engine coolant BUICK ENCLAVE 2009 Owner's Guide

When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message appears, certain
services, checks, and inspections
are required. Required services
are described in the following
for “MaintenanceI” and
“Maintenance II.” Generally, it is
recommended that the rst service
be Maintenance I, the second
service be Maintenance II, and then
alternate Maintenance Iand Maintenance
IIthereafter. However,
in some cases, Maintenance II
may be required more often.
Maintenance I—Use
Maintenance Iif the CHANGE
ENGINE OIL SOON message
displays within 10 months since the
vehicle was purchased or
Maintenance IIwas performed. Maintenance
II—Use
Maintenance IIif the previous
service performed was
Maintenance I. Always use
Maintenance IIwhenever the
message displays 10 months or
more since the last service or if the
message has not come on at all
for one year.
Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenance II
Change engine oil and lter. See Engine Oil on page 5-11. Reset oil life
system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-13 .An Emission Control
Service. ••
Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (g). ••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace lter. See Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-14 .See footnote (l). •
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. See Tire Inspection and
Rotation on page 5-48 and “Tire Wear Inspection” in At Least Once a Month
on page 6-9. ••
Inspect brake system. See footnote (a). ••
Check engine coolant and windshield washer uid levels and add uid
as needed. ••
6-4 Maintenance Schedule

If you see anything that might keep
a safety belt system from doing
its job, have it repaired. Have any
torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also see Checking the Restraint
Systems on page 1-58.
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders,
hood latch assemblies, secondary
latches, pivots, spring anchor
and release pawl, hood and door
hinges, rear folding seats, and
liftgate hinges. More frequent
lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment.
Applying silicone grease on
weatherstrips with a clean cloth will
make them last longer, seal
better, and not stick or squeak.
(g)A fluid loss in any vehicle system
could indicate a problem. Have
the system inspected and repaired
and the fluid level checked. Add
fluid if needed.(h)Change automatic transmission
fluid if the vehicle is mainly
driven under one or more of these
conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the
outside temperature regularly
reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer
towing.
Uses such as found in taxi,
police, or delivery service.
(i)Drain, flush, and refill cooling
system. This service can be
complex; you should have your
dealer/retailer perform this service.
See Engine Coolant on page 5-17 for
what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean
radiator, condenser, pressure cap,
and filler neck. Pressure test the
cooling system and pressure cap.
(j)Check system for interference or
binding and for damaged or missing
parts. Replace parts as needed.
Replace any components that havehigh effort or excessive wear. Do not
lubricate accelerator or cruise control
cables.
(k)Visually inspect belt for fraying,
excessive cracks, or obvious
damage. Replace belt if necessary.
(l)If driving regularly under dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
engine oil change.
(m)Change transfer case fluid if the
vehicle is mainly driven under
one or more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where
the outside temperature regularly
reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer
towing.
Uses such as found in taxi,
police, or delivery service.
6-8 Maintenance Schedule

Owner Checks and
Services
These owner checks and services
should be performed at the intervals
specied to help ensure vehicle
safety, dependability, and emission
control performance. Your dealer/
retailer can assist with these checks
and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are
completed at once. Whenever
any uids or lubricants are added to
the vehicle, make sure they are
the proper ones, as shown in
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-12.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these
underhood checks at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Notice:It is important to check
the engine oil regularly and
keep it at the proper level. Failure
to keep the engine oil at theproper level can cause damage to
the engine not covered by the
vehicle warranty.
Check the engine oil level and add
the proper oil if necessary. See
Engine Oil on page 5-11.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level
and add DEX-COOL®coolant
mixture if necessary. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-17.
Windshield Washer Fluid
Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid
level in the windshield washer
uid reservoir and add the proper
uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Inspect the vehicle’s tires and
make sure they are inated to the
correct pressures. Do not forget
to check the spare tire, if the vehicle
has one. SeeInflation - Tire
Pressure on page 5-42.Ifthe
vehicle has a spare tire, check to
make sure it is stored securely. See
Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-71.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for
high mileage highway drivers prior to
the Engine Oil Life System service
notication. Check the tires for
wear and, if necessary, rotate the
tires. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 5-48.
Maintenance Schedule 6-9

