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Section	Page
2012 Buick Enclave Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	4
Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Initial Drive Information	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Remote Vehicle Start	11
Door Locks	11
Liftgate	12
Windows	12
Seat Adjustment	13
Memory Features	13
Second Row Seats	14
Third Row Seats	15
Heated and Ventilated Seats	15
Head Restraint Adjustment	16
Safety Belts	16
Passenger Sensing System	16
Mirror Adjustment	17
Steering Wheel Adjustment	17
Interior Lighting	18
Exterior Lighting	19
Windshield Wiper/Washer	19
Climate Controls	20
Transmission	21
Vehicle Features	21
Radio(s)	21
Satellite Radio	22
Portable Audio Devices	23
Bluetooth®	23
Steering Wheel Controls	23
Cruise Control	24
Navigation System	24
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	25
Storage Compartments	25
Power Outlets	25
Sunroof	26
Performance and Maintenance	26
StabiliTrak® System	26
Tire Pressure Monitor	27
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	27
Engine Oil Life System	28
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	28
Roadside Assistance Program	29
OnStar®	29
Keys, Doors, and Windows	31
Keys and Locks	32
Keys	32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	33
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	33
Remote Vehicle Start	35
Door Locks	38
Power Door Locks	38
Delayed Locking	39
Automatic Door Locks	39
Lockout Protection	39
Safety Locks	39
Doors	40
Liftgate	40
Vehicle Security	44
Anti-theft Alarm System	44
Immobilizer	45
Immobilizer Operation	45
Exterior Mirrors	47
Convex Mirrors	47
Power Mirrors	47
Folding Mirrors	48
Heated Mirrors	48
Automatic Dimming Mirror	48
Park Tilt Mirrors	49
Interior Mirrors	49
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	49
Windows	50
Power Windows	50
Sun Visors	52
Roof	52
Sunroof	52
Seats and Restraints	55
Head Restraints	56
Front Seats	57
Power Seat Adjustment	57
Lumbar Adjustment	58
Reclining Seatbacks	58
Memory Seats	60
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	62
Rear Seats	63
Third Row Seats	65
Safety Belts	68
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	69
Lap-Shoulder Belt	70
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	75
Safety Belt Extender	76
Safety System Check	76
Safety Belt Care	76
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	77
Airbag System	77
Where Are the Airbags?	79
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	81
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	82
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	82
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	83
Passenger Sensing System	85
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	90
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	90
Airbag System Check	91
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	92
Child Restraints	92
Older Children	92
Infants and Young Children	95
Child Restraint Systems	97
Where to Put the Restraint	99
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	101
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	108
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	109
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Passenger Seat)	111
Storage	115
Storage Compartments	115
Instrument Panel Storage	115
Glove Box	115
Cupholders	115
Armrest Storage	116
Center Console Storage	116
Floor Console Storage	117
Additional Storage Features	118
Cargo Cover	118
Cargo Tie-Downs	118
Cargo Management System	118
Convenience Net	118
Roof Rack System	119
Instruments and Controls	121
Controls	122
Steering Wheel Adjustment	122
Steering Wheel Controls	123
Horn	125
Windshield Wiper/Washer	125
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	126
Compass	127
Clock	129
Power Outlets	130
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	132
Instrument Cluster	133
Speedometer	134
Odometer	134
Tachometer	134
Fuel Gauge	134
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	135
Voltmeter Gauge	136
Safety Belt Reminders	136
Airbag Readiness Light	137
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	138
Charging System Light	139
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	140
Brake System Warning Light	142
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	143
Tow/Haul Mode Light	143
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light	144
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	144
Tire Pressure Light	144
Engine Oil Pressure Light	145
Security Light	145
High-Beam On Light	146
Front Fog Lamp Light	146
Cruise Control Light	146
Information Displays	147
Driver Information Center (DIC)	147
Vehicle Messages	151
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	152
Brake System Messages	152
Cruise Control Messages	152
Door Ajar Messages	152
Engine Cooling System Messages	153
Engine Oil Messages	154
Engine Power Messages	155
Fuel System Messages	155
Key and Lock Messages	156
Lamp Messages	156
Object Detection System Messages	156
Ride Control System Messages	157
Airbag System Messages	157
Anti-theft Alarm System Messages	157
Service Vehicle Messages	158
Tire Messages	158
Transmission Messages	159
Vehicle Reminder Messages	160
Vehicle Speed Messages	160
Washer Fluid Messages	160
Vehicle Personalization	161
Universal Remote System	169
Universal Remote System Programming	169
Universal Remote System Operation	172
Lighting	175
Exterior Lighting	175
Exterior Lamp Controls	175
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	176
Flash-to-Pass	177
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System	177
Delayed Headlamps	178
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)	178
Hazard Warning Flashers	178
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	179
Fog Lamps	179
Interior Lighting	180
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	180
Courtesy Lamps	180
Dome Lamps	180
Reading Lamps	180
Lighting Features	181
Entry Lighting	181
Delayed Entry Lighting	181
Delayed Exit Lighting	181
Parade Dimming	182
Battery Load Management	182
Battery Power Protection	183
Infotainment System	185
Introduction	185
Infotainment	185
Theft-Deterrent Feature	186
Operation	186
Radio	191
AM-FM Radio	191
Satellite Radio	193
Radio Reception	197
Multi-Band Antenna	198
Audio Players	198
CD Player	198
CD/DVD Player	200
MP3 (Radio with CD/USB)	208
MP3 (Radio with CD/DVD)	215
Auxiliary Devices	222
Rear Seat Infotainment	224
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System	224
