BUICK ENCLAVE 2022 Owners Manual

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Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic Climate ControlSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Rear Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . 194
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . 195
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
The climate control buttons on the center stack and on the climate control display are used to
adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation.
Center Stack Climate Controls
1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Displays
2. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
3. Driver and Passenger Heated and Ventilated Seats (If Equipped)
4. Fan Controls 5. CLIMATE (Climate Control Display)
6. MAX Defrost
7. Recirculation
8. Rear Window Defogger and Heated
Outside Mirrors (If Equipped)
9. ON/OFF (Power)
10. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

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Climate Control Display
1. Driver and Passenger TemperatureControls
2. Fan Control
3. Sync (Synchronized Temperature)
4. Outside Temperature Display
5. Recirculation
6. Air Delivery Mode Control
7. Auto (Automatic Operation)
8. A/C (Air Conditioning)
9. On/Off (Power) The fan, air delivery mode, air conditioning,
driver and passenger temperatures, and Sync
settings can be controlled by touching
CLIMATE on the infotainment display Home
Page or the climate button in the
application tray display. A selection can then
be made on the front climate control page
displayed. See the infotainment manual.
Climate Control Status Display
The climate control status display appears
briefly when the climate controls on the
center stack are adjusted. The air delivery
mode can be adjusted on the climate control
display.
Automatic Operation
The system automatically controls the fan
speed, air delivery, air conditioning, and
recirculation in order to heat or cool the
vehicle to the desired temperature.
When AUTO is lit, all four functions operate
automatically. Each function can also be
manually set and the selected setting is
displayed. Functions not manually set will
continue to be automatically controlled,
even if the AUTO indicator is not lit.
For automatic operation:
1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature. Allow the system time to stabilize. Adjust the temperature
as needed for best comfort.
To improve fuel efficiency and to cool the
vehicle faster with A/C on, recirculation may
be automatically selected in warm weather.
Press
@to select recirculation; press it
again to select outside air.
Driver and Passenger Temperature
Controls : The temperature can be adjusted
separately for the driver and the passenger.
Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise
to increase or decrease the driver or
passenger temperature setting.

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The driver and passenger temperatures can
also be adjusted by touching the controls on
the climate control display.
Sync :Touch Sync on the display to link all
passenger settings to the driver settings.
Adjust the driver side temperature control to
change the linked temperature. When the
passenger settings are adjusted, the Sync
button is displayed and the temperatures
are unlinked.
Manual Operation
CLIMATE : Press CLIMATE to show the
climate control display.
ON/OFF : Press to turn the fan on or off.
When off, no air will flow into the vehicle.
Turning the fan on, pressing any other
button, or turning a knob will turn the
system back on using the current setting.
hi: Press or touch the fan controls on the
center stack or the display to increase or
decrease the fan speed. The fan speed
setting displays.
Pressing either button cancels automatic fan
control and the fan is controlled manually.
Press AUTO to return to automatic
operation. Air Delivery Mode Control :
When the
climate information is displayed, touch
6,
Y, orXon the display to change the
direction of airflow. Any combination of the
three modes can be selected. The selected
air delivery mode is lit. Pressing any mode
control cancels automatic air delivery control
and the direction of the airflow is controlled
manually. Press AUTO to return to
automatic operation.
To change the current mode, select one or
more of the following:
6: Air is directed to the floor outlets, with
some air to the windshield and side
windows.
Y: Air is directed to the instrument panel
outlets.
X: Clears the windows of fog or moisture.
Air is directed to the windshield.
1MAX : Air is directed to the windshield,
the fan runs at a higher speed, and the
temperature of the air is increased if not
already at maximum. This mode overrides
the previous mode selected and clears fog or
frost from the windshield more quickly. When
1MAX is pressed again, the system
returns to the previous mode setting and
fan speed.
For best results, clear all snow and ice from
the windshield before defrosting.
A/C : Touch A/C on the display to turn the
air conditioning on or off. If the fan is
turned off, the air conditioner will not run
and A/C OFF will show on the climate
control display.
Touch AUTO to return to automatic
operation and the air conditioner runs
automatically as needed.
@: Press to turn on recirculation. An
indicator light comes on. Air is recirculated
to quickly cool the inside of the vehicle or
to reduce the entry of outside air and odors.
If selected during cool or cold weather, the
windshield and windows may fog. Turn off
recirculation to help clear the windshield
and windows.
Auto Defog : The climate control system has
a sensor to automatically detect high
humidity inside the vehicle. When high
humidity is detected, the climate control
system may adjust to outside air supply and
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may slightly increase to help prevent
fogging. If the climate control system does
not detect possible window fogging, it
returns to normal operation.
To turn Auto Defog off or on, see“Climate
and Air Quality” underVehicle
Personalization 0122.
Ionizer : If equipped with an ionizer, this
feature helps to clean the air inside the
vehicle and remove contaminants such as
pollen, odors, and dust. If the climate
control system is on and the ionizer is
enabled, Ionizer On will be displayed. To
turn the ionizer on or off, see “Climate and
Air Quality” underVehicle Personalization
0 122.
Rear Window Defogger
K:Press to turn the rear window defogger
on or off. An indicator light on the button
comes on to show that the rear window
defogger is on. The rear window defogger
only works when the engine is running.
It turns off when the ignition is turned off
or in ACC/ACCESSORY.
The rear window defogger can be set to
automatic operation. See “Climate and Air
Quality” underVehicle Personalization 0122.
When Auto Rear Defog is selected, the rear window defogger turns on automatically
when the interior temperature is cold and
the outside temperature is about 4 °C (40 °F)
and below. The auto rear defogger turns off
automatically after about 10 minutes,
or after five minutes if the outside
temperature is not as cold.
The upper gridlines on the rear window are
antenna lines and are not intended to heat
when the defogger is activated.
The heated outside mirrors turn on when
the rear window defogger button is on and
help to clear fog or frost from the surface of
the mirror. See
Heated Mirrors028.
Caution
Do not try to clear frost or other material
from the inside of the front windshield
and rear window with a razor blade or
anything else that is sharp. This may
damage the rear window defogger grid
and affect the radio's ability to pick up
stations clearly. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Heated and Ventilated Seats
MorL:If equipped, pressMorLto
heat the driver or passenger seat.
Cor{: If equipped, pressCor{to
ventilate the driver or passenger seat. See
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 041.
Remote Start Climate Control Operation :
The climate control system may run when
the vehicle is started remotely. If the vehicle
has heated or ventilated seats, they may
come on during a remote start. See Remote
Vehicle Start 014 and
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 041.
Sensors
The solar sensor, on top of the instrument
panel near the windshield, monitors the
solar heat.
The climate control system uses the sensor
information to adjust the temperature, fan
speed, recirculation, and air delivery mode
for best comfort.
Do not cover the sensor; otherwise the
automatic climate control system may not
work properly.
Afterblow Feature
If equipped, under certain conditions, the
fan may stay on or may turn on and off
several times after you turn off and lock the
vehicle. This is normal.

