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 |