BUICK ENCLAVE 2009 Get To Know Guide

• At 8 ft. (2.5 m), one light illuminates.
• At 40 in. (1.0 m), two lights illuminate.
• At 23 in. (0.6 m), all three lights
illuminate.
• At 12 in. (0.3 m), a chime sounds and
all three lights flash.
Use the Driver Information Center to
turn off the system when towing. The
system automatically turns back on after
each vehicle start.
Rear Vision Camera (if equipped)
When the vehicle is shifted into
Reverse, a view of the area behind the
vehicle is displayed on the inside rear-
view mirror or the navigation system
screen (if equipped).
The camera is located above the rear
license plate. Clean the camera lens
with water and a soft cloth.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
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Remote Vehicle Start
(if equipped)
This feature allows you to start the
engine from outside the vehicle by
using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. The remote start capability
must be turned on using the Driver
Information Center.
Based on outside temperature, the
vehicle’s automatic climate control
system will default to a heating or
cooling mode and the heated seats
(if equipped) will turn on.Starting the Vehicle
To remote-start the vehicle:
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle. (Transmitter range is within
approximately 195 feet of the
vehicle.)
2. Press and release the (Lock)
button on the transmitter.
3. Immediately press and hold the
(Remote Start) button for about four
seconds. When the vehicle starts,
the parking lamps will light and
remain on while the engine is
running. The engine will continue
running for 10 minutes.
4. Repeat these steps for a 10-minute
time extension. Only two consecutive
remote starts are allowed.
When you enter the vehicle after a
remote start, the ignition must be turned
to the On position before driving.
Canceling a Remote Start
If you wish to turn off the engine instead
of driving after a remote start, perform
one of the following functions:
• Press and hold the (Remote Start)
button until the parking lamps turn off.
• Press and release the Hazard
Warning Flashers button. Press it
again to turn off the flashers.
• Turn the key in the ignition switch to
the On position and then off.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Note:The Remote Vehicle Start feature
will not operate if the key is in the igni-
tion, the hood or liftgate is open, or the
Check Engine light is illuminated on the
instrument panel cluster.

The transmission will be limited to the
gear selected and lower gears. Gears
higher than the gear selected will not be
available.
If current vehicle speed is too high or
too low for the requested gear, the shift
will not occur.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
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PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
Refueling the Vehicle
To open the fuel door, press the center
of the rear edge of the door and it will
pop open slightly. Pull the door to open
it fully.
When closing the fuel door, press the
center of the rear edge of the door until
it latches and is flush with the side of the
vehicle.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
Automatic Transmission
Operation
The automatic transmission has an
Electronic Range Select mode that
enables the driver to select the top-gear
limit desired for the current driving con-
ditions, such as when driving on down-
hill grades. This provides engine braking
and reduces brake wear.
To use this feature, move the shift lever
to the Low (L) range position and select
a lower or higher driving gear using the
+ / – button on the side of the shift
lever. The display on the instrument
panel cluster will show the current gear
selection.
StabiliTrak®– Stability Control
System
StabiliTrak is an
advanced computer-
controlled vehicle
stability and traction
enhancement sys-
tem that assists with
directional control of
the vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
It turns on automatically every time you
start your vehicle.
To limit wheelspin and help maintain
directional control, you should always
leave the system on. However, if your
vehicle becomes stuck and rocking the
vehicle is required, the system should
be turned off.
To turn off the traction control part of the
system, press the (Traction Control)
button located on the center console in
front of the shift lever.
When the system is turned off, the
Traction Control light will illuminate.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.

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Trailer Towing
The Tow/Haul mode
(if equipped) assists
when pulling a heavy
trailer by reducing the
frequency of trans-
mission shifts and
improves the control of vehicle speed.
To turn on this feature, press the
(Tow/Haul) button located on the center
console in front of the shift lever. Press it
again to turn off the feature.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
Tire Pressure Monitor
The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts you
when a significant reduction in pressure
occurs in one or more of your vehicle’s
tires by illuminating the (Low Tire
Pressure) warning light on the instru-
ment panel. The low tire pressure warn-
ing light will remain on until you correct
the tire pressure.
A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message
may appear on the DIC.
Correcting the Tire Pressure
When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you must inflate the tire to
the proper tire pressure. The Tire and
Loading Information label, located on
the center pillar below the driver’s door
latch, shows the correct tire pressure for
the tires when they’re cold. “Cold”
means your vehicle has been sitting for
at least three hours or driven no more
than one mile.
You can temporarily remove the DIC
message by acknowledging it with your
DIC controls. However, at the next
vehicle start-up, the DIC message will
reappear if the tire pressure has not
been corrected.
You may notice during cooler conditions
that the low tire pressure warning light
will appear when the vehicle is first
started and then turn off as you start to
drive. This could be an early indicator
that your tire pressures are getting low
and the tires need to be inflated to the
proper pressure.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
Note:The Tire Pressure Monitor can
alert you about low tire pressure, but it
doesn’t replace normal monthly tire
maintenance.
Resetting the Oil Life System
The Oil Life System calculates engine
oil life based on vehicle use and dis-
plays CHANGE OIL SOON in the Driver
Information Center (DIC) when it’s
necessary to change your engine oil
and filter. The Oil Life System should be
reset to 100% only following an oil
change.
To reset the Oil Life System:
1. Turn on the ignition, with the engine
off.
2. Press the (Vehicle Information)
button until the DIC displays OIL LIFE
REMAINING.
3. Press and hold the (Set/Reset)
button until 100% is displayed.
4. Turn off the ignition.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.

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Roadside Assistance
My GMLink
1-800-252-1112
TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
As the proud owner of a new Buick, you
are automatically enrolled in the Buick
Roadside Assistance program. This
value-added service is intended to
provide you with peace of mind as you
drive in the city or travel the open road.
Buick’s Roadside Assistance toll-free
number is staffed by a team of technically
trained advisors who are available 24
hours a day, 365 days a year, to provide
minor repair information or make
arrangements to tow your vehicle to
the nearest Buick dealer.
Buick will provide the following services
for 5 years/100,000 miles at no expense
to you:
• Fuel delivery
• Lockout service (identification
required)
• Tow to nearest dealer for warranty
service
• Flat tire assistance
• Jump starts
In many instances, mechanical failures
are covered under Buick’s comprehen-
sive warranty. However, when other ser-
vices are utilized, our advisors will explain
any payment obligations you might incur.
The Buick Owner Center at My GMLink
is a complimentary service for Buick
owners, a one-stop resource to enhance
your Buick ownership experience.
Exclusive member benefits include online
service reminders, vehicle maintenance
tips, online owner manual, special
privileges and more. Sign up today at
www.mygmlink.com. For prompt and efficient assistance when
calling, please provide the following
information to the advisor:
• Location of the vehicle
• Telephone number and your location
• Vehicle model, year and color
• Vehicle mileage
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• Vehicle license plate number
Buick reserves the right to limit services
or reimbursement to an owner or driver
when, in Buick’s judgment, the claims
become excessive in frequency or type
of occurrence.
Roadside Assistance and OnStar
(if equipped)
If you have a current OnStar subscription,
press the OnStar button and the vehicle
will send your current GPS location to an
OnStar Advisor who will speak to you,
assess your problem, contact Roadside
Assistance and relay your exact location
so you will get the help you need.
Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your Owner
Manual for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on information available at
the time of printing and is subject to change without notice. © 2008 by GM Corp. All rights reserved.
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