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from your
dealer/retailer.
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the
American Petroleum Institute Certied for Gasoline Engines starburst
symbol. To determine the proper viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see
Engine Oil on page 5-11
.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. See
Engine Coolant on page 5-17 .
Hydraulic Brake System Delco®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield Washer Optikleen®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Automatic Transmission DEXRON
®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
6-12 Maintenance Schedule

Cleaning (cont.)
Underbody Maintenance....5-90
Washing Your Vehicle........5-86
Weatherstrips...................5-86
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades................5-88
Climate Control System
Dual Automatic.................3-20
Outlet Adjustment.............3-25
Rear Air Conditioning and
Heating System.............3-26
Rear Air Conditioning and
Heating System,
Electronic.....................3-27
Clock.................................3-19
Clock, Setting......................3-65
Collision Damage Repair......... 7-9
Compact Spare Tire.............5-83
Compass............................3-46
Compressor Kit
Storing............................5-70
Compressor Kit, Tire
Sealant...........................5-57
Content Theft-Deterrent.........2-16
Control of a Vehicle............... 4-3Coolant
Engine............................5-17
Engine Temperature Gage . . . 3-35
Engine Temperature
Warning Light...............3-35
Cooled Seats........................ 1-4
Cooling System...................5-16
Cruise Control.....................3-10
Cruise Control Light..............3-40
Cupholders.........................2-49
Customer Assistance
Information
Courtesy Transportation....... 7-8
Customer Assistance for
Text Telephone (TTY)
Users............................ 7-4
Customer Assistance
Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction
Procedure...................... 7-1
GM Mobility
Reimbursement
Program........................ 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors.............7-13Customer Assistance Information
(cont.)
Reporting Safety Defects to
the Canadian
Government..................7-13
Reporting Safety Defects to
the United States
Government..................7-12
Roadside Assistance
Program........................ 7-6
Service Publications
Ordering Information......7-13
D
Daytime Running Lamps/
Automatic Headlamp
System...........................3-13
Defensive Driving................... 4-2
Delayed Entry Lighting..........3-16
Delayed Exit Lighting............3-16
Delayed Headlamps.............3-13
Delayed Locking.................... 2-8
DIC Compass......................3-46
Disc, MP3...................3-82, 3-86
INDEX i-3

Doing Your Own
Service Work..................... 5-4
Dome Lamp Override...........3-15
Dome Lamps .......................3-15
Door
Delayed Locking................. 2-8
Locks............................... 2-8
Power Door Locks.............. 2-8
Programmable Automatic
Door Locks.................... 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks.... 2-9
Driver Information
Center (DIC)....................3-41
DIC Operation and
Displays.......................3-41
DIC Vehicle
Customization...............3-57
DIC Warnings and
Messages....................3-48
Driving
At Night..........................4-10
Before a Long Trip............4-12
Defensive.......................... 4-2
Drunken............................ 4-2
Highway Hypnosis............4-12
Hill and Mountain Roads....4-13
In Rain and on Wet
Roads.........................4-11Driving (cont.)
Rocking Your Vehicle to
Get it Out ....................4-16
Winter.............................4-13
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy........................... 4-1
Dual Automatic Climate
Control System.................3-20
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment
System......................3-102
E
EDR ..................................7-14
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment............5-91
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers......................5-92
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block...........................5-92
Power Windows and Other
Power Options..............5-92
Underhood Fuse Block......5-94
Windshield Wiper Fuses....5-92
Electronic Immobilizer
PASS-Key
®III+................2-18Electronic Immobilizer
Operation
PASS-Key
®III+................2-18
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...............5-14
Check and Service Engine
Soon Lamp..................3-36
Coolant...........................5-17
Coolant Heater.................2-23
Coolant Temperature
Gage ...........................3-35
Coolant Temperature
Warning Light...............3-35
Drive Belt Routing.............6-15
Engine Compartment
Overview......................5-10
Exhaust...........................2-30
Oil ..................................5-11
Oil Life System.................5-13
Overheated Protection
Operating Mode............5-22
Overheating.....................5-20
Starting...........................2-22
Entry Lighting......................3-15
Event Data Recorders..........7-15
Extender, Safety Belt............1-25
Exterior Lamps....................3-12
i-4 INDEX

