba® code set. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (42,1)

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Battery Replacement Tips and Troubleshooting Chart To change the remote control Problem Recommended Action batteries: There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to 1. Slide the rear cover back, on the ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. remote control. The picture does not fill the screen. Check the display mode settings in 2. Replace the two batteries in the There are black borders on the top the setup menu by pressing the compartment. Make sure that and bottom or on both sides, or the display menu button on the remote they are installed correctly, using picture looks stretched out. control. the diagram on the inside of the battery compartment. In auxiliary mode, the picture moves Check the auxiliary input or scrolls. connections at both devices. 3. Replace the battery cover. The remote control does not work. Check to make sure there is no If the remote control is to be stored obstruction between the remote for a long period of time, remove the control and the transmitter window. batteries and keep them in a cool, Check the batteries to make sure dry place. they are not dead or installed incorrectly. After stopping the player, and If the stop button was pressed one pushing Play, sometimes the DVD time, the DVD player resumes starts where it left off and playing where the DVD was sometimes at the beginning. stopped. If the stop button was pressed two times, the DVD player begins to play from the beginning of the DVD. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1)

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Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) DVD Display Error Messages Problem Recommended Action The DVD display error message depends on which radio the vehicle The auxiliary source is running, but Check that the RSE video screen is has. The video screen might display there is no picture or sound. in the auxiliary source mode. one of the following: Check the auxiliary input connections at both devices. Disc Load/Eject Error: This message displays when there are Sometimes the wireless headphone Check for obstructions, low disc load or eject problems. audio cuts out or buzzes. batteries, reception range, and interference from cellular telephone Disc Format Error: This message towers, or use a cellular telephone displays if the disc is inserted with in the vehicle. the disc label wrong side up, or if Check that the headphones are the disc is damaged. on correctly using the L (left) and Disc Region Error: This message R (right) on the headphones. displays if the disc is not from a The remote and/or the headphones See your dealer for assistance. correct region. are lost. No Disc Inserted: This message The DVD is playing, but there is no Check that the RSE video screen is displays if no disc is present when picture or sound. sourced to the DVD player. the Z EJECT button is pressed on the radio. 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. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (44,1)

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It might be necessary to turn off the (except on some radios where dual (if available), located on the front DVD player when operating one of control is allowed). For example, audio system. Turn the iPod on, these devices in or near the vehicle. rear seat passengers can control a then choose the front auxiliary input *Excludes the OnStar® System. CD and listen to it through the with the RSA SRCE button. headphones, while the driver listens Cleaning the RSE Overhead to the radio through the front Console speakers. The rear seat passengers have control of the volume for each When cleaning the RSE overhead set of headphones. console surface, use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water. The RSA functions operate even when the main radio is off. The front Cleaning the Video Screen audio system displays X when the Use only a clean cloth dampened RSA is on, and disappears from the with clean water. Use care when display when it is off. directly touching or cleaning the Audio can be heard through wired P (Power): Press to turn the RSA screen, as damage could result. headphones (not included) plugged on or off. into the jacks on the RSA. If the Volume: Turn to increase or to Rear Seat Audio (RSA) vehicle has this feature, audio can decrease the volume of the wired System also be heard on Channel 2 of the headphones. The left knob controls wireless headphones. For vehicles with Rear Seat Audio the left headphones and the right (RSA), rear seat passengers can The audio system mutes the rear knob controls the right headphones. listen to and control any of the speakers when the RSA audio is SRCE (Source): Press to select music sources: radio, CDs, DVDs, active through the headphones. between the radio (AM/FM), CD, or other auxiliary sources. The rear To listen to an iPod or portable and if the vehicle has these seat passengers can only control audio device through the RSA, features, DVD, front auxiliary, and the music sources the front seat attach the iPod or portable audio rear auxiliary. passengers are not listening to device to the front auxiliary input Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1)

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© ¨ (Seek): Press to go to the When a DVD video menu is being Phone previous or to the next station and displayed, press © or ¨ to perform a stay there. This function is inactive, cursor up or down on the menu. Bluetooth with some radios, if the front seat Hold © or ¨ to perform a cursor left passengers are listening to the or right on the menu. For vehicles equipped with radio. Bluetooth capability, the system can PROG (Program): Press to go to interact with many cell phones, Press and hold © or ¨ until the the next preset radio station or allowing: display flashes to tune to an channel set on the main radio. This . individual station. The display function is inactive, with some Placement and receipt of calls in stops flashing after the buttons radios, if the front seat passengers a hands-free mode. have not been pushed for more are listening to the radio. . Sharing of the cell phone’s than two seconds. This function is When a CD or DVD audio disc is address book or contact list with inactive, with some radios, if the playing, press PROG to go to the the vehicle. front seat passengers are listening beginning of the CD or DVD audio. To minimize driver distraction, to the radio. This function is inactive, with some before driving, and with the vehicle While listening to a disc, press ¨ to radios, if the front seat passengers parked: go to the next track or chapter on are listening to the disc. . Become familiar with the the disc. Press © to go back to the When a disc is playing in the CD or features of the cell phone. start of the current track or chapter DVD changer, press PROG to Organize the phone book and (if more than ten seconds have select the next disc, if multiple discs contact lists clearly and delete played). This function is inactive, are loaded. This function is inactive, duplicate or rarely used entries. with some radios, if the front seat with some radios, if the front seat If possible, program speed dial passengers are listening to the disc. passengers are listening to the disc. or other shortcuts. When a DVD video menu is being . Review the controls and displayed, press PROG to perform operation of the infotainment and the ENTER menu function. navigation system. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (46,1)

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. Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. A Bluetooth system can use a When to Speak: A short tone The system may not work with Bluetooth‐capable cell phone with a sounds after the system responds all cell phones. See “Pairing” in Hands‐Free Profile to make and indicating when it is waiting for a this section for more information. receive phone calls. The system voice command. Wait until the tone . If the cell phone has voice can be used while the key is in the and then speak. dialing capability, learn to use ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY How to Speak: Speak clearly in a that feature to access the position. The range of the Bluetooth calm and natural voice. address book or contact list. See system can be up to 9.1 m (30 ft). “Voice Pass-Thru” in this section Not all phones support all functions, Audio System and not all phones are guaranteed for more information. When using the in vehicle Bluetooth to work with the in-vehicle Bluetooth ‐ . system, sound comes through the See “Storing and Deleting Phone system. See www.gm.com/bluetooth vehicle's front audio system Numbers” in this section for for more information on compatible speakers and overrides the audio more information. phones. system. Use the audio system { WARNING Voice Recognition volume knob, during a call, to change the volume level. The The Bluetooth system uses voice adjusted volume level remains in When using a cell phone, it can recognition to interpret voice be distracting to look too long or memory for later calls. To prevent commands to dial phone numbers missed calls, a minimum volume too often at the screen of the and name tags. phone or the infotainment level is used if the volume is turned (navigation) system. Taking your For additional information, say down too low. eyes off the road too long or too “Help” while you are in a voice recognition menu. Bluetooth Controls often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus Noise: Keep interior noise levels to Use the buttons located on the steering wheel to operate the your attention on driving. a minimum. The system may not recognize voice commands if there in‐vehicle Bluetooth system. See is too much background noise. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑3 for more information. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1)

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. Pairing only needs to be (Push To Talk): Press to 4. Start the pairing process on the b g completed once, unless the answer incoming calls, confirm cell phone that you want to pair. pairing information on the cell system information, and start For help with this process, see phone changes or the cell phone speech recognition. the cell phone manufacturer's is deleted from the system. user guide. (Phone On Hook): Press to c x . Only one paired cell phone can end a call, reject a call, or cancel an 5. Locate the device named “Your be connected to the Bluetooth operation. Vehicle” in the list on the cell system at a time. phone. Follow the instructions Pairing . If multiple paired cell phones are on the cell phone to enter the A Bluetooth cell phone must be within range of the system, the PIN that was provided in Step 3. paired to the Bluetooth system and system connects to the first After the PIN is successfully then connected to the vehicle before available paired cell phone in the entered, the system prompts you it can be used. See the cell phone order that they were first paired to provide a name for the paired manufacturer's user guide for to the system. To connect to a cell phone. This name will be Bluetooth functions before pairing different paired phone, see used to indicate which phones the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone “Connecting to a Different are paired and connected to the is not connected, calls will be made Phone” later in this section. vehicle. See “Listing All Paired and Connected Phones” later in using OnStar Hands‐Free Calling, Pairing a Phone if equipped. Refer to the OnStar this section for more information. Owner's Guide for more information. 1. Press and hold b g for 6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to pair additional phones. Pairing Information two seconds. . Up to five cell phones can be 2. Say “Bluetooth.” paired to the Bluetooth system. 3. Say “Pair.” The system responds . The pairing process is disabled with instructions and a four‐digit when the vehicle is moving. Personal Identification Number (PIN). The PIN is used in Step 5. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (48,1)

7-48 Infotainment System

Listing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone Storing and Deleting Phone Phones To connect to a different cell phone, Numbers The system can list all cell phones the Bluetooth system looks for the The system can store up to paired to it. If a paired cell phone is next available cell phone in the 30 phone numbers as name tags in also connected to the vehicle, the order in which all the available cell the Hands‐Free Directory that is system responds with “is connected” phones were paired. Depending on shared between the Bluetooth and after that phone name. which cell phone you want to OnStar systems, if equipped. connect to, you may have to use 1. Press and hold b g for this command several times. The following commands are used two seconds. to delete and store phone numbers. 1. Press and hold b g for 2. Say “Bluetooth.” Store: This command will store a two seconds. phone number, or a group of 3. Say “List.” 2. Say “Bluetooth.” numbers as a name tag. Deleting a Paired Phone 3. Say “Change phone.” Digit Store: This command allows If the phone name you want to a phone number to be stored as a . If another cell phone is name tag by entering the digits one delete is unknown, see “Listing All found, the response will be Paired and Connected Phones. at a time. ” “ is now 1. Press and hold b g for connected.” Delete: This command is used to delete individual name tags. two seconds. . If another cell phone is not Delete All Name Tags: This 2. Say “Bluetooth.” found, the original phone remains connected. command deletes all stored 3. Say “Delete.” The system asks name tags in the Hands‐Free which phone to delete. Calling Directory and the OnStar 4. Say the name of the phone you Turn‐by‐Turn Destinations Directory, want to delete. if equipped. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1)

Infotainment System 7-49

Using the “Store” Command repeats back the digit it heard Listing Stored Numbers followed by a tone. After the last The list command will list all stored 1. Press and hold b g for digit has been entered, say numbers and name tags. two seconds. “Store,” and then follow the 2. Say “Store.” directions given by the system to Using the “List” Command save a name tag for this number. 3. Say the phone number or group 1. Press and hold b g for of numbers you want to store all Using the “Delete” Command two seconds. at once with no pauses, then follow the directions given by the 1. Press and hold b g for 2. Say “Directory.” two seconds. system to save a name tag for 3. Say “Hands‐Free Calling.” this number. 2. Say Delete. “ ” 4. Say “List.” Using the Digit Store Command 3. Say the name tag you want to “ ” Making a Call If an unwanted number is delete. Calls can be made using the recognized by the system, say Using the Delete All Name Tags “ ” following commands. “Clear” at any time to clear the last Command number. Dial or Call: The dial or call This command deletes all stored command can be used To hear all of the numbers name tags in the Hands Free ‐ interchangeably to dial a phone recognized by the system, say Calling Directory and the OnStar number or a stored name tag. “Verify” at any time. Turn‐by‐Turn Destinations Directory, if equipped. Digit Dial: This command allows a 1. Press and hold b g for phone number to be dialed by To delete all name tags: two seconds. entering the digits one at a time. 2. Say Digit Store. “ ” 1. Press and hold b g for Re‐dial: This command is used to 3. Say each digit, one at a time, two seconds. dial the last number used on the cell that you want to store. After 2. Say “Delete all name tags.” phone. each digit is entered, the system Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (50,1)

7-50 Infotainment System

Using the “Dial” or “Call” To hear all of the numbers Receiving a Call Command recognized by the system, say When an incoming call is received, “Verify” at any time. 1. Press and hold b g for the audio system mutes and a ring two seconds. 1. Press and hold b g for tone is heard in the vehicle. two seconds. 2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” . Press b g to answer the call. 2. Say “Digit Dial.” 3. Say the entire number without . Press c x to ignore a call. pausing, or say the name tag. 3. Say each digit, one at a time, Once connected, the person called that you want to dial. After each Call Waiting digit is entered, the system will be heard through the audio Call waiting must be supported on repeats back the digit it heard speakers. the cell phone and enabled by the followed by a tone. After the last wireless service carrier. Using the “Digit Dial” Command digit has been entered, The digit dial command allows a say “Dial.” . Press b g to answer an phone number to be dialed by Once connected, the person called incoming call when another call entering the digits one at a time. will be heard through the audio is active. The original call is After each digit is entered, the speakers. placed on hold. system repeats back the digit it . Press again to return to the heard followed by a tone. Using the “Re‐dial” Command b g original call. If an unwanted number is 1. Press and hold b g for . To ignore the incoming call, no recognized by the system, say two seconds. action is required. “Clear” at any time to clear the 2. After the tone, say “Re‐dial.” last number. . Press to disconnect the Once connected, the person called c x current call and switch to the call will be heard through the audio on hold. speakers. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1)

Infotainment System 7-51

Three‐Way Calling Muting a Call Transferring Audio from the Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone Three‐way calling must be During a call, all sounds from inside supported on the cell phone and the vehicle can be muted so that the During a call with the audio in the enabled by the wireless service person on the other end of the call vehicle: carrier. cannot hear them. 1. Press b g. 1. While on a call, press . . To mute a call, press , and b g b g 2. Say “Transfer Call.” then say “Mute call.” 2. Say “Three‐way call.” Transferring Audio to the 3. Use the dial or call command to . To cancel mute, press b g, and Bluetooth System from a Cell dial the number of the third party then say “Un‐mute call.” Phone to be called. Transferring a Call During a call with the audio on the 4. Once the call is connected, Audio can be transferred between cell phone, press b g. The audio press b g to link all callers the Bluetooth system and the cell transfers to the vehicle. If the audio together. phone. does not transfer to the vehicle, use the audio transfer feature on the Ending a Call The cell phone must be paired cell phone. See your cell phone and connected with the Bluetooth Press c x to end a call. manufacturer's user guide for more system before a call can be information. transferred. The connection process can take up to two minutes after the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (52,1)

7-52 Infotainment System

Voice Pass-Thru Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Clearing the System Voice pass‐thru allows access to the (DTMF) Tones Unless information is deleted out of voice recognition commands on the The Bluetooth system can send the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system, it cell phone. See your cell phone numbers and the numbers stored as will be retained indefinitely. This manufacturer's user guide to see if name tags during a call. You can includes all saved name tags in the the cell phone supports this feature. use this feature when calling a phone book and phone pairing To access contacts stored in the cell menu‐driven phone system. information. For information on how phone: Account numbers can also be to delete this information, see the stored for use. previous section “Deleting a Paired 1. Press and hold for Phone” and the previous sections b g Sending a Number or Name Tag two seconds. on deleting name tags. During a Call 2. Say “Bluetooth.” The system Other Information responds Bluetooth ready, 1. Press b g. The system “ ” The Bluetooth® word mark and followed by a tone. responds “Ready,” followed by ® a tone. logos are owned by the Bluetooth 3. Say “Voice.” The system SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks responds “OK, accessing 2. Say “Dial.” by General Motors is under license. .” 3. Say the number or name tag Other trademarks and trade names The cell phone's normal prompt to send. are those of their respective owners. messages will go through their cycle according to the phone's operating instructions. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)

Climate Controls 8-1

Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with Dual Automatic Climate Control this system. System ...... 8-1 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) ...... 8-7 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio) ...... 8-8 Air Vents Air Vents ...... 8-9 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...... 8-10

A. Fan Control F. Air Delivery Mode Control B. AUTO (Automatic Operation) G. Driver Side Temperature Control C. Defrost H. Display D. Recirculation I. Power (On/Off) E. REAR (Rear Climate Control) J. Rear Window Defogger Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)

8-2 Climate Controls

K. Air Conditioning Automatic Operation quickly cool the vehicle. The recirculation indicator light will L. PASS (Passenger) AUTO (Automatic): The system come on. M. Passenger Side Temperature automatically controls the inside Control temperature, the air delivery, and 2. Set the temperature for the the fan speed. driver and passenger. Display Function To use automatic mode: To find a comfortable setting, Each time the temperature, mode, start with a 22°C (73°F) 1. Press the AUTO button. or fan control buttons are pressed, temperature setting and allow the climate control display shows When AUTO is selected, the about 20 minutes for the system that function along with the inside current temperature(s) selected to regulate. Use the driver's side temperature setting. The outside and AUTO is shown on the or passenger side temperature temperature is displayed on the display. The current air delivery buttons to adjust the instrument panel cluster. mode and fan speed also temperature setting as appear for approximately O (On/Off): Press to turn the necessary. The system will five seconds. climate control system on or off. remain at the selected setting. While the system is off, outside air When AUTO is selected, the air Choosing the warmest or coolest still enters through the floor outlets, conditioning and air inlet are temperatures does not cause the but the air delivery mode can be automatically controlled. The vehicle to heat or cool more adjusted. air conditioning runs when the quickly. outside temperature is over The climate control system will also To avoid blowing cold air in cold 4°C (40°F). The system is turn on if either the fan control, weather, the system delays automatically set to outside defrost, AUTO, or air conditioning turning on the fan until warm air, unless it is hot outside and buttons are pressed. air is available. Press the fan then the air inlet changes to control to override this delay and recirculation mode to help select the fan speed. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)

Climate Controls 8-3

Temperature Control the passenger temperature setting system on. Press a mode button The driver and passenger side is different than the driver setting, while in automatic control to place temperature buttons are used to the PASS indicator comes on. the system into manual control. adjust the temperature of the air Manual Operation The air delivery mode setting still coming through the system. The displays, but the word AUTO no temperature can be adjusted even The air delivery mode or fan speed longer displays, and the AUTO if the system is turned off since can be manually adjusted. button indicator light turns off. D C outside air still enters the vehicle, / (Fan Control): Press to H (Vent): Air is directed to the unless the recirculation mode is increase or decrease the fan speed. instrument panel outlets. selected. See “Recirculation” later in this section. Pressing D or C while in automatic ) (Bi-Level): Air is divided control places the fan speed under between the instrument panel and Driver Side Temperature manual control. floor outlets. Some air is directed Control: Press the + or − buttons The air delivery mode remains in towards the windshield and side to increase or decrease the driver window outlets. Cooler air is side temperature. The driver side automatic control. The fan setting still displays, but the word AUTO directed to the upper outlets and temperature display will show the warmer air to the floor outlets. temperature setting. no longer displays, and the AUTO button indicator light turns off. 6 (Floor): Air is directed to the Passenger Side Temperature floor outlets, with some of the air Control: Press the + or − buttons H / G (Air Delivery Mode Control): Press to change the directed to the windshield, side to increase or decrease the window, and second row floor passenger side temperature. The direction of the airflow in the vehicle. H G outlets. In this mode, the system passenger side display will show the Repeatedly press or until the uses outside air. temperature setting. desired mode appears on the display. Pressing a mode button - (Defog): This mode clears the PASS (Passenger): Press to set windows of fog or moisture. Air is the passenger temperature to match while the system is off changes the air delivery mode without turning the directed to the windshield, floor the driver temperature setting. The outlets, and side window vents. PASS indicator will turn off. When Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)

8-4 Climate Controls

When this mode is selected, the indicator will change. The On hot days, open the windows system turns off recirculation and passenger temperature will not be briefly to let hot inside air escape. runs the air conditioning compressor displayed. This helps reduce the time it takes unless the outside temperature is When returning to bi-level, vent, for the interior of the vehicle to less than 4°C (40°F). Do not drive or floor mode, the previous cool down. the vehicle until all the windows are temperature settings displays in The air conditioning system clear. place of any change made while in removes moisture from the air, so 0 (Defrost): Press to turn the defrost mode. water might drip under the vehicle defrost on or off. This mode quickly while idling or after turning off the clears the windshield of fog or frost. Air Conditioning engine. This is normal. Air is directed to the windshield, # (Air Conditioning): Press to @ (Recirculation): Press to turn side window, and floor vents. In this turn the air conditioning (A/C) on the recirculation mode on or off. mode, outside air is pulled inside and off. An indicator light comes on An indicator light comes on when the vehicle. The air conditioning when A/C is on. recirculation is on. When the engine system runs automatically in this The A/C does not work when the is turned off, the recirculation mode setting, unless the outside outside temperature is below 4°C automatically turns off and must be temperature is less than 4°C (40°F). (40°F). If # is pressed the indicator re‐selected when the engine is Do not drive the vehicle until all the flashes three times and turns off to turned on again. windows are clear. show that the A/C mode is not This mode recirculates and helps While in defrost mode, if the PASS available. If the A/C is on and the to quickly cool the air inside the button is pressed, the PASS button outside temperature drops below a vehicle. It can be used to prevent indicator flashes three times to temperature which is too cool for air outside air and odors from entering show that the passenger climate conditioning to be effective, the A/C the vehicle. control system cannot be activated. indicator turns off to show that the If the passenger temperature A/C mode has been canceled. buttons are adjusted while in defrost mode, the driver temperature Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)

Climate Controls 8-5

The recirculation mode cannot be Rear Window Defogger Sensors used with floor, defog, or defrosting The rear window defogger uses a modes. If recirculation is selected in warming grid to remove fog from the these modes, the indicator flashes rear window. three times and turns off. The air conditioning compressor also comes < (Rear Window Defogger): on when this mode is activated. Press to turn the rear window While in recirculation mode the defogger on or off. The rear window windows can fog when the weather defogger stays on for about is cold and damp. To clear the fog, 10 minutes, before turning off. The select either the defog or defrost defogger also turns off when the mode and increase the fan speed. engine is turned off. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are REAR: Press to turn the rear clear. heating and air conditioning on or off. See Rear Climate Control For vehicles with heated outside The solar sensor, located in the System (Rear Climate Control Only) rearview mirrors, fog or frost is defrost grille in the middle of the on page 8‑7 or Rear Climate Control cleared from the surface of the instrument panel, monitors the solar System (Rear Climate with Rear mirror when the rear window defog heat. Do not cover the solar sensor Seat Audio) on page 8‑8. button is pressed. or the system will not work properly. Notice: Do not use a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window. Do not adhere anything to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass. These actions may damage the rear defogger. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)

8-6 Climate Controls

There is also an exterior The climate control system uses the temperature sensor located behind information from these sensors to the front grille. This sensor reads maintain comfort settings by the outside air temperature and adjusting the temperature, fan helps maintain the temperature speed, and the air delivery mode. inside the vehicle. Any cover on the The system may also supply cooler front of the vehicle could cause a air to the side of the vehicle facing false reading in the displayed the sun. The recirculation mode will temperature. also be used as needed to maintain cool outlet temperatures.

The interior temperature sensor located on the instrument panel to the right of the steering column, measures the temperature of the air inside the vehicle. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)

Climate Controls 8-7

Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Independent Mode: This mode directs rear seating airflow Control Only) 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. Temperature Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the airflow temperature. Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn to the desired mode to change the A. Fan Control Press the REAR button on the front airflow direction. B. Temperature Control climate control system to turn the H (Vent): Air is directed through rear climate control system on or the overhead outlets. C. Air Delivery Mode Control off. An indicator comes on when the ) (Bi-Level): Air is directed For vehicles with the rear climate rear system is on. The system also through the rear floor outlets, control system, the controls are turns on if any of the rear controls as well as the overhead outlets. located on the rear of the center are adjusted. console. The system can also be Mimic Mode: This mode matches 6 (Floor): Air is directed through controlled with the front controls. the rear climate control to the front the floor outlets. The rear system climate control settings. It comes on floor outlets are located under the when REAR is pressed. third row seats. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)

8-8 Climate Controls

Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear The system can also be turned off, Seat Audio) by pressing and holding the C button. 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. DC (Fan Control): Press the fan up or down buttons to increase or decrease the fan speed. A. Fan Control Press the REAR button on the front Temperature Control: Press + B. Air Delivery Mode Control climate control system to turn the or − to increase or decrease the rear climate control system on or air temperature. The temperature C. Temperature Control off. The system also turns on if any settings will display in For vehicles with the rear climate of the rear controls, except for the C 0‐12 increments, going from the control system, the controls are are pressed. An indicator comes on coolest (0) to the warmest (12) located on the rear of the center when the rear system is on. setting. console. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1)

Climate Controls 8-9

N (Air Delivery Mode Control): Air Vents Operation Tips Press to manually change the . Clear away any ice, snow, direction of the airflow. Repeatedly Use the slider switch in the center of the outlet, to change the direction of or leaves from the air inlets at press the button until the desired the base of the windshield that mode appears on the display. the air flow. Use the thumbwheel near the outlet to control the amount can block the flow of air into the H (Vent): Air is directed through of air flow or to shut off the airflow. vehicle. the overhead outlets. . Keep all outlets open whenever Use of non-GM approved hood ) (Bi-Level): Air is directed possible for best system deflectors can adversely affect through the rear floor outlets, as performance. the performance of the system. well as the overhead outlets. . Keep the path under all seats 6 (Floor): Air is directed through clear of objects to help circulate the floor outlets. The rear system the air inside the vehicle more floor outlets are located under the effectively. third row seats. . If fogging reoccurs while in vent or bi-level modes with mild temperature throughout the vehicle, turn on the air conditioner to reduce windshield fogging. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1)

8-10 Climate Controls

Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air and inside air when in recirculation mode. To find out what type of replacement filter to use, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11‑8. 2. Twist the compartment 5. Squeeze the housing cover (A) 1. Open the glove box. retainers (A) and pull outward to tabs to remove. remove. 6. Remove the old air filter from the 3. Lower the instrument panel passenger compartment air filter compartment assembly (B) housing (B). beyond the stops. 7. Install the new air filter. 4. If needed, unsnap the instrument 8. Replace the housing cover. panel compartment assembly (B) from the 9. If removed, re‐install the instrument panel. When instrument panel compartment re-installing, be sure the assembly. instrument panel compartment 10. Re‐install the compartment dampener arm is aligned retainers. properly to the dampener gear assembly. See your dealer if additional assistance is needed. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)

Driving and Operating 9-1

Shifting Into Park ...... 9-20 Object Detection Systems Driving and Shifting Out of Park ...... 9-21 Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 9-34 Operating Parking Over Things Rear Vision That Burn ...... 9-22 Camera (RVC) ...... 9-36 Engine Exhaust Fuel Driving Information Engine Exhaust ...... 9-22 Fuel ...... 9-40 Defensive Driving ...... 9-2 Running the Vehicle While Recommended Fuel ...... 9-41 Drunk Driving ...... 9-2 Parked ...... 9-23 Gasoline Specifications (U.S. Control of a Vehicle ...... 9-3 and Canada Only) ...... 9-41 Braking ...... 9-3 Automatic Transmission California Fuel Steering ...... 9-4 Automatic Transmission . . . . . 9-23 Requirements ...... 9-41 Off-Road Recovery ...... 9-5 Manual Mode ...... 9-25 Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-41 Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Tow/Haul Mode ...... 9-26 Fuel Additives ...... 9-42 Driving on Wet Roads ...... 9-6 Filling the Tank ...... 9-43 Highway Hypnosis ...... 9-7 Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive ...... 9-27 Filling a Portable Fuel Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-8 Container ...... 9-44 Winter Driving ...... 9-9 Brakes If the Vehicle is Stuck ...... 9-11 Antilock Brake Towing Vehicle Load Limits ...... 9-12 System (ABS) ...... 9-27 General Towing Starting and Operating Parking Brake ...... 9-28 Information ...... 9-45 Brake Assist ...... 9-29 Driving Characteristics and New Vehicle Break-In ...... 9-16 Towing Tips ...... 9-45 Ignition Positions ...... 9-16 Ride Control Systems Trailer Towing ...... 9-49 Starting the Engine ...... 9-18 StabiliTrak® System ...... 9-29 Towing Equipment ...... 9-51 Engine Heater ...... 9-19 Retained Accessory Cruise Control Conversions and Add-Ons Power (RAP) ...... 9-20 Cruise Control ...... 9-32 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...... 9-53 Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)

9-2 Driving and Operating

Driving Information Death and injury associated with WARNING (Continued) drinking and driving is a global tragedy. Defensive Driving Driver distraction can cause collisions resulting in injury or Alcohol affects four things that Defensive driving means always “ possible death. These simple anyone needs to drive a vehicle: expect the unexpected.” The first defensive driving techniques judgment, muscular coordination, step in driving defensively is to wear vision, and attentiveness. the safety belt. See Safety Belts on could save your life. page 3‑14. Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motor Drunk Driving vehicle-related deaths involve { WARNING alcohol. In most cases, these Assume that other road users { WARNING deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other Drinking and then driving is In recent years, more than drivers) are going to be careless very dangerous. Your reflexes, 17,000 annual motor vehicle-related and make mistakes. Anticipate perceptions, attentiveness, and deaths have been associated with what they might do and be ready. judgment can be affected by even the use of alcohol, with about In addition: a small amount of alcohol. You 250,000 people injured. . Allow enough following can have a serious — or even For persons under 21, it is against distance between you and fatal — collision if you drive after the law in every U.S. state to drink the driver in front of you. drinking. Do not drink and drive or alcohol. There are good medical, . Focus on the task of driving. ride with a driver who has been psychological, and developmental drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if (Continued) reasons for these laws. you are with a group, designate a The obvious way to eliminate the driver who will not drink. leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)

Driving and Operating 9-3

Medical research shows that Braking pavement or gravel; the condition of alcohol in a person's system can the road, whether it is wet, dry, make crash injuries worse, See Brake System Warning Light on or icy; tire tread; the condition of the especially injuries to the brain, page 5‑21. brakes; the weight of the vehicle; spinal cord, or heart. This means Braking action involves perception and the amount of brake force that when anyone who has been time and reaction time. Deciding to applied. drinking — driver or passenger — is push the brake pedal is perception Avoid needless heavy in a crash, that person's chance of time. Actually doing it is braking. Some people drive in being killed or permanently disabled reaction time. spurts — heavy acceleration is higher than if the person had not followed by heavy braking — rather been drinking. Average reaction time is about three‐fourths of a second. But that than keeping pace with traffic. This is only an average. It might be less is a mistake. The brakes might not Control of a Vehicle with one driver and as long as have time to cool between hard The following three systems help two or three seconds or more with stops. The brakes will wear out to control the vehicle while another. Age, physical condition, much faster with a lot of heavy driving — brakes, steering, and alertness, coordination, and braking. Keeping pace with the accelerator. At times, as when eyesight all play a part. So do traffic and allowing realistic following driving on snow or ice, it is easy to alcohol, drugs, and frustration. But distances eliminates a lot of ask more of those control systems even in three‐fourths of a second, a unnecessary braking. That means than the tires and road can provide. vehicle moving at 100 km/h better braking and longer brake life. Meaning, you can lose control of the (60 mph) travels 20 m (66 ft). That If the engine ever stops while the ® vehicle. See StabiliTrak System on could be a lot of distance in an vehicle is being driven, brake page 9‑29. emergency, so keeping enough normally but do not pump the space between the vehicle and Adding non dealer accessories can brakes. If the brakes are pumped, ‐ others is important. affect vehicle performance. See the pedal could get harder to push Accessories and Modifications on And, of course, actual stopping down. If the engine stops, there will page 10‑3. distances vary greatly with the still be some power brake assist but surface of the road, whether it is it will be used when the brake is Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)

9-4 Driving and Operating

applied. Once the power assist is Steering Tips Steering in Emergencies used up, it can take longer to stop It is important to take curves at a There are times when steering can and the brake pedal will be harder reasonable speed. be more effective than braking. For to push. Traction in a curve depends on the example, you come over a hill and Adding non dealer accessories can ‐ condition of the tires and the road find a truck stopped in your lane, affect vehicle performance. See surface, the angle at which the or a car suddenly pulls out from Accessories and Modifications on curve is banked, and vehicle speed. nowhere, or a child darts out from page 10 3. ‑ While in a curve, speed is the one between parked cars and stops right factor that can be controlled. in front of you. These problems can Steering be avoided by braking — if you can If there is a need to reduce speed, stop in time. But sometimes you Power Steering do it before entering the curve, while cannot stop in time because there If power steering assist is lost the front wheels are straight. is no room. That is the time for because the engine stops or the Try to adjust the speed so you can evasive action — steering around power steering system is not drive through the curve. Maintain a the problem. functioning, the vehicle can be reasonable, steady speed. Wait to The vehicle can perform very well in steered but it will take more effort. accelerate until out of the curve, and emergencies like these. First apply then accelerate gently into the Variable Effort Steering the brakes. See Braking on straightaway. page 9‑3. It is better to remove as The vehicle has a steering system much speed as possible from a that continuously adjusts the effort collision. Then steer around the felt when steering at all vehicle problem, to the left or right speeds. It provides ease when depending on the space available. parking, yet a firm, solid feel at highway speeds. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)

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Off-Road Recovery tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn the steering wheel to go The vehicle's right wheels can drop straight down the roadway. off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems — brakes, steering, and acceleration — do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. An emergency like this requires In any emergency, do not give up. close attention and a quick decision. Keep trying to steer and constantly If holding the steering wheel at the seek an escape route or area of recommended 9 and 3 o'clock less danger. positions, it can be turned a full 180 degrees very quickly without Skidding removing either hand. But you have If the level of the shoulder is only to act fast, steer quickly, and just as slightly below the pavement, In a skid, a driver can lose control of quickly straighten the wheel once recovery should be fairly easy. Ease the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid you have avoided the object. off the accelerator and then, if there most skids by taking reasonable is nothing in the way, steer so that care suited to existing conditions, The fact that such emergency the vehicle straddles the edge of the and by not overdriving those situations are always possible is a pavement. Turn the steering wheel conditions. But skids are always good reason to practice defensive 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5 in), about possible. driving at all times and wear safety one-eighth turn, until the right front belts properly. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)