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System	234
Phone	236
Bluetooth	236
Trademarks and License Agreements	244
Climate Controls	245
Climate Control Systems	245
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	245
Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only)	251
Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio)	252
Air Vents	253
Maintenance	254
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	254
Driving and Operating	255
Driving Information	256
Distracted Driving	256
Defensive Driving	257
Drunk Driving	257
Control of a Vehicle	257
Braking	257
Steering	258
Off-Road Recovery	259
Loss of Control	259
Driving on Wet Roads	260
Highway Hypnosis	261
Hill and Mountain Roads	262
Winter Driving	263
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	265
Vehicle Load Limits	266
Starting and Operating	271
New Vehicle Break-In	271
Ignition Positions	272
Starting the Engine	273
Engine Heater	275
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	275
Shifting Into Park	276
Shifting out of Park	277
Parking over Things That Burn	278
Engine Exhaust	278
Running the Vehicle While Parked	279
Automatic Transmission	280
Manual Mode	282
Tow/Haul Mode	283
Drive Systems	283
All-Wheel Drive	283
Brakes	284
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	284
Parking Brake	285
Brake Assist	285
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	286
Ride Control Systems	286
StabiliTrak® System	286
Cruise Control	288
Object Detection Systems	291
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	291
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	292
Fuel	298
Recommended Fuel	298
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)	298
California Fuel Requirements	299
Fuels in Foreign Countries	299
Fuel Additives	299
Filling the Tank	300
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	302
Towing	302
General Towing Information	302
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	303
Trailer Towing	308
Towing Equipment	310
Conversions and Add-Ons	312
Add-On Electrical Equipment	312
Vehicle Care	313
General Information	314
California Proposition 65 Warning	315
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	315
Accessories and Modifications	315
Vehicle Checks	316
Doing Your Own Service Work	316
Hood	317
Engine Compartment Overview	318
Engine Cover	319
Engine Oil	320
Engine Oil Life System	322
Automatic Transmission Fluid	324
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	324
Cooling System	326
Engine Coolant	326
Engine Overheating	330
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	332
Power Steering Fluid	333
Washer Fluid	334
Brakes	335
Brake Fluid	336
Battery	337
All-Wheel Drive	337
Starter Switch Check	338
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	338
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	339
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	339
Wiper Blade Replacement	339
Windshield Replacement	340
Headlamp Aiming	340
Bulb Replacement	341
Halogen Bulbs	341
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	341
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Stoplamps	341
License Plate Lamp	342
Replacement Bulbs	342
Electrical System	343
High Voltage Devices and Wiring	343
Electrical System Overload	343
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	344
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	344
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	347
Wheels and Tires	350
Tires	350
Tire Sidewall Labeling	351
Tire Designations	353
Tire Terminology and Definitions	354
Tire Pressure	357
Tire Pressure Monitor System	358
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	360
Tire Inspection	364
Tire Rotation	364
When It Is Time for New Tires	365
Buying New Tires	366
Different Size Tires and Wheels	368
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	368
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	370
Wheel Replacement	370
Tire Chains	371
If a Tire Goes Flat	372
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	374
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	381
Tire Changing	381
Compact Spare Tire	390
Jump Starting	391
Towing	395
Towing the Vehicle	395
Recreational Vehicle Towing	395
Appearance Care	398
Exterior Care	398
Interior Care	402
Floor Mats	405
Service and Maintenance	407
General Information	407
Maintenance Schedule	408
Special Application Services	414
Additional Maintenance and Care	415
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	418
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	418
Maintenance Replacement Parts	420
Maintenance Records	421
Technical Data	425
Vehicle Identification	425
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	425
Service Parts Identification Label	425
Vehicle Data	426
Capacities and Specifications	426
Engine Drive Belt Routing	427
Customer Information	429
Customer Information	429
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)	429
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)	431
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)	433
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)	434
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)	434
Online Owner Center	435
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)	436
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)	436
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)	438
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)	442
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)	442
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)	444
Service Publications Ordering Information	446
Reporting Safety Defects	447
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	447
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	448
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	448
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	449
Event Data Recorders	449
OnStar®	450
Navigation System	450
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	450
Radio Frequency Statement	451
OnStar	453
OnStar Overview	453
OnStar Services	454
Emergency	454
Security	454
Navigation	454
Connections	456
Diagnostics	457
OnStar Additional Information	457
Index	461
Index_A	461
Index_B	462
Index_C	462
Index_D	463
Index_E	464
Index_F	465
Index_G	465
Index_H	466
Index_I	466
Index_J	466
Index_K	466
Index_L	466
Index_M	467
Index_N	468
Index_O	468
Index_P	469
Index_R	469
Index_S	470
Index_T	472
Index_U	473
Index_V	473

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