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Rear Climate Control System
The rear climate control system is on the
rear of the center console storage. The
settings can be adjusted with the rear
climate controls and the rear climate
display.
Rear Climate Controls
1. Fan Control
2. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
3. MODE (Air Delivery Mode Control)
4. TEMP (Temperature Control)
5. Heated Rear Seats (If Equipped)
Rear Climate Display
1. Rear Climate Temperature Control
2. Fan Control
3. Outside Temperature Display
4. Sync (Synchronized Temperatures)
5. Rear Control Lockout
6. Air Delivery Mode Control
7. Auto (Automatic Operation)
8. On/Off (Power)
Sync : Touch Sync on the rear climate
display to match the rear climate control
temperature to the front climate control
driver temperature. The Sync button will be lit. Adjust the rear climate control
temperature to change the linked
temperature. The Sync button turns off.
Rear Control Lockout :
Touch
Qon the rear
climate display to lock or unlock control of
the rear climate control system from the
front seat. When locked the rear climate
control system cannot be adjusted from the
second row seats.
Automatic Operation
AUTO : Touch AUTO on the rear climate
display to automatically control air delivery
and fan speed. A is indicated in the display
on the rear of the center console storage
when automatic operation is active. If any
of the climate control settings are manually
adjusted, this cancels full automatic
operation.
The display on the rear of the center
console storage only indicates climate
control functions when the system is in rear
independent mode. When Sync is active the
display is not shown.