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The three types of skids correspond While driving on a surface with to the vehicle's three control reduced traction, try to avoid { WARNING systems. In the braking skid, the sudden steering, acceleration, wheels are not rolling. In the or braking, including reducing Wet brakes can cause crashes. steering or cornering skid, too much vehicle speed by shifting to a lower They might not work as well in a speed or steering in a curve causes gear. Any sudden changes could quick stop and could cause tires to slip and lose cornering force. cause the tires to slide. You might pulling to one side. You could And in the acceleration skid, too not realize the surface is slippery lose control of the vehicle. much throttle causes the driving until the vehicle is skidding. Learn to After driving through a large wheels to spin. recognize warning clues — such as puddle of water or a car/vehicle If the vehicle starts to slide, ease enough water, ice, or packed snow wash, lightly apply the brake your foot off the accelerator pedal on the road to make a mirrored pedal until the brakes work surface and slow down when you and quickly steer the way you want — normally. the vehicle to go. If you start have any doubt. Flowing or rushing water creates steering quickly enough, the vehicle Remember: Antilock brakes help may straighten out. Always be ready avoid only the braking skid. strong forces. Driving through for a second skid if it occurs. flowing water could cause the Driving on Wet Roads vehicle to be carried away. If this Of course, traction is reduced when happens, you and other vehicle water, snow, ice, gravel, or other Rain and wet roads can reduce occupants could drown. Do not material is on the road. For safety, vehicle traction and affect your ignore police warnings and be slow down and adjust your driving to ability to stop and accelerate. very cautious about trying to drive these conditions. It is important to Always drive slower in these types through flowing water. slow down on slippery surfaces of driving conditions and avoid because stopping distance is longer driving through large puddles and and vehicle control more limited. deep‐standing or flowing water. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)

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Hydroplaning Other Rainy Weather Tips Highway Hypnosis Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Besides slowing down, other wet Always be alert and pay attention to can build up under the vehicle's weather driving tips include: your surroundings while driving. tires so they actually ride on the . Allow extra following distance. If you become tired or sleepy, find a water. This can happen if the road is safe place to park the vehicle wet enough and you are going fast . Pass with caution. and rest. enough. When the vehicle is . Keep windshield wiping Other driving tips include: hydroplaning, it has little or no equipment in good shape. contact with the road. . Keep the vehicle well ventilated. . Keep the windshield washer fluid There is no hard and fast rule about reservoir filled. . Keep interior temperature cool. hydroplaning. The best advice is to . . Keep your eyes moving scan slow down when the road is wet. Have good tires with proper — tread depth. See Tires on the road ahead and to the sides. page 10‑37. . Check the rearview mirror and . Turn off cruise control. vehicle instruments often. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)

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Hill and Mountain Roads . Stay in your own lane. Do not { WARNING swing wide or cut across the Driving on steep hills or through center of the road. Drive at mountains is different than driving If you do not shift down, the speeds that let you stay in your on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for brakes could get so hot that they own lane. driving in these conditions include: would not work well. You would . Top of hills: Be then have poor braking or even . Keep the vehicle serviced and in alert — something could be in good shape. none going down a hill. You could your lane (stalled car, accident). crash. Shift down to let the engine . Check all fluid levels and brakes, assist the brakes on a steep . Pay attention to special road tires, cooling system, and downhill slope. signs (falling rocks area, winding transmission. roads, long grades, passing or . Shift to a lower gear when going no-passing zones) and take down steep or long hills. appropriate action. { WARNING

Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well. 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. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1)

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Winter Driving Try not to break the fragile traction. Allow greater following distance on If you accelerate too fast, the drive any slippery road and watch for Driving on Snow or Ice wheels will spin and polish the slippery spots. Icy patches can Drive carefully when there is snow surface under the tires even more. occur on otherwise clear roads in or ice between the tires and the The Antilock Brake System (ABS) shaded areas. The surface of a curve or an overpass can remain icy road, creating less traction or grip. on page 9‑27 improves vehicle Wet ice can occur at about 0°C stability during hard stops on when the surrounding roads are (32°F) when freezing rain begins to slippery roads, but apply the brakes clear. Avoid sudden steering fall, resulting in even less traction. sooner than when on dry pavement. maneuvers and braking while Avoid driving on wet ice or in on ice. freezing rain until roads can be Turn off cruise control on slippery treated with salt or sand. surfaces. Drive with caution, whatever the condition. Accelerate gently so traction is not lost. Accelerating too quickly causes the wheels to spin and makes the surface under the tires slick, so there is even less traction. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1)

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Blizzard Conditions WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about vehicle unless there is help nearby. . Clear away snow from around carbon monoxide, see Engine If possible, use the Roadside the base of your vehicle, Exhaust on page 9‑22. Assistance Program (U.S. and especially any that is blocking Canada) on page 13 7 or Roadside Snow can trap exhaust gases ‑ the exhaust pipe. Assistance Program (Mexico) on under your vehicle. This can page 13‑9. To get help and keep . Check again from time to cause deadly CO (Carbon everyone in the vehicle safe: time to be sure snow does Monoxide) gas to get inside. CO not collect there. could overcome you and kill you. . Turn on the hazard warning You cannot see it or smell it, so flashers. . Open a window about 5 cm (2 in) on the side of the you might not know it is in your . Tie a red cloth to an outside vehicle that is away from the vehicle. Clear away snow from mirror. wind to bring in fresh air. around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the { WARNING . Fully open the air outlets on exhaust. or under the instrument Snow can trap engine exhaust panel. Run the engine for short periods under the vehicle. This may . Adjust the climate control cause exhaust gases to get only as needed to keep warm, but system to a setting that be careful. inside. Engine exhaust contains circulates the air inside the Carbon Monoxide (CO) which vehicle and set the fan speed To save fuel, run the engine for only cannot be seen or smelled. It can to the highest setting. See short periods as needed to warm cause unconsciousness and even Climate Control System in the the vehicle and then shut the engine death. Index. off and close the window most of the way to save heat. Repeat this (Continued) (Continued) until help arrives but only when you Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1)

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feel really uncomfortable from the Rocking the Vehicle to Get cold. Moving about to keep warm { WARNING it Out also helps. If the vehicle's tires spin at high Turn the steering wheel left and If it takes some time for help to speed, they can explode, and you right to clear the area around the arrive, now and then when you run or others could be injured. The front wheels. Turn off any traction or the engine, push the accelerator vehicle can overheat, causing an stability system. Shift back and forth pedal slightly so the engine runs engine compartment fire or other between R (Reverse) and a forward faster than the idle speed. This damage. Spin the wheels as little gear, spinning the wheels as little as keeps the battery charged to restart as possible and avoid going possible. To prevent transmission the vehicle and to signal for help above 55 km/h (35 mph). wear, wait until the wheels stop with the headlamps. Do this as little spinning before shifting gears. as possible to save fuel. Release the accelerator pedal while For information about using tire shifting, and press lightly on the If the Vehicle is Stuck chains on the vehicle, see Tire accelerator pedal when the Chains on page 10‑57. Slowly and cautiously spin the transmission is in gear. Slowly wheels to free the vehicle when spinning the wheels in the forward stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could free the If the vehicle has a traction system, vehicle. If that does not get the it can often help to free a stuck vehicle out after a few tries, it might vehicle. Refer to the vehicle's need to be towed out. If the vehicle traction system in the Index. If stuck does need to be towed out, see too severely for the traction system Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑85. to free the vehicle, turn the traction system off and use the rocking method. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1)

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Vehicle Load Limits the driver's door open, you will WARNING (Continued) find the label attached below the It is very important to know how door lock post (striker). The tire much weight your vehicle can vehicle handles. This could cause loss of control and a and loading information label carry. This weight is called the shows the number of occupant vehicle capacity weight and crash. Overloading can also shorten the life of the vehicle. seating positions (A), and the includes the weight of all maximum vehicle capacity occupants, cargo, and all weight (B) in kilograms and nonfactory-installed options. Tire and Loading Information pounds. Two labels on your vehicle Label show how much weight it may The Tire and Loading properly carry, the Tire and Information label also shows the Loading Information label and size of the original equipment the Certification/Tire label. tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). { WARNING For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on Do not load the vehicle any page 10‑37 and Tire Pressure heavier than the Gross on page 10‑43. Vehicle Weight Rating There is also important loading (GVWR), or either the information on the vehicle maximum front or rear Gross Example Label Certification/Tire label. It tells Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). you the Gross Vehicle Weight This can cause systems to A vehicle specific Tire and Rating (GVWR) and the Gross break and change the way the Loading Information label is Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for (Continued) attached to the center pillar (B-pillar) of your vehicle. With Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1)

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the front and rear axle. See there will be five 150 lb “Certification/Tire Label” later in passengers in your vehicle, this section. the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of 5. Determine the combined occupants and cargo should weight of luggage and cargo never exceed XXX kg or being loaded on the vehicle. XXX lbs” on your vehicle's That weight may not safely placard. exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity Example 1 2. Determine the combined calculated in Step 4. A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for weight of the driver and 6. If your vehicle will be towing Example 1 = 453 kg passengers that will be riding (1,000 lbs). in your vehicle. a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to B. Subtract Occupant Weight 3. Subtract the combined your vehicle. Consult this @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = weight of the driver and manual to determine how this 136 kg (300 lbs). passengers from XXX kg or reduces the available cargo XXX lbs. and luggage load capacity for C. Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = 317 kg 4. The resulting figure equals your vehicle. (700 lbs). the available amount of cargo See Trailer Towing on page 9‑49 and luggage load capacity. for important information on For example, if the “XXX” towing a trailer, towing safety amount equals 1400 lbs and rules and trailering tips. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (14,1)

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seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label

Example 2 Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). B. Subtract Occupant Weight B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = @ 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = Label Example 340 kg (750 lbs). 453 kg (1,000 lbs). A vehicle specific Certification/ C. Available Cargo Weight = C. Available Cargo Weight = Tire label is attached to the rear 113 kg (250 lbs). 0 kg (0 lbs). edge of the driver's door. Refer to your vehicle's tire and The label shows the gross loading information label for weight capacity of your vehicle. specific information about your This is called the Gross Vehicle vehicle's capacity weight and Weight Rating (GVWR). The Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1)

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GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, WARNING (Continued) { WARNING and cargo. (GVWR), or either the Things you put inside the The Certification/Tire label also maximum front or rear Gross vehicle can strike and injure tells you the maximum weights Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). people in a sudden stop or for the front and rear axles, This can cause systems to turn, or in a crash. break and change the way the called the Gross Axle Weight . Put things in the cargo Rating (GAWR). To find out the vehicle handles. This could area of the vehicle. Try to actual loads on your front and cause loss of control and a spread the weight evenly. rear axles, you need to go to a crash. Overloading can also weigh station and weigh your shorten the life of the vehicle. . Never stack heavier vehicle. Your dealer can help things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that you with this. Be sure to spread Notice : Overloading the some of them are above out your load equally on both vehicle may cause damage. the tops of the seats. sides of the centerline. Repairs would not be covered Never exceed the GVWR for by the vehicle warranty. Do . Do not leave an your vehicle or the GAWR for not overload the vehicle. unsecured child restraint in the vehicle. either the front or rear axle. If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, . When you carry something { WARNING packages, or anything else, they inside the vehicle, secure will go as fast as the vehicle it whenever you can. Do not load the vehicle any goes. If you have to stop or turn heavier than the Gross . Do not leave a seat folded quickly, or if there is a crash, Vehicle Weight Rating down unless you need to. they will keep going. (Continued) Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (16,1)

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. Avoid making hard stops for Ignition Positions Starting and the first 322 km (200 miles) or Operating so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet New Vehicle Break-In broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean Notice: The vehicle does not premature wear and earlier need an elaborate break-in. But it replacement. Follow this will perform better in the long run breaking-in guideline every if you follow these guidelines: time you get new brake . If you have all-wheel drive, linings. keep your speed at 88 km/h . Do not tow a trailer during (55 mph) or less for the first break-in. See Driving 805 km (500 miles). Characteristics and Towing . Do not drive at any one Tips on page 9‑45 for the trailer towing capabilities of The ignition switch has four different constant speed, fast or positions. slow, for the first 805 km your vehicle and more (500 miles). Do not make information. In order to shift out of P (Park), the full-throttle starts. Avoid Following break‐in, engine speed ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ downshifting to brake or and load can be gradually ACCESSORY and the brake pedal slow the vehicle. increased. must be applied. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1)

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Notice: Using a tool to force the In an emergency: key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this key to turn in the ignition could 1. Brake using a firm and steady doesn't work, then the vehicle needs cause damage to the switch or pressure. Do not pump the service. break the key. Use the correct brakes repeatedly. This may ACC (ACC/ACCESSORY): This key, make sure it is all the way in, deplete power assist, requiring is the position in which you can and turn it only with your hand. increased brake pedal force. operate the electrical accessories or If the key cannot be turned by 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). items plugged into the accessory hand, see your dealer. power outlets. This position unlocks ( This can be done while the (STOPPING THE ENGINE/ vehicle is moving. After shifting the ignition and steering wheel. Use LOCK/OFF): When the vehicle is to N (Neutral), firmly apply the this position if the vehicle must be stopped, turn the ignition switch to brakes and steer the vehicle to pushed or towed. LOCK/OFF to turn the engine off. a safe location. R (ON/RUN): This position can be Retained Accessory Power (RAP) used to operate the electrical will remain active. See Retained 3. Come to a complete stop, shift to P (Park), and turn the ignition accessories and to display some Accessory Power (RAP) on instrument panel warning and page 9‑20. to LOCK/OFF. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the indicator lights. The switch stays in This position locks the ignition and shift lever must be in P (Park) to this position when the engine is transmission. The key can be turn the ignition switch to the running. The transmission is also removed in LOCK/OFF. LOCK/OFF position. unlocked in this position. If you leave the key in the ACC/ Do not turn the engine off when the 4. Set the parking brake. See vehicle is moving. This will cause a ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position Parking Brake on page 9‑28. loss of power assist in the brake with the engine off, the battery could and steering systems and disable The steering can bind with the be drained. You may not be able to the airbags. wheels turned off center. If this start the vehicle if the battery is happens, move the steering wheel allowed to drain for an extended from right to left while turning the period of time. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (18,1)

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/ (START): This is the position Starting Procedure the engine is already running. that starts the engine. When the 1. With your foot off the accelerator Engine cranking can be stopped engine starts, release the key. The pedal, turn the ignition to START. by turning the ignition switch to ignition switch will return to ON/RUN When the engine starts, let go of the ACC/ACCESSORY or for driving. the key. The idle speed will slow LOCK/OFF position. down as the engine warms. Do Notice: Cranking the engine for Starting the Engine not race the engine immediately long periods of time, by returning Move the shift lever to P (Park) or after starting it. Operate the the key to the START position N (Neutral). The engine will not start engine and transmission gently immediately after cranking has in any other position. To restart the to allow the oil to warm up and ended, can overheat and damage engine when the vehicle is already lubricate all moving parts. the cranking motor, and drain the moving, use N (Neutral) only. The vehicle has a battery. Wait at least 15 seconds Computer-Controlled Cranking between each try, to let the Notice: Do not try to shift to cranking motor cool down. P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. System. This feature assists in If you do, you could damage the starting the engine and protects 2. If the engine does not start after transmission. Shift to P (Park) components. If the ignition key is 5‐10 seconds, especially in very only when the vehicle is stopped. turned to the START position, cold weather (below 0°F or and then released when the −18°C), it could be flooded with engine begins cranking, the too much gasoline. Try pushing engine will continue cranking for the accelerator pedal all the way a few seconds or until the to the floor and holding it there vehicle starts. If the engine does as you hold the key in START not start and the key is held in for up to a maximum of START, cranking will be stopped 15 seconds. Wait at least after 15 seconds to prevent 15 seconds between each try, to cranking motor damage. To allow the cranking motor to cool prevent gear damage, this down. When the engine starts, system also prevents cranking if let go of the key and accelerator. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1)

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If the vehicle starts briefly but Engine Heater then stops again, repeat these { WARNING steps. This clears the extra The engine coolant heater can gasoline from the engine. Do not provide easier starting and better Plugging the cord into an race the engine immediately fuel economy during engine ungrounded outlet could cause an after starting it. Operate the warm-up in cold weather conditions electrical shock. Also, the wrong engine and transmission gently at or below 0°F (−18°C). Vehicles kind of extension cord could until the oil warms up and with an engine coolant heater overheat and cause a fire. You lubricates all moving parts. should be plugged in at least four could be seriously injured. Plug hours before starting. Some models the cord into a properly grounded Notice: The engine is designed to may have an internal thermostat in three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. work with the electronics in the the cord which will prevent engine vehicle. If you add electrical parts If the cord will not reach, use a coolant heater operation at heavy-duty three-prong extension or accessories, you could change temperatures above 0°F (−18°C). the way the engine operates. cord rated for at least 15 amps. Before adding electrical To Use the Engine Coolant equipment, check with your Heater 4. Before starting the engine, be dealer. If you do not, the engine 1. Turn off the engine. sure to unplug and store the might not perform properly. Any cord as it was before to keep it resulting damage would not be 2. Open the hood and unwrap the away from moving engine parts. covered by the vehicle warranty. electrical cord. The cord is If you do not, it could be located on the driver side of the damaged. engine compartment. It is routed around the windshield washer The length of time the heater should fluid reservoir. remain plugged in depends on several factors. Ask a dealer in the 3. Plug the cord into a normal, area where you will be parking the grounded 110-volt AC outlet. vehicle for the best advice on this. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (20,1)

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Retained Accessory Shifting Into Park 3. Turn the ignition key to Power (RAP) LOCK/OFF. { WARNING 4. Remove the key and take it with These vehicle accessories can be you. If you can leave the vehicle used for up to 10 minutes after the It can be dangerous to get out of with the ignition key in your ignition key is turned off: the vehicle if the shift lever is not hand, the vehicle is in P (Park). . Audio System fully in P (Park) with the parking Leaving the Vehicle with the . Power Windows brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine Engine Running . Sunroof (if equipped) running, the vehicle can move Power to the windows and sunroof suddenly. You or others could be { WARNING will work up to 10 minutes or until a injured. To be sure the vehicle will It can be dangerous to leave the door is opened. not move, even when you are on vehicle with the engine running. fairly level ground, use the steps The radio continues to work for The vehicle could move suddenly that follow. If you are pulling a 10 minutes or until the driver's door if the shift lever is not fully in trailer, see Driving Characteristics is opened. P (Park) with the parking brake and Towing Tips on page 9‑45. For an additional 10 minutes of firmly set. And, if you leave the operation, close all the doors and vehicle with the engine running, it turn the key to ON/RUN and then 1. Hold the brake pedal down and could overheat and even catch back to LOCK/OFF. set the parking brake. See fire. You or others could be Parking Brake on page 9 28 for All these features will work when the ‑ injured. Do not leave the vehicle more information. key is in the ON/RUN or ACC/ with the engine running. ACCESSORY positions. 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by holding in the button on the shift lever and pushing the shift lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1)

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If you have to leave the vehicle with If torque lock does occur, your If the vehicle has an uncharged the engine running, be sure the vehicle may need to be pushed battery or a battery with low voltage, vehicle is in P (Park) and the uphill by another vehicle to relieve try charging or jump starting the parking brake is firmly set before the parking pawl pressure, so you battery. See Jump Starting on you leave it. After you have moved can shift out of P (Park). page 10‑81 for more information. the shift lever into P (Park), hold the To shift out of P (Park): regular brake pedal down. Then, Shifting Out of Park see if you can move the shift lever 1. Apply the brake pedal. The vehicle is equipped with an away from P (Park) without first 2. Press the shift lever button. pushing the button. electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is 3. Move the shift lever to the If you can, it means that the shift designed to: desired position. lever was not fully locked in P (Park). . Prevent ignition key removal If you still are unable to shift out of unless the shift lever is in P (Park): Torque Lock P (Park) with the shift lever 1. Fully release the shift lever button fully released, and Torque lock is when the weight button. of the vehicle puts too much force . Prevent movement of the shift 2. While holding down the brake on the parking pawl in the lever out of P (Park), unless the pedal, press the shift lever transmission. This happens when ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ button again. parking on a hill and shifting the ACCESSORY and the regular transmission into P (Park) is not brake pedal is applied. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. done properly and then it is difficult The shift lock release is always to shift out of P (Park). To prevent functional except in the case of an If you still cannot move the shift torque lock, set the parking brake uncharged or low voltage (less than lever from P (Park), see your dealer. and then shift into P (Park). To find 9 volt) battery. out how, see “Shifting Into Park” listed previously. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (22,1)

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Parking Over Things Engine Exhaust WARNING (Continued) That Burn { WARNING . The vehicle exhaust system { WARNING Engine exhaust contains Carbon has been modified, damaged Things that can burn could touch Monoxide (CO) which cannot be or improperly repaired. hot exhaust parts under the seen or smelled. Exposure to CO . There are holes or openings vehicle and ignite. Do not park can cause unconsciousness and in the vehicle body from over papers, leaves, dry grass, even death. damage or after-market or other things that can burn. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: modifications that are not completely sealed. . The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation (parking If unusual fumes are detected or garages, tunnels, deep snow if it is suspected that exhaust is that may block underbody coming into the vehicle: airflow or tail pipes). . Drive it only with the windows . The exhaust smells or completely down. sounds strange or different. . Have the vehicle repaired . The exhaust system leaks immediately. due to corrosion or damage. Never park the vehicle with the (Continued) engine running in an enclosed area such as a garage or a building that has no fresh air ventilation. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1)

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Running the Vehicle { WARNING Automatic While Parked Transmission It is better not to park with the It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic The automatic transmission has a engine running. But if you ever have shift lever located on the console to, here are some things to know. transmission shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake between the seats. firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do { WARNING not leave the vehicle when the Idling a vehicle in an enclosed engine is running unless you area with poor ventilation is have to. If you have left the dangerous. Engine exhaust may engine running, the vehicle can enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust move suddenly. You or others contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) could be injured. To be sure the which cannot be seen or smelled. vehicle will not move, even when It can cause unconsciousness you are on fairly level ground, and even death. Never run the always set the parking brake and engine in an enclosed area that move the shift lever to P (Park). has no fresh air ventilation. For more information, see Engine Follow the proper steps to be sure Exhaust on page 9‑22. the vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park on page 9‑20. If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9‑45. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (24,1)

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P (Park): This position locks the Make sure the shift lever is fully in To rock the vehicle back and forth to front wheels. It is the best position P (Park) before starting the engine. get out of snow, ice or sand without to use when starting the engine The vehicle has an automatic damaging the transmission, see If because the vehicle cannot move transmission shift lock control the Vehicle is Stuck on page 9‑11. easily. system. You must fully apply the N (Neutral): In this position, the regular brake first and then press engine does not connect with the { WARNING the shift lever button before shifting wheels. To restart the engine when from P (Park) when the ignition key the vehicle is already moving, use It is dangerous to get out of the is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out N (Neutral) only. Also, use vehicle if the shift lever is not fully of P (Park), ease pressure on the N (Neutral) when the vehicle is in P (Park) with the parking brake shift lever, then push the shift lever being towed. firmly set. The vehicle can roll. all the way into P (Park) as you maintain brake application. Then Do not leave the vehicle when press the shift lever button and { WARNING the engine is running unless you move the shift lever into another Shifting into a drive gear while the have to. If you have left the gear. See Shifting Out of Park on engine is running at high speed is engine running, the vehicle can page 9‑21. move suddenly. You or others dangerous. Unless your foot is R (Reverse): Use this gear to could be injured. To be sure the firmly on the brake pedal, the back up. vehicle will not move, even when vehicle could move very rapidly. you are on fairly level ground, Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) You could lose control and hit always set the parking brake and while the vehicle is moving people or objects. Do not shift move the shift lever to P (Park). forward could damage the into a drive gear while the engine See Shifting Into Park on transmission. The repairs would is running at high speed. not be covered by the vehicle page 9‑20. If you are pulling a warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only trailer, see Driving Characteristics after the vehicle is stopped. and Towing Tips on page 9‑45. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1)

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Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or Notice: If the vehicle seems to Manual Mode N (Neutral) with the engine accelerate slowly or not shift running at high speed may gears when you go faster, and Electronic Range Select damage the transmission. The you continue to drive the vehicle (ERS) Mode repairs would not be covered by that way, you could damage the ERS mode allows you to choose the the vehicle warranty. Be sure the transmission. Have the vehicle top-gear limit of the transmission engine is not running at high serviced right away. You can and the vehicle's speed while speed when shifting the vehicle. drive in L (Low) when you are driving down hill or towing a trailer. driving less than 56 km/h (35 mph) D (Drive): This position is for The vehicle has an electronic shift and D (Drive) for higher speeds normal driving. It provides the best position indicator within the until then. fuel economy. If you need more instrument panel cluster. When power for passing, and you are: If the vehicle is stopped on a hill, using the ERS Mode a number will with your foot off the brake pedal, . Going less than 56 km/h display next to the L, indicating the (35 mph), push the accelerator the vehicle may roll. This is normal current gear that has been selected. and is due to the torque converter pedal about halfway down. To use this feature: designed to improve fuel economy . Going about 56 km/h (35 mph) or and performance. Use the brake to 1. Move the shift lever to L (Low). more, push the accelerator all hold the vehicle on a hill. Do not use 2. Press the plus/minus button the way down. the accelerator pedal. located on the shift lever, to L (Low): This position gives you increase or decrease the gear access to gear ranges. This range available. provides more engine braking but When you shift from D (Drive) to lower fuel economy than D (Drive). L (Low), the transmission will shift to You can use it on very steep hills, a pre-determined lower gear range. or in deep snow or mud. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (26,1)

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The highest gear available for this Automatic Engine Grade braking is Automatic Engine Grade pre-determined range is displayed not available when the ERS is Braking next to the L in the DIC. See Driver active. It is available in D (Drive) for Information Center (DIC) on both normal and Tow/Haul mode. Automatic Engine Grade Braking assists when driving on a downhill page 5‑25 for more information. The While using the ERS, cruise control number displayed in the DIC is the and the tow/haul mode can be used. grade. It maintains vehicle speed by highest gear that the transmission See Tow/Haul Mode following. automatically implementing a shift will be allowed to operate in. This schedule that uses the engine and means that all gears below that the transmission to slow the vehicle. Tow/Haul Mode The system will automatically number are available. For example, _ when 4 (Fourth) is shown next to the (Tow/Haul): The vehicle may command downshifts to reduce L, 1 (First) through 4 (Fourth) gears have a Tow/Haul mode. vehicle speed, until the brake pedal are automatically shifted by the The button is located on the is no longer being pressed. vehicle. The transmission will not instrument panel under the climate While in the Electronic Range shift into 5 (Fifth) until the + (Plus) controls. Select (ERS) mode, grade braking button is used or you shift back into Push the button to activate the is deactivated, allowing the driver to D (Drive). system. Push it again to deactivate select a range and limiting the While in L (Low), the transmission the system. You can use this feature highest gear available. Grade will prevent shifting to a lower gear to assist when towing or hauling a braking is available for normal range if the engine speed is too heavy load. driving and in Tow/Haul mode. high. You have a brief period of time When Tow/Haul is activated the See Automatic Transmission on to slow the vehicle. If vehicle speed Tow/Haul symbol will come on the page 9‑23. is not reduced within the time instrument panel cluster. See Tow/ allowed, the lower gear range shift “ Haul Mode under Driving will not be completed. You must ” Characteristics and Towing Tips on further slow the vehicle, then press page 9 45 for more information. the − (Minus) button to the desired ‑ lower gear range. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1)

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Drive Systems Brakes All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake Vehicles with this feature always System (ABS) send engine power to all four This vehicle has the Antilock Brake wheels. It is fully automatic, and System (ABS), an advanced If there is a problem with ABS, this adjusts itself as needed for road electronic braking system that helps warning light stays on. See Antilock conditions. prevent a braking skid. Brake System (ABS) Warning Light on page 5‑22. When using a compact spare tire on When the engine is started and the an AWD vehicle, the system vehicle begins to drive away, ABS If driving safely on a wet road and it automatically detects the compact checks itself. A momentary motor or becomes necessary to slam on the spare and disables AWD. To restore clicking noise might be heard while brakes and continue braking to AWD operation and prevent this test is going on, and it might avoid a sudden obstacle, a excessive wear on the system, even be noticed that the brake computer senses that the wheels replace the compact spare with a pedal moves a little. This is normal. are slowing down. If one of the full-size tire as soon as possible. wheels is about to stop rolling, the See Compact Spare Tire on computer will separately work the page 10‑80 for more information. brakes at each wheel. ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel, as required, faster than any driver could. This can help the driver steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (28,1)

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As the brakes are applied, the Braking in Emergencies If the ignition is on, the brake computer keeps receiving updates system warning light will come on. ABS allows the driver to steer and on wheel speed and controls See Brake System Warning Light on brake at the same time. In many braking pressure accordingly. page 5 21. emergencies, steering can help ‑ Remember: ABS does not change more than even the very best Notice: Driving with the parking the time needed to get a foot up to braking. brake on can overheat the brake the brake pedal or always decrease system and cause premature stopping distance. If you get too Parking Brake wear or damage to brake system close to the vehicle in front of you, parts. Make sure that the parking there will not be enough time to brake is fully released and the apply the brakes if that vehicle brake warning light is off before suddenly slows or stops. Always driving. leave enough room up ahead to To release the parking brake, hold stop, even with ABS. the regular brake pedal down, then Using ABS push down momentarily on the parking brake pedal until you feel Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the pedal release. Slowly pull your the brake pedal down firmly and let foot up off the park brake pedal. ABS work. You might hear the ABS If the parking brake is not released pump or motor operating and feel when you begin to drive, the brake the brake pedal pulsate, but this is system warning light will be on and normal. a chime will sound warning you that To set the parking brake, hold the the parking brake is still on. regular brake pedal down, then push the parking brake pedal down. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9‑45. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1)

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Brake Assist Ride Control Systems If the system fails to turn on or activate, one of the following This vehicle has a brake assist ® messages will be displayed on the feature designed to assist the driver StabiliTrak System Driver Information Center (DIC): in stopping or decreasing vehicle The vehicle has the StabiliTrak SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, speed in emergency driving system which combines antilock SERVICE STABILITRAK, the conditions. This feature uses the brake, traction and stability control StabiliTrak light will come on stability system hydraulic brake systems and helps the driver and stay and four chimes are control module to supplement the maintain directional control of the heard. If these conditions are power brake system under vehicle in most driving conditions. observed, turn the vehicle off, wait conditions where the driver has 15 seconds, and then turn it back quickly and forcefully applied the When you first start the vehicle and on again to reset the system. If any brake pedal in an attempt to quickly begin to drive away, the system of these messages still appear on stop or slow down the vehicle. The performs several diagnostic checks the Driver Information Center (DIC), stability system hydraulic brake to ensure there are no problems. the vehicle should be taken in for control module increases brake The system may be heard or felt service. For more information on pressure at each corner of the while it is working. This is normal the DIC messages, see Driver vehicle until the ABS activates. and does not mean there is a Information Center (DIC) on problem with the vehicle. The Minor brake pedal pulsation or page 5‑25. pedal movement during this time is system should initialize before the normal and the driver should vehicle reaches 32 km/h (20 mph). continue to apply the brake pedal In some cases, it may take as the driving situation dictates. approximately 3.2 km (2 miles) of The brake assist feature will driving before the system initializes. automatically disengage when the brake pedal is released or brake pedal pressure is quickly decreased. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (30,1)

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The traction control part of When the traction control system StabiliTrak can be turned off by has been turned off, system noises pressing and releasing the traction may be heard and felt as a result of control button. the brake-traction control working. Traction control can be turned on by It is recommended to leave the pressing and releasing the traction system on for normal driving The StabiliTrak light will flash on the control button and the appropriate conditions, but it may be necessary instrument panel cluster when the TRACTION CONTROL ON to turn the system off if the vehicle system is both on and activated. message will be displayed, if not is stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow, The system may be heard or felt automatically shut off for any other and you want to “rock” the vehicle to while it is working; this is normal. reason. attempt to free it. It may also be When the traction control system is necessary to turn off the system turned off, the appropriate when driving in extreme off-road TRACTION CONTROL OFF conditions where high wheel spin is message will be displayed on the required. See If the Vehicle is Stuck DIC. The vehicle will still have on page 9‑11. brake-traction control when traction control is off, but will not be able to The traction control button is located use the engine speed management on the instrument panel. system. See “Traction Control Operation” following for more information. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1)

