window BUICK ENCLAVE 2009 User Guide

CAUTION (Continued)
If the vehicle must be driven with
the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open:
Close all of the windows
Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument panel
Adjust the Climate Control
system to a setting that
brings in only outside air and
set the fan speed to the
highest setting. See Climate
Control System in the Index.
If the vehicle is equipped with
a power liftgate, disable the
power liftgate function.
For more information about
carbon monoxide, see Engine
ExhaustEngine Exhaust on
page 2-30.The vehicle may have a power
liftgate. The vehicle must be
in P (Park) to use this feature.
The taillamps will ash and a chime
will sound when the power liftgate
is used.
{CAUTION
You or others could be injured if
caught in the path of the power
liftgate. Make sure there is no one
in the way of the liftgate as it is
opening and closing.
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.
Always check to make sure the
area above and behind the liftgate
is clear before opening it.To open or close the power liftgate:
Press and hold the power
liftgate button on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
SeeRemote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation on
page 2-3for more information.
Press the liftgate button on the
center console.
Press the touchpad on the
outside liftgate handle.
Pressing the buttons, or touchpad a
second time while the liftgate is
moving reverses the direction.
Features and Controls 2-11

Windows
{CAUTION
Leaving children, helpless adults,
or pets in a vehicle with the
windows closed is dangerous.
They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer
permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Never leave a
child, a helpless adult, or a pet
alone in a vehicle, especially with
the windows closed in warm or
hot weather.
Power Windows
{CAUTION
Leaving children in a vehicle with
the keys is dangerous for many
reasons, children or others could
be badly injured or even killed.
They could operate the power
windows or other controls or
even make the vehicle move.
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CAUTION (Continued)
The windows will function and
they could be seriously injured or
killed if caught in the path of a
closing window. Do not leave
keys in a vehicle with children.
When there are children in the
rear seat use the window lockout
button to prevent unintentional
operation of the windows.
The power window controls are
located on each of the side doors.
Uplevel shown, base similar
2-14 Features and Controls

The driver door also has switches
that control the passenger and
rear windows. The power windows
work when the ignition has been
turned to ACC/ACCESSORY,
ON/RUN or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
SeeRetained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 2-22.
Press the switch to lower the
window. Pull up on the front edge
of the switch to raise the window.
Express-Down Windows
Windows that have the
express-down feature allow the
windows to be lowered without
holding the switch. Press the
window switch fully and release it to
activate the express-down feature.
The express mode can be canceled
at any time by briey pressing, or
pulling the switch.
Express-Up Window
Windows that have the express-up
feature allow the windows to be
raised all the way without holding
the switch up. Pull the switch up fully
and release it to activate the
express-up feature. The express-up
mode can be canceled at any
time by briey pressing, or pulling
the switch.
Programming the Power
Windows
If the battery on the vehicle has
been recharged, disconnected, or
replaced, windows with the
express-up feature need to be
reprogrammed for this feature to
work. To program the window:
1. Close all doors with the ignition
in the ACCESSORY or ON
position, or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 2-22.2. Press and continue to hold the
window switch until the window
is fully open.
3. Pull up and hold the window
switch to close the window.
Continue to hold it briey after
the window is fully closed.
4. Repeat for each window that has
the express-up feature.
Anti-Pinch Feature
The anti-pinch feature is on windows
with the express-up feature. If an
object is in the way of the window as
it is express-closing, or in certain
weather conditions like severe icing,
the window will stop and open to
a factory preset position. The
window functions normally once the
obstruction is removed.
Features and Controls 2-15

Window Lockout
o(Window Lockout):The
window lockout switch is located
with the power window switches
on the driver door armrest.
This feature prevents the rear
passenger windows from operating
the windows, except from the
driver position. Press the switch
to turn the lockout feature on or off.
An indicator light will come on to
show the lockout feature is on.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block
glare. Detach the sun visor from the
center mount and slide it along
the rod from side-to-side to cover
the driver or passenger side of
the front window. Swing the
sun visor to the side to cover the
side window. It can be moved along
the rod from side-to-side in this
position also.
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror
The vehicle has lighted visor vanity
mirrors on both the driver and
passenger sun visors. Pull the sun
visor down and lift the mirror
cover to turn the lamps on.
Theft-Deterrent
Systems
Vehicle theft is big business,
especially in some cities. This
vehicle has theft-deterrent features,
however, they do not make it
impossible to steal.
Content Theft-Deterrent
This vehicle has a content
theft-deterrent alarm system.
To activate the theft-deterrent
system:
PressQon the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter or the
power door lock switch when any
door is open.
The security light ashes.
2-16 Features and Controls

