BUICK ENCLAVE 2023 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: BUICK, Model Year: 2023, Model line: ENCLAVE, Model: BUICK ENCLAVE 2023Pages: 366, PDF Size: 6.62 MB
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Introduction
California Proposition 65 Warning
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2 Introduction
Introduction
The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle
model names, and vehicle body designs
appearing in this manual including, but not
limited to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the
BUICK Emblem, and ENCLAVE are trademarks
and/or service marks of General Motors LLC,
its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute
the name“General Motors of Canada
Company” for Buick Motor Division wherever
it appears in this manual.
This manual describes features that may or
may not be on the vehicle because of
optional equipment that was not purchased
on the vehicle, model variants, country
specifications, features/applications that may
not be available in your region, or changes
subsequent to the printing of this owner’s
manual, including changes in standard or
optional content. Refer to the purchase documentation
relating to your specific vehicle to confirm
the features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick
reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
A French language manual can be obtained
from your dealer, at www.helminc.com,
or from:
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide
en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à
l'adresse suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about the
vehicle, use the Index in the back of the
manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is
in the manual and the page number where
it can be found.
Danger, Warning, and Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle labels
and in this manual describe hazards and
what to do to avoid or reduce them.
{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a high
level of risk which will result in serious
injury or death.
{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that could
result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that could
result in property or vehicle damage.
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Introduction 3
A circle with a slash through it is a safety
symbol which means“Do not,” “Do not do
this,” or“Do not let this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that
use symbols instead of text. Symbols are
shown along with the text describing the
operation or information relating to a
specific component, control, message, gauge,
or indicator.
M:Shown when the owner’s manual has
additional instructions or information.
*: Shown when the service manual has
additional instructions or information.
0: Shown when there is more information
on another page — “see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may
be found on the vehicle and what they
mean. See the features in this manual for
information.
u: Air Conditioning System
G:Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
9:Airbag Readiness Light
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$:Brake System Warning Light
9:Dispose of Used Components Properly
P:Do Not Apply High Pressure Water
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
_:Flame/Fire Prohibited
H: Flammable
[:Forward Collision Alert
R:Fuse Block Cover Lock Location
+:Fuses
j:ISOFIX/LATCH System Child Restraints
Q:Keep Fuse Block Covers Properly
Installed
|: Lane Change Alert
@:Lane Departure Warning
A:Lane Keep Assist
*: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
X:Park Assist
~:Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
O:Power
7:Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I:Registered Technician
/:Remote Vehicle Start
h:Risk of Electrical Fire
>:Seat Belt Reminders
I:Side Blind Zone Alert
h:Stop/Start
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
d:Traction Control/StabiliTrak/Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)
a: Under Pressure
k: Vehicle Ahead Indicator
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4 Introduction
Instrument Panel Overview
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1.Air Vents 0183.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0126.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0123.
3. Manual Mode 0209.
4. Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 096 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 098.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Display.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0112 orDriver Information Center
(DIC) (Uplevel) 0114.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 089.
6. Auto Stop Disable Switch. See Stop/Start
System 0201.
All-Wheel Drive Button (If Equipped). See
Driver Mode Control 0214.
Sport Mode Button (If Equipped) or Tow/
Haul Mode Button (If Equipped). See
Driver Mode Control 0214.
7. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0125.
8. Hazard Warning Flashers 0126.
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
0 226 (If Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0239 (If
Equipped). 9. Infotainment Controls. See
Overview
0 131.
10. Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0178.
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 041
(If Equipped).
11. Wireless Charging 093 (If Equipped).
12. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission
0 206.
13. USB Port 0139.
14. ENGINE START/STOP Button. See Ignition
Positions 0199.
15. Steering Wheel Controls 0132.
16. Horn 089.
17. Steering Wheel Adjustment 088 (Out
of View).
18. Cruise Control 0215.
Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced) 0217
(If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 088 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 232 (If Equipped).
19. Hood Release. See Hood0259. 20. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View).
SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) 0105.
21. Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0126.
22. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0117 (If
Equipped).
23. Electric Parking Brake 0210.
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6 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Remote Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Key Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Doors
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror . . . 28
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Keys and Locks
Keys
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with a
remote key is dangerous and children or
others could be seriously injured or killed.
They could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the vehicle
move. The windows will function with
the remote key in the vehicle, and
children or others could be caught in the
path of a closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with a remote key.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 7
The key inside the remote key is used for
the driver door.
To remove the key, press the button on the
bottom of the remote key and pull the key
out. Never pull the key out without pressing
the button.
If it becomes difficult to turn the key,
inspect the key blade for debris.
See your dealer if a new key is needed.
Contact Roadside Assistance if locked out of
the vehicle. SeeRoadside Assistance Program
0 338. With an active OnStar or connected service
plan, an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See
OnStar Overview
0 346.
Remote Key
See Radio Frequency Statement 0343.
If there is a decrease in the remote key
operating range:
.Check the distance. The remote key may
be too far from the vehicle.
.Check the location. Other vehicles or
objects may be blocking the signal.
.Check the remote key's battery. See
“Battery Replacement” later in this
section.
.If the remote key is still not working
correctly, see your dealer or a qualified
technician for service.
Remote Key Operation
The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle
entry when the remote key is within 1 m
(3 ft). See “Keyless Access Operation”
following.