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Traction Control Operation Notice: If the wheel(s) of one axle If cruise control is being used when is allowed to spin excessively the system activates, the StabiliTrak The traction control system is part of while the StabiliTrak®, ABS, brake light will flash and cruise control will the StabiliTrak system. Traction warning lights, and any relevant automatically disengage. Cruise control limits wheel spin by reducing DIC messages are displayed, the control may be reengaged when engine power to the wheels (engine transfer case could be damaged. road conditions allow. See Cruise speed management) and by The repairs would not be covered Control on page 9 32. applying the brakes as necessary. ‑ by the vehicle warranty. Reduce StabiliTrak may also turn off The traction control system is engine power and do not spin the automatically if it determines that a enabled automatically when the wheel(s) excessively while these problem exists with the system. vehicle is started. It will activate and lights and messages are If the problem does not clear itself the StabiliTrak light will flash if it displayed. after restarting the vehicle, see your senses that any of the wheels are The traction control system may dealer for service. spinning or beginning to lose activate on dry or rough roads or traction while driving. If traction under conditions such as heavy control is turned off, only the acceleration while turning or brake-traction control portion of abrupt upshifts/downshifts of the traction control will work. The transmission. When this happens, a engine speed management will be reduction in acceleration may be disabled. In this mode, engine noticed, or a noise or vibration may power is not reduced automatically be heard. This is normal. and the driven wheels can spin more freely. This can cause the brake-traction control to activate constantly. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (32,1)

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Cruise Control [ (Cancel): Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the With cruise control, a speed of set speed from memory. about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can be maintained without keeping your Setting Cruise Control foot on the accelerator. Cruise If the cruise button is on when not in control does not work at speeds use, it could get bumped and go into below about 40 km/h (25 mph). cruise when not desired. Keep the When the brakes are applied, the cruise control switch off when cruise cruise control is disengaged. is not being used. The cruise control light on the { WARNING instrument panel cluster comes on The cruise control buttons are after the cruise control has been set Cruise control can be dangerous located on left side of the steering to the desired speed. where you cannot drive safely at wheel. a steady speed. So, do not use 1. Press the I button to turn the T (On/Off): Press to turn cruise cruise control system on. the cruise control on winding control on and off. The indicator roads or in heavy traffic. comes on when cruise control is on. 2. Get up to the speed desired. Cruise control can be dangerous + RES (Resume/Accelerate): 3. Press and release the SET– on slippery roads. On such roads, Press briefly to make the vehicle button located on the steering fast changes in tire traction can resume to a previously set speed, wheel. cause excessive wheel slip, and or press and hold to accelerate. 4. Take your foot off the you could lose control. Do not use SET : Press to set the speed and accelerator. cruise control on slippery roads. – activate cruise control or to make the vehicle decelerate. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1)

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Resuming a Set Speed Reducing Speed While Using you might have to step on the If the cruise control is set at a Cruise Control accelerator pedal to maintain desired speed and then the brakes If the cruise control system is the vehicle speed. When going are applied, the cruise control is already activated, downhill, you might have to brake disengaged without erasing the set or shift to a lower gear to keep the . Press and hold the SET– button speed from memory. vehicle speed down. When the on the steering wheel until the brakes are applied the cruise control Once the vehicle speed is 40 km/h lower speed desired is reached, is disengaged. (25 mph) or greater, press the +RES then release it. button on the steering wheel. The Ending Cruise Control . To slow down in small amounts, vehicle returns to the previously set press the SET– button briefly. There are three ways to end cruise speed and stays there. Each time this is done, the control: Increasing Speed While Using vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h . Step lightly on the brake pedal. Cruise Control (1 mph) slower. . Press the [ button. If the cruise control system is Passing Another Vehicle While already activated, Using Cruise Control . To turn off the cruise control, press on the steering wheel. . Press and hold the +RES button Use the accelerator pedal to T on the steering wheel until the increase vehicle speed. When you Erasing Speed Memory desired speed is reached, then take your foot off the pedal, the release it. vehicle will slow down to the The cruise control set speed is erased from memory by pressing . previously set cruise speed. To increase vehicle speed in the T button or if the ignition is small increments, press the Using Cruise Control on Hills turned off. +RES button briefly. Each time How well the cruise control will work this is done, the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) faster. on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (34,1)

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How the System Works Object Detection { WARNING Systems URPA comes on automatically The Ultrasonic Rear Parking when the shift lever is moved into Ultrasonic Parking Assist Assist (URPA) system does not R (Reverse). A single tone sounds replace driver vision. It cannot to indicate the system is working. For vehicles with the Ultrasonic detect: URPA operates only at speeds less Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, . Objects that are below the than 8 km/h (5 mph). it operates at speeds less than bumper, underneath the 8 km/h (5 mph), and assists the An obstacle is indicated by audible vehicle, or too close or far driver with parking and avoiding beeps. The interval between the from the vehicle. objects while in R (Reverse). The beeps becomes shorter as the sensors on the rear bumper are . Children, pedestrians, vehicle gets closer to the obstacle. used to detect the distance to an bicyclists, or pets. When the distance is less than object up to 2.5 m (8 ft) behind the 30 cm (12 in) the beeps are If you do not use proper care continuous. vehicle, and at least 25.4 cm (10 in) before and while backing, vehicle off the ground. damage, injury, or death could To be detected, objects must be at occur. Even with URPA, always least 25.4 cm (10 in) off the ground and below liftgate level. Objects check behind the vehicle before must also be within 2.5 m (8 ft) from backing up. While backing, be the rear bumper. This distance may sure to look for objects and check be less during warmer or humid the vehicle's mirrors. weather. The system can be disabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See “Park Assist” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑39 for more information. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1)

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When the System Does Not PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE . A trailer was attached to the Seem to Work Properly OWNERS MANUAL: This vehicle, or a bicycle or an object message can occur under the was hanging out of the liftgate If the URPA system does not following conditions: during the last drive cycle. Once activate due to a temporary the attached object is removed, condition, the message PARK . The ultrasonic sensors are not URPA will return to normal ASSIST OFF or PARK ASST clean. Keep the vehicle's rear operation. BLOCKED SEE OWNERS bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, . MANUAL will be displayed on ice and slush. For cleaning A tow bar is attached to the the DIC. instructions, see Exterior Care vehicle. on page 10‑88. . SERVICE PARK ASSIST: If this The vehicle's bumper is message occurs, take the vehicle to . The park assist sensors are damaged. Take the vehicle to your dealer to repair the system. covered by frost or ice. Frost or your dealer to repair the system. ice can form around and behind . PARK ASSIST OFF: This message Other conditions may affect the sensors and may not always system performance, such as occurs if the driver disables the be seen; this can occur after system. vibrations from a jackhammer or washing the vehicle in cold the compression of air brakes on weather. The message may not a very large truck. clear until the frost or ice has melted. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (36,1)

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Rear Vision rear view mirror. Once the driver WARNING (Continued) shifts out of R (Reverse), the video Camera (RVC) image automatically disappears The vehicle may have a Rear Vision Your judged distances using the from the inside rear view mirror. Camera system. Read this entire screen will differ from actual Turning the Rear Vision Camera section before using it. distances. System Off or On If you do not use proper care { WARNING before backing up, you could To turn off the rear vision camera hit a vehicle, child, pedestrian, system, press and hold z, located The Rear Vision Camera (RVC) bicyclist, or pet, resulting in on the inside rearview mirror, until system does not replace driver vehicle damage, injury, or death. the left indicator light turns off. The vision. RVC does not: Even though the vehicle has rear vision camera display is now disabled. . Detect objects that are the RVC system, always check outside the camera's field of carefully before backing up by To turn the rear vision camera view, below the bumper, checking behind and around the system on again, press and hold or underneath the vehicle. vehicle. z until the left indicator light illuminates. The rear vision camera . Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets. Vehicles Without Navigation system display is now enabled and the display will appear in the mirror Do not back the vehicle by only System normally. looking at the RVC screen, or use The rear vision camera system is the screen during longer, higher designed to help the driver when Vehicles With Navigation speed backing maneuvers or backing up by displaying a view of System where there could be cross-traffic. the area behind the vehicle. When The rear vision camera system is (Continued) the key is in the ON/RUN position designed to help the driver when and the driver shifts the vehicle into backing up by displaying a view of R (Reverse), the video image the area behind the vehicle. When automatically appears on the inside the driver shifts the vehicle into Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1)

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R (Reverse), the video image There is a message on the rear automatically appears on the vision camera screen that states navigation screen. Once the driver “Check Surroundings for Safety”. shifts out of R (Reverse), the navigation screen will go back to the Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast of the Screen last screen that had been displayed, after a delay. To adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen, press the Turning the Rear Vision Camera MENU button while the rear vision System On or Off camera image is on the display. Any To turn the rear vision camera adjustments made will only affect system on or off: the rear vision camera screen. 1. Shift into P (Park). 4. Select the Video screen button. ] (Brightness) : Touch the + 2. Press the MENU button to enter When the Video screen button is (plus) or – (minus) screen buttons to the configure menu options, then highlighted the RVC system increase or decrease the brightness press the MENU hard key to is on. of the screen. select Display or touch the The delay that is received after _ (Contrast) : Touch the + (plus) Display screen button. shifting out of R (Reverse) is or – (minus) screen buttons to 3. Select the Rear Camera Options approximately 10 seconds. The increase or decrease the contrast of screen button. The Rear Camera delay can be cancelled by the screen. Options screen displays. performing one of the following: . Pressing a hard key on the navigation system. . Shifting in to P (Park). . Reach a vehicle speed of 8 km/h (5 mph). Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (38,1)

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Symbols 3. Press the MENU hard key to Rear Vision Camera Location The navigation system may have enter the configure menu a feature that lets the driver view options, then press the MENU symbols on the navigation screen hard key repeatedly until Display while using the rear vision camera. is selected or touch the Display The Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist screen button. (URPA) system must not be 4. Select the Rear Camera Options disabled to use the caution symbols. screen button. The Rear Camera If URPA has been disabled and the Options screen will display. symbols have been turned on, the 5. Touch the Symbols screen Rear Parking Assist Symbols button. The screen button will be Unavailable error message may highlighted when on. display. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑34. Rear Vision Camera Error The symbols appear when an object Messages The camera is located above the has been detected by the URPA Service Rear Vision Camera license plate. system. The symbol may cover the System: This message can display object when viewing the navigation when the system is not receiving screen. information it requires from other To turn the symbols on or off: vehicle systems. 1. Make sure that URPA has not If any other problem occurs or if a been disabled. problem persists, see your dealer. 2. Shift into P (Park). Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1)

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The area displayed by the camera is When the System Does Not limited and does not display objects Seem To Work Properly that are close to either corner or under the bumper. The area The rear vision camera system displayed can vary depending on might not work properly or display vehicle orientation or road a clear image if: conditions. The distance of the . The RVC is turned off. See image that appears on the screen “Turning the Rear Camera differs from the actual distance. System On or Off” earlier in The following illustration shows this section. the field of view that the camera . It is dark. provides. . 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. Clean the lens, rinse it with water, and wipe it with a soft cloth.

A. View displayed by the camera. B. Corner of the rear bumper. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (40,1)

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. The back of the vehicle is in . A fast flash may indicate that an accident, the position and the display has been on for the Fuel mounting angle of the camera maximum allowable time during Use of the recommended fuel is can change or the camera can a reverse cycle, or the display an important part of the proper be affected. Be sure to have the has reached an Over maintenance of this vehicle. To help camera and its position and Temperature limit. keep the engine clean and maintain mounting angle checked at your The fast flash conditions are optimum vehicle performance, we dealer. used to protect the video recommend the use of gasoline . There are extreme temperature device from high temperature advertised as TOP TIER Detergent changes. conditions. Once conditions Gasoline. The rear vision camera system return to normal the device will Look for the TOP TIER label on the display in the rearview mirror may reset and the green indicator will fuel pump to ensure gasoline meets turn off or not appear as expected stop flashing. enhanced detergency standards due to one of the following During any of these fault conditions, developed by auto companies. A list conditions. If this occurs the left the display will be blank and the of marketers providing TOP TIER indicator light on the mirror will indicator will continue to flash as Detergent Gasoline can be found at flash. long as the vehicle is in R (Reverse) www.toptiergas.com. or until the conditions return to . A slow flash may indicate a loss of video signal, or no video normal. signal present during the reverse Pressing and holding z when the cycle. left indicator light is flashing will turn off the video display along with the left indicator light. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1)

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Gasoline Specifications control system performance might be affected. The malfunction (U.S. and Canada Only) indicator lamp could turn on and the At a minimum, gasoline should vehicle might fail a smog‐check test. meet ASTM specification D 4814 See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on in the United States or CAN/ page 5‑19. If this occurs, return to CGSB‐3.5 or 3.511 in Canada. your authorized dealer for diagnosis. Some gasolines contain an If it is determined that the condition octane-enhancing additive called is caused by the type of fuel used, methylcyclopentadienyl manganese repairs might not be covered by the tricarbonyl (MMT). We recommend vehicle warranty. against the use of gasolines containing MMT. See Fuel Additives Fuels in Foreign Recommended Fuel on page 9‑42 for additional Countries information. Use regular unleaded gasoline with Never use leaded gasoline or any a posted octane rating of 87 or California Fuel other fuel not recommended in the higher. If the octane rating is less previous text on fuel. Costly repairs than 87, an audible knocking noise, Requirements caused by use of improper fuel commonly referred to as spark If the vehicle is certified to meet would not be covered by the vehicle knock, might be heard when driving. California Emissions Standards, it is warranty. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated designed to operate on fuels that at 87 octane or higher as soon as To check the fuel availability, ask an meet California specifications. See possible. If heavy knocking is heard auto club, or contact a major oil the underhood emission control when using gasoline rated at company that does business in the label. If this fuel is not available in 87 octane or higher, the engine country where you will be driving. states adopting California Emissions needs service. Standards, the vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (42,1)

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Fuel Additives For customers who do not use TOP Notice: This vehicle was not TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, designed for fuel that contains To provide cleaner air, all gasolines one bottle of GM Fuel System methanol. Do not use fuel in the United States are now Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel containing methanol. It can required to contain additives that tank at every engine oil change, corrode metal parts in the fuel help prevent engine and fuel system can help clean deposits from fuel system and also damage plastic deposits from forming, allowing the injectors and intake valves. GM Fuel and rubber parts. That damage emission control system to work System Treatment PLUS is the only would not be covered under the properly. In most cases, nothing gasoline additive recommended by vehicle warranty. should have to be added to the fuel. General Motors. It is available at Some gasolines that are not However, some gasolines contain your dealer. only the minimum amount of reformulated for low emissions can additive required to meet U.S. Gasolines containing oxygenates, contain an octane-enhancing Environmental Protection Agency such as ethers and ethanol, and additive called regulations. To help keep fuel reformulated gasolines might methylcyclopentadienyl manganese injectors and intake valves clean be available in your area. We tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant and avoid problems due to dirty recommend that you use these where you buy gasoline whether the injectors or valves, look for gasoline gasolines, if they comply with the fuel contains MMT. We recommend that is advertised as TOP TIER specifications described earlier. against the use of such gasolines. Detergent Gasoline. Look for the However, E85 (85% ethanol) and Fuels containing MMT can reduce TOP TIER label on the fuel pump to other fuels containing more than spark plug life and affect emission ensure gasoline meets enhanced 10% ethanol must not be used in control system performance. The detergency standards developed vehicles that were not designed for malfunction indicator lamp might by the auto companies. A list of those fuels. turn on. If this occurs, return to your marketers providing TOP TIER dealer for service. Detergent Gasoline can be found at www.toptiergas.com. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1)

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Filling the Tank To open the fuel door, push the rearward center edge in and release { WARNING and it will open. { WARNING Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. Fuel vapor burns violently and a If you spill fuel and then fuel fire can cause bad injuries. something ignites it, you could be To help avoid injuries to you and badly burned. This spray can others, read and follow all the happen if the tank is nearly full, instructions on the fuel pump and is more likely in hot weather. island. Turn off the engine when Open the fuel cap slowly and wait refueling. Do not smoke near fuel for any hiss noise to stop. Then or when refueling the vehicle. Do unscrew the cap all the way. not use cellular phones. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from fuel. Do not Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not leave the fuel pump unattended top off or overfill the tank and wait a when refueling the vehicle. This is To remove the fuel cap, turn it few seconds after you have finished pumping before removing the against the law in some places. slowly counterclockwise. The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the cap is nozzle. Clean fuel from painted Do not re-enter the vehicle while released too soon, it will spring back surfaces as soon as possible. See pumping fuel. Keep children away to the right. Exterior Care on page 10‑88. from the fuel pump; never let children pump fuel. While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap from the hook on the fuel door. The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver side of the vehicle. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (44,1)

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When replacing the fuel cap, turn it tank and emissions system. See clockwise until it clicks. Make sure Malfunction Indicator Lamp on WARNING (Continued) the cap is fully installed. The page 5‑19. diagnostic system can determine if . Bring the fill nozzle in contact the fuel cap has been left off or Filling a Portable Fuel with the inside of the fill improperly installed. This would Container opening before operating the allow fuel to evaporate into the nozzle. Contact should be atmosphere. See Malfunction maintained until the filling is Indicator Lamp on page 5‑19. { WARNING complete. Never fill a portable fuel container { WARNING . Do not smoke while while it is in the vehicle. Static pumping fuel. If a fire starts while you are electricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel . Do not use a cellular phone refueling, do not remove the while pumping fuel. nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel vapor. You can be badly burned by shutting off the pump or by and the vehicle damaged if this notifying the station attendant. occurs. To help avoid injury to you Leave the area immediately. and others: . Dispense fuel only into Notice: If a new fuel cap is approved containers. needed, be sure to get the right . Do not fill a container while it type of cap from your dealer. The is inside a vehicle, in a wrong type of fuel cap might not vehicle's trunk, pickup bed, fit properly, might cause the or on any surface other than malfunction indicator lamp to the ground. light, and could damage the fuel (Continued) Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1)

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Towing vehicle such as a motor home, see The vehicle can tow a trailer when Recreational Vehicle Towing on equipped with the proper trailer page 10‑85. towing equipment. For trailering General Towing capacity, see Trailer Towing on Information Driving Characteristics page 9‑49. Trailering changes handling, acceleration, braking, Only use towing equipment that and Towing Tips durability and fuel economy. With has been designed for the vehicle. the added weight, the engine, Contact your dealer or trailering { WARNING transmission, wheel assemblies and dealer for assistance with preparing tires are forced to work harder and the vehicle for towing a trailer. The driver can lose control when under greater loads. The trailer also See the following trailer towing pulling a trailer if the correct adds wind resistance, increasing the information in this section: equipment is not used or the pulling requirements. For safe vehicle is not driven properly. . For information on driving while trailering, correctly use the proper For example, if the trailer is too towing a trailer, see “Driving trailering equipment. heavy, the brakes may not work Characteristics and The following information has well or even at all. The driver Towing Tips.” — important trailering tips and rules and passengers could be for your safety and that of your . For maximum vehicle and trailer seriously injured. The vehicle may weights, see “Trailer Towing.” passengers. Read this section also be damaged; the resulting carefully before pulling a trailer. . For information on equipment to repairs would not be covered by tow a trailer, see “Towing the vehicle warranty. Pull a trailer Equipment.” only if all the steps in this section For information on towing a disabled have been followed. Ask your vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on dealer for advice and information page 10‑85. For information on about towing a trailer with the towing the vehicle behind another vehicle. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (46,1)

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Pulling a Trailer . Obey speed limit restrictions During the trip, check regularly to be when towing a trailer. sure that the load is secure, and the Here are some important points: . The vehicle is designed primarily lamps and trailer brakes are working . There are many laws, including as a passenger and load properly. speed limit restrictions that apply carrying vehicle. If a trailer is Towing with a Stability Control to trailering. Check for legal towed, the vehicle will require requirements. more frequent maintenance due System . Consider using sway control. to the additional load. When towing, the sound of the stability control system might be See Towing Equipment on Driving with a Trailer page 9‑51. heard. The system is reacting to the Towing a trailer requires experience. vehicle movement caused by the . Do not tow a trailer at all during Get familiar with handling and trailer, which mainly occurs during the first 800 km (500 miles) the braking with the added trailer cornering. This is normal when new vehicle is driven. The weight. The vehicle is now longer towing heavier trailers. engine, axle or other parts could and not as responsive as the be damaged. vehicle is by itself. Tow/Haul Mode . During the first 800 km Check all trailer hitch parts and Tow/Haul assists when pulling a (500 miles) that a trailer is attachments, safety chains, heavy trailer or a large or heavy towed, do not drive over 80 km/h electrical connectors, lamps, tires load. The purpose of the Tow/Haul (50 mph) and do not make starts and mirror adjustments. If the trailer mode is to: at full throttle. This reduces wear has electric brakes, start the vehicle . Reduce the frequency and on the vehicle. and trailer moving and then apply improve the predictability of . The vehicle can tow in D (Drive). the trailer brake controller by hand transmission shifts. Use a lower gear if the to be sure the brakes are working. . Provide the same solid shift feel transmission shifts too often. as when the vehicle is unloaded. See “Tow/Haul Mode” later in this section. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1)

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. Improve control of vehicle speed Tow/Haul is designed to be most Following Distance while requiring less throttle pedal effective when the vehicle and Stay at least twice as far behind the activity. trailer combined weight is at least vehicle ahead as you would when . 75 percent of the vehicle's Gross Increase the charging system driving the vehicle without a trailer. Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). voltage to assist in recharging a This can help to avoid situations See Trailer Towing on page 9 49. battery installed in a trailer. ‑ that require heavy braking and Tow/Haul is most useful when sudden turns. pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load under the following Passing driving conditions: More passing distance is needed . Travelling through rolling terrain. when towing a trailer. Because the . Travelling in stop and go traffic. rig is longer, it is necessary to go farther beyond the passed vehicle Press this button located on the . Travelling in busy parking lots before returning to the lane. console to turn on and turn off the where improved low speed Tow/Haul mode. See Tow/Haul control of the vehicle is desired. Backing Up Mode on page 9‑26. Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul Hold the bottom of the steering The Tow/Haul light on the when lightly loaded or with no trailer wheel with one hand. To move the instrument panel comes on to will not cause damage but there is trailer to the left, move that hand to indicate that Tow/Haul mode has no benefit. Such a selection when the left. To move the trailer to the been selected. unloaded may result in unpleasant right, move your hand to the right. engine and transmission driving Always back up slowly and, Tow/Haul may be turned off by characteristics and reduced fuel if possible, have someone pressing the button again, at which economy. guide you. time the indicator light on the instrument panel will turn off. The vehicle will automatically turn off Tow/Haul every time it is started. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (48,1)

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Making Turns When towing a trailer, the arrows on grades, the vehicle may show signs the instrument panel flash for turns similar to engine overheating. To Notice: Making very sharp turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are avoid this, let the engine run while while trailering could cause the burned out. Check occasionally to parked, preferably on level ground, trailer to come in contact with the be sure the trailer bulbs are still with the transmission in P (Park) for vehicle. The vehicle could be working. a few minutes before turning the damaged. Avoid making very engine off. If the overheat warning sharp turns while trailering. Driving on Grades comes on, see Engine Overheating When turning with a trailer, make Reduce speed and shift to a on page 10‑18. wider turns than normal so the lower gear before starting down a On a long uphill grade, shift down trailer will not strike soft shoulders, long or steep downgrade. If the and reduce the vehicle speed to curbs, road signs, trees or other transmission is not shifted down, the around 88 km/h (55 mph) to reduce objects. Use the turn signal well in brakes might have to be used so the possibility of the engine and the advance and avoid jerky or sudden much that they would get hot and no transmission overheating. maneuvers. longer work well. See “Automatic Parking on Hills Turn Signals When Towing a Engine Grade Braking” within Tow/ Haul Mode on page 9 26. Trailer ‑ The vehicle can tow in D (Drive). { WARNING The turn signal indicators on the Use a lower gear if the transmission instrument panel flash whenever shifts too often. Parking the vehicle on a hill with signaling a turn or lane change. the trailer attached can be Properly hooked up, the trailer When towing at high altitude on dangerous. If something goes lamps also flash, telling other steep uphill grades, engine coolant wrong, the rig could start to move. drivers the vehicle is turning, will boil at a lower temperature than People can be injured, and both at normal altitudes. If the engine is changing lanes or stopping. the vehicle and the trailer can be turned off immediately after towing damaged. When possible, always at high altitude on steep uphill park the rig on a flat surface. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1)

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If parking the rig on a hill: 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is Trailer Towing clear of the chocks. 1. Press the brake pedal, but do Three important considerations not shift into P (Park) yet. Turn 4. Stop and have someone pick up have to do with weight: the wheels into the curb if facing and store the chocks. downhill or into traffic if facing . The weight of the trailer Maintenance When Trailer uphill. . The weight of the trailer tongue Towing 2. Have someone place chocks . The total weight on the vehicle's under the trailer wheels. The vehicle needs service more tires often when pulling a trailer. See this 3. When the wheel chocks are in manual's Maintenance Schedule or Weight of the Trailer place, release the brake pedal Index for more information. Things How heavy can a trailer safely be? until the chocks absorb the load. that are especially important in 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then trailer operation are automatic Speed, altitude, road grades, apply the parking brake and shift transmission fluid, engine oil, axle outside temperature, special into P (Park). lubricant, belts, cooling system and equipment, and the amount of brake system. Inspect these before tongue weight the vehicle can carry 5. Release the brake pedal. and during the trip. must be considered. See “Weight of the Trailer Tongue later in this Leaving After Parking on a Hill Check periodically to see that all ” section for more information. 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal hitch nuts and bolts are tight. while you: Maximum trailer weight is calculated Engine Cooling When Trailer assuming only the driver is in the . Start the engine. Towing tow vehicle and it has all the . Shift into a gear. The cooling system may temporarily required trailering equipment. The weight of additional optional . Release the parking brake. overheat during severe operating conditions. See Engine Overheating equipment, passengers and cargo in 2. Let up on the brake pedal. on page 10‑18. the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (50,1)

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Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. Vehicle Maximum Trailer Weight *GCWR Front‐Wheel Drive 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 7,500 lbs (3 402 kg) Front‐Wheel Drive, V92 Trailer Towing Package 4,500 lbs (2 041 kg) 9,500 lbs (4 309 kg) All‐Wheel Drive 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 7,700 lbs (3 493 kg) All‐Wheel Drive, V92 Trailer Towing Package 4,500 lbs (2 041 kg) 9,700 lbs (4 400 kg) *The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions. The GCWR for the vehicle should not be exceeded.

Ask your dealer for our trailering Weight of the Trailer Tongue If there are a lot of options, information or advice. See equipment, passengers or cargo in The tongue load (A) of any trailer is Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue an important weight to measure and Canada) on page 13 4 or weight the vehicle can carry, which ‑ because it affects the total gross Customer Assistance Offices will also reduce the trailer weight the weight of the vehicle. The Gross (Mexico) on page 13 5 for more vehicle can tow. If towing a trailer, ‑ Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the information. the tongue load must be added to curb weight of the vehicle, any the GVW because the vehicle will cargo carried in it, and the people be carrying that weight, too. See who will be riding in the vehicle. Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12 Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1)

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(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or Towing Equipment the RGAWR (Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating). The effect of Hitches additional weight may reduce the It is important to have the correct trailering capacity more than the hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large total of the additional weight. trucks going by and rough roads are It is important that the vehicle a few reasons why the right hitch is does not exceed any of its needed. ratings — GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, . The rear bumper on the vehicle Maximum Trailer Rating or Tongue is not intended for hitches. Do Weight. The only way to be sure it is not attach rental hitches or other not exceeding any of these ratings bumper-type hitches to it. Use If a weight-carrying hitch or a is to weigh the vehicle and trailer. only a frame-mounted hitch that weight-distributing hitch is being Total Weight on the Vehicle's does not attach to the bumper. used, the trailer tongue (A) should Tires . weigh 10‐15 percent of the total Will any holes be made in the loaded trailer weight (B). Inflate the vehicle's tires to the body of the vehicle when the upper limit for cold tires. These trailer hitch is installed? If there After loading the trailer, weigh the are, then be sure to seal the trailer and then the tongue, numbers can be found on the Certification label or see Vehicle holes when the hitch is removed. separately, to see if the weights are If the holes are not sealed, dirt, proper. If they are not, adjustments Load Limits on page 9‑12 for more information. Do not go over the water, and deadly carbon might be made by moving some monoxide (CO) from the exhaust items around in the trailer. GVW limit for the vehicle, or the GAWR, including the weight of the may get into the vehicle. See Trailering may be limited by the trailer tongue. If using a weight Engine Exhaust on page 9‑22. vehicle's ability to carry tongue distributing hitch, do not go over the weight. Tongue weight cannot cause rear axle limit before applying the the vehicle to exceed the GVWR weight distribution spring bars. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (52,1)

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Weight-Distributing Hitches and Safety Chains Trailer Wiring Harness Weight Carrying Hitches Always attach chains between the Basic Trailer Wiring vehicle and the trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue The trailer wiring harness, with a of the trailer to help prevent the seven-pin connector, is located at tongue from contacting the road if it the rear of the vehicle and is tied to becomes separated from the hitch. the vehicle's frame. The harness Always leave just enough slack so connector can be plugged into a the rig can turn. Never allow safety seven-pin universal heavy-duty chains to drag on the ground. trailer connector available through your dealer. Trailer Brakes The seven-wire harness contains A loaded trailer that weighs more the following trailer circuits: than 450 kg (1,000 lbs) needs to . Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal have its own brake system that is A. Body-to-Ground Distance adequate for the weight of the . Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn B. Front of Vehicle trailer. Be sure to read and follow Signal the instructions for the trailer brakes . Brown: Taillamps When using a weight-distributing so they are installed, adjusted and . hitch, the hitch must be adjusted so maintained properly. Black: Ground that the distance (A) remains the . Light Green: Back-up Lamps same both before and after coupling Because the vehicle has antilock the trailer to the tow vehicle. brakes, do not try to tap into the . Red/Black: Battery Feed vehicle's hydraulic brake system. . Dark Blue: Trailer Brake* If you do, both brake systems will not work well, or at all. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1)

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*The fuse for this circuit is installed Electric Trailer Brake Control Conversions and in the underhood electrical center, Wiring Provisions but the wires are not connected. These wiring provisions for an Add-Ons They should be connected by your electric trailer brake controller are dealer or a qualified service center. included with the vehicle as part of Add-On Electrical If the back-up lamp circuit is not the trailer wiring package. The Equipment functional, contact your dealer. instrument panel contains blunt cut Notice: Do not add anything If a remote (non-vehicle) battery is wires behind the steering column for the electric trailer brake controller. electrical to the vehicle unless being charged, press the Tow/Haul you check with your dealer first. mode switch located on the center The harness contains the following wires: Some electrical equipment can console near the climate controls. damage the vehicle and the This will boost the vehicle system . Red/Black: Power Supply damage would not be covered by voltage and properly charge the . White: Brake Switch Signal the vehicle's warranty. Some battery. If the trailer is too light for add-on electrical equipment can Tow/Haul mode, turn on the . Gray: Illumination keep other components from headlamps (Non‐HID only) as a . Dark Blue: Trailer Brake Signal working as they should. second way to boost the vehicle system and charge the battery. . Black: Ground Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12 volt battery, even if the The electric trailer brake controller ‐ vehicle is not operating. should be installed by your dealer or a qualified service center. The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3‑40 and Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3‑40. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (54,1)

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2 NOTES Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)

Vehicle Care 10-1

Cooling System ...... 10-14 Headlamp Aiming Vehicle Care Engine Coolant ...... 10-14 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-27 Engine Overheating ...... 10-18 Overheated Engine Bulb Replacement General Information Protection Bulb Replacement ...... 10-28 General Information ...... 10-2 Operating Mode ...... 10-20 Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-28 California Proposition Power Steering Fluid ...... 10-20 High Intensity Discharge 65 Warning ...... 10-3 Washer Fluid ...... 10-21 (HID) Lighting ...... 10-28 California Perchlorate Brakes ...... 10-22 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Materials Requirements . . . . 10-3 Brake Fluid ...... 10-23 Sidemarker, and Accessories and Battery ...... 10-24 Stoplamps ...... 10-28 Modifications ...... 10-3 All-Wheel Drive ...... 10-25 License Plate Lamp ...... 10-29 Vehicle Checks Starter Switch Check ...... 10-25 Replacement Bulbs ...... 10-29 Doing Your Own Automatic Transmission Shift Electrical System Lock Control Function Service Work ...... 10-4 High Voltage Devices and Check ...... 10-25 Hood ...... 10-5 Wiring ...... 10-30 Ignition Transmission Lock Engine Compartment Electrical System Check ...... 10-26 Overview ...... 10-6 Overload ...... 10-30 Park Brake and P (Park) Engine Cover ...... 10-7 Fuses and Circuit Mechanism Check ...... 10-26 Engine Oil ...... 10-8 Breakers ...... 10-31 Wiper Blade Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-11 Engine Compartment Fuse Replacement ...... 10-26 Automatic Transmission Block ...... 10-31 Windshield Replacement . . . 10-27 Fluid ...... 10-11 Instrument Panel Fuse Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . 10-12 Block ...... 10-34 Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)

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Wheels and Tires Wheel Replacement ...... 10-56 General Information Tires ...... 10-37 Tire Chains ...... 10-57 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...... 10-38 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 10-58 For service and parts needs, visit Tire Designations ...... 10-40 Tire Sealant and your dealer. You will receive Tire Terminology and Compressor Kit ...... 10-60 genuine GM parts and GM-trained Definitions ...... 10-40 Storing the Tire Sealant and and supported service people. Tire Pressure ...... 10-43 Compressor Kit ...... 10-68 Genuine GM parts have one of Tire Pressure Monitor Tire Changing ...... 10-68 these marks: System ...... 10-44 Secondary Latch System . . . 10-78 Tire Pressure Monitor Compact Spare Tire ...... 10-80 Operation ...... 10-45 Tire Inspection ...... 10-49 Jump Starting Tire Rotation ...... 10-49 Jump Starting ...... 10-81 When It Is Time for New Towing Tires ...... 10-51 Towing the Vehicle ...... 10-85 Buying New Tires ...... 10-51 Recreational Vehicle Different Size Tires and Towing ...... 10-85 Wheels ...... 10-53 Uniform Tire Quality Appearance Care Grading ...... 10-54 Exterior Care ...... 10-88 Wheel Alignment and Tire Interior Care ...... 10-92 Balance ...... 10-56 Floor Mats ...... 10-95 Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)