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Manual Operation
9:Turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise or press and hold
SorT
on the rear climate display to increase or
decrease the fan speed.
TEMP : Turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise or press and hold the rear
climate display temperature controls to
adjust the rear passenger temperature.
If Sync is lit, the rear climate temperature is
linked to the driver temperature setting.
Y/6or MODE : Touch one or both modes
on the rear climate display or press MODE
on the rear climate controls to change the
direction of the airflow in the rear seating
area. Press MODE again to deselect. Active
modes will be highlighted.
MorL: If equipped, pressMorLto
heat the left or right outboard seat. See
Heated Rear Seats 045.
Air Vents
Use the slider switch on the air outlets to
change the direction of the airflow, or to
open and close off the airflow.
There are also outlets overhead in the rear
passenger area; adjust as needed.
Keep all outlets open whenever possible for
best system performance.
Operation Tips
.Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from
the air inlets at the base of the
windshield that can block the flow of air
into the vehicle.
.Clear snow off the hood to improve
visibility and help decrease moisture
drawn into the vehicle.
.Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors
can adversely affect the performance of
the system.
.Keep the path under all seats clear of
objects to help circulate the air inside the
vehicle more effectively.
.If fogging reoccurs while in vent or
bi-level modes with mild temperature
throughout the vehicle, turn on the air
conditioner to reduce windshield fogging.
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
The filter reduces dust, pollen, and other
airborne irritants from outside air that is
pulled into the vehicle. The filter should be
replaced as part of routine scheduled
maintenance. See Maintenance Schedule
0 336.
See your dealer regarding replacement of
the filter.

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Service
All vehicles have a label underhood that
identifies the refrigerant used in the vehicle.
The refrigerant system should only be
serviced by trained and certified technicians.
The air conditioning evaporator should never
be repaired or replaced by one from a
salvage vehicle. It should only be replaced
by a new evaporator to ensure proper and
safe operation.
During service, all refrigerants should be
reclaimed with proper equipment. Venting
refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is
harmful to the environment and may also
create unsafe conditions based on
inhalation, combustion, frostbite, or other
health-based concerns.
The air conditioning system requires periodic
maintenance. SeeMaintenance Schedule
0 336.

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Driving and Operating
Driving Information
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 198
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Impaired Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Off-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . 216Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Parking over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . 217
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . 218
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Brakes
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced) . . . 229
Driver Assistance Systems
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Surround Vision System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Rear Pedestrian Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . 244
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . 247
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . 250
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Fuel
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . 256

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Trailer Towing
General Towing Information . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Driving Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Driving Information
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here
are some driving tips to get the best fuel
economy possible.
.Set the climate controls to the desired
temperature after the engine is started,
or turn them off when not required.
.On AWD vehicles, see Driver Mode Control
0 226.
.Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
.Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
.Avoid idling the engine for long periods
of time.
.When road and weather conditions are
appropriate, use cruise control.
.Always follow posted speed limits or
drive more slowly when conditions
require.
.Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
.Combine several trips into a single trip.
.Replace the vehicle's tires with the same
TPC Spec number molded into the tire's
sidewall near the size.
.Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms and can
take your focus from the task of driving.
Exercise good judgment and do not let other
activities divert your attention away from
the road. Many local governments have
enacted laws regarding driver distraction.
Become familiar with the local laws in
your area.
To avoid distracted driving, keep your eyes
on the road, keep your hands on the
steering wheel, and focus your attention on
driving.
.Do not use a phone in demanding driving
situations. Use a hands-free method to
place or receive necessary phone calls.
.Watch the road. Do not read, take notes,
or look up information on phones or
other electronic devices.
.Designate a front seat passenger to
handle potential distractions.
.Become familiar with vehicle features
before driving, such as programming
favorite radio stations and adjusting
climate control and seat settings. Program
all trip information into any navigation
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.Wait until the vehicle is parked to
retrieve items that have fallen to the
floor.
.Stop or park the vehicle to tend to
children.
.Keep pets in an appropriate carrier or
restraint.
.Avoid stressful conversations while
driving, whether with a passenger or on a
cell phone.
{Warning
Taking your eyes off the road too long or
too often could cause a crash resulting in
injury or death. Focus your attention on
driving.
Refer to the infotainment section for more
information on using that system and the
navigation system, if equipped, including
pairing and using a cell phone.
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always expect the
unexpected.” The first step in driving
defensively is to wear the seat belt. See
Seat Belts 047.
.Assume that other road users
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers)
are going to be careless and make
mistakes. Anticipate what they may do
and be ready.
.Allow enough following distance between
you and the driver in front of you.
.Focus on the task of driving.
Impaired Driving
Death and injury associated with impaired
driving is a global tragedy.
{Warning
Drinking alcohol or taking drugs and then
driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes,
perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment
can be affected by even a small amount
of alcohol or drugs. You can have a
serious —or even fatal —collision if you
drive after drinking or taking drugs.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
Do not drive while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs, or ride with a driver
who has been drinking or is impaired by
drugs. Find alternate transportation
home; or if you are with a group,
designate a driver who will remain sober.
Control of a Vehicle
Braking, steering, and accelerating are
important factors in helping to control a
vehicle while driving.
Braking
Braking action involves perception time and
reaction time. Deciding to push the brake
pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is
reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is about
three-quarters of a second. In that time, a
vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels
20 m (66 ft), which could be a lot of
distance in an emergency.