The remote key functions may work up to
60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. Other conditions can impact the
performance of the remote key. See
Remote
Key 07.
Q:Press to lock all doors. The turn signal
indicators may flash and/or the horn may
sound on the second press to indicate
locking. To view available setting for this
feature, touch the Settings icon on the
infotainment home page. Select “Vehicle”to
display the list of available options and
select “Remote Lock, Unlock, Start”.
If the driver door is open when
Qis
pressed, and Open Door Anti-Lockout is
enabled through vehicle settings, all doors
will lock and then the driver door will
immediately unlock. To view available
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settings for this feature, touch the Settings
icon on the infotainment home page. Select
“Vehicle”to display the list of available
options and select “Power Door Locks”.
If the passenger door is open when
Qis
pressed, all doors lock.
Pressing
Qmay also arm the theft-deterrent
system. See Vehicle Alarm System 025.
If equipped with auto mirror folding, press
and hold
Qfor one second to fold the
mirrors, if enabled. To view available
settings for this feature, touch the Settings
icon on the infotainment home page. Select
“Vehicle” to display the list of available
options and select “Comfort and
Convenience”.
K: Press to unlock the driver door. Press
unlock again within five seconds to unlock
all doors. The remote key can be
programmed to unlock all doors on the first
button press. Select “Vehicle”to display the
list of available options and select “Remote
Lock, Unlock, Start”. When remotely
unlocking the vehicle at night the back-up
lamps will come on for about 30 seconds to
light your approach to the vehicle. The turn
signal indicators may flash to indicate unlocking. Select
“Vehicle”to display the list
of available options and select “Comfort and
Convenience”.
Pressing
Kwill disarm the theft-deterrent
system. See Vehicle Alarm System 025.
If equipped with auto mirror folding, press
and hold
Kfor one second to unfold the
mirrors, if enabled. To view available
settings for this feature, touch the Settings
icon on the infotainment home page. Select
“Vehicle” to display the list of available
options and select “Comfort and
Convenience”.
If equipped with remote windows, press and
hold
Kto open all of the windows,
if enabled. To view available settings for this
feature, touch the Settings icon on the
infotainment home page. Select “Vehicle”to
display the list of available options and
select “Remote Lock, Unlock, Start”.
/:Press and releaseQand then
immediately press and hold
/for at least
four seconds to start the engine from
outside the vehicle using the remote key.
See Remote Vehicle Start 013.
7:Press and release one time to initiate
vehicle locator. The exterior lamps flash and
the horn chirps three times. Press and hold
7for three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signal
lamps flash for 30 seconds, or until
7is
pressed again or the vehicle is started.
b: If equipped, press twice quickly to
open or close the liftgate.
Press once to stop the liftgate from moving.
Keyless Access Operation
With the Keyless Access system, you can
lock and unlock the doors and access the
liftgate without removing the remote key
from your pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The
remote key should be within 1 m (3 ft) of the
liftgate or door being opened. The buttons
are on the outside door handles.
Keyless Access can be programmed to
unlock all doors on the first lock/unlock
press from the driver door. Keyless
Unlocking can also be turned off. To view
available settings for this feature, touch the
Settings icon on the infotainment home
page. Select “Vehicle”to display the list of
available options and select “Remote Lock,
Unlock, Start”.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 9
If equipped with memory seats, remote keys
1 and 2 are linked to seating positions of
memory 1 or 2. SeeMemory Seats039.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the
Driver Door
When the doors are locked and the remote
key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the driver door
handle, pressing the lock/unlock button on
the driver door handle will unlock the driver
door. If the lock/unlock button is pressed
again within five seconds, all passenger
doors will unlock.
Driver Shown, Passenger Similar
Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause
all doors to lock if any of the following
occur:
.It has been more than five seconds since
the first lock/unlock button press.
.Two lock/unlock button presses were
used to unlock all doors.
.Any vehicle door has opened and all
doors are now closed.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from Passenger
Doors
When the doors are locked and the remote
key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door handle,
pressing the lock/unlock button on that door
handle will unlock all doors. Pressing the
lock/unlock button will cause all doors to
lock if any of the following occur:
.The lock/unlock button was used to
unlock all doors.
.Any vehicle door has opened and all
doors are now closed.
Disable/Enable Keyless Unlocking of Exterior
Door Handles and Liftgate
If equipped, keyless unlocking of the exterior
door handles and liftgate can be disabled
and enabled. To view available settings for this feature,
touch the Settings icon on the infotainment
home page. Select
“Vehicle”to display the
list of available options and select “Remote
Lock, Unlock, Start”.
Disabling Keyless Unlocking:
With the vehicle off, press and hold
Qand
Kon the remote key at the same time for
approximately three seconds. The turn signal
lamps will flash four times quickly to
indicate access is disabled. Using any
exterior handle to unlock the doors or open
the liftgate will cause the turn signal lamps
to flash four times quickly, indicating access
is disabled. If disabled, disarm the alarm
system before starting the vehicle.
Enabling Keyless Unlocking:
With the vehicle off, press and hold
Qand
Kon the remote key at the same time for
approximately three seconds. The turn signal
lamps will flash twice quickly to indicate
access is enabled.
Passive Locking
The vehicle will lock several seconds after all
doors are closed if the vehicle is off and at
least one remote key has been removed or
none remain in the interior.