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California Proposition 65 Accessories and GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other Warning Modifications systems on the vehicle. Your GM Most motor vehicles, including this Adding non‐dealer accessories to dealer can accessorize the vehicle one, contain and/or emit chemicals the vehicle can affect vehicle using genuine GM Accessories. known to the State of California to performance and safety, including When you go to your GM dealer cause cancer and birth defects or such things as airbags, braking, and ask for GM Accessories, you other reproductive harm. Engine stability, ride and handling, will know that GM-trained and exhaust, many parts and systems, emissions systems, aerodynamics, supported service technicians will many fluids, and some component durability, and electronic systems perform the work using genuine GM wear by-products contain and/or like antilock brakes, traction control, Accessories. emit these chemicals. and stability control. Some of these Also, see Adding Equipment to the accessories could even cause Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on malfunction or damage not covered California Perchlorate page 3‑40. Materials Requirements by the vehicle warranty. Damage to vehicle components Certain types of automotive resulting from the installation or use applications, such as airbag of non GM certified parts, including initiators, seat belt pretensioners, ‐ control module modifications, is not and lithium batteries contained in covered under the terms of the Remote Keyless Entry transmitters, vehicle warranty and may affect may contain perchlorate materials. remaining warranty coverage for Special handling may be necessary. affected parts. For additional information, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)

10-4 Vehicle Care

Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service WARNING (Continued) work, use the proper service Doing Your Own manual. It tells you much more . Be sure to use the proper about how to service the vehicle Service Work nuts, bolts, and other than this manual can. To order the fasteners. Metric and English proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information { WARNING fasteners can be easily on page 13 13. confused. If the wrong ‑ You can be injured and the fasteners are used, parts can This vehicle has an airbag system. vehicle could be damaged if you later break or fall off. You Before attempting to do your own try to do service work on a vehicle could be hurt. service work, see Servicing the without knowing enough about it. Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on . Be sure you have sufficient page 3‑40. knowledge, experience, the Keep a record with all parts receipts proper replacement parts, and list the mileage and the date of and tools before attempting any service work performed. See any vehicle Maintenance Records on page 11‑9. maintenance task. (Continued) Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)

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Hood Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. To open the hood: 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 1. Pull the hood release handle center until it is completely latched. with this symbol on it. It is located under the instrument 2. At the front of the vehicle, pull panel on the driver side of the up on the bottom center of the vehicle. grille, and push the secondary hood release to the left. 3. After the lid has been partially lifted, a gas strut automatically lifts and holds the hood in the fully open position. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)

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Engine Compartment Overview Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)

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A. Radiator Pressure Cap. See H. Engine Cover on page 10‑7. Engine Cover Cooling System on page 10‑14. I. Engine Oil Dipstick. See B. Engine Coolant Recovery Cap. “Checking Engine Oil” under See Cooling System on Engine Oil on page 10‑8. page 10‑14. J. Automatic Transmission Fluid C. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. Dipstick. See “Checking the See Jump Starting on Fluid Level” under Automatic page 10‑81. Transmission Fluid on D. Engine Compartment Fuse page 10‑11. Block on page 10‑31. K. Brake Master Cylinder E. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid” See Jump Starting on under Brakes on page 10‑22. page 10‑81. L. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on A. Oil Fill Cap F. Power Steering Reservoir and page 10‑12. Cap (under engine cover). See M. Windshield Washer Fluid B. Engine Cover Power Steering Fluid on Reservoir. See “Adding Washer To remove: page 10‑20. Fluid” under Washer Fluid on page 10 21. 1. Remove the oil fill cap (A). G. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When ‑ to Add Engine Oil” under 2. Raise the engine cover (B) to Engine Oil on page 10‑8. release from the retainers. 3. Lift and remove the engine cover. 4. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall engine cover. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)

10-8 Vehicle Care

Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil To ensure proper engine It is a good idea to check the engine performance and long life, careful oil level at each fuel fill. In order to attention must be paid to engine oil. get an accurate reading, the vehicle Following these simple, but must be on level ground. The important steps will help protect engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow your investment: loop. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for the . Always use engine oil approved location of the engine oil dipstick. to the proper specification and of If the oil is below the cross-hatched the proper viscosity grade. See Obtaining an accurate oil level area at the tip of the dipstick, add 1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” reading is essential: and then recheck the level. See in this section. 1. If the engine has been running “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in . Check the engine oil level recently, turn off the engine and this section for an explanation of regularly and maintain the allow several minutes for the oil what kind of oil to use. For engine proper oil level. See “Checking to drain back into the oil pan. oil crankcase capacity, see Engine Oil” and “When to Add Checking the oil level too soon Capacities and Specifications on after engine shutoff will not Engine Oil” in this section. page 12‑2. provide an accurate oil level . Change the engine oil at the reading. Notice: Do not add too much oil. appropriate time. See Engine Oil Oil levels above or below the Life System on page 10‑11. 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean acceptable operating range it with a paper towel or cloth, . Always dispose of engine oil shown on the dipstick are harmful then push it back in all the way. to the engine. If you find that you properly. See “What to Do with Remove it again, keeping the tip Used Oil” in this section. have an oil level above the down, and check the level. operating range, i.e., the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1)

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area that shows the proper This certification mark indicates that approved to the dexos operating range, the engine could the oil has been approved to the specification, ask your service be damaged. You should drain dexos specification. provider. out the excess oil or limit driving Use of Substitute Engine Oils if of the vehicle and seek a service dexos is unavailable: In the event professional to remove the that dexos‐approved engine oil is excess amount of oil. not available at an oil change or for See Engine Compartment Overview maintaining proper oil level, you on page 10‑6 for the location of the may use substitute engine oil engine oil fill cap. displaying the API Starburst symbol Add enough oil to put the level This vehicle was filled at the factory and of SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade. somewhere in the proper operating with dexos‐approved engine oil. Use of oils that do not meet the dexos specification, however, may range. Push the dipstick all the way Notice: Use only engine oil back in when through. result in reduced performance under that is approved to the dexos certain circumstances. Selecting the Right Engine Oil specification or an equivalent engine oil of the appropriate Viscosity Grade Selecting the right engine oil viscosity grade. Engine oils SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity depends on both the proper oil approved to the dexos grade for the vehicle. Do not use specification and viscosity grade: specification will show the dexos other viscosity oils such as Specification symbol on the container. Failure SAE 10W‐30, 10W‐40, or 20W-50. to use the recommended engine Use and ask for engine oils with the oil or equivalent can result in dexos™ certification mark. Oils engine damage not covered by meeting the requirements of the the vehicle warranty. If you are vehicle should have the dexos unsure whether the oil is certification mark on the container. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1)

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Cold Temperature Operation: In an What to Do with Used Oil area of extreme cold, where the Used engine oil contains certain temperature falls below −29°C elements that can be unhealthy for (−20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should your skin and could even cause be used. An oil of this viscosity cancer. Do not let used oil stay on grade will provide easier cold your skin for very long. Clean your starting for the engine at extremely skin and nails with soap and water, low temperatures. When selecting or a good hand cleaner. Wash or an oil of the appropriate viscosity properly dispose of clothing or rags grade, be sure to always select containing used engine oil. See the an oil that meets the required manufacturer's warnings about the specification, dexos. See use and disposal of oil products. “Specification” earlier in this section for more information. Used oil can be a threat to the environment. If you change your Engine Oil Additives/Engine own oil, be sure to drain all the oil Oil Flushes from the filter before disposal. Never Do not add anything to the oil. The dispose of oil by putting it in the recommended oils with the dexos trash or pouring it on the ground, specification and displaying the into sewers, or into streams or dexos certification mark are all that bodies of water. Recycle it by taking is needed for good performance and it to a place that collects used oil. engine protection. Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1)

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Engine Oil Life System be reset. Your dealer has trained 3. Press and hold the set/reset service people who will perform this button until “100%” is displayed. When to Change Engine Oil work and reset the system. It is also Three chimes sound and the This vehicle has a computer system important to check the oil regularly CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON that indicates when to change the over the course of an oil drain message goes off. engine oil and filter. This is based interval and keep it at the proper 4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF. on engine revolutions and engine level. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON temperature, and not on mileage. If the system is ever reset message comes back on when the Based on driving conditions, the accidentally, the oil must be vehicle is started, the engine oil life mileage at which an oil change is changed at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) system has not been reset. Repeat indicated can vary considerably. For since the last oil change. the procedure. the oil life system to work properly, Remember to reset the oil life the system must be reset every time system whenever the oil is changed. the oil is changed. Automatic Transmission How to Reset the Engine Oil Fluid When the system has calculated Life System that oil life has been diminished, it It is not necessary to check indicates that an oil change is Reset the system whenever the the transmission fluid level. A necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE engine oil is changed so that the transmission fluid leak is the only OIL SOON message comes on. system can calculate the next reason for fluid loss. If a leak Change the oil as soon as possible engine oil change. To reset the occurs, take the vehicle to the within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). system: dealer and have it repaired as soon It is possible that, if driving under 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, as possible. the best conditions, the oil life with the engine off. system might indicate that an oil change is not necessary for up to a 2. Press the vehicle information year. The engine oil and filter must button until OIL LIFE be changed at least once a year REMAINING displays. and, at this time, the system must Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1)

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Change the fluid at the intervals Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect or replace the engine air listed in Scheduled Maintenance on cleaner/filter: When to Inspect the Engine Air page 11‑2, and be sure to use the 1. Remove the engine cover. See transmission fluid listed in Cleaner/Filter Engine Cover on page 10‑7. Recommended Fluids and Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Lubricants on page 11 6. ‑ scheduled maintenance intervals Notice: Use of the incorrect and replace it at the first oil change automatic transmission fluid may after each 80 000 km (50,000 mile) damage the vehicle, and the interval. See Scheduled damages may not be covered by Maintenance on page 11‑2 for more the vehicle warranty. Always use information. If you are driving in the automatic transmission fluid dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the listed in Recommended Fluids filter at each engine oil change. and Lubricants on page 11 6. ‑ See Engine Compartment Overview The transmission fluid will not reach on page 10‑6 for the location of the the end of the dipstick unless the engine air cleaner/filter. transmission is at operating temperature. If you need to check How to Inspect the Engine Air A. Ventilation Tube Cleaner/Filter the transmission fluid level, please B. Sensor take the vehicle to your dealer. To inspect the air cleaner/filter, 2. Disconnect the cover fitting from remove the filter from the vehicle the ventilation tube (A). and lightly shake the filter (away from vehicle) to release loose dust 3. Disconnect the wiring harness and dirt. If the filter remains covered connector from the sensor (B). with dirt, a new filter is required. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1)

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4. Loosen the outlet duct 9. Reverse Steps 2 through 6 to clamp (A). reinstall the housing cover and 5. Loosen the six housing reconnect the electrical cover (C) screws (B). connector to the sensor. 6. Remove the housing cover (C) 10. Reinstall the engine cover. See with outlet duct. Engine Cover on page 10‑7. 7. Remove the filter (D) and any { WARNING loose debris that may be found in the base (E). Operating the engine with the air 8. Inspect or replace the filter (D). cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air A. Clamp cleaner not only cleans the air; it B. Screws helps to stop flames if the engine C. Housing Cover backfires. Use caution when working on the engine and do not D. Filter drive with the air cleaner/filter off. E. Base Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt can easily get into the engine, which could damage it. Always have the air cleaner/filter in place when you are driving. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (14,1)

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Cooling System Notice: Using coolant other than { WARNING DEX-COOL® can cause premature The cooling system allows the engine, heater core, or radiator engine to maintain the correct An electric engine cooling fan corrosion. In addition, the engine working temperature. under the hood can start up even coolant could require changing when the engine is not running sooner, at 50 000 km (30,000 mi) and can cause injury. Keep or 24 months, whichever occurs hands, clothing, and tools away first. Any repairs would not be from any underhood electric fan. covered by the vehicle warranty. Always use DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant in the vehicle. { WARNING

Heater and radiator hoses, and Engine Coolant other engine parts, can be very The cooling system in the vehicle is hot. Do not touch them. If you do, filled with DEX-COOL® engine you can be burned. coolant. The coolant is designed to A. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank Do not run the engine if there is a remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever leak. If you run the engine, it B. Radiator Pressure Cap occurs first. could lose all coolant. That could C. Engine Cooling Fans cause an engine fire, and you The following explains the cooling (Out of View) could be burned. Get any leak system and how to check and add fixed before you drive the vehicle. coolant when it is low. If there is a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 10‑18. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1)

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What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Notice: If extra inhibitors and/or drinkable water and DEX-COOL additives are used in the vehicle's { WARNING coolant. If using this mixture, cooling system, the vehicle could nothing else needs to be added. be damaged. Use only the proper Adding only plain water or some This mixture: mixture of the engine coolant listed in this manual for the other liquid to the cooling system . Gives freezing protection down can be dangerous. Plain water to −37°C (−34°F), outside cooling system. See and other liquids, can boil before temperature. Recommended Fluids and the proper coolant mixture will. Lubricants on page 11‑6 for more . Gives boiling protection up to information. The coolant warning system is set 129°C (265°F), engine for the proper coolant mixture. temperature. Never dispose of engine coolant by With plain water or the wrong putting it in the trash, pouring it on mixture, the engine could get too . Protects against rust and the ground, or into sewers, streams, hot but you would not get the corrosion. or bodies of water. Have the coolant overheat warning. The engine . Will not damage aluminum parts. changed by an authorized service could catch fire and you or center, familiar with legal . Helps keep the proper engine requirements regarding used others could be burned. Use a temperature. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable coolant disposal. This will help protect the environment and your water and DEX-COOL coolant. Notice: If an improper coolant mixture is used, the engine could health. overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core, and other parts. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (16,1)

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Checking Coolant When the engine is cold, the coolant Notice: This vehicle has a level should be at or above the specific coolant fill procedure. The vehicle must be on a level FULL COLD line marked on the Failure to follow this procedure surface when checking the coolant recovery tank. could cause the engine to level. When the engine is hot, the level overheat and be severely Check to see if coolant is visible in could be higher than the FULL damaged. the coolant recovery tank. If the COLD line. If the coolant is below If coolant is needed, add the proper coolant inside the coolant recovery the FULL COLD line when the DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the tank is boiling, do not do anything engine is hot, there could be a leak coolant recovery tank. else until it cools down. If coolant is in the cooling system. visible but the coolant level is not at How to Add Coolant to the or above the FULL COLD mark, add If the coolant is low, add the coolant Radiator a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable or take the vehicle to a dealer for service. water and DEX-COOL coolant at the { WARNING coolant recovery tank, but be sure the cooling system is cool before How to Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank An electric engine cooling fan this is done. See Cooling System on under the hood can start up even page 10‑14 for more information. { WARNING when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep You can be burned if you spill hands, clothing, and tools away coolant on hot engine parts. from any underhood electric fan. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill The coolant recovery tank cap has coolant on a hot engine. this symbol on it. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1)

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pressure cap slowly { WARNING counterclockwise about one full turn. Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out If a hiss is heard, wait for that to and burn you badly. They are stop. A hiss means there is still under pressure, and if you turn some pressure left in the the surge tank pressure system. cap — even a little — they can 3. Keep turning the pressure cap come out at high speed. Never slowly and remove it. turn the cap when the cooling 4. Fill the radiator to the base of system, including the surge tank the filler neck with the proper pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the 1. Detach fasteners and lift off the DEX-COOL coolant mixture. cooling system and surge tank panel that covers the pressure cap to cool if you ever radiator cap. have to turn the pressure cap.

If coolant is needed, add the proper mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done.

2. Remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the 5. Fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (18,1)

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6. Reinstall the cap on the coolant Engine Overheating If you do decide to lift the hood, recovery tank but leave the make sure the vehicle is parked on radiator pressure cap off. The vehicle has several indicators a level surface. to warn of engine overheating. 7. Start the engine and let it run Then check to see if the engine until the upper radiator hose There is an engine coolant cooling fans are running. If the feels warm. Any time during this temperature gauge on the engine is overheating, both fans procedure, watch out for the instrument panel cluster. See should be running. If they are not, engine cooling fans. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge do not continue to run the engine on page 5‑15. 8. If the coolant level inside the and have the vehicle serviced. radiator filler neck is low, add The vehicle may also display an Notice: Engine damage from more of the proper DEX-COOL ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE running the engine without coolant mixture through the filler ENGINE and ENGINE coolant is not covered by the neck until the level is back up to OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE warranty. the base of the filler neck. message in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Engine Cooling Notice: If the engine catches fire 9. Replace the pressure cap. Be System Messages on page 5‑32. while driving with no coolant, the sure to secure it tightly. At any vehicle can be badly damaged. time during this procedure if You may decide not to lift the hood The costly repairs would not be coolant begins to flow out of the when this warning appears, but covered by the vehicle warranty. filler neck, reinstall the instead get service help right away. See Overheated Engine pressure cap. See Roadside Assistance Program Protection Operating Mode on (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Notice: If the pressure cap is not page 10‑20 for information on Roadside Assistance Program driving to a safe place in an tightly installed, coolant loss and (Mexico) on page 13‑9. possible engine damage may emergency. occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1)

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If Steam Is Coming from the If the overheat warning is displayed Engine Compartment WARNING (Continued) with no sign of steam: See Overheated Engine 1. Turn the air conditioning off. { WARNING Protection Operating Mode on 2. Turn the heater on to the highest page 10‑20 for information on Steam from an overheated engine temperature and to the highest driving to a safe place in an fan speed. Open the windows as can burn you badly, even if you emergency. necessary. just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear 3. If in a traffic jam, shift to steam coming from it. Turn it off If No Steam Is Coming from N (Neutral), otherwise, shift to and get everyone away from the the Engine Compartment the highest gear while driving — D (Drive) or L (Low). vehicle until it cools down. Wait If an engine overheat warning is until there is no sign of steam or displayed but no steam can be seen If the temperature overheat gauge is coolant before you open or heard, the problem may not be no longer in the overheat zone or an the hood. too serious. Sometimes the engine overheat warning no longer displays, the vehicle can be driven. If you keep driving when the can get a little too hot when the vehicle: Continue to drive the vehicle slow vehicles engine is overheated, for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe the liquids in it can catch fire. You . Climbs a long hill on a hot day vehicle distance from the car in front or others could be badly burned. . Stops after high-speed driving of you. If the warning does not come Stop the engine if it overheats, back on, continue to drive normally. and get out of the vehicle until the . Idles for long periods in traffic If the warning continues, pull over, engine is cool. . Tows a trailer stop, and park the vehicle (Continued) right away. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (20,1)

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If there is no sign of steam, idle Notice: After driving in the When to Check Power Steering the engine for three minutes while overheated engine protection Fluid parked. If the warning is still operating mode, to avoid engine displayed, turn off the engine until it damage, allow the engine to cool It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless cools down. Also, see “Overheated before attempting any repair. you suspect there is a leak in the Engine Protection Operating Mode” The engine oil will be severely next in this section. degraded. Repair the cause of system or you hear an unusual coolant loss, change the oil and noise. A fluid loss in this system reset the oil life system. See could indicate a problem. Have the Overheated Engine system inspected and repaired. Protection Engine Oil on page 10‑8. Operating Mode How to Check Power Steering Power Steering Fluid Fluid This emergency operating mode lets To check the power steering fluid: the vehicle be driven to a safe place in an emergency situation. If an 1. Turn the key off and let the overheated engine condition exists, engine compartment cool down. an overheat protection mode which 2. Remove the engine cover. See alternates firing groups of cylinders Engine Cover on page 10‑7. helps prevent engine damage. In 3. Wipe the cap and the top of the this mode, there is a significant loss The power steering fluid reservoir is reservoir clean. in power and engine performance. located under the engine cover on The temperature gauge indicates an the passenger side of the vehicle. 4. Unscrew the cap and wipe the overheat condition exists. Driving See Engine Compartment Overview dipstick with a clean rag. extended distances and/or towing a on page 10‑6 for reservoir location. trailer in the overheat protection 5. Replace the cap and completely mode should be avoided. tighten it. 6. Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1)

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The fluid level should be may fall below freezing, use a fluid Notice: somewhere between MAX and that has sufficient protection against . When using concentrated MIN line on the dipstick in room freezing. washer fluid, follow the temperature. If the fluid is on or Adding Washer Fluid manufacturer's instructions below MIN line, you should add fluid for adding water. close to MAX Line. When the windshield washer fluid reservoir is low, a WASHER FLUID . Do not mix water with What to Use LOW ADD FLUID message will be ready-to-use washer fluid. To determine what kind of fluid to displayed on the Driver Information Water can cause the solution use, see Recommended Fluids and Center (DIC). See Washer Fluid to freeze and damage the Lubricants on page 11‑6. Always Messages on page 5‑38 for more washer fluid tank and other use the proper fluid. information. parts of the washer system. Also, water does not clean as Notice: Use of the incorrect fluid well as washer fluid. may damage the vehicle and the damages may not be covered by . Fill the washer fluid tank only the vehicle's warranty. Always three-quarters full when it is use the correct fluid listed in very cold. This allows for Recommended Fluids and fluid expansion if freezing Lubricants on page 11‑6. occurs, which could damage Open the cap with the washer the tank if it is Washer Fluid symbol on it. Add washer fluid until completely full. the tank is full. See Engine . Do not use engine coolant What to Use Compartment Overview on (antifreeze) in the windshield When adding windshield washer page 10‑6 for reservoir location. washer. It can damage the fluid, be sure to read the windshield washer system manufacturer's instructions before and paint. use. If the vehicle will be operating in an area where the temperature Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (22,1)

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Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Brake Adjustment can cause a brake squeal when the Every time the brakes are applied, This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brakes are first applied or lightly with or without the vehicle moving, brake pads have built-in wear applied. This does not mean the brakes adjust for wear. indicators that make a high-pitched something is wrong with the brakes. warning sound when the brake pads Replacing Brake System Parts are worn and new pads are needed. Properly torqued wheel nuts are The sound can come and go or be necessary to help prevent brake The braking system on a vehicle is heard all the time the vehicle is pulsation. When tires are rotated, complex. Its many parts have to be moving, except when applying the inspect brake pads for wear and of top quality and work well together brake pedal firmly. evenly tighten wheel nuts in the if the vehicle is to have really good proper sequence to torque braking. The vehicle was designed specifications in Capacities and { WARNING and tested with top-quality brake Specifications on page 12‑2. parts. When parts of the braking The brake wear warning sound Brake linings should always be system are replaced, be sure to get means that soon the brakes will replaced as complete axle sets. new, approved replacement parts. not work well. That could lead to If this is not done, the brakes might Brake Pedal Travel a crash. When the brake wear not work properly. For example, warning sound is heard, have the See your dealer if the brake pedal installing disc brake pads that are wrong for the vehicle, can change vehicle serviced. does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in the balance between the front and pedal travel. This could be a sign rear brakes — for the worse. The Notice: Continuing to drive with that brake service might be braking performance expected can worn-out brake pads could result required. change in many other ways if the in costly brake repair. wrong replacement brake parts are installed. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1)

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Brake Fluid There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir { WARNING might go down: If too much brake fluid is added, it . The brake fluid level goes down can spill on the engine and burn, because of normal brake lining if the engine is hot enough. You wear. When new linings are or others could be burned, and installed, the fluid level goes the vehicle could be damaged. back up. Add brake fluid only when work is The brake master cylinder reservoir . A fluid leak in the brake done on the brake hydraulic is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as hydraulic system can also cause system. indicated on the reservoir cap. See a low fluid level. Have the brake Engine Compartment Overview on hydraulic system fixed, since a page 10‑6 for the location of the leak means that sooner or later When the brake fluid falls to a low reservoir. the brakes will not work well. level, the brake warning light comes on. See Brake System Warning Do not top off the brake fluid. Light on page 5‑21. Adding fluid does not correct a leak. If fluid is added when the linings are worn, there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed. Add or remove brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (24,1)

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What to Add hydraulic system can Vehicle Storage Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid damage brake hydraulic from a sealed container. See system parts so badly that { WARNING Recommended Fluids and they will have to be replaced. Do not let someone put in Lubricants on page 11‑6. Batteries have acid that can burn the wrong kind of fluid. you and gas that can explode. Always clean the brake fluid . You can be badly hurt if you are reservoir cap and the area around If brake fluid is spilled on the not careful. See Jump Starting on the cap before removing it. This vehicle's painted surfaces, page 10 81 for tips on working helps keep dirt from entering the the paint finish can be ‑ reservoir. damaged. Be careful not to around a battery without spill brake fluid on the getting hurt. vehicle. If you do, wash it off { WARNING immediately. Infrequent Usage: Remove the With the wrong kind of fluid in the black, negative (−) cable from the brake hydraulic system, the Battery battery to keep the battery from brakes might not work well. This Refer to the replacement number on running down. could cause a crash. Always use the original battery label when a Extended Storage: Remove the the proper brake fluid. new battery is needed. black, negative (−) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle Notice: { DANGER charger. . Using the wrong fluid can Battery posts, terminals, and badly damage brake related accessories contain lead hydraulic system parts. For and lead compounds, chemicals example, just a few drops of known to the State of California to mineral-based oil, such as cause cancer and reproductive engine oil, in the brake harm. Wash hands after handling. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1)

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All-Wheel Drive Do not use the accelerator 1. Before starting this check, be pedal, and be ready to turn off sure there is enough room It is not necessary to check the the engine immediately if it around the vehicle. It should be all–wheel drive lubricant levels. starts. parked on a level surface. A fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the 3. Try to start the engine in each 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. vehicle to the dealer as soon as gear. The vehicle should start See Parking Brake on possible. only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). page 9‑28. If the vehicle starts in any other Be ready to apply the regular Starter Switch Check position, contact your dealer for brake immediately if the vehicle service. begins to move. { WARNING Automatic Transmission 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition on, but do not start the When you are doing this Shift Lock Control engine. Without applying the inspection, the vehicle could Function Check regular brake, try to move the move suddenly. If the vehicle shift lever out of P (Park) with moves, you or others could be { WARNING normal effort. If the shift lever injured. moves out of P (Park), contact When you are doing this your dealer for service. 1. Before starting this check, be inspection, the vehicle could sure there is enough room move suddenly. If the vehicle around the vehicle. moves, you or others could be injured. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on page 9‑28. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (26,1)

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Ignition Transmission Contact your dealer if service is WARNING (Continued) Lock Check required. While parked, and with the parking Make sure there is room in front Wiper Blade Replacement brake set, try to turn the ignition to of the vehicle in case it begins to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever roll. Be ready to apply the regular Windshield wiper blades should be position. brake at once should the vehicle inspected for wear or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on begin to move. . The ignition should turn to page 11‑2 for more information. LOCK/OFF only when the shift Replacement blades come in lever is in P (Park). Park on a fairly steep hill, with the different types and are removed in vehicle facing downhill. Keeping . The ignition key should come different ways. To replace the wiper your foot on the regular brake, set out only in LOCK/OFF. blade assembly: the parking brake. Contact your dealer if service is 1. Pull the windshield wiper arm . To check the parking brake's required. away from the windshield. holding ability: With the engine Park Brake and P (Park) running and the transmission in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot Mechanism Check pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is { WARNING held by the parking brake only. . To check the P (Park) When you are doing this check, mechanism's holding ability: the vehicle could begin to move. With the engine running, shift to 2. Press the button in the middle of You or others could be injured P (Park). Then release the the wiper arm connector and pull and property could be damaged. parking brake followed by the the wiper blade away from the (Continued) regular brake. arm connector. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1)

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3. Install the new wiper blade and 3. Replace the wiper blade. Headlamp Aiming make sure the wiper blade locks 4. Return the wiper arm and blade Headlamp aim has been preset at into place. assembly to the rest position on the factory and should need no For the proper size and type see the glass. further adjustment. Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11‑8. Windshield Replacement However, if your vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may Backglass Wiper Blade The vehicle is equipped with an be affected. Aim adjustment to the To replace the backglass wiper acoustic windshield. If you ever low-beam headlamps may be have to have the windshield blade: necessary if oncoming drivers flash replaced be sure to get an acoustic their high-beam headlamps at you 1. Pull the wiper blade assembly windshield so you will continue to (for vertical aim). away from the backglass. have the benefits an acoustic windshield can provide. If the headlamps need to be The backglass wiper blade will re-aimed, it is recommended that not lock in a vertical position you take the vehicle to your dealer so care should be used when for service. pulling it away from the vehicle. 2. Rotate the wiper blade assembly, hold the wiper arm in position, and push the blade away from the wiper arm. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (28,1)

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Bulb Replacement High Intensity Discharge Taillamps, Turn Signal, For the proper type of replacement (HID) Lighting Sidemarker, and bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on Stoplamps page 10‑29. { WARNING For any bulb‐changing procedure The low beam high intensity not listed in this section, contact discharge lighting system your dealer. operates at a very high voltage. If you try to service any of the Halogen Bulbs system components, you could be seriously injured. Have your { WARNING dealer or a qualified technician service them. Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or After an HID headlamp bulb has been replaced, the beam might be a others could be injured. Be sure A. Taillamp to read and follow the instructions slightly different shade than it was on the bulb package. originally. This is normal. B. Sidemarker Lamp To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2‑9. 2. Remove the black cuff from the lamp assembly by pulling rearward from top to unfasten from snap tabs. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1)

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3. Remove the two hex nuts License Plate Lamp 3. Turn the bulb socket holding the taillamp assembly in counterclockwise and pull the place. To replace one of these bulbs: bulb straight out of the socket. 4. Pull out the taillamp assembly. 1. Remove the two screws holding 4. Install the new bulb. each of the license plate lamps 5. Turn the bulb socket to the liftgate trim. 5. Reverse steps 1 through 3 to counterclockwise and pull it reinstall the license plate lamp. straight out to remove it. 6. Replace the bulb. Replacement Bulbs Bulb 7. Reverse steps 3 through 5 to Exterior Lamp reinstall the taillamp assembly. Number When reinstalling the taillamp License Plate Lamp 194LL assembly, the pin on the taillamp Rear 194LL assembly must line up and be Sidemarker Lamp inserted correctly into the opening. Rear Turn Signal 7443 and Taillamps (W21/5W) 8. Replace the black cuff over the lamp assembly by pushing into For replacement bulbs not listed snap tabs. 2. Turn and pull the license plate here, contact your dealer. lamp forward through the lift gate trim opening. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (30,1)

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Electrical System Electrical System borrowed. Choose some feature of the vehicle that is not needed to use Overload and replace it as soon as possible. High Voltage Devices and The vehicle has fuses and circuit Wiring breakers to protect against an Headlamp Wiring electrical system overload. An electrical overload may cause { WARNING When the current electrical load is the lamps to go on and off, or in too heavy, the circuit breaker opens some cases to remain off. Have the Exposure to high voltage can and closes, protecting the circuit headlamp wiring checked right away cause shock, burns, and even until the current load returns to if the lamps go on and off or death. The high voltage normal or the problem is fixed. This remain off. components in the vehicle can greatly reduces the chance of circuit Windshield Wipers only be serviced by technicians overload and fire caused by with special training. electrical problems. If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice, the windshield High voltage components are Fuses and circuit breakers protect wipers will stop until the motor cools identified by labels. Do not the following in the vehicle: and will then restart. remove, open, take apart, . Headlamp Wiring or modify these components. Although the circuit is protected . from electrical overload, overload High voltage cable or wiring has Windshield Wiper Motor due to heavy snow or ice may orange covering. Do not probe, . Power Windows and Other cause wiper linkage damage. tamper with, cut, or modify high Power Accessories Always clear ice and heavy snow voltage cable or wiring. Replace a bad fuse with a new one from the windshield before using the of the identical size and rating. windshield wipers. If there is a problem on the road and If the overload is caused by an a fuse needs to be replaced, the electrical problem and not snow or same amperage fuse can be ice, be sure to get it fixed. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1)

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Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the Breakers Fuse Block vehicle may damage it. Always The wiring circuits in your vehicle The underhood fuse block is located keep the covers on any electrical are protected from short circuits by in the engine compartment, on the component. a combination of fuses, circuit passenger side of the vehicle. To remove fuses, hold the end of breakers and fusible thermal links. the fuse between your thumb and This greatly reduces the chance of index finger and pull straight out. fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. Fuses of the same amperage can be temporarily borrowed from another fuse location, if a fuse goes out. Replace the fuse as soon as you can. Lift the cover for access to the fuse/ relay block. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (32,1)

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Fuses Usage AUX POWER Auxiliary Power AUX Auxiliary VAC PUMP Vacuum Pump All-Wheel-Drive AWD System BATT 1 Battery 1 BATT 2 Battery 2 BATT 3 Battery 3 CIGAR Cigar Lighter LIGHTER Engine Control ECM Module Engine Control ECM 1 The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage Module 1 with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Antilock Braking EMISSION 1 Emission 1 ABS MTR System (ABS) Fuses Usage EMISSION 2 Emission 2 Motor Air Conditioning EVEN COILS Even Injector Coils A/C CLUTCH Adaptive Forward Clutch AFS Lighting System FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1 AIRBAG Airbag System FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2 FOG LAMP Fog Lamps Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1)

