climate control BUICK ENCLAVE 2009 Owner's Manual
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Seats and Restraint
System............................... 1-1
Head Restraints
.............. 1-2
Front Seats
.................... 1-3
Rear Seats
.................... 1-8
Safety Belts
..................1-12
Child Restraints
.............1-26
Airbag System
..............1-45
Restraint System
Check
......................1-58
Features and Controls...... 2-1
Keys
............................. 2-2
Doors and Locks
............ 2-8
Windows
......................2-14
Theft-Deterrent
Systems
...................2-16
Starting and Operating Your
Vehicle
.....................2-20
Mirrors
.........................2-31
Object Detection
Systems
...................2-34
OnStar
®System
............2-41
Universal Home Remote
System
.....................2-44Storage Areas
...............2-49
Sunroof
........................2-53
Instrument Panel............... 3-1
Instrument Panel
Overview
.................... 3-4
Climate Controls
............3-20
Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
..................3-28
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
.............3-41
Audio System(s)
............3-64
Driving Your Vehicle......... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road,
and the Vehicle
........... 4-1
Towing
........................4-21
Service and
Appearance Care............... 5-1
Service
.......................... 5-3
Fuel
.............................. 5-5
Checking Things Under
the Hood
.................... 5-9
All-Wheel Drive
.............5-32Headlamp Aiming
..........5-33
Bulb Replacement
.........5-33
Windshield
Replacement
.............5-35
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
.............5-36
Tires
...........................5-36
Appearance Care
..........5-83
Vehicle Identi cation
......5-90
Electrical System
...........5-91
Capacities and
Speci cations
............5-98
Maintenance Schedule...... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
..... 6-1
Customer Assistance
Information........................ 7-1
Customer Assistance and
Information
................. 7-1
Reporting Safety
Defects
.....................7-12
Vehicle Data Recording
and Privacy
...............7-14
Index....................................i-1
2009 Buick Enclave Owner ManualM
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Power Lumbar
If the seats have power lumbar, the
controls used to operate this
feature are located on the outboard
side of the seats. See “Power
Lumbar” underPower Seats on
page 1-3for more information.
To increase or decrease lumbar
support, press and hold the front or
rear of the control (C).
Release the control when the
seatback reaches the desired level
of lumbar support.
The lumbar support may need to be
adjusted when changing the
seating position.
Heated Seats
On vehicles with heated front seats,
the controls are located on the center
console. To operate the heated seats
the engine must be running.
I(Heated Seatback):Press to
turn on the heated seatback.
J(Heated Seat and Seatback):
Press to turn on or off the heated
seat and seatback.
The light on the button will come on
to indicate that the feature is on.
Each time the button is pressed, the
temperature settings change from
high, to medium, to low, to off.
Indicator lights above the button will
show the level of heat selected:
three for high, two for medium, and
one for low.
The passenger seat may take
longer to heat up.
If the vehicle has remote vehicle
start and is started using the remote
keyless entry transmitter, the front
heated seats will be turned on to thehigh setting if it is cold outside. See
“Remote Vehicle Start” under
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2-3.
When the ignition is turned on, the
heated seat feature will turn off.
To turn the heated seat feature back
on, press the desired button.Heated and Cooled Seats
If the front seats have the heated
and cooled seat feature, the buttons
used to control this feature are
located on the front doors near the
door handle.
{(Cooled Seat):To cool the
entire seat, press the button with the
cooled seat symbol.
This symbol will appear on the
climate control display to indicate
that the feature is on. Press
the button to cycle through the
temperature settings of high,
medium, and low and to turn the
cooled seat off. Indicator bars next
to the symbol designate the
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level of cooling selected: three for
high, two for medium, and one
for low.
H(Heated Seat and Seatback):
To heat the entire seat, press
the button with the heated seat and
seatback symbol.
This symbol will appear on the
climate control display to indicate
that the feature is on. Press the
button to cycle through the
temperature settings of high,
medium, and low and to turn the
heated seat off. Indicator bars next to
the symbol designate the level of
heat selected: three for high, two for
medium, and one for low.
The heated and cooled seats will be
canceled after the ignition is
turned off. To use the heated and
cooled seat feature after the vehicle
is started, you will need to press
the appropriate seat button again.
Memory Seat and Mirrors
On vehicles with the memory
package, the controls are located on
the driver door.
1:Saves the seating position for
driver 1.
2:Saves the seating position for
driver 2.
S:Recalls the easy exit position.
To save a position in memory:
1. Adjust the driver seat, including
the seatback recliner, both
outside mirrors, and the power
steering column to a comfortable
position.
SeeOutside Power Mirrors on
page 2-32for more information.
Not all vehicles will have the
ability to save and recall
the mirror positions.
2. Press and hold button 1 until
two beeps sound to let you
know that the position has
been stored.A second seating and mirror
position can be programmed by
repeating the above steps and
pressing button 2.
To recall the memory positions, the
vehicle must be in P (Park). Press
and release either button 1 or 2. The
seat, outside mirrors, and power
steering column will move to the
position previously stored. You will
hear a single beep.