F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner............5-14
Finish Damage....................5-90
Flashers, Hazard Warning....... 3-5
Flash-to-Pass........................ 3-7
Flat Tire..............................5-56
Flat Tire, Changing...............5-71
Flat Tire, Storing..................5-80
Floor Mats..........................2-50
Fluid
Automatic Transmission.....5-15
Power Steering.................5-22
Windshield Washer...........5-23
Fog Lamp
Fog ................................3-14
Fog Lamp Light...................3-39
Fuel..................................... 5-5
Additives........................... 5-5
California Fuel................... 5-5
Driving for Better
Economy....................... 4-1
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container....................... 5-8
Filling the Tank.................. 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 5-6Fuel (cont.)
Gage ..............................3-40
Gasoline Octane................ 5-5
Gasoline Specications........ 5-5
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers......................5-92
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block...........................5-92
Underhood Fuse Block......5-94
Windshield Wiper..............5-92
G
Gage
Engine Coolant
Temperature.................3-35
Fuel................................3-40
Speedometer...................3-30
Tachometer......................3-30
Voltmeter Gage................3-33
Garage Door Opener............2-44
Gasoline
Octane............................. 5-5
Specications..................... 5-5
Glove Box...........................2-49
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program............................ 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers........ 3-5
Head Restraints..................... 1-2
Headlamp
Aiming ............................5-33
Headlamps
Adaptive Forward Lighting
System........................3-14
Bulb Replacement.............5-33
Daytime Running Lamps/
Automatic Headlamp
System........................3-13
Delayed..........................3-13
Exterior Lamps.................3-12
Flash-to-Pass..................... 3-7
Halogen Bulbs..................5-34
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting...............5-33
High/Low Beam Changer..... 3-7
Heated Seats........................ 1-4
Heater
Engine Coolant.................2-23
Heater................................3-20
High Voltage Devices and
Wiring.............................5-91
Highbeam On Light..............3-40
Highway Hypnosis................4-12
Hill and Mountain Roads.......4-13
INDEX i-5

Hood
Checking Things Under....... 5-9
Release............................ 5-9
Horn .................................... 3-5
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly..........................1-16
I
Ignition Positions..................2-21
Infants and Young Children,
Restraints........................1-28
Ination - Tire Pressure.........5-42
Inator Kit, Tire....................5-57
Instrument Panel
Brightness.......................3-15
Cluster............................3-29
Overview........................... 3-4
Storage Area....................2-49
J
Jump Starting......................5-28
K
Keyless Entry System............ 2-3
Keys.................................... 2-2
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall..........5-37
Lamp
Malfunction Indicator.........3-36
Lamps
Dome .............................3-15
Dome Lamp Override........3-15
Reading..........................3-16
Lap-Shoulder Belt................1-20
LATCH System for Child
Restraints........................1-34
License Plate Lamps............5-35
Liftgate
Carbon Monoxide.............2-10
Liftgate, Power....................2-10
Light
Airbag Readiness.............3-31
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning..............3-34
Brake System Warning......3-33
Charging System..............3-32
Cruise Control..................3-40
Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning.....3-35
Fog Lamp ........................3-39
Highbeam On...................3-40
Oil Pressure.....................3-39Light (cont.)
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator.......................3-31
Safety Belt Reminders.......3-30
Security...........................3-39
StabiliTrak
®Indicator.........3-35
Tire Pressure...................3-36
Tow/Haul Mode................3-40
Lighting
Delayed Entry..................3-16
Delayed Exit....................3-16
Entry..............................3-15
Parade Dimming...............3-16
Lights
Exterior Lamps.................3-12
Flash-to-Pass..................... 3-7
High/Low Beam Changer..... 3-7
Loading Your Vehicle............4-16
Lockout Protection................. 2-9
Locks
Delayed Locking................. 2-8
Door ................................. 2-8
Lockout Protection.............. 2-9
Power Door....................... 2-8
Programmable Automatic
Door Locks.................... 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks.... 2-9
Loss of Control....................4-10
i-6 INDEX