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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuel System PWR L/GATE Power Liftgate S/ROOF/ FSCM Sunroof Control Module SUNSHADE PWR Power Outlet HORN Horn OUTLET SERVICE Service Repair Heated Outside REAR SPARE Spare HTD MIR Rear Camera Rearview Mirror CAMERA Stop Lamps Stop Lamps Heating, Ventilation Rear Accessory (China Only) (China Only) RR APO and Air Power Outlet HVAC BLWR STRTR Starter Conditioning RR DEFOG Rear Defogger Blower Transmission TCM Rear Climate Control Module Left High-Beam RR HVAC LT HI BEAM Control System Headlamp TRANS Transmission Right High Beam Left Low Beam RT HI BEAM ‐ TRLR Trailer Back up LT LO BEAM ‐ Headlamp ‐ Headlamp BCK/UP Lamps Right Low Beam LT PRK Left Parking Lamp RT LO BEAM ‐ TRLR BRK Trailer Brake Headlamp Trailer Left TRLR Trailer Parking LT TRLR Right Stoplamp and Turn RT PRK PRK LAMP Lamps STOP/TRN Parking Lamp Signal TRLR PWR Trailer Power Trailer Right ODD COILS Odd Injector Coils RT TRLR Stoplamp and Turn Windshield Wiper/ STOP/TRN WPR/WSW Powertrain Control Signal Washer PCM IGN Module Ignition Regulated Voltage RVC SNSR Control Sensor Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (34,1)

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Relays Usage Relays Usage A/C PRK LAMP Park Lamp Air Conditioning CMPRSR Compressor Clutch PWR/TRN Powertrain CLTCH Rear Window AUX Auxiliary RR DEFOG Defogger VAC PUMP Vacuum Pump Trailer Right CRNK Switched Power RT TRLR Stoplamp and Turn STOP/TRN FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1 Signal Lamp FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2 Stop Lamps Stop Lamps (China Only) (China Only) FAN 3 Cooling Fan 3 TRLR Trailer Back-up FOG LAMP Fog Lamps BCK/UP Lamps High Beam HI BEAM ‐ WPR Windshield Wiper Headlamps Windshield Wiper High Intensity WPR HI High Speed HID/ Discharge (HID) LO BEAM Low‐Beam Headlamps Instrument Panel Fuse HORN Horn Block IGN Ignition Main The instrument panel fuse block is located under the instrument panel Fuse Side Trailer Left LT TRLR on the passenger side of the The vehicle may not be equipped Stoplamp and Turn STOP/TRN vehicle. Pull down on the cover to with all of the fuses, relays, and Signal Lamp access the fuse block. features shown. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1)

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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage AIRBAG Airbag DSPLY Display Power Mirrors, PDM Liftgate Release AMP Amplifier Front Windshield FRT/WSW Washer PWR MODE Power Mode BCK/ Back‐up Lamp/ UP/STOP Stoplamp HTD/ Heated/Cooling PWR/MIR Power Mirrors COOL SEAT Seats Body Control RDO Radio BCM Module Heating, Ventilation REAR WPR Rear Wiper HVAC and Air CNSTR/ Canister Vent Conditioning Passenger Side VENT RT/TRN/SIG Turn Signal INADV/ Inadvertent CTSY Courtesy PWR/LED Power LED SPARE Spare DR/LCK Door Locks INFOTMNT Infotainment STR/WHL/ Steering Wheel Daytime Running ILLUM Illumination DRL Driver Side Turn Lamps LT/TRN/SIG Signal GMC HID Only Memory Seat (If Equipped)/ MSM DRL 2 Module Rear Fog Lamps-China Only Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (36,1)

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Relays Usage Relays Usage LT/ Driver Side Power Power Unlock UNLCK PWR/SEAT Seat Relay Relay RT/ Passenger Side Daytime Running PWR/SEAT Power Seat Relay DRL2 Lamps 2 Relay (If Equipped) Power Windows PWR/WNDW Relay Driver Side Unlock LT/UNLCK Relay PWR/ Power Steering COLUMN Column Relay Daytime Running DRL Lamps Relay L/GATE Liftgate Relay (If Equipped) LCK Power Lock Relay SPARE Spare Rear Window REAR/WSW Front Windshield Washer Relay FRT/WSW Washer Relay

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Wheels and Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Tires . Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded . Replace any tires that have Every new GM vehicle has tires. The resulting crash been damaged by impacts high-quality tires made by a could cause serious injury. with potholes, curbs, etc. leading tire manufacturer. See Check all tires frequently to . Improperly repaired tires can the warranty manual for maintain the recommended cause a crash. Only the information regarding the tire pressure. Tire pressure dealer or an authorized tire warranty and where to get should be checked when the service center should repair, service. For additional tires are cold. replace, dismount, and mount information refer to the tire . Overinflated tires are more the tires. manufacturer. likely to be cut, punctured, . Do not spin the tires in or broken by a sudden excess of 55 km/h (35 mph) { WARNING impact — such as when on slippery surfaces such as hitting a pothole. Keep tires at snow, mud, ice, etc. . Poorly maintained and the recommended pressure. Excessive spinning may improperly used tires are . Worn or old tires can cause a cause the tires to explode. dangerous. crash. If the tread is badly . Overloading the tires can worn, replace them. cause overheating as a result (Continued) of too much flexing. There could be a blowout and a serious crash. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12. (Continued) Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (38,1)

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Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the Tire Identification Number (TIN). “Tire Size” illustration later in this The TIN shows the Useful information about a tire is section for more detail. manufacturer and plant code, molded into its sidewall. The tire size, and date the tire was examples below show a typical (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria manufactured. The TIN is passenger vehicle tire and a molded onto both sides of the compact spare tire sidewall. Specification): Original equipment tires designed to tire, although only one side may GM's specific tire performance have the date of manufacture. criteria have a TPC specification (E) Tire Ply Material: The type code molded onto the sidewall. of cord and number of plies in GM's TPC specifications meet or the sidewall and under the tread. exceed all federal safety (F) Uniform Tire Quality guidelines. Grading (UTQG): Tire (C) DOT (Department of manufacturers are required to Transportation): The grade tires based on three Department of Transportation performance factors: treadwear, (DOT) code indicates that traction, and temperature Passenger (P‐Metric) Tire Example the tire is in compliance with resistance. For more information the U.S. Department of see Uniform Tire Quality (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a Transportation Motor Vehicle Grading on page 10‑54. combination of letters and Safety Standards. numbers used to define a (G) Maximum Cold Inflation particular tire's width, height, (D) Tire Identification Number Load Limit: Maximum load aspect ratio, construction type, (TIN): The letters and numbers that can be carried and the following the DOT (Department maximum pressure needed to of Transportation) code are the support that load. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1)

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compact spare tire, see (E) Tire Inflation: The Compact Spare Tire on temporary use tire or compact page 10‑80 and If a Tire Goes spare tire should be inflated to Flat on page 10‑58. 420 kPa (60 psi). For more (C) Tire Identification Number information on tire pressure and (TIN): The letters and numbers inflation see Tire Pressure on following the DOT (Department page 10‑43. of Transportation) code is the (F) Tire Size: A combination of Tire Identification Number (TIN). letters and numbers define a The TIN shows the tire's width, height, aspect ratio, manufacturer and plant code, construction type, and service Compact Spare Tire Example tire size, and date the tire was description. The letter T as the (A) Tire Ply Material: The type manufactured. The TIN is first character in the tire size of cord and number of plies in molded onto both sides of the means the tire is for temporary the sidewall and under the tread. tire, although only one side may use only. have the date of manufacture. (B) Temporary Use Only: The (G) TPC Spec (Tire compact spare tire or temporary (D) Maximum Cold Inflation Performance Criteria use tire has a tread life of Load Limit: Maximum load that Specification): Original approximately 5 000 km can be carried and the equipment tires designed to (3,000 mi) and should not be maximum pressure needed to GM's specific tire performance driven at speeds over 105 km/h support that load. criteria have a TPC specification (65 mph). The compact spare code molded onto the sidewall. tire is for emergency use when a GM's TPC specifications meet or regular road tire has lost air and exceed all federal safety gone flat. If the vehicle has a guidelines. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (40,1)

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Tire Designations (C) Aspect Ratio: A two‐digit is certified to carry. The speed number that indicates the tire rating is the maximum speed a Tire Size height‐to‐width measurements. tire is certified to carry a load. The following is an example of a For example, if the tire size typical passenger vehicle aspect ratio is 60, as shown in Tire Terminology and tire size. item C of the illustration, it would Definitions mean that the tire's sidewall is 60 percent as high as it is wide. Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing (D) Construction Code: A outward on each square inch of letter code is used to indicate the tire. Air pressure is the type of ply construction in expressed in psi (pounds per the tire. The letter R means square inch) or kPa (kilopascal). radial ply construction; the (A) Passenger (P‐Metric) Tire: Accessory Weight: The The United States version of a letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction; and the letter B combined weight of optional metric tire sizing system. The accessories. Some examples of letter P as the first character in means belted‐bias ply construction. optional accessories are, the tire size means a passenger automatic transmission, power vehicle tire engineered to (E) Rim Diameter: Diameter of steering, power brakes, power standards set by the U.S. Tire the wheel in inches. windows, power seats, and air and Rim Association. (F) Service Description: These conditioning. (B) Tire Width: The three‐digit characters represent the load Aspect Ratio: The relationship number indicates the tire section index and speed rating of the of a tire's height to its width. width in millimeters from tire. The load index represents sidewall to sidewall. the load carrying capacity a tire Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1)

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Belt: A rubber coated layer of maximum capacity of fuel, oil, GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight cords that is located between and coolant, but without Rating for the rear axle. See the plies and the tread. Cords passengers and cargo. Vehicle Load Limits on may be made from steel or other DOT Markings: A code molded page 9‑12. reinforcing materials. into the sidewall of a tire Intended Outboard Sidewall: Bead: The tire bead contains signifying that the tire is in The side of an asymmetrical tire, steel wires wrapped by steel compliance with the U.S. that must always face outward cords that hold the tire onto Department of Transportation when mounted on a vehicle. the rim. (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety Kilopascal (kPa): The metric Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire Standards. The DOT code unit for air pressure. in which the plies are laid at includes the Tire Identification Light Truck (LT‐Metric) Tire: A alternate angles less than Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which can also tire used on light duty trucks and 90 degrees to the centerline of some multipurpose passenger the tread. identify the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand, and vehicles. Cold Tire Pressure: The date of production. Load Index: An assigned amount of air pressure in a tire, number ranging from 1 to 279 measured in kPa (kilopascal) GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits that corresponds to the load or psi (pounds per square inch) carrying capacity of a tire. before a tire has built up heat on page 9‑12. from driving. See Tire Pressure GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure: on page 10‑43. Rating for the front axle. See The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated. Curb Weight: The weight of a Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12. The maximum air pressure is motor vehicle with standard and molded onto the sidewall. optional equipment including the Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (42,1)

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Maximum Load Rating: The model name molding that is Sidewall: The portion of a tire load rating for a tire at the higher or deeper than the same between the tread and the bead. maximum permissible inflation moldings on the other sidewall Speed Rating: An pressure for that tire. of the tire. alphanumeric code assigned to Maximum Loaded Vehicle Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A a tire indicating the maximum Weight: The sum of curb tire used on passenger cars and speed at which a tire can weight, accessory weight, some light duty trucks and operate. vehicle capacity weight, and multipurpose vehicles. Traction: The friction between production options weight. Recommended Inflation the tire and the road surface. Normal Occupant Weight: The Pressure: Vehicle The amount of grip provided. number of occupants a vehicle manufacturer's recommended Tread: The portion of a tire that is designed to seat multiplied by tire inflation pressure as shown comes into contact with 68 kg (150 lbs). See Vehicle on the tire placard. See Tire the road. Load Limits on page 9‑12. Pressure on page 10‑43 and Treadwear Indicators: Narrow Occupant Distribution: Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12. bands, sometimes called wear Designated seating positions. bars, that show across the tread Outward Facing Sidewall: The Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic of a tire when only 1.6 mm side of an asymmetrical tire that tire in which the ply cords that (1/16 in) of tread remains. See has a particular side that faces extend to the beads are laid at When It Is Time for New Tires 90 degrees to the centerline of outward when mounted on a on page 10‑51. the tread. vehicle. The side of the tire that UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality contains a whitewall, bears Rim: A metal support for a tire Grading Standards): A tire white lettering, or bears and upon which the tire beads information system that provides manufacturer, brand, and/or are seated. consumers with ratings for a Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1)

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tire's traction, temperature, recommended inflation pressure. Overinflated tires, or tires that and treadwear. Ratings are See “Tire and Loading have too much air, can determined by tire Information Label” under Vehicle result in: manufacturers using Load Limits on page 9 12. ‑ . Unusual wear. government testing procedures. The ratings are molded into the Tire Pressure . Poor handling. sidewall of the tire. See Uniform Tires need the correct amount of . Rough ride. Tire Quality Grading on air pressure to operate . Needless damage from page 10‑54. effectively. road hazards. Vehicle Capacity Weight: The Notice: Neither tire A vehicle-specific Tire and number of designated seating underinflation nor positions multiplied by Loading Information label is overinflation is good. attached to the vehicle. This 68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated Underinflated tires, or tires cargo load. See Vehicle Load label shows the vehicle's original that do not have enough air, equipment tires and the correct Limits on page 9‑12. can result in: inflation pressures for the tires Vehicle Maximum Load on the . Tire overloading and when they are cold. The Tire: Load on an individual tire over-heating which could recommended cold tire inflation due to curb weight, accessory lead to a blowout. pressure, shown on the label, is weight, occupant weight, and the minimum amount of air cargo weight. . Premature or pressure needed to support the irregular wear. Vehicle Placard: A label vehicle's maximum load carrying permanently attached to a . Poor handling. capacity. vehicle showing the vehicle . Reduced fuel economy. capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (44,1)

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For additional information How to Check If you overfill the tire, release air regarding how much weight Use a good quality pocket-type by pushing on the metal stem the vehicle can carry, and an gauge to check tire pressure. in the center of the tire valve. example of the Tire and Loading You cannot tell if the tires are Re‐check the tire pressure with Information label, see Vehicle properly inflated simply by the tire gauge. Load Limits on page 9‑12. How looking at them. Radial tires may Be sure to put the valve caps you load the vehicle affects look properly inflated even when back on the valve stems. They vehicle handling and ride they are underinflated. Check help prevent leaks by keeping comfort. Never load the vehicle the tire's inflation pressure when out dirt and moisture. with more weight than it was the tires are cold. Cold means designed to carry. the vehicle has been sitting for Tire Pressure Monitor When to Check at least three hours or driven no System more than 1.6 km (1 mi). Check the tires once a month or The Tire Pressure Monitor System more. Do not forget to check the Remove the valve cap from the (TPMS) uses radio and sensor compact spare tire, if the vehicle tire valve stem. Press the tire technology to check tire pressure has one. The compact spare gauge firmly onto the valve to levels. The TPMS sensors monitor should be at 420 kPa (60 psi). get a pressure measurement. the air pressure in your tires and For additional information If the cold tire inflation pressure transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle. regarding the compact spare matches the recommended tire, see Compact Spare Tire on pressure on the Tire and Each tire, including the spare (if page 10‑80. Loading Information label, no provided), should be checked further adjustment is necessary. monthly when cold and inflated to If the inflation pressure is low, the inflation pressure recommended add air until you reach the by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation recommended amount. pressure label. (If your vehicle has Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1)

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tires of a different size than the size responsibility to maintain correct tire telltale after replacing one or more indicated on the vehicle placard or pressure, even if under‐inflation has tires or wheels on your vehicle to tire inflation pressure label, you not reached the level to trigger ensure that the replacement or should determine the proper tire illumination of the TPMS low tire alternate tires and wheels allow the inflation pressure for those tires.) pressure telltale. TPMS to continue to function As an added safety feature, your Your vehicle has also been properly. vehicle has been equipped with a equipped with a TPMS malfunction See Tire Pressure Monitor tire pressure monitoring system indicator to indicate when the Operation on page 10‑45 for (TPMS) that illuminates a low system is not operating properly. additional information. tire pressure telltale when one or The TPMS malfunction indicator is more of your tires is significantly combined with the low tire pressure Federal Communications under‐inflated. telltale. When the system detects a Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada Accordingly, when the low tire malfunction, the telltale will flash for pressure telltale illuminates, you approximately one minute and then See Radio Frequency Statement on should stop and check your tires as remain continuously illuminated. page 13‑17 for information soon as possible, and inflate them This sequence will continue upon regarding Part 15 of the Federal to the proper pressure. Driving on subsequent vehicle start‐ups as Communications Commission (FCC) long as the malfunction exists. a significantly under‐inflated tire rules and Industry Canada causes the tire to overheat and can When the malfunction indicator is Standards RSS-210/220/310. lead to tire failure. Under‐inflation illuminated, the system may not be also reduces fuel efficiency and tire able to detect or signal low tire Tire Pressure Monitor tread life, and may affect the pressure as intended. TPMS Operation vehicle's handling and stopping malfunctions may occur for a variety ability. of reasons, including the installation This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). Please note that the TPMS is of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent The TPMS is designed to warn the not a substitute for proper tire driver when a low tire pressure maintenance, and it is the driver's the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction condition exists. TPMS sensors are Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (46,1)

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mounted onto each tire and wheel tire pressure warning light and the The TPMS can warn about a assembly, excluding the spare tire DIC warning message come on at low tire pressure condition but it and wheel assembly, if the vehicle each ignition cycle until the tires does not replace normal tire has one. The TPMS sensors are inflated to the correct inflation maintenance. See Tire Inspection monitor the air pressure in the tires pressure. Using the DIC, tire on page 10‑49, Tire Rotation on and transmits the tire pressure pressure levels can be viewed. For page 10‑49 and Tires on readings to a receiver located in the additional information and details page 10‑37. vehicle. about the DIC operation and Notice: Tire sealant materials are displays see Driver Information not all the same. A non-approved Center (DIC) on page 5‑25 and Tire tire sealant could damage the Messages on page 5‑36. TPMS sensors. TPMS sensor The low tire pressure warning light damage caused by using an may come on in cool weather when incorrect tire sealant is not the vehicle is first started, and then covered by the vehicle warranty. turn off as the vehicle is driven. This Always use only the When a low tire pressure condition could be an early indicator that the GM-approved tire sealant is detected, the TPMS illuminates air pressure is getting low and available through your dealer or the low tire pressure warning light needs to be inflated to the proper included in the vehicle. located on the instrument cluster. pressure. Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits If the warning light comes on, stop A Tire and Loading Information label use a GM approved liquid tire as soon as possible and inflate shows the size of the original sealant. Using non-approved tire the tires to the recommended equipment tires and the correct sealants could damage the TPMS pressure shown on the tire loading inflation pressure for the tires when sensors. See Tire Sealant and information label. See Vehicle Load they are cold. See Vehicle Load Compressor Kit on page 10‑60 for Limits on page 9‑12. Limits on page 9‑12, for an example information regarding the inflator kit A message to check the pressure in of the Tire and Loading Information materials and instructions. a specific tire displays in the Driver label and its location. Also see Tire Information Center (DIC). The low Pressure on page 10‑43. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1)

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TPMS Malfunction Light and . The TPMS sensor matching . Operating electronic devices or Message process was not done or not being near facilities using radio completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tires. The TPMS could cause the TPMS if one or more of the TPMS sensors malfunction light and the DIC sensors to malfunction. are missing or inoperable. When the message should go off after system detects a malfunction, the If the TPMS is not functioning successfully completing the properly, it cannot detect or signal a low tire warning light flashes for sensor matching process. See about one minute and then stays on low tire condition. See your dealer "TPMS Sensor Matching for service if the TPMS malfunction for the remainder of the ignition Process" later in this section cycle. A DIC warning message also light and DIC message comes on . displays. The malfunction light and One or more TPMS sensors are and stays on. DIC warning message come on at missing or damaged. The malfunction light and the DIC TPMS Sensor Matching each ignition cycle until the problem Process is corrected. Some of the conditions message should go off when the that can cause these to come TPMS sensors are installed and Each TPMS sensor has a unique on are: the sensor matching process is identification code. The identification performed successfully. See code needs to be matched to a new . One of the road tires has been your dealer for service. tire/wheel position after rotating the replaced with the spare tire. The . tires or replacing one or more of the spare tire does not have a Replacement tires or wheels do not match the original equipment TPMS sensors. The TPMS sensor TPMS sensor. The malfunction matching process should also be light and DIC message should tires or wheels. Tires and wheels other than those recommended performed after replacing a spare go off after the road tire is tire with a road tire containing the replaced and the sensor could prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. See Buying TPMS sensor. The malfunction light matching process is performed and the DIC message should go off successfully. See "TPMS Sensor New Tires on page 10‑51. Matching Process" later in this section. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (48,1)

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at the next ignition cycle. The 3. Press the Remote Keyless Entry 7. Proceed to the passenger side sensors are matched to the tire/ (RKE) transmitter's LOCK and rear tire, and repeat the wheel positions, using a TPMS UNLOCK buttons at the same procedure in Step 5. relearn tool, in the following order: time for approximately 8. Proceed to the driver side rear driver side front tire, passenger side five seconds. The horn sounds tire, and repeat the procedure in front tire, passenger side rear tire, twice to signal the receiver is Step 5. The horn sounds two and driver side rear. See your in relearn mode and TIRE times to indicate the sensor dealer for service or to purchase a LEARNING ACTIVE message identification code has been relearn tool. displays on the DIC screen. matched to the driver side rear There are two minutes to match 4. Start with the driver side tire, and the TPMS sensor the first tire/wheel position, and front tire. matching process is no longer five minutes overall to match all four 5. Place the relearn tool against active. The TIRE LEARNING tire/wheel positions. If it takes the tire sidewall, near the valve ACTIVE message on the DIC longer, the matching process stops stem. Then press the button to display screen goes off. and must be restarted. activate the TPMS sensor. 9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. The TPMS sensor matching A horn chirp confirms that the 10. Set all four tires to the process is: sensor identification code has recommended air pressure 1. Set the parking brake. been matched to this tire and level as indicated on the Tire wheel position. 2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with and Loading Information label. the engine off. 6. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1)

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Tire Inspection . The tire has a puncture, cut, Any time you notice unusual or other damage that cannot wear, rotate the tires as soon as GM recommends that the tires, be repaired well because of possible and check wheel including the spare tire, if the the size or location of the alignment. Also check for vehicle has one, be inspected damage. damaged tires or wheels. for signs of wear or damage at SeeWhen It Is Time for New least once a month. Tire Rotation Tires on page 10‑51 and Wheel Replace the tire if: Tires should be rotated every Replacement on page 10‑56. . The indicators at three or 12 000 km (7,500 miles). See more places around the tire Scheduled Maintenance on can be seen. page 11‑2. . There is cord or fabric The purpose of a regular tire showing through the tire's rotation is to achieve a uniform rubber. wear for all tires on the vehicle. This will ensure that the vehicle . The tread or sidewall is continues to perform most like it cracked, cut, or snagged did when the tires were new. deep enough to show cord or The first rotation is the most fabric. important. See Scheduled . The tire has a bump, bulge, Maintenance on page 11‑2. or split. When rotating the vehicle's tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (50,1)

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If the vehicle has a compact Lightly coat the center of the spare tire, do not include it in { WARNING wheel hub with wheel bearing the tire rotation. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the grease after a wheel change or After the tires have been parts to which it is fastened, can tire rotation to prevent corrosion rotated, adjust the front and rear make wheel nuts become loose or rust build-up. Do not get inflation pressures as shown on after time. The wheel could come grease on the flat wheel the Tire and Loading Information off and cause an accident. When mounting surface or on the label. See Tire Pressure on changing a wheel, remove any wheel nuts or bolts. page 10‑43 and Vehicle Load rust or dirt from places where the Make sure the spare tire, if the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In Limits on page 9‑12. vehicle has one, is stored an emergency, use a cloth or a securely. Push, pull, and then try Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor paper towel to do this; but be sure to rotate or turn the tire. If it System. See Tire Pressure to use a scraper or wire brush Monitor Operation on later, if needed, to get all the rust moves, tighten the cable. See Tire Changing on page 10 68. page 10‑45. or dirt off. See If a Tire Goes Flat ‑ Make certain that all wheel nuts on page 10‑58. are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and Specifications on page 12‑2. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1)

Vehicle Care 10-51

When It Is Time for New The rubber in tires ages over time. at least a month, remove the tires or This also applies for the spare tire, raise the vehicle to reduce the Tires if the vehicle has one, even if it is weight from the tires. Factors such as maintenance, never used. Multiple conditions temperatures, driving speeds, including temperatures, loading Buying New Tires vehicle loading, and road conditions conditions, and inflation pressure affect the wear rate of the tires. maintenance affect how fast aging GM has developed and matched takes place. Tires will typically need specific tires for the vehicle. The to be replaced due to wear before original equipment tires installed they may need to be replaced on the vehicle, when it was new, due to age. Consult the tire were designed to meet General manufacturer for more information Motors Tire Performance Criteria on when tires should be replaced. Specification (TPC Spec) Vehicle Storage system rating. If you need replacement tires, GM strongly Tires age when stored normally recommends that you get tires mounted on a parked vehicle. Park a vehicle that will be stored for at with the same TPC Spec rating. least a month in a cool, dry, clean This way, the vehicle will area away from direct sunlight to continue to have tires that are slow aging. This area should be designed to give the same Treadwear indicators are one way to free of grease, gasoline, or other performance and vehicle safety, tell when it is time for new tires. substances that can deteriorate during normal use, as the Treadwear indicators appear when rubber. the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) original tires. or less of tread remaining. See Tire Parking for an extended period can GM's exclusive TPC Spec Inspection on page 10‑49 and Tire cause flat spots on the tires that system considers over a dozen Rotation on page 10‑49 for more may result in vibrations while critical specifications that impact information. driving. When storing a vehicle for Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (52,1)

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the overall performance of the and Tire Rotation on page 10‑49 vehicle, including brake system for information on proper tire WARNING (Continued) performance, ride and handling, rotation. sizes, brands, or types may traction control, and tire also cause damage to the pressure monitoring { WARNING vehicle. Be sure to use the performance. GM's TPC Spec Tires could explode during correct size, brand, and type number is molded onto the tire's of tires on all wheels. It is all sidewall near the tire size. If the improper service. Attempting to mount or dismount a tire could right to drive with the compact tires have an all‐season tread spare temporarily, as it was design, the TPC Spec number cause injury or death. Only your dealer or authorized tire service developed for use on the will be followed by an MS for vehicle. See Compact Spare mud and snow. See Tire center should mount or dismount the tires. Tire on page 10‑80. Sidewall Labeling on page 10‑38 for additional information. GM recommends replacing tires { WARNING { WARNING in sets of four. This is because uniform tread depth on all tires Mixing tires could cause you Using bias-ply tires on the will help keep the vehicle to lose control while driving. vehicle may cause the wheel performing most like it did when If you mix tires of different rim flanges to develop cracks the tires were new. Replacing sizes, brands, or types (radial after many miles of driving. less than a full set of tires can and bias-belted tires), the A tire and/or wheel could fail affect the braking and handling vehicle may not handle suddenly and cause a crash. performance of the vehicle. See properly, and you could have Use only radial-ply tires with Tire Inspection on page 10‑49 a crash. Using tires of different the wheels on the vehicle. (Continued) Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1)

Vehicle Care 10-53

If you must replace the vehicle's The vehicle's original equipment tires with those that do not have tires are listed on the Tire and { WARNING a TPC Spec number, make sure Loading Information label. If different sized wheels are used, they are the same size, load See Vehicle Load Limits on there may not be an acceptable range, speed rating, and page 9‑12 for more information level of performance and safety construction type (radial and about the Tire and Loading if tires not recommended for bias‐belted tires) as the vehicle's Information label and its location those wheels are selected. This original tires. on the vehicle. increases the chance of a crash Vehicles that have a tire and serious injury. Only use GM pressure monitoring system Different Size Tires and specific wheel and tire systems could give an inaccurate Wheels developed for the vehicle, and have them properly installed by a low pressure warning if non TPC ‐ ‐ If wheels or tires are installed that GM certified technician. Spec rated tires are installed on are a different size than the original the vehicle. Non‐TPC Spec equipment wheels and tires, vehicle rated tires may give a performance, including its braking, See Buying New Tires on low‐pressure warning that is ride and handling characteristics, page 10‑51 and Accessories and higher or lower than the proper stability, and resistance to rollover Modifications on page 10‑3 for additional information. warning level you would get with may be affected. If the vehicle has electronic systems such as antilock TPC Spec rated tires. See Tire brakes, rollover airbags, traction Pressure Monitor System on control, and electronic stability page 10‑44. control, the performance of these systems can also be affected. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (54,1)

10-54 Vehicle Care

Uniform Tire Quality (UTQG) system does not apply Treadwear Grading to deep tread, winter-type snow The treadwear grade is a tires, space-saver, or temporary Quality grades can be found comparative rating based on the use spare tires, tires with wear rate of the tire when tested where applicable on the tire nominal rim diameters of sidewall between tread shoulder under controlled conditions on a 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), specified government test and maximum section width. For or to some limited-production example: course. For example, a tire tires. graded 150 would wear one and Treadwear 200 Traction AA While the tires available on a half (1½) times as well on the Temperature A General Motors passenger cars government course as a tire The following information relates and light trucks may vary with graded 100. The relative to the system developed by the respect to these grades, they performance of tires depends United States National Highway must also conform to federal upon the actual conditions of Traffic Safety Administration safety requirements and their use, however, and may (NHTSA), which grades tires additional General Motors Tire depart significantly from the by treadwear, traction, and Performance Criteria (TPC) norm due to variations in temperature performance. This standards. driving habits, service practices applies only to vehicles sold in All Passenger Car Tires Must and differences in road the United States. The grades Conform to Federal Safety characteristics and climate. are molded on the sidewalls of Requirements In Addition To most passenger car tires. The These Grades. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1)

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Traction – AA, A, B, C Temperature – A, B, C under the Federal Motor Safety The traction grades, from The temperature grades are A Standard No. 109. Grades B and highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, (the highest), B, and C, A represent higher levels of and C. Those grades represent representing the tire's resistance performance on the laboratory the tire's ability to stop on wet to the generation of heat and its test wheel than the minimum pavement as measured under ability to dissipate heat when required by law. Warning: The controlled conditions on tested under controlled temperature grade for this tire is specified government test conditions on a specified indoor established for a tire that is surfaces of asphalt and laboratory test wheel. Sustained properly inflated and not concrete. A tire marked C may high temperature can cause the overloaded. Excessive speed, have poor traction performance. material of the tire to degenerate underinflation, or excessive Warning: The traction grade and reduce tire life, and loading, either separately or in assigned to this tire is based on excessive temperature can combination, can cause heat straight-ahead braking traction lead to sudden tire failure. The buildup and possible tire failure. tests, and does not include grade C corresponds to a level acceleration, cornering, of performance which all hydroplaning, or peak traction passenger car tires must meet characteristics. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (56,1)

10-56 Vehicle Care

Wheel Alignment and Tire Wheel Replacement { WARNING Balance Replace any wheel that is bent, The tires and wheels were aligned cracked, or badly rusted or Using the wrong replacement and balanced at the factory to corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel provide the longest tire life and best loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and nuts can be dangerous. It could overall performance. Adjustments to wheel nuts should be replaced. affect the braking and handling of wheel alignment and tire balancing If the wheel leaks air, replace it. the vehicle. Tires can lose air, will not be necessary on a regular Some aluminum wheels can be and cause loss of control, causing basis. However, check the repaired. See your dealer if any of a crash. Always use the correct alignment if there is unusual tire these conditions exist. wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel wear or if the vehicle is pulling to Your dealer will know the kind of nuts for replacement. one side or the other. If the vehicle wheel that is needed. vibrates when driving on a smooth Each new wheel should have the Notice: The wrong wheel can road, the tires and wheels might same load-carrying capacity, also cause problems with bearing need to be rebalanced. See your diameter, width, offset, and be life, brake cooling, speedometer dealer for proper diagnosis. mounted the same way as the one it or odometer calibration, replaces. headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel or tire chain clearance to the nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor body and chassis. System (TPMS) sensors with new GM original equipment parts. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑58 for more information. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1)

Vehicle Care 10-57

Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains WARNING (Continued) { WARNING { WARNING Use another type of traction Replacing a wheel with a used Do not use tire chains. There is device only if its manufacturer one is dangerous. How it has not enough clearance. Tire chains recommends it for use on the been used or how far it has been used on a vehicle without the vehicle and tire size combination driven may be unknown. It could proper amount of clearance can and road conditions. Follow that fail suddenly and cause a crash. cause damage to the brakes, manufacturer's instructions. To When replacing wheels, use a suspension or other vehicle parts. help avoid damage to the vehicle, new GM original equipment The area damaged by the tire drive slowly, readjust or remove wheel. chains could cause you to lose the device if it is contacting the control of the vehicle and you or vehicle, and do not spin the others may be injured in a crash. vehicle's wheels. If you do find (Continued) traction devices that will fit, install them on the front tires. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (58,1)

10-58 Vehicle Care

If a Tire Goes Flat { WARNING { WARNING It is unusual for a tire to blowout, especially if the tires are maintained Driving on a flat tire will cause Lifting a vehicle and getting under properly. See Tires. If air goes out of permanent damage to the tire. it to do maintenance or repairs is a tire, it is much more likely to leak Re-inflating a tire after it has been dangerous without the out slowly. But if there is ever a driven on while severely appropriate safety equipment and blowout, here are a few tips about underinflated or flat may cause a training. If a jack is provided with what to expect and what to do: blowout and a serious crash. the vehicle, it is designed only for If a front tire fails, the flat tire Never attempt to re-inflate a tire changing a flat tire. If it is used for creates a drag that pulls the vehicle that has been driven on while anything else, you or others could toward that side. Take your foot off severely underinflated or flat. be badly injured or killed if the the accelerator pedal and grip the Have your dealer or an authorized vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack steering wheel firmly. Steer to tire service center repair or is provided with the vehicle, only maintain lane position, and then replace the flat tire as soon as use it for changing a flat tire. gently brake to a stop, well off the possible. road, if possible. If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire AA rear blowout, particularly on a and wheel damage by driving slowly curve, acts much like a skid and to a level place, well off the road, may require the same correction as if possible. Turn on the hazard used in a skid. Stop pressing the warning flashers. See Hazard accelerator pedal and steer to Warning Flashers on page 6‑4. straighten the vehicle. It may be very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake to a stop, well off the road, if possible. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (59,1)

