parking brake BUICK ENCLAVE 2009 Owner's Guide

Additional Required Services (cont’d)
Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000
(40 000) 50,000
(80 000) 75,000
(120 000) 100,000
(160 000) 125,000
(200 000) 150,000
(240 000)
Engine cooling system service
(or every ve years, whichever occurs
rst). An Emission Control Service.
See footnote (i). •
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.
See footnote (k). •
Maintenance Footnotes
(a)
Visually inspect brake lines
and hoses for proper hook-up,
binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Inspect disc brake pads for wear
and rotors for surface condition.
Inspect other brake parts, including
calipers, parking brake, etc.
Check parking brake adjustment.
(b) Visually inspect front and
rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose, or
missing parts or signs of wear. Inspect power steering lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding,
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
(c)
Visually inspect hoses and have
them replaced if they are cracked,
swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all
pipes, fittings and clamps; replace
with genuine parts as needed. To
help ensure proper operation, a
pressure test of the cooling system
and pressure cap and cleaning the
outside of the radiator and air
conditioning condenser is
recommended at least once a year. (d)
Inspect wiper blades for wear,
cracking, or contamination. Clean the
windshield and wiper blades, if
contaminated. Replace wiper blades
that are worn or damaged. See
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement on page 5-36 and
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper
Blades on page 5-88 for more
information.
(e) Make sure the safety belt
reminder light and safety belt
assemblies are working properly.
Look for any other loose or
damaged safety belt system parts.
Maintenance Schedule 6-7

At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could move
suddenly. If the vehicle moves,
you or others could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be
sure there is enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking
brake and the regular brake.
SeeParking Brake on page 2-27.
Do not use the accelerator
pedal, and be ready to turn off
the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in
each gear. The vehicle should
start only in P (Park) or
N (Neutral).
If the vehicle starts in any other
position, contact your
dealer/retailer for service.
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control System Check
{CAUTION
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could move
suddenly. If the vehicle moves,
you or others could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be
sure there is enough room
around the vehicle. It should be
parked on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
SeeParking Brake on page 2-27.
Be ready to apply the regular
brake immediately if the vehicle
begins to move.3. With the engine off, turn the
ignition to ON/RUN, but do not
start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the
shift lever out of P (Park) with
normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of P (Park), contact
your dealer/retailer for service.
Ignition Transmission Lock
Check
While parked, and with the parking
brake set, try to turn the ignition
to LOCK/OFF in each shift
lever position.
The ignition should turn to
LOCK/OFF only when the
shift lever is in P (Park).
The ignition key should come out
only in LOCK/OFF.
Contact your dealer/retailer if
service is required.
6-10 Maintenance Schedule

Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission P (Park)
Mechanism Check
{CAUTION
When you are doing this check,
the vehicle could begin to move.
You or others could be injured
and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front
of the vehicle in case it begins to
roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the
vehicle facing downhill. Keeping
your foot on the regular brake, set
the parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s
holding ability: With the engine
running and the transmission
in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot
pressure from the regular
brake pedal. Do this until the
vehicle is held by the parking
brake only.
To check the P (Park)
mechanism’s holding ability: With
the engine running, shift to
P (Park). Then release the
parking brake followed by the
regular brake.
Contact your dealer/retailer if
service is required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain
water to ush any corrosive
materials from the underbody. Take
care to clean thoroughly any
areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit
If the vehicle has a Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit, check the sealant
expiration date printed on the
instruction label of the kit at least
once a year. See your dealer/retailer
for a replacement canister.
Maintenance Schedule 6-11

P
Paint, Damage.....................5-90
Parade Dimming..................3-16
Park
Shifting Into.....................2-28
Shifting Out of..................2-29
Park Aid.....................2-34, 2-37
Park Brake..........................2-27
Park Tilt Mirrors...................2-34
Parking
Assist.............................2-34
Over Things That Burn......2-30
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator..........................3-31
Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-52
Passing................................ 4-9
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer......................2-18
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer Operation........2-18
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements, California...... 5-4
Phone
Bluetooth
®.......................3-92
Power
Door Locks........................ 2-8
Electrical System..............5-92
Liftgate............................2-10Power (cont.)
Lumbar Controls................. 1-4
Outlet 115 Volt Alternating
Current........................3-18
Retained Accessory...........2-22
Seat................................. 1-3
Steering Fluid...................5-22
Tilt Wheel and Telescopic
Steering Column............. 3-6
Windows.........................2-14
Privacy...............................7-14
Event Data Recorders.......7-15
Navigation System............7-16
OnStar............................7-15
Radio Frequency
Identication.................7-16
Programmable Automatic
Door Locks........................ 2-9
R
Radio Frequency Identication
(RFID), Privacy.................7-16
Radio(s).............................3-67
Radios
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual . . . 3-92
Rear Seat Audio.............3-111
Reception......................3-114Radios (cont.)
Setting the Clock..............3-65
Theft-Deterrent...............3-113
Reading Lamps...................3-16
Rear Air Conditioning and
Heating System................3-26
Rear Air Conditioning and
Heating System and
Electronic Climate
Controls..........................3-27
Rear Door Security Locks....... 2-9
Rear Seat Armrest...............2-51
Rear Seat Audio (RSA).......3-111
Rear Seat Entertainment
System..........................3-102
Rear Seat Operation.............. 1-8
Rear Vision Camera.............2-37
Rear Windshield Washer/
Wiper............................... 3-9
Rearview Mirror, Automatic
Dimming ..........................2-31
Reclining Seatbacks............... 1-6
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants........................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . 4-21
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System............................. 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System, Operation.............. 2-3
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