If a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is used to enter the
vehicle and the remote recall
memory feature has been turned
on, automatic seat and mirror
movement will occur. See
“MEMORY SEAT RECALL” under
DIC Vehicle Customization on
page 3-57for more information.
To stop recall movement of
the memory feature at any time,
press one of the power seat
controls, memory buttons, or power
mirror buttons.
Seats and Restraint System 1-5
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Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed
to this vehicle will work. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer/
retailer. When the replacement
transmitter is programmed to this
vehicle using the DIC, all remaining
transmitters must also be
reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen
transmitters will no longer work once
the new transmitter is programmed.
Each vehicle can have up to
eight transmitters programmed to it.
See “Relearn Remote Key” under
DIC Operation and Displays on
page 3-41for instructions on how to
program transmitters to this vehicle.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery if the REPLACE
BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
message displays in the DIC.Notice:When replacing the
battery, do not touch any of the
circuitry on the transmitter. Static
from your body could damage
the transmitter.
1. Separate the transmitter with a
at, thin object inserted into the
notch on the side.
2. Remove the old battery. Do not
use a metal object.
3. Insert the new battery, positive
side facing down. Replace with
a CR2032 or equivalent battery.
4. Snap the transmitter back
together.
Remote Vehicle Start
This vehicle may have a remote
starting feature that starts the engine
from outside of the vehicle.
If the vehicle has an automatic
climate control system, the climate
control system defaults to a
heating or cooling mode depending
on the outside temperatures.
If the vehicle does not have an
automatic climate control system,
the system turns on at the
setting the vehicle was set to when
the vehicle was last turned off.
If the vehicle has an automatic
climate control system and heated
seats, the heated seats turn on
during colder outside temperatures
and shut off when the key is
turned to ON/RUN. SeeHeated
Seats on page 1-4orHeated and
Cooled Seats on page 1-4for
more information.
Features and Controls 2-5
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Liftgate
{CAUTION
Exhaust gases may enter the
vehicle if it is driven with the
liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with
any objects that pass through the
seal between the body and the
trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine
exhaust contains Carbon
Monoxide (CO) which cannot be
seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
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.
(Continued)
CAUTION (Continued)
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.
If your vehicle has a power liftgate,
seePower Liftgate on page 2-10.
To unlock the liftgate, use the power
door lock switch or press the door
unlock button on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
twice. SeeRemote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation on
page 2-3.
To open the liftgate, press the
touchpad under the liftgate handle.
The vehicle must be in P (Park) to
open the liftgate. To close the
liftgate, use the pull cup or pull strap.The liftgate will not open if the
battery is disconnected or has low
voltage. Recharge or reconnect
the battery to use the liftgate.
If the liftgate still will not function,
take your vehicle to a dealer/retailer
for service.
Power Liftgate
Power Liftgate Operation
{CAUTION
Exhaust gases may enter the
vehicle if it is driven with the
liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with
any objects that pass through the
seal between the body and the
trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine
exhaust contains Carbon
Monoxide (CO) which cannot be
seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
(Continued)
2-10 Features and Controls
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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
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Electronic Range Select
(ERS) Mode
ERS mode allows you to choose the
top-gear limit of the transmission
and the vehicle’s speed while
driving down hill or towing a trailer.
The vehicle has an electronic
shift position indicator within the
instrument panel cluster. When
using the ERS Mode a number will
display next to the L, indicating
the current gear that has been
selected.
To use this feature:
1. Move the shift lever to L (Low).
2. Press the plus/minus button
located on the shift lever, to
increase or decrease the gear
range available.
When you shift from D (Drive) to
L (Low), the transmission will shift to
a pre-determined lower gear range.
The highest gear available for
this pre-determined range is
displayed next to the L in the DIC.SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)
on page 3-41andDIC Operation
and Displays on page 3-41for more
information. The number displayed
in the DIC is the highest gear
that the transmission will be allowed
to operate in. This means that all
gears below that number are
available. For example, when
4 (Fourth) is shown next to the L,
1 (First) through 4 (Fourth) gears
are automatically shifted by
the vehicle. The transmission will
not shift into 5 (Fifth) until the
+ (Plus) button is used or you shift
back into D (Drive).
While in L (Low), the transmission
will prevent shifting to a lower
gear range if the engine speed is
too high. You have a brief period of
time to slow the vehicle. If vehicle
speed is not reduced within the time
allowed, the lower gear range
shift will not be completed. You must
further slow the vehicle, then
press the−(Minus) button to the
desired lower gear range.Automatic Engine Grade braking is
not available when the ERS is
active. It is available in D (Drive) for
both normal and Tow/Haul mode.
While using the ERS, cruise control
and the tow/haul mode can be
used. See Tow/Haul Mode following.
Tow/Haul Mode
_
(Tow/Haul):The vehicle may
have a Tow/Haul mode.
The button is located on the
instrument panel under the climate
controls.
Push the button to activate the
system. Push it again to deactivate
the system. You can use this
feature to assist when towing or
hauling a heavy load.
When Tow/Haul is activated the
Tow/Haul symbol will come on the
instrument panel cluster. See
“Tow/Haul Mode” underTowing a
Trailer on page 4-24for more
information.
2-26 Features and Controls
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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
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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