keyless BUICK ENCLAVE 2009 Owner's Manual

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
1-4 Seats and Restraint System

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

Features and
Controls
Keys
Keys...................................2-2
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System...................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
Operation
..........................2-3
Remote Vehicle Start..........2-5
Doors and Locks
Door Locks.........................2-8
Power Door Locks..............2-8
Delayed Locking.................2-8
Programmable Automatic
Door Locks.......................2-9
Rear Door Security Locks. . . .2-9
Lockout Protection..............2-9
Liftgate.............................2-10
Power Liftgate...................2-10
Windows
Windows...........................2-14
Power Windows................2-14
Sun Visors........................2-16
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems. . . .2-16
Content Theft-Deterrent.....2-16
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer......................2-18
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer Operation......2-18
Starting and Operating
Your Vehicle
New Vehicle Break-In.......2-20
Ignition Positions...............2-21
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)...................2-22
Starting the Engine...........2-22
Engine Coolant Heater......2-23
Automatic Transmission
Operation........................2-24
Tow/Haul Mode.................2-26
Parking Brake...................2-27
Shifting Into Park..............2-28
Shifting Out of Park..........2-29
Parking Over Things
That Burn........................2-30
Engine Exhaust.................2-30
Running the Vehicle
While Parked..................2-31
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror...............2-31
Outside Power Mirrors......2-32
Outside Power Foldaway
Mirrors............................2-33
Park Tilt Mirrors....................2-34
Outside Convex Mirror......2-34
Outside Heated Mirrors.....2-34
Object Detection
Systems
Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA).................2-34
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC)................2-37
OnStar®System
OnStar®System................2-41
Features and Controls 2-1

Notice:If you ever lock your
keys in the vehicle, you may have
to damage the vehicle to get in.
Be sure you have spare keys.
If you are locked out of the vehicle,
call the Roadside Assistance
Center. SeeRoadside Assistance
Program on page 7-6.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
system operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause
interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation of the
device.This device complies with RSS-210
of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause
interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation of the
device.
Changes or modications to this
system by other than an authorized
service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
If there is a decrease in the RKE
operating range, try this:
Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle. Stand closer
during rainy or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles
or objects may be blocking the
signal. Take a few steps to the left
or right, hold the transmitter
higher, and try again.
Check the transmitter’s battery.
See “Battery Replacement” later
in this section.
If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your
dealer/retailer or a qualied
technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter functions work up
to 195 feet (60 m) away from the
vehicle.
There are other conditions which
can affect the performance of
the transmitter. SeeRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System on page 2-3.
Features and Controls 2-3

The rear window defogger and
heated mirrors, if the vehicle has
them, turn on during colder outside
temperatures and turn off when
the key is turned to ON/RUN.
Laws in some communities may
restrict the use of remote starters.
For example, some laws may
require a person using the remote
start to have the vehicle in view
when doing so. Check local
regulations for any requirements
on remote starting of vehicles.
Do not use the remote start
feature if the vehicle is low on fuel.
The vehicle could run out of fuel.
If the vehicle has the remote
start feature, the RKE transmitter
functions have an increased
range of operation. However, the
range may be less while the vehicle
is running.There are other conditions which
can affect the performance of
the transmitter, seeRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System on page 2-3
for additional information.
/(Remote Start):This button is
located on the RKE transmitter if the
vehicle has remote start.
To start the vehicle:
1. Aim the transmitter at the
vehicle.
2. Press and release
Q, then
immediately press and hold
/until the parking lamps ash.
If the vehicle’s lights can not
be seen, press and hold
/for
at least four seconds. The
vehicle’s doors lock. When the
vehicle starts, the parking
lamps turn on and remain on
while the vehicle is running.
Pressing
/again, after the
vehicle has started, shuts the
vehicle off.3. If it is the rst remote start since
the vehicle has been driven,
repeat these steps while the
engine is still running, to extend
the time by 10 minutes for the
engine to continue to run. Remote
start can be extended one time.
After entering the vehicle during a
remote start, insert and turn the key
to the ON/RUN position to drive
the vehicle.
If the vehicle is left running it
automatically shuts off after
10 minutes unless a time extension
has been done.
To manually shut off a remote start:
Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle and press
/until the
parking lamps turn off.
Turn on the hazard warning
ashers.
Turn the ignition switch on and
then off.
2-6 Features and Controls

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

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

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

Instrument Panel
Brightness
D
(Instrument Panel
Brightness):The knob with this
symbol on it is located next to
the exterior lamps control to the left
of the steering wheel. Push the
knob in all the way until it extends
out and then turn the knob clockwise
or counterclockwise to brighten or
dim the lights. Push the knob
back in when nished.
Dome Lamps
The dome lamps automatically
come on when a door is opened,
unless the dome lamp override
button is pressed in.
The lamps can also be turned on
and off by turning the instrument
panel brightness control clockwise to
the farthest position.
Dome Lamp Override
The dome lamp override button
is located next to the exterior lamps
control.
The dome lamp override sets the
dome lamps to remain off or
come on automatically when a door
is opened.
E(Dome Lamp Override):Press
the button in and the dome lamps
remain off when a door is opened.
Press the button again to return it to
the extended position so that the
dome lamps come on when a door
is opened.
Entry Lighting
For vehicles with courtesy lamps,
they come on and stay on for a set
time whenever the unlock symbol
is pressed on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) Transmitter, if the
vehicle has one.If a door is opened, the lamps stay
on while it is open and then turn
off automatically about 25 seconds
after the door is closed. If the
unlock symbol is pressed and no
door is opened, the lamps turn
off after about 20 seconds.
Entry lighting includes a feature
called theater dimming. With theater
dimming, the lamps do not turn off at
the end of the delay time. Instead,
they slowly dim after the delay time
until they go out. The delay time is
canceled if the ignition key is turned
to ON/RUN or the power door lock
switch is pressed. The lamps will dim
right away.
When the ignition is on, illuminated
entry is inactive, which means
the courtesy lamps will not come on
unless a door is opened.
Instrument Panel 3-15

DIC Buttons
The buttons are the set/reset,
customization, vehicle information,
and trip/fuel buttons. The button
functions are detailed in the
following pages.
V(Set/Reset):Press this button to
set or reset certain functions and
to turn off or acknowledge
messages on the DIC.
U(Customization):Press this
button to customize the feature
settings on your vehicle. SeeDIC
Vehicle Customization on page 3-57
for more information.
T(Vehicle Information):Press
this button to display the oil life,
park assist on vehicles with
this feature, units, tire pressure
readings on vehicles with this
feature, Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter programming, and
compass calibration and zone
setting on vehicles with this feature.
3(Trip/Fuel):Press this
button to display the odometer, trip
odometers, fuel range, average
economy, timer, fuel used,
and average speed.
Vehicle Information Menu
Items
T(Vehicle Information):Press
this button to scroll through the
following menu items:
OIL LIFE
Press the vehicle information button
until OIL LIFE REMAINING
displays. This display shows an
estimate of the oil’s remaining useful
life. If you see 99% OIL LIFE
REMAINING on the display, that
means 99% of the current oil
life remains. The engine oil life
system will alert you to change the
oil on a schedule consistent with
your driving conditions.
When the remaining oil life is low,
the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message will appear on the
display. See “CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON” underDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 3-48.
You should change the oil as soon
as you can. SeeEngine Oil on
page 5-11. In addition to the engine
3-42 Instrument Panel