When the door is closed, the
security light stops ashing and
stays on solid for approximately
30 seconds. The content
theft deterrent alarm is not armed
until the security light goes off.
If the delayed locking feature
is active, the alarm is not
activated until all doors are
closed and the security light
goes off.
PressQwhen the driver door is
closed. The security light comes
on solid for approximately
30 seconds and then goes off.
The content theft deterrent alarm
is not armed until the security
light goes off.
The theft-deterrent system will not
activate if the doors are locked
with the vehicle’s key or the manual
door lock.
If a locked door is opened without
using the RKE transmitter, a
ten second pre-alarm occurs.
The horn chirps and the lights ash.If the key is not placed in the
ignition and turned to START or the
door is not unlocked by pressing
Qduring the ten second pre-alarm,
the alarm goes off. The headlamps
ash and the horn sounds for
about two minutes, then turns off to
save the battery power.
The vehicle can be started with the
correct ignition key if the alarm
has been set off.
To avoid setting off the alarm by
accident:
Lock the vehicle with the door
key after the doors are closed.
Unlock the door with the RKE
transmitter. Unlocking a door
any other way sets off the alarm
if the system has been armed.
Press
Kor place the key in
the ignition and turn it to START to
turn off the alarm.
Testing the Alarm
To test the alarm:
1. From inside the vehicle, lower
the driver side window and
open the driver door.
2. Press
Q.
3. Get out of the vehicle, close the
door and wait for the security
light to go out.
4. Then reach in through the
window, unlock the door with the
manual door lock and open
the door. This should set off
the alarm.
If the alarm does not sound when it
should, but the vehicle’s headlamps
ash, check to see if the horn
works. The horn fuse may be blown.
To replace the fuse, seeFuses
and Circuit Breakers on page 5-92.
If the alarm does not sound or the
vehicle’s headlamps do not ash,
see your dealer/retailer for service.
Features and Controls 2-17

Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)
These vehicle accessories can be
used for up to 10 minutes after
the ignition key is turned off:
Audio System
Power Windows
Sunroof (if equipped)
Power to the windows and sunroof
will work up to 10 minutes or
until a door is opened.
The radio continues to work for
10 minutes or until the driver’s door
is opened.
For an additional 10 minutes of
operation, close all the doors and
turn the key to ON/RUN and
then back to LOCK/OFF.
All these features will work when
the key is in the ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY positions.
Starting the Engine
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). The engine will not start
in any other position. To restart the
engine when the vehicle is already
moving, use N (Neutral) only.
Notice:Do not try to shift to
P (Park) if the vehicle is moving.
If you do, you could damage
the transmission. Shift to P (Park)
only when the vehicle is stopped.
Starting Procedure
1. With your foot off the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition to START.
When the engine starts, let go of
the key. The idle speed will slow
down as the engine warms. Do
not race the engine immediately
after starting it. Operate the
engine and transmission gently to
allow the oil to warm up and
lubricate all moving parts.
The vehicle has a
Computer-Controlled Cranking
System. This feature assists
in starting the engine andprotects components. If the
ignition key is turned to
the START position, and then
released when the engine begins
cranking, the engine will
continue cranking for a
few seconds or until the vehicle
starts. If the engine does not
start and the key is held in
START, cranking will be stopped
after 15 seconds to prevent
cranking motor damage.
To prevent gear damage, this
system also prevents cranking if
the engine is already running.
Engine cranking can be stopped
by turning the ignition switch
to the ACC/ACCESSORY
or LOCK/OFF position.
Notice:Cranking the engine for
long periods of time, by returning
the key to the START position
immediately after cranking has
ended, can overheat and damage
the cranking motor, and drain the
battery. Wait at least 15 seconds
between each try, to let the
cranking motor cool down.
2-22 Features and Controls

Parking Over Things
That Burn
{CAUTION
Things that can burn could touch
hot exhaust parts under the
vehicle and ignite. Do not park
over papers, leaves, dry grass, or
other things that can burn.
Engine Exhaust
{CAUTION
Engine exhaust contains Carbon
Monoxide (CO) which cannot be
seen or smelled. Exposure to CO
can cause unconsciousness and
even death.
Exhaust may enter the vehicle if:
The vehicle idles in areas
with poor ventilation (parking
garages, tunnels, deep snow
that may block underbody
airow or tail pipes).
The exhaust smells or
sounds strange or different.
The exhaust system leaks
due to corrosion or damage.
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CAUTION (Continued)
The vehicle’s exhaust system
has been modied, damaged
or improperly repaired.
There are holes or openings
in the vehicle body from
damage or after-market
modications that are not
completely sealed.
If unusual fumes are detected or if
it is suspected that exhaust is
coming into the vehicle:
Drive it only with the windows
completely down.
Have the vehicle repaired
immediately.
Never park the vehicle with the
engine running in an enclosed
area such as a garage or a
building that has no fresh air
ventilation.
2-30 Features and Controls