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When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), { WARNING WARNING (Continued) use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement Changing a tire can be of wheel blocks (A). dangerous. The vehicle can slip 4. Do not allow passengers to off the jack and roll over or fall remain in the vehicle. causing injury or death. Find a 5. Place wheel blocks on both level place to change the tire. To sides of the tire at the help prevent the vehicle from opposite corner of the tire moving: being changed. 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put an automatic This vehicle may come with a jack transmission shift lever in and spare tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit. To use the jacking P (Park), or shift a manual A. Wheel Block transmission to 1 (First) or equipment to change a spare tire R (Reverse). safely, follow the instructions below. B. Flat Tire Then see Tire Changing on 3. Turn off the engine and do page 10‑68. To use the tire sealant not restart while the vehicle and compressor kit, see Tire is raised. Sealant and Compressor Kit on (Continued) page 10‑60. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (60,1)

10-60 Vehicle Care

The following information explains If this vehicle has a tire sealant and how to repair or change a tire. { WARNING compressor kit, there may not be a spare tire, tire changing equipment, Tire Sealant and Overinflating a tire could cause and on some vehicles there may not the tire to rupture and you or be a place to store a tire. Compressor Kit others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the tire sealant The tire sealant and compressor { WARNING and compressor kit instructions can be used to temporarily seal and inflate the tire to its punctures up to 6 mm (¼ in) in the tread area of the tire. It can also be Idling a vehicle in an enclosed recommended pressure. Do not used to inflate an underinflated tire. area with poor ventilation is exceed the recommended dangerous. Engine exhaust may pressure. If the tire has been separated from enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust the wheel, has damaged sidewalls, contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) or has a large puncture, the tire is which cannot be seen or smelled. too severely damaged for the tire It can cause unconsciousness { WARNING sealant and compressor kit to be and even death. Never run the effective. See Roadside Assistance engine in an enclosed area that Storing the tire sealant and Program (U.S. and Canada) on has no fresh air ventilation. For compressor kit or other page 13‑7 or Roadside Assistance more information, see Engine equipment in the passenger Program (Mexico) on page 13‑9. compartment of the vehicle could Exhaust on page 9‑22. Read and follow all of the tire cause injury. In a sudden stop or sealant and compressor kit collision, loose equipment could instructions. strike someone. Store the tire sealant and compressor kit in its original location. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (61,1)

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The kit includes: A. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air or Tire Sealant Air Only) Read and follow the safe handling B. On/Off Button instructions on the label adhered to C. Pressure Gauge the sealant canister. D. Pressure Deflation Button Check the tire sealant expiration (If equipped) date on the sealant canister. The sealant canister should be replaced E. Tire Sealant Canister before its expiration date. F. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer. See G. Air Only Hose (Black) “Removal and Installation of the H. Power Plug Sealant Canister” following. There is only enough sealant to seal one tire. After usage, the sealant canister and sealant/air hose assembly must be replaced. See “Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister” following. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (62,1)

10-62 Vehicle Care

Using the Tire Sealant and heated environment for five minutes. Compressor Kit to Temporarily This will help to inflate the tire Seal and Inflate a faster. Punctured Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire Follow the directions closely for and wheel damage by driving slowly correct sealant usage. 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 10‑58 for other important safety warnings. Do not remove any objects that have penetrated the tire. 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location. See Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10‑68. 2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (F) and the power plug (H). 3. Place the kit on the ground. Make sure the tire valve stem is When using the tire sealant and positioned close to the ground compressor kit during cold so the hose will reach it. temperatures, warm the kit in a Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (63,1)

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4. Remove the valve stem cap from 9. Press the on/off button (B) to reading. The compressor may the flat tire by turning it turn the tire sealant and be turned on/off until the counterclockwise. compressor kit on. correct pressure is reached. 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (F) The compressor will inject Notice: If the recommended onto the tire valve stem. Turn it sealant and air into the tire. pressure cannot be reached after clockwise until it is tight. The pressure gauge (C) will approximately 25 minutes, the 6. Plug the power plug (H) into the initially show a high pressure vehicle should not be driven accessory power outlet in the while the compressor pushes the farther. The tire is too severely vehicle. Unplug all items from sealant into the tire. Once the damaged and the tire sealant and other accessory power outlets. sealant is completely dispersed compressor kit cannot inflate the See Power Outlets on into the tire, the pressure will tire. Remove the power plug from the accessory power outlet and page 5‑10. quickly drop and start to rise unscrew the inflating hose from If the vehicle has an accessory again as the tire inflates with air only. the tire valve. See Roadside power outlet, do not use the Assistance Program (U.S. and cigarette lighter. 10. Inflate the tire to the Canada) on page 13‑7 or If the vehicle only has a cigarette recommended inflation Roadside Assistance Program lighter, use the cigarette lighter. pressure using the pressure (Mexico) on page 13‑9. gauge (C). The recommended Do not pinch the power plug inflation pressure can be found 11. Press the on/off button (B) to cord in the door or window. on the Tire and Loading turn the tire sealant and compressor kit off. 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle Information label. See Tire must be running while using the Pressure on page 10‑43. The tire is not sealed and will air compressor. The pressure gauge (C) may continue to leak air until the read higher than the actual tire vehicle is driven and the 8. Turn the selector switch (A) sealant is distributed in the tire; counterclockwise to the pressure while the compressor Sealant + Air position. is on. Turn the compressor off to get an accurate pressure Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (64,1)

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therefore, Steps 12 through 19. Stop at a safe location and 18 must be done immediately check the tire pressure. Refer after Step 11. to Steps 1 through 11 under Be careful while handling the “Using the Tire Sealant and tire sealant and compressor kit Compressor Kit without Sealant as it could be warm after to Inflate a Tire (Not usage. 16. If the flat tire was able to inflate Punctured).” to the recommended inflation 12. Unplug the power plug (H) from If the tire pressure has fallen pressure, remove the the accessory power outlet in more than 68 kPa (10 psi) maximum speed label from the the vehicle. below the recommended sealant canister (E) and place inflation pressure, stop driving 13. Turn the sealant/air hose (F) it in a highly visible location. the vehicle. The tire is too counterclockwise to remove it The label is a reminder not to severely damaged and the tire from the tire valve stem. exceed 90 km/h (55 mph) until sealant cannot seal the tire. 14. Replace the tire valve the damaged tire is repaired or See Roadside Assistance stem cap. replaced. Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside 15. Replace the sealant/air 17. Return the equipment to its original storage location in the Assistance Program (Mexico) hose (F), and the power on page 13‑9. plug (H) back in their original vehicle. location. 18. Immediately drive the vehicle If the tire pressure has not 8 km (5 mi) to distribute the dropped more than 68 kPa sealant in the tire. (10 psi) from the recommended inflation pressure, inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (65,1)

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20. Wipe off any sealant from the Using the Tire Sealant and wheel, tire, and vehicle. Compressor Kit without 21. Dispose of the used sealant Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not canister (E) and sealant/air Punctured) hose (F) assembly at a local To use the air compressor to inflate dealer or in accordance with a tire with air only and not sealant: local state codes and practices. 22. Replace it with a new canister available from your dealer. 23. After temporarily sealing a tire using the tire sealant and compressor kit, take the vehicle to an authorized dealer within a 161 km (100 mi) of driving to have the tire repaired or replaced. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (66,1)

10-66 Vehicle Care

If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire 6. Plug the power plug (H) into the 10. Inflate the tire to the and wheel damage by driving slowly accessory power outlet in the recommended inflation to a level place. Turn on the hazard vehicle. Unplug all items from pressure using the pressure warning flashers. See Hazard other accessory power outlets. gauge (C). The recommended Warning Flashers on page 6‑4. See Power Outlets on inflation pressure can be found See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 5‑10. on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tire page 10‑58 for other important If the vehicle has an accessory safety warnings. power outlet, do not use the Pressure on page 10‑43. 1. Remove the tire sealant and cigarette lighter. The pressure gauge (C) may compressor kit from its storage If the vehicle only has a cigarette read higher than the actual tire location. See Storing the Tire lighter, use the cigarette lighter. pressure while the compressor Sealant and Compressor Kit on is on. Turn the compressor off Do not pinch the power plug to get an accurate reading. The page 10‑68. cord in the door or window. compressor may be turned on/ 2. Unwrap the air only hose (G) 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle off until the correct pressure is and the power plug (H). must be running while using the reached. 3. Place the kit on the ground. air compressor. If you inflate the tire higher Make sure the tire valve stem is 8. Turn the selector switch (A) than the recommended positioned close to the ground clockwise to the Air Only pressure you can adjust the so the hose will reach it. position. excess pressure by pressing the pressure deflation 4. Remove the tire valve stem cap 9. Press the on/off (B) button to button (D), if equipped, until the from the flat tire by turning it turn the compressor on. proper pressure reading is counterclockwise. The compressor will inflate the reached. This option is only 5. Attach the air only hose (G) onto tire with air only. functional when using the air the tire valve stem by turning it only hose (G). clockwise until it is tight. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (67,1)

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11. Press the on/off button (B) to Removal and Installation of the turn the tire sealant and Sealant Canister compressor kit off. To remove the sealant canister: Be careful while handling the tire sealant and compressor kit 1. Unwrap the sealant hose. as it could be warm after 2. Press the canister release usage. button. 12. Unplug the power plug (H) from 3. Pull up and remove the canister. the accessory power outlet in 4. Replace with a new canister the vehicle. which is available from your 13. Disconnect the air only hose dealer. (G) from the tire valve stem by The tire sealant and compressor kit 5. Push the new canister into turning it counterclockwise, and has an accessory adapter located in place. replace the tire valve stem cap. a compartment on the bottom of its 14. Replace the air only hose (G) housing that may be used to inflate and the power plug (H) and air mattresses, balls, etc. cord back in their original locations. 15. Place the equipment in the original storage location in the vehicle. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (68,1)

10-68 Vehicle Care

Storing the Tire Sealant 3. Remove the sealant and and Compressor Kit compressor kit from its tray. To store the tire sealant and The tire sealant and compressor compressor kit, reverse the steps. kit is located in the storage compartment on the driver side, at the rear of the vehicle. Tire Changing Removing Tools The tools needed to remove the spare tire are located in the storage compartment on the driver side, at the rear of the vehicle. A. Tool Bag 1. Open the jack storage compartment by pulling on the B. Wing Bolt latch tab, located toward the rear C. Jack of the vehicle, and pulling the 2. Remove the wing bolt (B) by cover off. turning it counterclockwise. 3. Push the jack (C) up out of the 1. Press down on the latch tab and holding bracket and remove the pull the cover off to access the tool bag (A). storage compartment. 4. Turn the jack on its side, with the 2. Press the two tabs on the quick bottom facing toward you. release buckle to release the tire 5. Pull the jack straight out, bottom sealant and compressor kit first. strap. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (69,1)

Vehicle Care 10-69

2. Open the carpet cutout that is located through the hole of the storage compartment (C). 3. Attach the lug wrench (B) into the hoist shaft (D). 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. The tools you will be using include A. Rear Convenience Center the jack (A) and lug wrench (B). B. Lug Wrench Removing the Spare Tire C. Storage Compartment Cap The compact spare tire is located D. Hoist Shaft under the vehicle, in front of the rear E. Compact Spare Tire bumper. See Compact Spare Tire on page 10‑80 for more information F. Retainer about the compact spare. 1. Open the storage compartment door of the convenience center (A) that is nearest the liftgate and remove the cap (C) on the bottom of the storage compartment. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (70,1)

10-70 Vehicle Care

To continue changing the flat tire, If it is visible, first try to tighten see “Removing the Flat Tire and the cable by turning the lug Installing the Spare Tire” later in this wrench clockwise until you hear section. two clicks or feel it skip twice. You cannot over‐tighten the cable. 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. 5. Tilt the retainer (F) and slip it through the wheel opening to If the spare tire did lower to the remove the spare tire (E) from ground, continue with Step 5 the cable. under “Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles with the Rear 6. Turn the wrench (B) clockwise to If the spare tire will not lower, the Convenience Center)” listed raise the cable back up after previously. removing the spare tire. secondary latch could be engaged. Do the following to check the cable: 5. If you still cannot lower the spare Do not store a full‐size or a flat tire to the ground, see road tire under the vehicle. See 1. Check under the vehicle to see if Secondary Latch System on “Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and the cable is visible. page 10‑78. Tools later in this section. ” 2. If it is not visible, see Secondary Latch System on page 10‑78. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (71,1)

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Removing the Flat Tire and Notice: If this vehicle has wheel Installing the Spare Tire locks and an impact wrench is used to remove the wheel nuts, 1. Do a safety check before the lock nut or wheel lock key proceeding. See If a Tire Goes could be damaged. Do not use an Flat on page 10‑58 for more impact wrench to remove the information. wheel nuts if this vehicle has 2. If the vehicle has a wheel cover, wheel locks. loosen the plastic nut caps with the wheel wrench. They will not come off. Then, using the flat end of the wheel wrench, pry along the edge of the cover until 3. Loosen the wheel nuts but do it comes off. Be careful; the — not remove them using the edges may be sharp. Do not try — lug wrench. For wheels with a to remove the cover with your wheel lock key, use the wheel bare hands. 4. To identify the appropriate lock key between the lock nut jacking location, find the Store the wheel cover securely and lug wrench. The key is triangle (A) about 12 inches in the rear of the vehicle until supplied in the front passenger (30.5 cm) from the front tire you have the flat tire repaired or door pocket. or (B) about 10.5 inches (27 cm) replaced. from the rear tire. If the vehicle has aluminum wheels, remove the wheel nut caps using the wheel wrench. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (72,1)

10-72 Vehicle Care

Notice: If a jack is used to raise the vehicle without positioning it { WARNING correctly, the vehicle could be damaged. When raising the Raising the vehicle with the jack vehicle on a jack, avoid contact improperly positioned can with the rear axle control arms. damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help 5. Attach the lug wrench to the avoid personal injury and vehicle jack, and turn the wrench damage, be sure to fit the jack lift clockwise to raise the jack head head into the proper location 3 inches (7.6 cm). before raising the vehicle. 6. Do not raise the vehicle yet. Put the compact spare tire near you. The triangle is located near each 7. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel on the vehicle's exterior. lug wrench clockwise in the jack. { WARNING Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so that there is Getting under a vehicle when it is enough room for the spare tire to jacked up is dangerous. If the fit under the wheel well. vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. 8. Remove all the wheel nuts and Never get under a vehicle when it the flat tire. is supported only by a jack. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (73,1)

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Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Never use oil or grease on bolts parts to which it is fastened, can or nuts because the nuts might make wheel nuts become loose come loose. The vehicle's wheel after time. The wheel could come could fall off, causing a crash. off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any 10. Remove any rust or dirt from rust or dirt from places where the the wheel bolts, mounting wheel attaches to the vehicle. In surfaces, and spare wheel. an emergency, use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure 11. Place the spare tire on the 9. Remove the plastic spare tire to use a scraper or wire brush wheel mounting surface. heat shield by pulling the rubber 12. Put the nuts on by hand by latch. Store the plastic spare tire later, if needed, to get all the rust turning them clockwise until heat shield. See Storing a Flat or dirt off. See If a Tire Goes Flat “ the wheel is held against the or Spare Tire and Tools later in on page 10‑58. ” mounting surface. Make sure this section for more information. the rounded end is toward the wheel. 13. Lower the vehicle by attaching the lug wrench to the jack and turning the wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (74,1)

10-74 Vehicle Care

Storing the Spare Tire { WARNING

Wheel nuts that are improperly or { WARNING incorrectly tightened can cause The underbody-mounted spare the wheels to become loose or tire needs to be stored with the come off. The wheel nuts should valve stem pointing down. If the be tightened with a torque wrench spare tire is stored with the valve to the proper torque specification stem pointing upwards, the after replacing. Follow the torque secondary latch will not work specification supplied by the properly and the spare tire could aftermarket manufacturer when loosen and suddenly fall from the using accessory locking wheel 14. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in vehicle. If this happened when nuts. See Capacities and a crisscross sequence, as the vehicle was being driven, the Specifications on page 12 2 for ‑ shown. tire might contact a person or original equipment wheel nut another vehicle, causing injury torque specifications. Notice: Wheel covers will not fit on the vehicle's compact spare. and damage to itself. Be sure the If you try to put a wheel cover on underbody-mounted spare tire is Notice: Improperly tightened the compact spare, the cover or stored with the valve stem wheel nuts can lead to brake the spare could be damaged. pointing down. pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. See Capacities and Specifications on page 12‑2 for the wheel nut torque specification. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (75,1)

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3. Slide the cable retainer through { WARNING the center of the wheel and start to raise the compact spare tire. Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger Make sure the retainer is fully compartment of the vehicle could seated across the underside of cause injury. In a sudden stop or the wheel. collision, loose equipment could 4. When the compact spare tire is strike someone. Store all these in almost in the stored position, the proper place. turn the tire so the valve is toward the rear of the vehicle. To store the spare tire: This position helps when checking the air pressure in the 6. Make sure the tire is stored 1. Lay the compact spare tire near compact spare tire. securely. Push, pull (A), and then the rear of the vehicle with the try to turn (B) the tire. If the tire valve stem down. 5. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle. moves, use the lug wrench to 2. Reinstall the plastic spare tire Continue turning the lug wrench tighten the cable. heat shield on the compact until you feel more than two spare tire. clicks. This indicates that the compact spare tire is secure and the cable is tight. The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (76,1)

10-76 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. Pull the cable (A) through the 5. Hook the cable onto the outside door striker (E), the center of the portion of the liftgate hinges (B). wheel (D), and the plastic spare tire heat shield (C), as shown. 6. Hook the other end of the cable onto the outside portion of the liftgate hinge on the other side of the vehicle. 7. Pull on the cable to make sure it is secure. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (77,1)

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Storing the Tools Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on. 1. Ensure that the bottom of the jack is facing toward you. 2. Turn the jack (C) on its side and place down on the holding bracket. 3. Reinstall the wing bolt (B) by turning clockwise. 8. Make sure the metal tube is 4. To replace the cover, line up the centered at the striker. Push the tab at the front of the cover with tube toward the front of the A. Tool Bag the notch in the cover opening. vehicle. B. Wing Bolt Push the cover in place and make sure that the rear clips are 9. Close the liftgate and make sure C. Jack it is latched properly. in the slots and push the cover closed. Store the center cap or the plastic bolt‐on wheel covers until a full size tire is put back on the vehicle. When you replace the compact spare with a full‐size tire, reinstall the bolt‐on wheel covers or the center cap. Hand‐tighten them over the wheel nuts, using the lug wrench. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (78,1)

10-78 Vehicle Care

Secondary Latch System To release the spare tire from the secondary latch: This vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly that { has a secondary latch system. It is WARNING designed to stop the compact spare Someone standing too close tire from suddenly falling off the during the procedure could be vehicle if the cable holding the injured by the jack. If the spare spare tire is damaged. For the tire does not slide off the jack secondary latch to work, the tire must be stowed with the valve stem completely, make sure no one is pointing down. See Tire Changing behind you or on either side of on page 10‑68 for instructions on you as you pull the jack out from storing the spare tire correctly. under the spare. All‐Wheel‐Drive Vehicle shown 2. Turn the lug wrench { WARNING 1. If the cable is not visible, start counterclockwise until this procedure at Step 3. approximately 6 inches (15 cm) Before beginning this procedure of cable is exposed. read all the instructions. Failure to 3. Attach the lug wrench to the jack read and follow the instructions and raise the jack at least could damage the hoist assembly 10 turns. and you and others could get hurt. Read and follow the 4. Place the jack under the vehicle, ahead of the rear bumper. instructions listed next. Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (79,1)

Vehicle Care 10-79

5. Turn the lug wrench clockwise to 9. Tilt the retainer and slip it raise the jack until it lifts the through the wheel opening when secondary latch spring. the spare tire has been 6. Keep raising the jack until the completely lowered. spare tire stops moving upward 10. Turn the lug wrench clockwise and is held firmly in place. This to raise the cable back up if the lets you know that the secondary cable is hanging. latch has released and the spare Have the hoist shaft assembly tire is balancing on the jack. inspected as soon as you can. You will not be able to store a spare tire using the hoist assembly until it has been repaired or replaced. 8. Disconnect the lug wrench from the jack and carefully remove the jack. Use one hand to push against the spare tire while firmly pulling the jack out from under the spare tire with the other hand.

7. Lower the jack by turning the lug wrench counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until the spare tire slides off the jack. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (80,1)

10-80 Vehicle Care

Compact Spare Tire After installing the compact spare Do not use the compact spare on on the vehicle, stop as soon as other vehicles. possible and make sure the spare { WARNING And do not mix the compact spare tire is correctly inflated. The tire or wheel with other wheels or Driving with more than one compact spare is made to perform tires. They will not fit. Keep the well at speeds up to 65 mph compact spare tire at a time could spare tire and its wheel together. (105 km/h) for distances up to result in loss of braking and 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can The All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system handling. This could lead to a finish your trip and have the full-size will be automatically disabled when crash and you or others could be tire repaired or replaced at your you use the compact spare. To injured. Use only one compact convenience. Of course, it is best to restore the AWD and prevent spare tire at a time. replace the spare with a full-size tire excessive wear on the clutch in your as soon as possible. The spare tire AWD, replace the compact spare The compact spare tire, if the will last longer and be in good tire with a full-size tire as soon as vehicle has one, was fully inflated shape in case it is needed again. possible. when the vehicle was new, however, Notice: When the compact spare Notice: Tire chains will not fit the it can lose air after a time. Check is installed, do not take the compact spare. Using them can the inflation pressure regularly. vehicle through an automatic car damage the vehicle and can It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). wash with guide rails. The damage the chains too. Do not compact spare can get caught on use tire chains on the compact the rails which can damage the spare. tire, wheel and other parts of the vehicle. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (81,1)

Vehicle Care 10-81

Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps vehicle, and the bad grounding could result in costly damage to could damage the electrical For more information about the the vehicle that would not be systems. vehicle battery, see Battery on covered by the warranty. To avoid the possibility of the page 10 24. ‑ Trying to start the vehicle by vehicles rolling, set the parking If the vehicle's battery has run pushing or pulling it will not brake firmly on both vehicles down, you may want to use another work, and it could damage the involved in the jump start vehicle and some jumper cables to vehicle. procedure. Put an automatic start your vehicle. Be sure to use 1. Check the other vehicle. It must transmission in P (Park) or a the following steps to do it safely. manual transmission in Neutral have a 12‐volt battery with a negative ground system. before setting the parking brake. { WARNING If one of the vehicles is a Notice: Only use a vehicle that four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure Batteries can hurt you. They can has a 12-volt system with a the transfer case is not in be dangerous because: negative ground for jump Neutral. starting. If the other vehicle does . They contain acid that can not have a 12-volt system with a Notice: If the radio or other burn you. negative ground, both vehicles accessories are left on during the jump starting procedure, they . They contain gas that can can be damaged. could be damaged. The repairs explode or ignite. 2. Get the vehicles close enough would not be covered by the . They contain enough so the jumper cables can reach, warranty. Always turn off the electricity to burn you. but be sure the vehicles are not radio and other accessories when touching each other. If they are, jump starting the vehicle. If you do not follow these steps it could cause a ground exactly, some or all of these connection you do not want. You 3. Turn off the ignition on both things can hurt you. would not be able to start your vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (82,1)

10-82 Vehicle Care

power outlets. Turn off the radio and all lamps that are not { WARNING { WARNING needed. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. Using a match near a battery can Fans or other moving engine And it could save the radio! cause battery gas to explode. parts can injure you badly. Keep People have been hurt doing this, your hands away from moving 4. Open the hoods and locate the and some have been blinded. parts once the engine is running. positive (+) and negative (−) Use a flashlight if you need more terminal locations on the other light. vehicle. Your vehicle has a 5. Check that the jumper cables do remote positive (+) and a remote Be sure the batteries have not have loose or missing negative (−) jump starting enough water. You do not need to insulation. If they do, you could terminal. See Engine add water to the ACDelco® get a shock. The vehicles could Compartment Overview on battery (or batteries) installed in be damaged too. page 10‑6 for more information your new vehicle. But if a battery Before you connect the cables, on the terminal locations. has filler caps, be sure the right here are some basic things you amount of fluid is there. If it is low, should know. Positive (+) will go add water to take care of that to positive (+) or to a remote first. If you do not, explosive gas positive (+) terminal if the vehicle could be present. has one. Negative (−) will go to a heavy, unpainted metal engine Battery fluid contains acid that part or to a remote negative (−) can burn you. Do not get it on terminal if the vehicle has one. you. If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin, flush Do not connect positive (+) to the place with water and get negative (−) or you will get a medical help immediately. short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too. And do not connect the Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (83,1)

Vehicle Care 10-83

negative (−) cable to the 7. Do not let the other end negative (−) terminal on the dead touch metal. Connect it to the battery because this can cause positive (+) terminal of the sparks. good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. Now connect the black 9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable to the negative (−) cable at least negative (−) terminal of the 18 inches (45 cm) away from the good battery. Use a remote dead battery, but not near negative (−) terminal if the engine parts that move. vehicle has one. The electrical connection is just Do not let the other end touch as good there, and the chance anything until the next step. The of sparks getting back to the other end of the negative (−) battery is much less. cable does not go to the dead Your vehicle has a remote battery. It goes to a heavy, 6. Connect the red positive (+) negative (−) terminal for this unpainted metal engine part, purpose. cable to the positive (+) terminal or to a remote negative (−) of the dead battery. terminal on the vehicle with the 10. Now start the vehicle with the Use a remote positive (+) dead battery. good battery and run the terminal if the vehicle has one. engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (84,1)

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Notice: If the jumper cables are To disconnect the jumper cables connected or removed in the from both vehicles, do the following: wrong order, electrical shorting 1. Disconnect the black may occur and damage the negative (−) cable from the vehicle. The repairs would not be vehicle that had the dead covered by the vehicle warranty. battery. Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct 2. Disconnect the black order, making sure that the negative (−) cable from the cables do not touch each other or vehicle with the good battery. other metal. 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the Jumper Cable Removal good battery. A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine 4. Disconnect the red positive (+) Part or Remote Negative (−) cable from the other vehicle. Terminal B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote Negative (−) Terminals C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (85,1)

Vehicle Care 10-85

Towing Recreational Vehicle Here are some important things to Towing consider before recreational vehicle Towing the Vehicle towing: Recreational vehicle towing means . What is the towing capacity Notice: To avoid damage, the towing the vehicle behind another of the towing vehicle? disabled vehicle should be towed vehicle – such as behind a Be sure to read the tow with all four wheels off the motorhome. The two most common vehicle manufacturer's ground. Care must be taken with types of recreational vehicle towing recommendations. vehicles that have low ground are known as dinghy towing and clearance and/or special dolly towing. Dinghy towing is . What is the distance that will be equipment. Always flatbed on a towing the vehicle with all four travelled? Some vehicles have car carrier. wheels on the ground. Dolly towing restrictions on how far and how is towing the vehicle with two long they can tow. Consult your dealer or a wheels on the ground and two . professional towing service if the Is the proper towing equipment wheels up on a device known as a disabled vehicle must be towed. going to be used? See your dolly. See Roadside Assistance Program dealer or trailering professional (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or for additional advice and Roadside Assistance Program equipment recommendations. (Mexico) on page 13‑9. . Is the vehicle ready to be To tow the vehicle behind another towed? Just as preparing the vehicle for recreational purposes, vehicle for a long trip, make sure such as behind a motor home, see the vehicle is prepared to be “Recreational Vehicle Towing” in this towed. section. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (86,1)

10-86 Vehicle Care

Dinghy Towing For vehicles being dinghy towed, 6. To prevent the battery from the vehicle should be run at the draining while the vehicle is beginning of each day and at each being towed, remove the 15 amp RV fuel stop for about five minutes. ECM fuse and the 50 amp This will ensure proper lubrication of BATT1 fuse from the underhood transmission components. Re-install fuse block and store in a safe the fuse to start the vehicle. location. See Engine To tow the vehicle from the front Compartment Fuse Block on with all four wheels on the ground: page 10‑31. 1. Position the vehicle to be towed, 7. Release the parking brake. shift the transmission to Notice: If the vehicle is towed P (Park), and turn the ignition to without performing each of the LOCK/OFF. steps listed under “Dinghy 2. Secure the vehicle to the towing Towing,” the automatic If the vehicle is front-wheel‐drive, it vehicle. transmission could be damaged. can be dinghy towed from the front. Be sure to follow all steps of the These vehicles may also be towed 3. Set the parking brake. dinghy towing procedure prior to by putting the front wheels on a 4. Turn the ignition to ACC/ and after towing the vehicle. dolly. See “Dolly Towing” later in this ACCESSORY. section. Notice: If 105 km/h (65 mph) is 5. Shift the transmission to exceeded while towing the If the vehicle is all‐wheel‐drive, it N (Neutral). vehicle, it could be damaged. can be dinghy towed from the front. Never exceed 105 km/h (65 mph) These vehicles can also be towed while towing the vehicle. by placing them on a platform trailer with all four wheels off of the ground. These vehicles cannot be towed using a dolly. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (87,1)

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Once the destination is reached: Dolly Towing (All-Wheel‐Drive Dolly Towing 1. Set the parking brake. Vehicles) (Front-Wheel‐Drive Vehicles Only) 2. Reinstall the fuses in the underhood fuse block. 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. Notice: Do not tow a vehicle with the front drive wheels on the ground if one of the front tires is a compact spare tire. Towing with two different tire sizes on the All-wheel‐drive vehicles must not front of the vehicle can cause be towed with two wheels on the To tow a front-wheel‐drive vehicle severe damage to the ground. To properly tow these from the front with two wheels on transmission. vehicles, they should be placed on the ground: a platform trailer with all four wheels 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly. off of the ground or dinghy towed from the front. 2. Move the shift lever to P (Park). 3. Set the parking brake. 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (88,1)

10-88 Vehicle Care

5. Remove the key from the Appearance Care ignition. 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. Exterior Care 7. Release the parking brake. Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Towing the Vehicle From Lenses the Rear 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. Notice: Towing the vehicle from Finish Care the rear could damage it. Also, repairs would not be covered by Occasional waxing or mild polishing the vehicle warranty. Never have of the vehicle by hand may be the vehicle towed from the rear. necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. Approved cleaning Do not tow the vehicle from the rear. products can be obtained from your dealer. If the vehicle has a basecoat/ clearcoat paint finish, the clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (89,1)

Vehicle Care 10-89

Notice: Machine compounding Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Approved cleaning products can or aggressive polishing on a Parts be obtained from your dealer. basecoat/clearcoat paint finish Bright metal parts should be Follow all manufacturer may damage it. Use only cleaned regularly to keep their directions regarding correct non-abrasive waxes and polishes luster. Wash with water or use product usage, necessary safety that are made for a basecoat/ chrome polish on chrome or precautions, and appropriate clearcoat paint finish on the stainless steel trim, if necessary. disposal of any vehicle care vehicle. product. Certain cleaners contain Use special care with aluminum chemicals that can damage the Foreign materials such as calcium trim. To avoid damaging protective chloride and other salts, ice melting emblems or nameplates on the trim, never use auto or chrome vehicle. Check the cleaning agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, polish, steam, or caustic soap bird droppings, chemicals from product label. If it states that it to clean aluminum. A coating of should not be used on plastic industrial chimneys, etc., can wax, rubbed to high polish, is damage the vehicle's finish if they parts, do not use it on the vehicle recommended for all bright metal or damage may occur and it remain on painted surfaces. Wash parts. the vehicle as soon as possible. would not be covered by the If necessary, use non-abrasive Washing the Vehicle warranty. cleaners that are marked safe for Rinse the vehicle well, before To preserve the vehicle's finish, painted surfaces to remove foreign washing and after, to remove all keep it clean by washing it often. matter. cleaning agents completely. If they Do not wash the vehicle in direct Exterior painted surfaces are are allowed to dry on the surface, sunlight and use a car subject to aging, weather, and they could stain. washing soap. chemical fallout that can take their Dry the finish with a soft, clean toll over a period of years. To keep Notice: Do not use cleaning chamois or an all-cotton towel to the paint finish looking new, keep agents that are petroleum based avoid surface scratches and water the vehicle garaged or covered or that contain acid or abrasives, spotting. whenever possible. as they can damage the paint, metal, or plastic on the vehicle. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (90,1)