Park Tilt Mirrors
If the vehicle has the memory
package, the outside mirrors have a
park tilt feature. This feature tilts the
outside mirrors to a preselected
position when the vehicle is in
R (Reverse). This allows the driver to
view the curb for parallel parking.
The passenger and/or driver’s mirror
returns to its original position
when the vehicle is shifted out of
R (Reverse), or the ignition is turned
off or to OFF/LOCK.
This feature can be turned on or off
through the Driver Information
Center (DIC). SeeDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 3-57
andMemory Seat and Mirrors on
page 1-5for more information.
Outside Convex Mirror
{CAUTION
A convex mirror can make things
(like other vehicles) look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex
shaped. A convex mirror’s surface
is curved so more can be seen from
the driver’s seat.
Outside Heated Mirrors
<
(Rear Window Defogger):
Press to heat the mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 3-20for more
information.
Object Detection
Systems
Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA)
For vehicles with the Ultrasonic Rear
Parking Assist (URPA) system, it
operates at speeds less than 5 mph
(8 km/h), and assists the driver with
parking and avoiding objects while in
R (Reverse). The sensors on the
rear bumper are used to detect the
distance to an object up to 8 feet
(2.5 m) behind the vehicle, and at
least 10 inches (25.4 cm) off the
ground.
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Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel
Overview
Instrument Panel
Overview...........................3-4
Hazard Warning
Flashers............................3-5
Horn...................................3-5
Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Wheel.................3-6
Power Tilt Wheel and
Telescopic Steering
Column
.............................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever................................3-6
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals.............................3-7
Headlamp High/
Low-Beam Changer..........3-7
Flash-to-Pass......................3-7
Windshield Wipers..............3-8
Windshield Washer.............3-8
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer.............................3-9
Cruise Control...................3-10
Exterior Lamps..................3-12
Delayed Headlamps..........3-13
Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL)/Automatic
Headlamp System
...........3-13
Adaptive Forward Lighting
System............................3-14
Fog Lamps.......................3-14
Instrument Panel
Brightness.......................3-15
Dome Lamps....................3-15
Dome Lamp Override........3-15
Entry Lighting....................3-15
Delayed Entry Lighting......3-16
Delayed Exit Lighting........3-16
Parade Dimming...............3-16
Reading Lamps.................3-16
Electric Power
Management...................3-16
Battery Run-Down
Protection........................3-17
Accessory Power
Outlet(s)..........................3-18
Power Outlet 115 Volt
Alternating Current..........3-18
Analog Clock....................3-19
Climate Controls
Dual Automatic Climate
Control System................3-20
Outlet Adjustment.............3-25
Rear Air Conditioning and
Heating System...............3-26
Rear Air Conditioning and
Heating System and
Electronic Climate
Controls
..........................3-27
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators.................3-28
Instrument Panel Cluster. . .3-29
Speedometer and
Odometer........................3-30
Tachometer.......................3-30
Safety Belt Reminders......3-30
Airbag Readiness Light.....3-31
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator..........................3-31
Charging System Light......3-32
Voltmeter Gage.................3-33
Brake System Warning
Light................................3-33
Instrument Panel 3-1

The main components of your
instrument panel are listed here:
A.Outlet Adjustment on page 3-25.
B.Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever on page 3-6.Windshield
Wipers on page 3-8.
C.Instrument Panel Cluster on
page 3-29.
D.Driver Information Center (DIC)
on page 3-41.
E.Analog Clock on page 3-19.
F.Audio System(s) on page 3-64.
Navigation/Radio System on
page 3-92(If Equipped).
G.Exterior Lamps on page 3-12.
Fog Lamps on page 3-14.
H.Hood Release on page 5-9.
I.Dome Lamp Override on
page 3-15.Instrument Panel
Brightness on page 3-15. Heated
Windshield Washer Button
(If Equipped). SeeWindshield
Washer on page 3-8.J.Cruise Control on page 3-10.
K.Tilt and Telescopic Steering
Wheel on page 3-6.
L.Horn on page 3-5.
M.Audio Steering Wheel Controls
on page 3-113.
N.Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 3-5.
O.Dual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 3-20.
P. Center Console Shift Lever. See
“Console Shift Lever” under
Shifting Into Park on page 2-28.
Q.Rear Window Wiper/Washer on
page 3-9. Traction Control
System (TCS) Disable Button
(If Equipped). SeeStabiliTrak
®
System on page 4-5.Tow/Haul
Mode on page 2-26(If
Equipped).Power Liftgate on
page 2-10(If Equipped).
R.Accessory Power Outlet(s) on
page 3-18.
S.Heated Seats on page 1-4.T. Passenger Air Bag Status
Indicator. SeePassenger
Sensing System on page 1-52.
U.Glove Box on page 2-49.
Hazard Warning Flashers
|
Hazard Warning
Flasher:Press this button located
on the instrument panel below
the audio system, to make the front
and rear turn signal lamps ash
on and off. This warns others that
you are having trouble. Press
again to turn the ashers off.
The turn signals do not work while
the hazard warning ashers are on.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols
on the steering wheel pad to
sound the horn.
Instrument Panel 3-5