10-90 Vehicle Care

High pressure car washes could Wheels and Trim — Aluminum The repairs would not be covered cause water to enter the vehicle. or Chrome by the vehicle warranty. Use only Avoid using high pressure washes approved cleaners on aluminum closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the The vehicle may have either or chrome-plated wheels. aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. surface of the vehicle. Use of power Notice: Never drive a vehicle that washers exceeding 8,274 kPa Keep the wheels clean using a soft, has aluminum or chrome-plated (1,200 psi) can result in damage or clean cloth with mild soap and wheels through an automatic car removal of paint and decals. water. Rinse with clean water. After wash that uses silicone carbide Notice: Conveyor systems on rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft, tire cleaning brushes, as this some automatic car washes could clean towel. A wax may then be could cause damage. The repairs damage the vehicle. There may applied. would not be covered by the not be enough clearance for the Notice: Chrome wheels and other vehicle warranty. undercarriage. Check with the car chrome trim may be damaged if Notice: Driving the vehicle wash manager before using the the vehicle is not washed after through an automatic car wash automatic car wash. driving on roads that have been that has silicone carbide tire sprayed with magnesium, calcium Weatherstrips cleaning brushes, could damage or sodium chloride. These the aluminum or chrome-plated Silicone grease on weatherstrips will chlorides are used on roads for wheels. The repairs would not be make them last longer, seal better, conditions such as ice and dust. covered by the vehicle warranty. and not stick or squeak. Apply Always wash the chrome with Never drive a vehicle that has silicone grease with a clean cloth. soap and water after exposure. aluminum or chrome-plated During very cold, damp weather Notice: Do not use strong soaps, wheels through an automatic car frequent application may be chemicals, abrasive polishes, wash that uses silicone carbide required. See Recommended Fluids cleaners, brushes, or cleaners tire cleaning brushes. and Lubricants on page 11‑6. that contain acid on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels, because the surface could be damaged. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (91,1)

Vehicle Care 10-91

Windshield and Wiper Blades Tires Finish Damage Clean the outside of the windshield Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to Any stone chips, fractures, or deep with glass cleaner. clean the tires. scratches in the finish should be Clean the rubber blades using a Notice: Using petroleum-based repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop lint‐free cloth or paper towel soaked tire dressing products on the with windshield washer fluid or a vehicle may damage the paint into major repair expense. mild detergent. Wash the windshield finish and/or tires. When applying Minor chips and scratches can be thoroughly when cleaning the a tire dressing, always wipe off repaired with touch-up materials blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and any overspray from all painted available from your dealer. Larger a buildup of vehicle wash/wax surfaces on the vehicle. areas of finish damage can be treatments may cause wiper corrected in your dealer's body and streaking. Replace the wiper blades Sheet Metal Damage paint shop. if they are worn or damaged. If the vehicle is damaged and Underbody Maintenance Wipers can be damaged by: requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body Chemicals used for ice and snow . Extreme dusty conditions repair shop applies anti-corrosion removal and dust control can collect . Sand and salt material to parts repaired or on the underbody. If these are not replaced to restore corrosion removed, corrosion and rust can . Heat and sun protection. develop on the underbody parts . Snow and ice, without proper Original manufacturer replacement such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, removal parts will provide the corrosion and exhaust system even though protection while maintaining the they have corrosion protection. vehicle warranty. At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas of the frame Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (92,1)

10-92 Vehicle Care

should be loosened before being Lighter colored interiors may cleaning the glass on the vehicle, flushed. Your dealer or an require more frequent cleaning. use only a soft cloth and glass underbody car washing system can Newspapers and garments that can cleaner. do this. transfer color to home furnishings Cleaners can contain solvents that can also transfer color to the Chemical Paint Spotting can become concentrated in the interior. interior. Before using cleaners, read Some weather and atmospheric Remove dust from small buttons and adhere to all safety instructions conditions can create a chemical and knobs with a small brush with on the label. While cleaning the fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall soft bristles. interior, maintain adequate upon and attack painted surfaces on Your dealer has products for ventilation by opening the doors the vehicle. This damage can take and windows. two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped cleaning the interior. When cleaning discolorations, and small, irregular the interior, only use cleaners Do not clean the interior using the dark spots etched into the paint specifically designed for the following cleaners or techniques: surfaces that are being cleaned. surface. . Never use a knife or any other Permanent damage can result from sharp object to remove a soil Interior Care using cleaners on surfaces for from any interior surface. which they were not intended. Apply The interior will continue to look its the cleaner directly to the cleaning . Never use a stiff brush. It can best if it is cleaned often. Dust and cloth to prevent over-spray. Remove cause damage. dirt can accumulate on the any accidental over-spray from . Never apply heavy pressure or upholstery and cause damage to other surfaces immediately. rub aggressively with a cleaning the carpet, fabric, leather, and Notice: Using abrasive cleaners cloth. Use of heavy pressure can plastic surfaces. Stains should be when cleaning glass surfaces on damage the interior and does removed quickly as extreme heat the vehicle, could scratch the not improve the effectiveness of could cause them to set rapidly. glass and/or cause damage to the soil removal. rear window defogger. When Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (93,1)

Vehicle Care 10-93

. Avoid laundry detergents or and carpeted floor mats. For soils, 3. Start on the outside edge of the dishwashing soaps with always try to remove them first with soil and gently rub toward the degreasers. Using too much plain water or club soda. Before center. Continue cleaning, using soap will leave a residue that cleaning, gently remove as much of a clean area of the cloth each leaves streaks and attracts dirt. the soil as possible using one of the time it becomes soiled. For liquid cleaners, about following techniques: 20 drops per 3.78 L (1 gal) of 4. Continue to gently rub the water is a good guide. Use only . For liquids: gently blot the soiled area. mild, neutral-pH soaps. remaining soil with a paper 5. If the soil is not completely towel. Allow the soil to absorb removed, use a mild soap . Do not heavily saturate the into the paper towel until no upholstery while cleaning. solution and repeat the cleaning more can be removed. process with plain water. . Cleaners that contain solvents . For solid dry soils: remove as can damage the interior. If any of the soil remains, a much as possible and then commercial fabric cleaner or spot Fabric/Carpet vacuum. lifter may be necessary. Test a small Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft To clean: hidden area for colorfastness before brush attachment to remove dust 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white using a commercial upholstery and loose dirt. A canister vacuum cloth with water or club soda. cleaner or spot lifter. If the locally cleaned area gives any impression with rotating brushes in the nozzle 2. Remove excess moisture. may only be used on floor carpet that a ring formation may result, clean the entire surface. A paper towel can be used to blot excess moisture from the fabric or carpet after the cleaning process. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (94,1)

10-94 Vehicle Care

Leather to clean the interior because they Some commercial products may can alter the appearance by increase gloss on the instrument Leather, and lighter colored leather increasing the gloss in a panel. The increase in gloss may in particular, will need more frequent non-uniform manner. cause annoying reflections in the cleaning to prevent the buildup of windshield and even make it difficult dust, dirt, and colors transferred Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and to see through the windshield under from other items so that these do Other Plastic Surfaces certain conditions. not become permanent stains. To remove dust, a soft cloth Notice: Air fresheners contain To remove dust, a soft cloth dampened with water can be used. solvents that may cause damage dampened with water can be used. If a more thorough cleaning is to plastics and painted surfaces. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, a clean soft cloth Follow the manufacturer s necessary, a soft cloth dampened ’ dampened with a mild soap solution instructions when using air with a mild soap solution can be can be used to gently remove dust fresheners in the vehicle. If air used. Your dealer has a GM and dirt. Never use spot lifters or freshener comes in contact with approved leather cleaner available removers on plastic surfaces. Many paint or a plastic surface, blot that provides superior cleaning commercial cleaners and coatings immediately with a soft cloth. performance when used regularly that are sold to preserve and protect Damage caused by using air on finished automotive leathers. soft plastic surfaces may fresheners would not be covered Allow the leather to dry naturally. Do permanently change the by the vehicle warranty. not use heat, steam, spot lifters or appearance and feel of the interior spot removers, or shoe polish on and are not recommended. Do not leather. Many commercial leather use silicone or wax-based products, cleaners and coatings that are sold or those containing organic solvents to preserve and protect leather may to clean the interior because they permanently change the can alter the appearance by appearance and feel of the leather increasing the gloss in a and are not recommended. Do not non-uniform manner. use silicone or wax-based products, or those containing organic solvents Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (95,1)

Vehicle Care 10-95

Care of Safety Belts Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. Keep belts clean and dry. { WARNING . The original equipment floor { WARNING mats were designed for your If a floor mat is the wrong size or vehicle. If the floor mats need Do not bleach or dye safety belts. is not properly installed, it can replacing, it is recommended It may severely weaken them. In interfere with the accelerator that GM certified floor mats be a crash, they might not be able to pedal and/or brake pedal. purchased. Non-GM floor mats provide adequate protection. Interference with the pedals can may not fit properly and may Clean safety belts only with mild cause unintended acceleration interfere with the accelerator or soap and lukewarm water. and/or increased stopping brake pedal. Always check that distance which can cause a crash the floor mats do not interfere and injury. Make sure the floor with the pedals. mat does not interfere with the . Use the floor mat with the accelerator or brake pedal. correct side up. Do not turn it over. . Do not place anything on top of the driver side floor mat. . Use only a single floor mat on the driver side. . Do not place one floor mat on top of another. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (96,1)

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Button Retainer 3. Make sure the floor mat is Removing and Replacing the properly secured and verify that Floor Mat Floor mats with a button-type it does not interfere with the retainer. 1. Turn the knob until it is aligned accelerator or brake pedal. with the slot in the floor mat Knob Retainer grommet. Floor mats with a knob retainer. 2. Pull up on the floor mat. 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. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured and verify that Removing and Replacing the it does not interfere with the Floor Mat accelerator or brake pedal. 1. Pull up on the rear of the mat to unlock and remove. 2. Reinstall the floor mat by lining up the floor mat openings over the carpet retainers and snapping into position. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)

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General Information vehicle maintenance helps to Service and keep the vehicle in good working Maintenance Notice: Maintenance intervals, condition, improves fuel economy, checks, inspections, and reduces vehicle emissions for recommended fluids, and better air quality. lubricants are necessary to keep General Information Because of all the different ways this vehicle in good working General Information ...... 11-1 people use vehicles, maintenance condition. Damage caused by needs vary. The vehicle might need Scheduled Maintenance failure to follow scheduled more frequent checks and services. Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . 11-2 maintenance might not be Please read the information under covered by the vehicle warranty. Recommended Fluids, Scheduled Maintenance. To keep Lubricants, and Parts As the vehicle owner, you are the vehicle in good condition, see Recommended Fluids and responsible for the scheduled your dealer. Lubricants ...... 11-6 maintenance in this section. We Maintenance Replacement recommend having your dealer Parts ...... 11-8 perform these services. Proper Maintenance Records Maintenance Records ...... 11-9 Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)

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The maintenance schedule is for At your dealer, you can be certain Scheduled vehicles that: that you will receive the highest level of service available. Your Maintenance . Carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits on dealer has specially trained service technicians, uses genuine When the Change Engine Oil the Tire and Loading Information Soon Message Displays label. See Vehicle Load Limits replacement parts, as well as, up to date tools and equipment to on page 9‑12. ‐ ‐ Change engine oil and filter. See ensure fast and accurate Engine Oil on page 10 8. An . ‑ Are driven on reasonable road diagnostics. Emission Control Service. surfaces within legal driving limits. The proper replacement parts, When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL fluids, and lubricants to use are SOON message displays, service is . Use the recommended fuel. See listed in Recommended Fluids and required for the vehicle as soon as Recommended Fuel on Lubricants on page 11‑6 and possible, within the next 1 000 km/ page 9‑41. Maintenance Replacement Parts on 600 miles. If driving under the best page 11‑8. We recommend the use conditions, the engine oil life system { WARNING of genuine parts from your dealer. might not indicate the need for Rotation of New Tires vehicle service for more than a year. Performing maintenance work can The engine oil and filter must be be dangerous. Some jobs can To maintain ride, handling, and changed at least once a year and cause serious injury. Perform performance of the vehicle, it is the oil life system must be reset. maintenance work only if you important that the first rotation Your dealer has trained service have the required know-how and service for new tires be performed. technicians who will perform this the proper tools and equipment. Tires should be rotated every work and reset the system. If the If in doubt, see your dealer to 12 000 km/7,500 miles. See Tire engine oil life system is reset have a qualified technician do the Rotation on page 10‑49. accidentally, service the vehicle work. See Doing Your Own within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since Service Work on page 10‑4. the last service. Reset the oil life Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)

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system whenever the oil is changed. damaged wiper blade . Body hinges and latches, key See Engine Oil Life System on replacement. See Wiper Blade lock cylinders, hood latch page 10‑11. Replacement on page 10‑26. assemblies, secondary latches, pivots, spring anchor and Every Engine Oil Change . Tire inflation pressures check. release pawl, hood and door See Tire Pressure on . hinges, rear folding seats, and Change engine oil and filter. page 10‑43. Reset oil life system. See liftgate hinges lubrication. See Engine Oil on page 10‑8 and . Tire wear inspection. See Tire Recommended Fluids and Engine Oil Life System on Inspection on page 10‑49. Lubricants on page 11‑6. More frequent lubrication may be page 10‑11. An Emission Control . Rotate tires if necessary. See required when the vehicle is Service. Tire Rotation on page 10 49. ‑ exposed to a corrosive . Engine coolant level check. See . Fluids visual leak check (or environment. Applying silicone Engine Coolant on page 10‑14. every 12 months, whichever grease on weatherstrips with a . Engine cooling system occurs first). A leak in any clean cloth makes them last inspection. Visual inspection of system must be repaired and the longer, seal better, and not stick hoses, pipes, fittings, and fluid level checked. or squeak. clamps and replacement, . Engine air cleaner filter . Restraint system component if needed. inspection. See Engine Air check. See Safety System . Windshield washer fluid level Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑12. Check on page 3‑26. check. See Washer Fluid on . Brake system inspection (or . Fuel system inspection for page 10‑21. every 12 months, whichever damage or leaks. occurs first). . Windshield wiper blade . Exhaust system and nearby heat inspection for wear, cracking, . Steering and suspension shields inspection for loose or or contamination and windshield inspection. Visual inspection for damaged components. and wiper blade cleaning, damaged, loose, or missing if contaminated. See Exterior parts or signs of wear. Care on page 10‑88. Worn or Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)

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Additional Required Services Once a Year cracks, or other damage. Check the hold open ability of the gas . See Starter Switch Check on Every 12 000 km/7,500 Miles strut. Contact your dealer if page 10‑25. . Rotate tires. Tires should be service is required. rotated every 12 000 km/ . See Automatic Transmission First Engine Oil Change After 7,500 miles. See Tire Rotation Shift Lock Control Function Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles on page 10‑49. Check on page 10‑25. . Engine air cleaner filter At Each Fuel Stop . See Ignition Transmission Lock Check on page 10‑26. replacement. See Engine Air . Engine oil level check. See Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑12. . See Park Brake and P (Park) Engine Oil on page 10‑8. . Mechanism Check on Automatic transmission fluid . Engine coolant level check. See page 10‑26. change (severe service) for Engine Coolant on page 10‑14. vehicles mainly driven in heavy . Accelerator pedal check for city traffic in hot weather, in hilly . Windshield washer fluid level damage, high effort, or binding. or mountainous terrain, when check. See Washer Fluid on Replace if needed. frequently towing a trailer, page 10‑21. . If the vehicle has a Tire Sealant or used for taxi, police, Once a Month and Compressor Kit, check the or delivery service. See Automatic Transmission Fluid on . Tire inflation check. See Tire sealant expiration date printed on the instruction label of the kit. page 10‑11. Pressure on page 10‑43. See Tire Sealant and . All wheel drive only: Transfer . Tire wear inspection. See Tire ‐ Compressor Kit on page 10‑60. case fluid change (severe Inspection on page 10‑49. . Underbody flushing service. service) for vehicles mainly . Sunroof track and seal driven when frequently towing a . inspection, if equipped. See Hood/Decklid/Liftgate/Liftglass trailer, or used for taxi, police, Support Gas Strut Service: Sunroof on page 2‑21. or delivery service. During any Visually inspect gas strut, maintenance, if a power washer if equipped, for signs of wear, is used to clean mud and dirt Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)

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from the underbody, care should services be performed at the First Engine Oil Change After be taken to not directly spray the indicated intervals and the Every 240 000 km/150,000 Miles transfer case output seals. High maintenance be recorded. . Engine cooling system drain, pressure water can overcome flush, and refill (or every the seals and contaminate the First Engine Oil Change After Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles five years, whichever occurs transfer case fluid. first). See Cooling System on Contaminated fluid will decrease . Automatic transmission fluid page 10‑14. An Emission the life of the transfer case and change (normal service). See Control Service. should be replaced. Automatic Transmission Fluid on . Engine drive belts inspection for . page 10‑11. Evaporative control system fraying, excessive cracks, . inspection. Check all fuel and Spark plug replacement and or obvious damage (or every vapor lines and hoses for proper spark plug wires inspection. An 10 years, whichever occurs hook‐up, routing, and condition. Emission Control Service. first). Replace, if needed. Check that the purge valve, . All‐wheel drive only: Transfer if the vehicle has one, works case fluid change (normal properly. Replace as needed. An service). During any Emission Control Service. The maintenance, if a power washer U.S. Environmental Protection is used to clean mud and dirt Agency or the California Air from the underbody, care should Resources Board has be taken to not directly spray the determined that the failure to transfer case output seals. High perform this maintenance item pressure water can overcome will not nullify the emission the seals and contaminate the warranty or limit recall liability transfer case fluid. prior to the completion of the Contaminated fluid will decrease vehicle's useful life. We, the life of the transfer case and however, urge that all should be replaced. recommended maintenance Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)

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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification Engine Oil 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. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. Engine Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 10‑14. DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 88862806, in Hydraulic Brake System Canada 88862807). Windshield Washer Optikleen® Washer Solvent. Hydraulic Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 89021184, in Canada 89021186). Automatic Transmission DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)

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Usage Fluid/Lubricant Carrier Assembly Differential (Rear — SAE 75W 90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, in Drive Module) and Transfer Case ‐ Canada 89021678). (Power Transfer Unit) Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Key Lock Cylinders Canada 10953474). Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293, in Canada 992723) Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges and Rear Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Folding Seat Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Weatherstrip Conditioning Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 992887). Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)

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Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15278634 A3083C Engine Oil Filter 89017525 PF63 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 20958479 CF179C Spark Plugs 12611882 41-107 Wiper Blades Front Driver – 62.5 cm (24.6 in) 15254805 — Front Passenger – 53.0 cm (20.8 in) 15254804 — Rear – 30.0 cm (11.8 in) 25820122 — Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1)

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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. Maintenance Record Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1)

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Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1)

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Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1)

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Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)

Technical Data 12-1

Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) identifies the vehicle's engine, Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ...... 12-1 parts. See “Engine Specifications” Service Parts Identification under Capacities and Specifications Label ...... 12-1 on page 12‑2 for the vehicle's engine code. Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications ...... 12-2 Service Parts Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . 12-3 Identification Label This label, on the inside of the glove box, has the following information: . Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). . Model designation. This legal identifier is in the front . Paint information. corner of the instrument panel, on . the left side of the vehicle. It can be Production options and special seen through the windshield from equipment. outside. The VIN also appears on Do not remove this label from the the Vehicle Certification and Service vehicle. Parts labels and certificates of title and registration. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)

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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 Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Cooling System 10.8 L 11.4 qt Engine Oil with Filter 5.2 L 5.5 qt Fuel Tank 83.3 L 22.0 gal Transmission Fluid* (Drain and Refill) 5.0 L 5.3 qt Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y 140 lb ft *See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10‑11 for information on checking fluid level. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)

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Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3.6L V6 Engine D Automatic 1.10 mm (0.043 in)

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Customer Information 13-1

Courtesy Transportation Customer Information Customer Program (U.S. and Information Canada) ...... 13-10 Collision Damage Repair Customer Satisfaction (U.S. and Canada) ...... 13-11 Procedure (U.S. and Customer Information Service Publications Canada) Customer Satisfaction Ordering Information ...... 13-13 Your satisfaction and goodwill are Procedure (U.S. and Reporting Safety Defects important to the dealer and to Buick. Canada) ...... 13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to Normally, any concerns with the Customer Satisfaction the United States Procedure (Mexico) ...... 13-3 sales transaction or the operation Government ...... 13-14 of the vehicle will be resolved by Customer Assistance Offices Reporting Safety Defects to (U.S. and Canada) ...... 13-4 the dealer's sales or service the Canadian departments. Sometimes, however, Customer Assistance Offices Government ...... 13-15 (Mexico) ...... 13-5 despite the best intentions of all Reporting Safety Defects to concerned, misunderstandings can Customer Assistance for Text General Motors ...... 13-15 Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. occur. If your concern has not been and Canada) ...... 13-6 Vehicle Data Recording and resolved to your satisfaction, the Online Owner Center ...... 13-6 Privacy following steps should be taken: GM Mobility Reimbursement Vehicle Data Recording and STEP ONE: Discuss your concern Program (U.S. and Privacy ...... 13-16 with a member of dealership Canada) ...... 13-7 Event Data Recorders ...... 13-16 management. Normally, concerns Roadside Assistance Program OnStar® ...... 13-17 can be quickly resolved at that level. (U.S. and Canada) ...... 13-7 Navigation System ...... 13-17 If the matter has already been Roadside Assistance Program Radio Frequency reviewed with the sales, service, (Mexico) ...... 13-9 Identification (RFID) ...... 13-17 or parts manager, contact the owner Scheduling Service Radio Frequency of the dealership or the general Appointments (U.S. and Statement ...... 13-17 manager. Canada) ...... 13-9 Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)

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STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Buick, remember case will generally be heard within member of dealership management, that your concern will likely be 40 days. If you do not agree with the it appears your concern cannot be resolved at a dealer's facility. That is decision given in your case, you resolved by the dealership without why we suggest following Step One may reject it and proceed with any further help, in the U.S., call first. other venue for relief available 1-800-521-7300. In Canada, contact to you. STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: General Motors of Canada Both General Motors and the dealer You may contact the BBB Auto Customer Communication Centre are committed to making sure you Line Program using the toll-free at 1‐800-263-3777 (English) or are completely satisfied with the telephone number or write them at 1-800-263-7854 (French). new vehicle. However, if you the following address: We encourage you to call the continue to remain unsatisfied BBB Auto Line Program toll-free number in order to give the after following the procedure Council of Better Business inquiry prompt attention. Have the outlined in Steps One and Two, you Bureaus, Inc. following information available to can file with the Better Business ® 4200 Wilson Boulevard give the Customer Assistance Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program Suite 800 representative: to enforce your rights. Arlington, VA 22203-1838 . Vehicle Identification The BBB Auto Line Program is an Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 Number (VIN). This is available out-of-court program administered www.dr.bbb.org/goauto from the vehicle registration or by the Council of Better Business title, or the plate at the top left of Bureaus to settle automotive This program is available in all the instrument panel and visible disputes regarding vehicle repairs or 50 states and the District of through the windshield. the interpretation of the New Vehicle Columbia. Eligibility is limited by Limited Warranty. Although you may vehicle age, mileage, and other . Dealership name and location. be required to resort to this informal factors. General Motors reserves . Vehicle delivery date and dispute resolution program prior to the right to change eligibility present mileage. filing a court action, use of the limitations and/or discontinue its program is free of charge and your participation in this program. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)

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STEP THREE — Canadian For further information concerning Customer Satisfaction Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), Procedure (Mexico) addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer and Two, General Motors of Canada Communication Centre, Limited wants you to be aware of 1-800-263-3777 (English), its participation in a no-charge 1-800-263-7854 (French), Mediation/Arbitration program. or write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Mediation/Arbitration Program has committed to binding arbitration c/o Customer Communication Did you get the Warranty Extension of owner disputes involving Centre Plan? This plan is recommended by factory-related vehicle service General Motors of Canada Limited General Motors to supplement the claims. The program provides for Mail Code: CA1-163-005 warranty included with the new the review of the facts involved by 1908 Colonel Sam Drive vehicle purchase. an impartial third party arbiter, and Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 may include an informal hearing See your dealer for details. before the arbiter. The program is The inquiry should be accompanied Customer Assistance by the Vehicle Identification designed so that the entire dispute Procedure settlement process, from the time Number (VIN). you file your complaint to the final Owner satisfaction and goodwill are decision, should be completed in very important to your dealer and approximately 70 days. We believe General Motors. our impartial program offers Normally, any problem with the advantages over courts in most transaction, sale, or usage of the jurisdictions because it is informal, vehicle must be handled by your quick, and free of charge. dealer sales or service departments. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)

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However, we recognize that STEP THREE See Customer Assistance Offices despite the good intentions of all If your case is not resolved in a (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑4 parties involved, sometimes a reasonable amount of time by your or Customer Assistance Offices misunderstanding may occur. dealer, please call the General (Mexico) on page 13‑5 for more If you have a problem that has not Motors Customer Assistance information. been satisfactorily handled through Center (CAC) and provide the the normal means, we suggest the following information: Customer Assistance following steps: . Name Offices (U.S. and Canada) STEP ONE . Address Buick encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. Explain your case to the dealer . Phone number service agent, service manager, However, if a customer wishes to dealer sales agent, or sales . Model year write or e-mail Buick, the letter should be addressed to: manager, depending on your case. . Brand Make sure that they have all . Vehicle Identification United States necessary information. They are Number (VIN) Buick Customer Assistance Center interested in your continual . Mileage P.O. Box 33136 satisfaction. Detroit, MI 48232-5136 . Delivery date STEP TWO www.Buick.com . Description of the problem If you are not satisfied, please 1-800-521-7300 contact the general manager or the . Dealership name 1-800-832-8425 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) dealership owner to ask for their . Dealership address help. If they are not able to resolve Roadside Assistance: your case, ask them to contact the 1-800-252-1112 right people at General Motors for support, if needed. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)

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From Puerto Rico: Mexico, Central America and Mexico Caribbean Islands/Countries 1-800-496-9992 (English) From Mexico City 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) 5329-0818 From U.S. Virgin Islands: General Motors de Mexico, S. de From Other Mexico Locations 1-800-496-9994 R.L. de C.V. 01-800-466-0818 Canada Customer Assistance Center Av. Ejercito Nacional #843 United States and Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Col. Granada 1-800-521-7300 Customer Communication Centre, C.P. 11520, Mexico, D.F. Mail Code: CA1-163-005 Costa Rica 1908 Colonel Sam Drive 01-800-466-0818 Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0818 00-800-052-1005 www.gm.ca Guatemala 1-800-263-3777 (English) Customer Assistance 1-800-263-7854 (French) Offices (Mexico) 1-800-999-5252 1-800-263-3830 (For Text To contact the Customer Assistance Panama Telephone devices (TTYs)) Center (CAC), use the phone 00-800-052-0001 Roadside Assistance: numbers listed in this section. 1-800-268-6800 Customer assistance is available Dominican Republic All Overseas Locations Monday through Friday, 08:00 to 1-888-751-5301 20:00 hours, and Saturdays from Please contact the local General 08:00 to 15:00 hours. El Salvador Motors Business Unit. All e-mail inquiries to the Customer 800-6273 Assistance Center (CAC) should be sent to: [email protected]. Honduras 800-0122-6101 Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)

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Customer Assistance for . Buick dealer locator for service Here are a few of the valuable tools nationwide. Text Telephone (TTY) and services you will have . access to: Users (U.S. and Canada) Exclusive privileges and offers. . Recall notices for your specific . My Showroom: Find and save To assist customers who are deaf, vehicle. information on vehicles and hard of hearing, or speech-impaired current offers in your area. and who use Text Telephones . OnStar and GM Cardmember . My Dealers: Save details such (TTYs), Buick has TTY equipment Services Earnings summaries. as address and phone number available at its Customer Assistance Other Helpful Links: for each of your preferred GM Center. Any TTY user can dealers. communicate with Buick by dialing: Buick — www.buick.com 1-800-832-8425. TTY users in Buick Merchandise — . My Driveway: Access quick links Canada can dial 1‐800‐263-3830. www.buickmerchandise.com to parts and service estimates, check trade-in values, or Online Owner Center Help Center — www.buick.com/ schedule a service appointment pages/mds/helpcenter/faq.do by adding the vehicles you own Buick Owner Center (U.S.) . FAQ (Frequently Asked to your driveway profile. www.buickownercenter.com Questions) . My Preferences: Manage your Information and services . Contact Us profile and use tools and forms customized for your specific v with greater ease. My GM Canada www.gm.ca ehicle — all in one convenient To sign up, visit the My GM.ca place. My GM Canada is a section within www.gm.ca. . Digital owner manual, warranty password-protected section of information, and more. www.gm.ca where you can save information on GM vehicles, get . Storage for online service and personalized offers, and use handy maintenance records. tools and forms with greater ease. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)

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GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also . Location of the vehicle. Reimbursement Program has a Mobility Program. Call . Model, year, color, and license 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for plate number of the vehicle. (U.S. and Canada) details. TTY users call . 1-800-263-3830. Odometer reading, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and Roadside Assistance delivery date of the vehicle. Program (U.S. and . Description of the problem. Canada) Coverage For U.S.‐purchased vehicles, call Services are provided up to 5 years/ 160 000 km (100,000 mi), whichever This program is available to 1-800-252-1112; (Text Telephone comes first. qualified applicants for cost (TTY): 1‐888‐889‐2438). reimbursement of eligible For Canadian‐purchased vehicles, In the U.S., anyone driving the aftermarket adaptive equipment call 1-800-268-6800. vehicle is covered. In Canada, a required for the vehicle, such as person driving the vehicle without Service is available 24 hours a day, hand controls or a wheelchair/ permission from the owner is not 365 days a year. scooter lift for the vehicle. covered. For more information on the limited Calling for Assistance Roadside Assistance is not a part of offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or When calling Roadside Assistance, the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. call the GM Mobility Assistance have the following information Buick and General Motors of Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text ready: Canada Limited reserve the right to Telephone (TTY) users, call make any changes or discontinue 1-800-833-9935. . Your name, home address, and the Roadside Assistance program at home telephone number. any time without notification. . Telephone number of your location. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)

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Buick and General Motors of driven. Assistance is also given Services Specific to Canada Limited reserve the right to when the vehicle is stuck in Canadian‐Purchased Vehicles limit services or payment to an sand, mud, or snow. owner or driver if they decide the . Fuel delivery: Reimbursement . Flat Tire Change: Service to claims are made too often, or the is approximately $5 Canadian. change a flat tire with the spare Diesel fuel delivery may be same type of claim is made many tire. The spare tire, if equipped, times. restricted. Propane and other must be in good condition and fuels are not provided through Services Provided properly inflated. It is the owner's this service. responsibility for the repair or . Emergency Fuel Delivery: replacement of the tire if it is not . Lock-Out Service: Vehicle Delivery of enough fuel for the covered by the warranty. registration is required. vehicle to get to the nearest . Trip Routing Service: Detailed service station. . Battery Jump Start: Service to jump start a dead battery. maps of North America are . Lock‐Out Service: Service to provided when requested either unlock the vehicle if you are Services Not Included in with the most direct route or the locked out. A remote unlock Roadside Assistance most scenic route. There is a may be available if you have six request limit per year. . Impound towing caused by OnStar®. For security reasons, Additional travel information violation of any laws. the driver must present is also available. Allow identification before this service . Legal fines. three weeks for delivery. is given. . Mounting, dismounting, . Trip Interruption Benefits and . Emergency Tow from a Public or changing of snow tires, Assistance: Must be over Road or Highway: Tow to the chains, or other traction devices. 250 kilometers from where your trip was started to qualify. nearest Buick dealer for . Towing or services for vehicles warranty service, or if the vehicle driven on a non-public road or General Motors of Canada was in a crash and cannot be highway. Limited requires pre-authorization, original detailed receipts, and a copy of Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1)

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the repair orders. Once Roadside Assistance Scheduling Service authorization has been received, the Roadside Assistance advisor Program (Mexico) Appointments (U.S. and will help you make arrangements Roadside Assistance is available Canada) and explain how to receive 24 hours a day, 365 days of When the vehicle requires warranty payment. the year. service, contact the dealer and . Alternative Service: If For detailed information about request an appointment. By assistance cannot be provided Roadside Assistance, please see scheduling a service appointment right away, the Roadside the brochure provided with your new and advising the service consultant Assistance advisor may give vehicle or visit our website at: of your transportation needs, the permission to get local www.buick.com.mx. Navigate the dealer can help minimize your emergency road service. You will site and click on “Asistencia en el inconvenience. receive payment, up to $100, Camino.” E-mail correspondence If the vehicle cannot be scheduled after sending the original receipt should be sent to: into the service department to Roadside Assistance. [email protected]. immediately, keep driving it until Mechanical failures may be To contact Roadside Assistance by it can be scheduled for service, covered, however any cost for phone, use the following numbers: unless, of course, the problem is parts and labor for repairs not safety related. If it is, please call the covered by the warranty are the Mexico dealership, let them know this, and owner responsibility. 01-800-466-0818 ask for instructions. United States If the dealer requests you to bring the vehicle for service, you are 1-866-466-8197 urged to do so as early in the work Canada day as possible to allow for the same day-repair. 1-800-268-6800 Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1)

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Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by GM Warranty service can generally be Program (U.S. and for shuttle service. In addition, for completed while you wait. However, Canada) U.S. customers, should you arrange if you are unable to wait, GM helps transportation through a friend or To enhance your ownership to minimize inconvenience by relative, limited reimbursement for experience, we and our participating providing several transportation reasonable fuel expenses may be dealers are proud to offer Courtesy options. Depending on the available. Claim amounts should Transportation, a customer support circumstances, the dealer can reflect actual costs and be program for vehicles with the offer one of the following: Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty supported by original receipts. See Coverage period in Canada), Shuttle Service the dealer for information regarding the allowance amounts for extended powertrain, and/or Shuttle service is the preferred reimbursement of fuel or other hybrid‐specific warranties in both means of offering Courtesy transportation costs. the U.S. and Canada. Transportation. Dealers may provide Several Courtesy Transportation shuttle service to get you to your Courtesy Rental Vehicle destination with minimal interruption options are available to assist in The dealer may arrange to provide of your daily schedule. This includes reducing inconvenience when you with a courtesy rental vehicle or one way or round trip shuttle service warranty repairs are required. ‐ ‐ reimburse you for a rental vehicle within reasonable time and distance that you obtain if the vehicle is kept Courtesy Transportation is not a parameters of the dealer's area. part of the New Vehicle Limited for an overnight warranty repair. Warranty. A separate booklet Public Transportation or Fuel Rental reimbursement will be limited entitled “Warranty and Owner Reimbursement and must be supported by original receipts. This requires that you sign Assistance Information” furnished If the vehicle requires overnight and complete a rental agreement with each new vehicle provides warranty repairs, and public and meet state/provincial, local, and detailed warranty coverage transportation is used instead of the rental vehicle provider requirements. information. dealer's shuttle service, the expense Requirements vary and may include must be supported by original minimum age requirements, Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1)

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insurance coverage, credit card, Collision Damage Repair Recycled original equipment parts etc. You are responsible for fuel may also be used for repair. These usage charges and may also be (U.S. and Canada) parts are typically removed from responsible for taxes, levies, usage If the vehicle is involved in a vehicles that were total losses in fees, excessive mileage, or rental collision and it is damaged, have prior crashes. In most cases, the usage beyond the completion of the the damage repaired by a qualified parts being recycled are from repair. technician using the proper undamaged sections of the vehicle. It may not be possible to provide a equipment and quality replacement A recycled original equipment GM like vehicle as a courtesy rental. parts. Poorly performed collision part may be an acceptable choice repairs diminish the vehicle resale to maintain the vehicle's originally Additional Program value, and safety performance can designed appearance and safety Information be compromised in subsequent performance; however, the history of collisions. these parts is not known. Such parts All program options, such as shuttle are not covered by the GM New service, may not be available at Collision Parts Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any every dealer. Please contact the Genuine GM Collision parts are new related failures are not covered by dealer for specific information parts made with the same materials that warranty. about availability. All Courtesy and construction methods as the Transportation arrangements will be Aftermarket collision parts are also parts with which the vehicle was administered by appropriate dealer available. These are made by originally built. Genuine GM personnel. companies other than GM and may Collision parts are the best choice to not have been tested for the vehicle. General Motors reserves the right to ensure that the vehicle's designed As a result, these parts may fit unilaterally modify, change, or appearance, durability, and safety poorly, exhibit premature durability/ discontinue Courtesy Transportation are preserved. The use of Genuine corrosion problems, and may not at any time and to resolve all GM parts can help maintain the GM perform properly in subsequent questions of claim eligibility New Vehicle Limited Warranty. collisions. Aftermarket parts are not pursuant to the terms and covered by the GM New Vehicle conditions described herein at its sole discretion. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1)

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Limited Warranty, and any vehicle aftermarket collision parts. Some Move the vehicle only if its position failure related to such parts is not insurance companies will not puts you in danger, or you are covered by that warranty. specify aftermarket collision parts. instructed to move it by a police When purchasing insurance, we officer. Repair Facility recommend that you ensure that the Give only the necessary information GM also recommends that you vehicle will be repaired with GM to police and other parties involved choose a collision repair facility that original equipment collision parts. in the crash. meets your needs before you ever If such insurance coverage is need collision repairs. The dealer not available from your current For emergency towing see may have a collision repair center insurance carrier, consider switching Roadside Assistance Program with GM-trained technicians and to another insurance carrier. (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Assistance Program state‐of‐the‐art equipment, or be If the vehicle is leased, the leasing (Mexico) on page 13‑9. able to recommend a collision company may require you to have repair center that has GM-trained insurance that ensures repairs with Gather the following information: technicians and comparable Genuine GM Original Equipment . equipment. Driver name, address, and Manufacturer (OEM) parts or telephone number. Insuring The Vehicle Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read the lease carefully, as . Driver license number. Protect your investment in the GM you may be charged at the end of . Owner name, address, and vehicle with comprehensive and the lease for poor quality repairs. telephone number. collision insurance coverage. There are significant differences in the If a Crash Occurs . Vehicle license plate number. quality of coverage afforded by If there has been an injury, call . Vehicle make, model, and various insurance policy terms. emergency services for help. Do not model year. Many insurance policies provide leave the scene of a crash until all . Vehicle Identification reduced protection to the GM matters have been taken care of. vehicle by limiting compensation Number (VIN). for damage repairs by using Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1)

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. Insurance company and policy Insurance pays the bill for the repair, Service Publications number. but you must live with the repair. Ordering Information . General description of the Depending on your policy limits, damage to the other vehicle. your insurance company may Service Manuals initially value the repair using Choose a reputable repair facility aftermarket parts. Discuss this with Service Manuals have the diagnosis that uses quality replacement parts. the repair professional, and insist on and repair information on the See “Collision Parts” earlier in this Genuine GM parts. Remember, engines, transmission, axle, section. if the vehicle is leased, you may be suspension, brakes, electrical, If the airbag has inflated, see What obligated to have the vehicle steering, body, etc. Will You See After an Airbag repaired with Genuine GM parts, Service Bulletins Inflates? on page 3‑33. even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. Service Bulletins give additional Managing the Vehicle Damage technical service information Repair Process If another party's insurance needed to knowledgeably service company is paying for the repairs, In the event that the vehicle requires General Motors cars and trucks. you are not obligated to accept a Each bulletin contains instructions damage repairs, GM recommends repair valuation based on that that you take an active role in its to assist in the diagnosis and insurance company's collision policy service of the vehicle. repair. If you have a pre-determined repair limits, as you have no repair facility of choice, take the contractual limits with that company. Owner Information vehicle there, or have it towed there. In such cases, you can have control Owner publications are written Specify to the facility that any of the repair and parts choices as specifically for owners and intended required replacement collision parts long as the cost stays within to provide basic operational be original equipment parts, either reasonable limits. new Genuine GM parts or recycled information about the vehicle. The original GM parts. Remember, Owner Manual includes the recycled parts will not be covered Maintenance Schedule for all by the GM vehicle warranty. models. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (14,1)

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In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, ORDER TOLL FREE: Reporting Safety Owner Manual, and Warranty 1-800-551-4123 Monday - Friday Booklet. 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time Defects RETAIL SELL PRICE: For Credit Card Orders Only $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Reporting Safety Defects shipping fees. Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com. to the United States Without Portfolio: Owner Or write to: Government Manual only. Helm, Incorporated If you believe that your vehicle RETAIL SELL PRICE: P.O. Box 07130 has a defect which could cause $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Detroit, MI 48207 a crash or could cause injury or shipping fees. Prices are subject to change without death, you should immediately Current and Past Models notice and without incurring inform the National Highway obligation. Allow ample time for Traffic Safety Administration Technical Service Bulletins and delivery. Manuals are available for current (NHTSA) in addition to notifying and past model GM vehicles. All listed prices are quoted in U.S. General Motors. funds. Make checks payable in U.S. If NHTSA receives similar funds. complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1)

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To contact NHTSA, you may Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects call the Vehicle Safety Hotline to the Canadian to General Motors toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to Government In addition to notifying NHTSA (or http://www.safercar.gov; or If you live in Canada, and you Transport Canada) in a situation like write to: believe that the vehicle has a safety this, please notify General Motors. defect, notify Transport Canada Call 1-800-521-7300, or write: Administrator, NHTSA immediately, and notify General Buick Customer Assistance Center 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Motors of Canada Limited. Call P.O. Box 33136 Washington, D.C. 20590 them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: Detroit, MI 48232-5136 You can also obtain other Transport Canada In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 information about motor Road Safety Branch (English) or 1-800-263-7854 2780 Sheffield Road vehicle safety from (French), or write: http://www.safercar.gov. Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9 General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (16,1)

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Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances Recording and This vehicle has an Event Data in which crashes and injuries occur. Recorder (EDR). The main purpose Privacy of an EDR is to record, in certain Important: EDR data is recorded crash or near crash-like situations, by the vehicle only if a non-trivial This GM vehicle has a number of crash situation occurs; no data is sophisticated computers that record such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that recorded by the EDR under normal information about the vehicle’s driving conditions and no personal performance and how it is driven. will assist in understanding how a vehicle's systems performed. The data (e.g., name, gender, age, For example, the vehicle uses and crash location) is recorded. computer modules to monitor and EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and However, other parties, such as law control engine and transmission enforcement, could combine the performance, to monitor the safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. EDR data with the type of conditions for airbag deployment personally identifying data routinely and deploy airbags in a crash, and, The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: acquired during a crash if so equipped, to provide antilock investigation. braking to help the driver control the . How various systems in the vehicle. These modules may store vehicle were operating. To read data recorded by an EDR, data to help the dealer technician special equipment is required, and . service the vehicle. Some modules Whether or not the driver and access to the vehicle or the EDR is may also store data about how you passenger safety belts were needed. In addition to the vehicle operate the vehicle, such as rate of buckled/fastened. manufacturer, other parties, such as fuel consumption or average speed. . How far, if at all, the driver was law enforcement, that have the These modules may also retain the pressing the accelerator and/or special equipment, can read the owner’s personal preferences, such brake pedal. information if they have access to as radio pre-sets, seat positions, the vehicle or the EDR. . How fast the vehicle was and temperature settings. traveling. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1)

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GM will not access this data or www.onstar.ca (Canada), or by personal information or link with any share it with others except: with the pressing the Q button and other GM system containing consent of the vehicle owner or, speaking to an advisor. personal information. if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response Navigation System Radio Frequency to an official request by police or Statement similar government office; as part of If the vehicle has a navigation GM's defense of litigation through system, use of the system may This vehicle has systems that the discovery process; or, as result in the storage of destinations, operate on a radio frequency that required by law. Data that GM addresses, telephone numbers, and comply with Part 15 of the Federal collects or receives may also be other trip information. Refer to the Communications Commission (FCC) used for GM research needs or may navigation system operating manual rules and with Industry Canada be made available to others for for information on stored data and Standards RSS‐210/220/310. research purposes, where a need is for deletion instructions. Operation is subject to the following shown and the data is not tied to a two conditions: specific vehicle or vehicle owner. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) 1. The device may not cause OnStar® interference. RFID technology is used in some If the vehicle is equipped with an 2. The device must accept any vehicles for functions such as tire interference received, including active OnStar system, that system pressure monitoring and ignition may also record data in crash or interference that may cause system security, as well as in undesired operation of the near crash‐like situations. The connection with conveniences such device. OnStar Terms and Conditions as key fobs for remote door locking/ provides information on data unlocking and starting, and Changes or modifications to any of collection and use and is available in-vehicle transmitters for garage these systems by other than an in the OnStar glove box kit, at door openers. RFID technology in authorized service facility could void www.onstar.com (U.S.) or GM vehicles does not use or record authorization to use this equipment. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (18,1)

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Airbag System (cont.) Appearance Care What Will You See After Exterior ...... 10-88 an Airbag Inflates? ...... 3-33 Interior ...... 10-92 A When Should an Airbag Armrest Storage ...... 4-1 Accessories and Inflate? ...... 3-31 Assistance Program, Modifications ...... 10-3 Where Are the Airbags? ...... 3-30 Roadside ...... 13-7, 13-9 Accessory Power ...... 9-20 Airbags Audio Players ...... 7-12 Adaptive Forward Adding Equipment to the CD ...... 7-12 Lighting (AFL) ...... 6-4 Vehicle ...... 3-40 CD/DVD ...... 7-14 Add-On Electrical Passenger Status Indicator . . .5-17 MP3 ...... 7-21, 7-27 Equipment ...... 9-53 Readiness Light ...... 5-17 Audio System Adjustments Servicing Airbag-Equipped Radio Reception ...... 7-11 Lumbar, Front Seats ...... 3-5 Vehicles ...... 3-40 Rear Seat (RSA) ...... 7-44 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . 10-12 System Check ...... 3-28 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...... 7-2 Air Filter, Passenger Alarm System Automatic Compartment ...... 8-10 Anti-Theft ...... 2-12 Dimming Mirrors ...... 2-17 Air Vents ...... 8-9 All-Wheel Drive ...... 10-25, 9-27 Door Locks ...... 2-8 Airbag System AM-FM Radio ...... 7-6 Automatic Transmission ...... 9-23 Check ...... 3-42 Antenna Fluid ...... 10-11 How Does an Airbag Multi-Band ...... 7-12 Manual Mode ...... 9-25 Restrain? ...... 3-33 Anti-Theft Shift Lock Control Passenger Sensing Alarm System ...... 2-12 Function Check ...... 10-25 System ...... 3-35 Alarm System Messages . . . . .5-36 Auxiliary Devices ...... 7-34 What Makes an Airbag Antilock Brake Inflate? ...... 3-33 System (ABS) ...... 9-27 Warning Light ...... 5-22 Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)

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B Bulb Replacement (cont.) Cargo High Intensity Discharge Cover ...... 4-3 Battery ...... 10-24 (HID) Lighting ...... 10-28 Management System ...... 4-4 Jump Starting ...... 10-81 License Plate Lamps ...... 10-29 Tie Downs ...... 4-3 Load Management ...... 6-7 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Cautions, Danger, and Power Protection ...... 6-8 Sidemarker, and Warnings ...... iv Voltage and Charging Stoplamps ...... 10-28 CD Player ...... 7-12 Messages ...... 5-30 Buying New Tires ...... 10-51 CD/DVD Player ...... 7-14 Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-26 Center Console Storage ...... 4-2 Bluetooth ...... 7-45 Chains, Tire ...... 10-57 Brake System Warning Light . . . 5-21 C Charging Brakes ...... 10-22 Calibration ...... 5-6 System Light ...... 5-18 Antilock ...... 9-27 California Check Assist ...... 9-29 Fuel Requirements ...... 9-41 Engine Light ...... 5-19 Fluid ...... 10-23 Perchlorate Materials Ignition Parking ...... 9-28 Requirements ...... 10-3 Transmission Lock ...... 10-26 System Messages ...... 5-31 Warning ...... 10-3 Child Restraints Braking ...... 9-3 Camera, Rear Vision ...... 9-36 Infants and Young Break-In, New Vehicle ...... 9-16 Canadian Vehicle Owners ...... iii Children ...... 3-45 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-29 Capacities and Lower Anchors and Fog Lamps ...... 6-5 Specifications ...... 12-2 Tethers for Children ...... 3-51 Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-28 Carbon Monoxide Older Children ...... 3-43 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-27 Engine Exhaust ...... 9-22 Securing ...... 3-58, 3-60 Headlamps ...... 10-28 Liftgate ...... 2-9 Winter Driving ...... 9-9 Systems ...... 3-47 Circuit Breakers ...... 10-31 Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)

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Cleaning Cooling System ...... 10-14 D Exterior Care ...... 10-88 Engine Messages ...... 5-32 Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . 13-11 Interior Care ...... 10-92 Courtesy Lamps ...... 6-5 Danger, Warnings, and Climate Control Systems Courtesy Transportation Cautions ...... iv Dual Automatic ...... 8-1 Program ...... 13-10 Data Recorders, Event ...... 13-16 Rear ...... 8-7, 8-8 Cover Daytime Running Lamps/ Clock ...... 5-8 Cargo ...... 4-3 Automatic Headlamp Cluster, Instrument ...... 5-13 Engine ...... 10-7 System ...... 6-3 Collision Damage Repair . . . . . 13-11 Cruise Control ...... 9-32 Defensive Driving ...... 9-2 Compact Spare Tire ...... 10-80 Light ...... 5-25 Delayed Entry Lighting ...... 6-7 Compass ...... 5-6 Messages ...... 5-31 Delayed Exit Lighting ...... 6-7 Compressor Kit, Tire Cupholders ...... 4-1 Delayed Headlamps ...... 6-3 Sealant ...... 10-60 Customer Assistance ...... 13-6 Delayed Locking ...... 2-8 Control of a Vehicle ...... 9-3 Offices ...... 13-4, 13-5 Devices, Auxiliary ...... 7-34 Convenience Net ...... 4-4 Text Telephone (TTY) Dome Lamps ...... 6-5 Convex Mirrors ...... 2-15 Users ...... 13-6 Door Coolant Customer Information Ajar Messages ...... 5-31 Engine ...... 10-14 Service Publications Delayed Locking ...... 2-8 Engine Temperature Ordering Information ...... 13-13 Locks ...... 2-7 Customer Satisfaction Gauge ...... 5-15 Power Locks ...... 2-8 Engine Temperature Procedure ...... 13-1, 13-3 Drive Systems Warning Light ...... 5-23 All-Wheel Drive ...... 10-25, 9-27 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...... 5-25 Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)

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Driving E Engine (cont.) Characteristics and Heater ...... 9-19 Electrical Equipment, Towing Tips ...... 9-45 Overheated Protection Add-On ...... 9-53 Defensive ...... 9-2 Operating Mode ...... 10-20 Electrical System Drunk ...... 9-2 Overheating ...... 10-18 Engine Compartment Highway Hypnosis ...... 9-7 Power Messages ...... 5-33 Fuse Block ...... 10-31 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-8 Pressure Light ...... 5-24 Fuses and Circuit If the Vehicle is Stuck ...... 9-11 Running While Parked ...... 9-23 Breakers ...... 10-31 Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Starting ...... 9-18 Instrument Panel Fuse Off-Road Recovery ...... 9-5 Engine Oil Block ...... 10-34 Vehicle Load Limits ...... 9-12 Life System ...... 10-11 Overload ...... 10-30 Wet Roads ...... 9-6 Messages ...... 5-33 Engine Winter ...... 9-9 Entry Lighting ...... 6-6 Air Cleaner/Filter ...... 10-12 Driving for Better Fuel Equipment, Towing ...... 9-51 Check and Service Engine Economy ...... 1-20 Event Data Recorders ...... 13-16 Soon Light ...... 5-19 Dual Automatic Climate Extender, Safety Belt ...... 3-26 Compartment Overview ...... 10-6 Control System ...... 8-1 Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 6-1 Coolant ...... 10-14 DVD Coolant Temperature Rear Seat Entertainment Gauge ...... 5-15 F System ...... 7-36 Coolant Temperature Features DVD/CD Player ...... 7-14 Warning Light ...... 5-23 Memory ...... 1-7 Cooling System ...... 10-14 Filter, Cooling System Messages . . .5-32 Engine Air Cleaner ...... 10-12 Cover ...... 10-7 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Drive Belt Routing ...... 12-3 Flashers, Hazard Warning ...... 6-4 Exhaust ...... 9-22 Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)

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Flat Tire ...... 10-58 Fuel (cont.) Gauges (cont.) Changing ...... 10-68 Recommended ...... 9-41 Tachometer ...... 5-14 Floor Console Storage ...... 4-2 Requirements, California . . . . .9-41 Voltmeter ...... 5-15 Floor Mats ...... 10-95 System Messages ...... 5-34 Warning Lights and Fluid Fuel Economy Indicators ...... 5-12 Automatic Transmission . . . . .10-11 Driving ...... 1-20 General Information Brakes ...... 10-23 Fuses Service and Maintenance . . . . . 11-1 Power Steering ...... 10-20 Engine Compartment Towing ...... 9-45 Washer ...... 10-21 Fuse Block ...... 10-31 Vehicle Care ...... 10-2 Fog Lamps Fuses and Circuit Glove Box ...... 4-1 Bulb Replacement ...... 6-5 Breakers ...... 10-31 GM Mobility Reimbursement Folding Mirrors ...... 2-16 Instrument Panel Fuse Program ...... 13-7 Front Fog Lamps Block ...... 10-34 Light ...... 5-25 H Front Seats G Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-28 Heated and Ventilated ...... 3-8 Garage Door Opener ...... 5-46 Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 6-4 Fuel ...... 9-40 Programming ...... 5-46 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Additives ...... 9-42 Gasoline Headlamps Filling a Portable Fuel Specifications ...... 9-41 Adaptive Forward Container ...... 9-44 Gauges Lighting (AFL) ...... 6-4 Filling the Tank ...... 9-43 Engine Coolant Aiming ...... 10-27 Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . .9-41 Temperature ...... 5-15 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-28 Gasoline Specifications ...... 9-41 Fuel ...... 5-14 Daytime Running Lamps/ Gauge ...... 5-14 Odometer ...... 5-14 Automatic Headlamp Speedometer ...... 5-14 System ...... 6-3 Delayed ...... 6-3 Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)

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Headlamps (cont.) I L Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Ignition Positions ...... 9-16 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...... 10-38 High Intensity Discharge Ignition Transmission Lock Lamp Messages ...... 5-34 (HID) Lighting ...... 10-28 Check ...... 10-26 Lamps High-Beam On Light ...... 5-24 Immobilizer ...... 2-13 Courtesy ...... 6-5 High/Low Beam Changer ...... 6-2 Infants and Young Children, Dome ...... 6-5 Heated and Ventilated Front Restraints ...... 3-45 Exterior Controls ...... 6-1 Seats ...... 3-8 Infotainment ...... 7-1 License Plate ...... 10-29 Heated Mirrors ...... 2-17 Instrument Cluster ...... 5-13 Malfunction Indicator ...... 5-19 Heater Instrument Panel Reading ...... 6-6 Engine ...... 9-19 Storage Area ...... 4-1 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-21 High Voltage Devices and Introduction ...... iii LATCH System Wiring ...... 10-30 Replacing Parts After a High-Beam On Light ...... 5-24 Crash ...... 3-58 Highway Hypnosis ...... 9-7 J LATCH, Lower Anchors and Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-8 Jump Starting ...... 10-81 Tethers for Children ...... 3-51 Hood ...... 10-5 Liftgate Horn ...... 5-5 K Carbon Monoxide ...... 2-9 How to Wear Safety Belts Key and Lock Messages ...... 5-34 Lighting Properly ...... 3-17 Keyless Entry Adaptive Forward ...... 6-4 Remote (RKE) System ...... 2-3 Delayed Entry ...... 6-7 Keys ...... 2-2 Delayed Exit ...... 6-7 Entry ...... 6-6 Illumination Control ...... 6-5 Parade Dimming ...... 6-7 Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)

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Lights Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Messages (cont.) Airbag Readiness ...... 5-17 Lower Anchors and Tethers Engine Power ...... 5-33 Antilock Brake System for Children (LATCH Fuel System ...... 5-34 (ABS) Warning ...... 5-22 System) ...... 3-51 Key and Lock ...... 5-34 Brake System Warning ...... 5-21 Lumbar Adjustment ...... 3-5 Lamp ...... 5-34 Charging System ...... 5-18 Front Seats ...... 3-5 Object Detection System . . . . .5-35 Cruise Control ...... 5-25 Ride Control System ...... 5-35 Engine Coolant M Service Vehicle ...... 5-36 Temperature Warning ...... 5-23 Maintenance Tire ...... 5-36 Engine Oil Pressure ...... 5-24 Records ...... 11-9 Transmission ...... 5-37 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Maintenance Schedule Vehicle ...... 5-30 Front Fog Lamps ...... 5-25 Recommended Fluids and Vehicle Reminder ...... 5-38 High-Beam On ...... 5-24 Lubricants ...... 11-6 Vehicle Speed ...... 5-38 High/Low Beam Changer ...... 6-2 Scheduled Maintenance ...... 11-2 Washer Fluid ...... 5-38 Safety Belt Reminders ...... 5-16 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-19 Mirrors Security ...... 5-24 Automatic Dimming ...... 2-17 ® Manual Mode ...... 9-25 StabiliTrak Indicator ...... 5-23 Memory Features ...... 1-7 Automatic Dimming Tire Pressure ...... 5-23 Messages Rearview ...... 2-17 Tow/Haul Mode ...... 5-22 Airbag System ...... 5-36 Convex ...... 2-15 Locks Anti-Theft Alarm System ...... 5-36 Folding ...... 2-16 Automatic Door ...... 2-8 Battery Voltage and Heated ...... 2-17 Delayed Locking ...... 2-8 Charging ...... 5-30 Park Tilt ...... 2-17 Door ...... 2-7 Brake System ...... 5-31 Power ...... 2-16 Lockout Protection ...... 2-8 Door Ajar ...... 5-31 Monitor System, Tire Power Door ...... 2-8 Engine Cooling System ...... 5-32 Pressure ...... 10-44 Safety ...... 2-8 Engine Oil ...... 5-33 MP3 ...... 7-21, 7-27 Multi-Band Antenna ...... 7-12 Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)

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N Outlets Perchlorate Materials Power ...... 5-10 Requirements, California . . . . . 10-3 Navigation Overheated Engine Personalization Vehicle Data Recording Protection Vehicle ...... 5-39 and Privacy ...... 13-17 Operating Mode ...... 10-20 Phone Net, Convenience ...... 4-4 Overheating, Engine ...... 10-18 Bluetooth ...... 7-45 New Vehicle Break-In ...... 9-16 Power O P Door Locks ...... 2-8 Parade Dimming ...... 6-7 Mirrors ...... 2-16 Object Detection System Park Outlets ...... 5-10 Messages ...... 5-35 Shifting Into ...... 9-20 Protection, Battery ...... 6-8 Odometer ...... 5-14 Shifting Out of ...... 9-21 Retained Accessory (RAP) . . .9-20 Off-Road Park Tilt Mirrors ...... 2-17 Seat Adjustment ...... 3-3 Recovery ...... 9-5 Parking Steering Fluid ...... 10-20 Oil Assist, Ultrasonic ...... 9-34 Windows ...... 2-19 Engine ...... 10-8 Brake ...... 9-28 Pregnancy, Using Safety Engine Oil Life System ...... 10-11 Brake and P (Park) Belts ...... 3-26 Messages ...... 5-33 Mechanism Check ...... 10-26 Privacy Pressure Light ...... 5-24 Over Things That Burn ...... 9-22 Radio Frequency Older Children, Restraints . . . . . 3-43 Passenger Airbag Status Identification (RFID) ...... 13-17 Online Owner Center ...... 13-6 Program ® Indicator ...... 5-17 OnStar System ...... 1-21 Passenger Compartment Air Courtesy Transportation . . . . 13-10 Operation, Infotainment Filter ...... 8-10 Proposition 65 Warning, System ...... 7-2 Passenger Sensing System . . . 3-35 California ...... 10-3 Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1)

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R Records Retained Accessory Maintenance ...... 11-9 Power (RAP) ...... 9-20 Radio Frequency Recreational Vehicle Ride Control Systems Identification (RFID) ...... 13-17 Towing ...... 10-85 Messages ...... 5-35 Statement ...... 13-17 Reimbursement Program, Roads Radios GM Mobility ...... 13-7 Driving, Wet ...... 9-6 AM-FM Radio ...... 7-6 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Roadside Assistance CD/DVD Player ...... 7-14 System ...... 2-3 Program ...... 13-7, 13-9 Reception ...... 7-11 Remote Vehicle Start ...... 2-5 Roof Satellite ...... 7-8 Replacement Bulbs ...... 10-29 Sunroof ...... 2-21 Reading Lamps ...... 6-6 Replacement Parts Roof Rack System ...... 4-5 Rear Climate Control Airbags ...... 3-42 Rotation, Tires ...... 10-49 System ...... 8-7, 8-8 Maintenance ...... 11-8 Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-3 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Replacing Airbag System ...... 3-42 Running the Vehicle While System ...... 7-44 Replacing LATCH System Parked ...... 9-23 Rear Seat Entertainment Parts After a Crash ...... 3-58 System ...... 7-36 Replacing Safety Belt Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...... 7-44 S System Parts After a Rear Seats ...... 3-9 Safety Belts ...... 3-14 Crash ...... 3-27 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 9-36 Care ...... 3-27 Reporting Safety Defects Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . 5-6 Extender ...... 3-26 Canadian Government ...... 13-15 Rearview Mirrors How to Wear Safety Belts General Motors ...... 13-15 Automatic Dimming ...... 2-17 Properly ...... 3-17 U.S. Government ...... 13-14 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-6 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-21 Restraints Recommended Fluids and Reminders ...... 5-16 Where to Put ...... 3-49 Lubricants ...... 11-6 Replacing After a Crash ...... 3-27 Recommended Fuel ...... 9-41 Use During Pregnancy ...... 3-26 Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1)

i-10 INDEX

Safety Defects Reporting Service Specifications and Canadian Government ...... 13-15 Accessories and Capacities ...... 12-2 General Motors ...... 13-15 Modifications ...... 10-3 Speedometer ...... 5-14 U.S. Government ...... 13-14 Doing Your Own Work ...... 10-4 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light . . . . 5-23 Safety Locks ...... 2-8 Engine Soon Light ...... 5-19 StabiliTrak® System ...... 9-29 Safety System Check ...... 3-26 Maintenance Records ...... 11-9 Start Vehicle, Remote ...... 2-5 Satellite Radio ...... 7-8 Maintenance, General Starter Switch Check ...... 10-25 Scheduled Maintenance ...... 11-2 Information ...... 11-1 Starting the Engine ...... 9-18 Scheduling Appointments ...... 13-9 Parts Identification Label . . . . .12-1 Steering ...... 9-4 Sealant Kit, Tire ...... 10-60 Publications Ordering Fluid, Power ...... 10-20 Seats Information ...... 13-13 Wheel Adjustment ...... 5-2 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Scheduling Appointments . . . . .13-9 Wheel Controls ...... 5-3 Heated and Ventilated Front . . . 3-8 Vehicle Messages ...... 5-36 Storage Areas Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . 3-5 Servicing the Airbag ...... 3-40 Armrest ...... 4-1 Power Adjustment, Front ...... 3-3 Shift Lock Control Function Cargo Cover ...... 4-3 Rear ...... 3-9 Check, Automatic Cargo Management System . . . 4-4 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-6 Transmission ...... 10-25 Center Console ...... 4-2 Third Row Seat ...... 3-11 Shifting Convenience Net ...... 4-4 Secondary Latch System . . . . . 10-78 Into Park ...... 9-20 Floor Console ...... 4-2 Securing Child Out of Park ...... 9-21 Glove Box ...... 4-1 Restraints ...... 3-58, 3-60 Sidemarker and Stoplamps Instrument Panel ...... 4-1 Security Bulb Replacement ...... 10-28 Roof Rack System ...... 4-5 Light ...... 5-24 Signals, Turn and Storing the Tire Sealant Vehicle ...... 2-12 Lane-Change ...... 6-4 and Compressor Kit ...... 10-68 Spare Tire Stuck Vehicle ...... 9-11 Compact ...... 10-80 Sun Visors ...... 2-20 Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1)

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Sunroof ...... 2-21 Tires (cont.) Towing (cont.) Symbols ...... iv Pressure Light ...... 5-23 Recreational Vehicle ...... 10-85 System Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-44 Trailer ...... 9-49 Infotainment ...... 7-1 Rotation ...... 10-49 Vehicle ...... 10-85 Roof Rack ...... 4-5 Sealant and Trailer Towing ...... 9-49 Compressor Kit ...... 10-60 Transmission T Sealant and Compressor Automatic ...... 9-23 Tachometer ...... 5-14 Kit, Storing ...... 10-68 Fluid, Automatic ...... 10-11 Taillamps Secondary Latch System . . . 10-78 Messages ...... 5-37 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-28 Sidewall Labeling ...... 10-38 Transportation Program, Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-6 Terminology and Courtesy ...... 13-10 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...... 2-14 Definitions ...... 10-40 Turn and Lane-Change Immobilizer ...... 2-13 Uniform Tire Quality Signals ...... 6-4 Third-Row Seats ...... 3-11 Grading ...... 10-54 Turn Signal, Time ...... 5-8 Wheel Alignment and Tire Bulb Replacement ...... 10-28 Tires Balance ...... 10-56 Buying New Tires ...... 10-51 Wheel Replacement ...... 10-56 U Chains ...... 10-57 When It Is Time for New Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...... 9-34 Changing ...... 10-68 Tires ...... 10-51 Uniform Tire Quality Compact Spare ...... 10-80 Tow/Haul Mode ...... 9-26 Grading ...... 10-54 Designations ...... 10-40 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...... 5-22 Universal Remote System . . . . . 5-46 Different Size ...... 10-53 Towing Operation ...... 5-50 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 10-58 Driving Characteristics ...... 9-45 Programming ...... 5-46 Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-45 Equipment ...... 9-51 Using this Manual ...... iv Inspection ...... 10-49 General Information ...... 9-45 Messages ...... 5-36 Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1)

i-12 INDEX

V Vehicle Identification Washer Fluid Messages ...... 5-38 Service Parts Identification Wheels Vehicle Label ...... 12-1 Alignment and Tire Canadian Owners ...... iii Ventilation, Air ...... 8-9 Balance ...... 10-56 Control ...... 9-3 Visors ...... 2-20 Different Size ...... 10-53 Identification Voltage Devices, and Replacement ...... 10-56 Number (VIN) ...... 12-1 Wiring ...... 10-30 When It Is Time for New Load Limits ...... 9-12 Voltmeter Gauge ...... 5-15 Tires ...... 10-51 Messages ...... 5-30 Where to Put the Restraint . . . . 3-49 Personalization ...... 5-39 Windows ...... 2-18 Reminder Messages ...... 5-38 W Power ...... 2-19 Remote Start ...... 2-5 Warning Windshield Security ...... 2-12 Brake System Light ...... 5-21 Replacement ...... 10-27 Speed Messages ...... 5-38 Warning Lights, Gauges, Wiper/Washer ...... 5-5 Towing ...... 10-85 and Indicators ...... 5-12 Winter Driving ...... 9-9 Vehicle Care Warnings ...... iv Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 10-26 Storing the Tire Sealant Cautions and Danger ...... iv Wipers and Compressor Kit ...... 10-68 Hazard Flashers ...... 6-4 Rear Washer ...... 5-6 Tire Pressure ...... 10-43 Washer Fluid ...... 10-21 Wiring, High Voltage Devices ...... 10-30