2012 Buick Enclave Owners Manual

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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) 2012 Buick Enclave Owner Manual M In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1 Additional Storage Features . . . 4-4 Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-40 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52 Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-60 Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-27 Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31 Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-41 Universal Remote System . . . . 5-49 Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1 Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1 Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-17 Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-26 Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30 Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-32 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34 Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-37 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-44 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48 Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-58 Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1) 2012 Buick Enclave Owner Manual M Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-29 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31 Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-79 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-83 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-86 Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-2 Special Application Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8 Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-12 Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-15 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-19 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-21 OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 OnStar Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 OnStar Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1 Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Buick Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference. Introduction iii Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com 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. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20906533 A First Printing ©2011 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1) iv Introduction 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, Warnings, and Cautions Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death. { WARNING These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty. 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 : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode t : Traction Control/StabiliTrak M : Windshield Washer Fluid Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1) vi Introduction 2 NOTES Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-13 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Vehicle Features Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-17 Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-17 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18 Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18 Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-19 Storage Compartments . . . . . . 1-19 Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Performance and Maintenance StabiliTrak® System . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-21 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-22 Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1) 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) A. Air Vents on page 8‑9. B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6‑5. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑5. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑13. C. D. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑27. Instrument Panel Storage on page 4‑1. USB Port (Inside IP Storage). Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑38 E. F. Clock on page 5‑9. G. Infotainment on page 7‑1. Navigation/Radio System (If Equipped). See the separate navigation manual. H. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1. I. Hood Release. See Hood on S. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on In Brief 1-3 J. page 10‑5. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑6. K. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑20. L. Cruise Control on page 9‑34. M. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5‑2. N. Horn on page 5‑5. O. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑3. P. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6‑4. Q. Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑1. R. Console Shift Lever. See “Console Shift Lever” under Shifting Into Park on page 9‑22. page 5‑6. Traction Control System (TCS) Disable Button. See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑32. Tow/Haul Button (If Equipped). See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑29. Power Liftgate Button (If Equipped). See Liftgate on page 2‑10. T. Power Outlets on page 5‑10. U. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3‑8 (If Equipped). V. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑31. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1) 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle. Press Q to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. To open or close the liftgate, press and hold 8 until the liftgate begins to move. Press L and release to locate the vehicle. Press L and hold for more than two seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press L again to cancel the panic alarm. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3. Press K to unlock the driver door. Press K again within five seconds to unlock all remaining doors. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) In Brief 1-5 Power Door Locks K : Press to unlock the doors. Q : Press to lock the doors. See Power Door Locks on page 2‑8. Remote Vehicle Start Starting the Vehicle With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press and release Q. 3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the parking lamps flash. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Turn the ignition switch on and then off. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑5. Door Locks To lock or unlock a door manually: From the inside, use the door lock knob on the window sill. From the outside, turn the key toward the front or rear of the vehicle, or press the Q or K button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1) 1-6 In Brief Liftgate To open the liftgate the vehicle must be in P (Park). Press the touch pad under the liftgate handle. To close the liftgate, use the pull cup or pull strap as an aid. Power Liftgate On vehicles with a power liftgate, the vehicle must be in P (Park) to operate it. . Press and hold 8 on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Windows . Press the liftgate button on the center console. . Press the touch pad switch on the outside liftgate handle. For more information see Liftgate on page 2‑10. Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. For more information, see Power Windows on page 2‑20. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) . Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control (A) up or down. . Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the control (A) up or down. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3. To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control (B) forward or rearward. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑4. Press the front or rear of the control (C) to increase or decrease lumbar support. See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑4. Seat Adjustment Power Seats A. Seat Adjustment Control B. Reclining Seatback Control C. Lumbar Adjustment Control . Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the control (A) forward or rearward. In Brief 1-7 Memory Features On vehicles with the memory feature, the controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and power steering column, if available. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (8,1) 1-8 In Brief Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat and seatback recliner, both outside mirrors, and the power steering column, if available. See Power Mirrors on page 2‑17 and Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5‑2 for more information. Not all vehicles will have the ability to save and recall the mirror positions. 2. Press and hold “1” until two beeps sound. 3. Repeat for a second driver position using “2.” To recall, press and release "1" or "2." The vehicle must be in P (Park). A single beep will sound. The seat and outside mirrors will move to the position previously stored for the identified driver. See Memory Seats on page 3‑6 and Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑41 for more information. Easy Exit Positions The easy exit feature can move the driver seat rearward and the power steering column, if available, up and forward to allow extra room to exit the vehicle. S : Press to recall the easy exit positions. The vehicle must be in P (Park). See Memory Seats on page 3‑6 and Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑41 for more information. Second Row Seats The second row seat can be folded to access the third row. Pull the sliding seat lever forward; the seat cushion folds, and the seat slides forward. See Rear Seats on page 3‑9. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Third Row Seats The third row seatbacks can be folded forward, and the seats can be removed. To fold the third row seatback: 1. Remove anything on or under the seat. 2. Disconnect the rear safety belt mini-latch using a key in the slot on the mini-buckle, and let the belt retract into the headliner. Stow the mini-latch in the holder in the headliner. 3. Pull up on the release lever on the back of the seat. 4. Push the seatback forward to lay flat. See Third Row Seats on page 3‑11 for more information. In Brief 1-9 Heated and Ventilated Seats Heated and Cooled Seat Buttons Shown, Heated Seat Buttons Similar If available, press to heat the If available, the buttons are on the center console. To operate, the engine must be running. I: seatback only. H : entire seat. J : Press to heat the seat and seatback. If available, press to cool the Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (10,1) 1-10 In Brief Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3‑8 for more information. Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position. For more information see Head Restraints on page 3‑2 and Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3. Safety Belts Passenger Sensing System United States Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly: . Safety Belts on page 3‑14. . How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑15. Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑16. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑47. Canada and Mexico The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag, seat‐mounted side impact airbags, and roof‐rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Folding Mirrors For vehicles with power folding mirrors: 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position. 2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to the folded position. For vehicles with manual folding mirrors, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Pull the mirror out to return to its original position. Interior Mirror The automatic dimming rearview mirror reduces the glare from other vehicle headlamps. Each time the vehicle is started, the dimming feature comes on. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑19. is started. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑31 for more information. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors To adjust each mirror: 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the mirror. 2. Press the control pad to adjust the mirror. 3. Press (A) or (B) again to deselect the mirror. In Brief 1-11 Steering Wheel Adjustment 1. Pull the lever (A) down. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down. 3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you. 4. Push the lever (A) up to lock the steering wheel in place. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (12,1) 1-12 In Brief Power Tilt Wheel For vehicles with the power tilt and telescope wheel, the control is on the outboard side of the steering column. Push the control up or down to tilt the steering wheel up or down. Push the control forward or rearward to move the steering wheel toward the front or rear of the vehicle. To set the memory position, see Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑41. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamps are located in the overhead console and above the rear seat passengers. The dome lamps come on when a door is opened, unless the dome lamp override button is pressed in. To manually turn them on, turn the instrument panel brightness control clockwise to the farthest position. Dome Lamp Override The dome lamp override button is next to the exterior lamps control. E DOME OFF: Press the top of the button in and the dome lamps remain off when a door is opened. An indicator light on the button comes on to show that the dome lamps are off. Press near the bottom of the button so the dome lamps come on when a door is opened. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) AUTO: Automatic operation of the headlamps at normal brightness and other exterior lamps. ; : Manual operation of the parking lamps and other exterior lamps. 5 : Manual operation of the headlamps and other exterior lamps. # : Use to turn on or off the fog lamps (if equipped). For more information, see: . Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1. . Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/ Automatic Headlamp System on page 6‑3. Fog Lamps on page 6‑5. In Brief 1-13 Windshield Wiper/Washer The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Turn the band with the wiper symbol to control the windshield wipers. 8 : Use for a single wiping cycle. 9 : Use to turn the wipers off. 6 : Delays wiping cycle. Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. 1 : Slow wipes. 2 : Fast wipes. Reading Lamps Press the button near each lamp to turn them on or off. For more information, see: . Dome Lamps on page 6‑6. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑6. Exterior Lighting The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. O : Turns the automatic light control on or off. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (14,1) 1-14 In Brief Windshield Washer J : Press the button at the end of the turn signal/lane change lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield. Rear Window Wiper/Washer The rear wiper and rear wash button is located on the instrument panel below the climate control system. Z : Press to turn the rear wiper on and off. The wiper speed cannot be changed. Y : Press to spray washer fluid on the rear window. The window wiper will also come on. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑5 and Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 5‑6. Climate Controls A. Fan Control B. AUTO (Auto Operation) C. Defrost D. Air Recirculation E. REAR (Rear Climate Control) F. Air Delivery Mode Control G. Driver Side Temperature Control H. Display I. Power (On/Off) J. Rear Window Defogger K. Air Conditioning L. PASS (Passenger) M. Passenger Side Temperature Control See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑1. For more information about the rear climate control, see Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) on page 8‑7 or Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio) on page 8‑8. Vehicle Features Radio(s) In Brief 1-15 Transmission 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 downhill 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. See Manual Mode on page 9‑28. Radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM™, if equipped. f : Select radio stations. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (16,1) 1-16 In Brief © or ¨ : Seek or scan stations. 4 : Change the display between the radio station frequency and the time, if equipped. While the ignition is off, press 4 to display the time. For more information about these and other radio features, see Operation on page 7‑2. For vehicles with a Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System and Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System, see Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7‑40 and Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System on page 7‑50 for more information. Storing a Favorite Station A maximum of 36 stations can be stored as favorites using the six softkeys located below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the radio FAV button. Press FAV to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM stations. See AM-FM Radio on page 7‑7. Setting the Clock To set the time and date for the radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port: 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, then press O to turn the radio on. 2. Press G to display HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year). 3. Press the pushbutton located under any one of the labels to be changed. 4. To increase or decrease the time or date, turn f clockwise or counterclockwise. For detailed instructions on setting the clock for the vehicle's specific audio system, see Clock on page 5‑9. Satellite Radio Vehicles with an XM™ satellite radio tuner and a valid XM satellite radio subscription can receive XM programming. XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the XM service. For more information refer to: . www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.). . www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada). For more information, see Satellite Radio on page 7‑9. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Steering Wheel Controls Vehicles with audio steering wheel controls could differ depending on the vehicle's options. Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. In Brief 1-17 w and c / x : Press to select preset or favorite radio stations, select tracks on a CD/DVD, or select tracks and navigate folders on an iPod® or USB device. b / g : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with Bluetooth or OnStar® systems, press and hold for longer than two seconds to interact with those systems. See Bluetooth on page 7‑52 and OnStar Overview on page 14‑1 for more information. c / x : Press to reject an incoming call, or end a current call. Portable Audio Devices This vehicle may have an auxiliary input located on the radio faceplate and a USB port located in the instrument panel storage area. External devices such as iPods™, laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, USB storage devices, etc. can be connected to the auxiliary port using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack or the USB port depending on the audio system. See Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑38. Bluetooth® The Bluetooth system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system, microphone, and controls. The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. See Bluetooth on page 7‑52. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (18,1) 1-18 In Brief SRCE: Press to switch between the radio, CD, and for equipped vehicles, DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary. For vehicles with the navigation system, press and hold this button for longer than one second to initiate voice recognition. See “Voice Recognition” in the navigation manual for more information. ¨ : Press to go to the next radio station while in AM, FM, or XM™. Press ¨ to go to the next track or chapter while sourced to the CD or DVD slot. Press ¨ to select a track or a folder when navigating folders on an iPod or USB device. + e and − e : Press to increase or to decrease the volume. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑3 for more information. Cruise Control T : Press to turn cruise control on and off. The indicator comes on when cruise control is on. + RES: Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or press and hold to accelerate. SET– : Press to set the speed and activate cruise control or to make the vehicle decelerate. [ : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See Cruise Control on page 9‑34. Navigation System If the vehicle has a navigation system, there is a separate navigation system manual that includes information on the radio, audio players, and navigation system. The navigation system provides detailed maps of most major freeways and roads. After a destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for reaching the destination. In addition, the system can help locate a variety of points of interest (POIs), such as banks, airports, restaurants, and more. See the navigation system manual for more information. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Ultrasonic Parking Assist If available, Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) uses sensors on the rear bumper to detect objects while parking the vehicle. It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). URPA uses audible beeps to provide distance and system information. Keep the sensors on the vehicle's rear bumper clean to ensure proper operation. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑37 for more information. Storage Compartments For vehicles with a second row center console, press the buttons (B) or (C) to access storage areas. Lift up on (A) for additional storage area. See Floor Console Storage on page 4‑3. In Brief 1-19 Power Outlets The vehicle has 12‐volt accessory power outlets which can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. The power outlets are located: . On the instrument panel below the climate controls. Inside the center floor console. . At the rear of the center floor console. In the rear cargo area. To use the outlets, remove the cover. See Power Outlets on page 5‑10. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (20,1) 1-20 In Brief Sunroof The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY to operate the sunroof and power sunshade. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑21. The vehicle may have a sunroof over the front seats and a rear sunroof over the second row seats. The rear sunroof does not open. The switch to operate the front sunroof is on the headliner above the rearview mirror. Vent: Press the front or rear of the switch to vent or close the sunroof. Express-open/Express-close: From the closed position, press and release the rear or front of the switch to express-open or express-close the sunroof. Manual Sunshade The front sunshade must be opened and closed manually. To open the sunshade, press the button on the sunshade handle to release it and guide it back. To close the sunshade, pull the sunshade forward until it latches. For more information see Sunroof on page 2‑22. Performance and Maintenance StabiliTrak® System The vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin, and the StabiliTrak system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started. To turn off traction control, press and release t located on the instrument panel, and the appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑37. . Press and release t again to turn on the traction control system. The StabiliTrak system remains on. For more information, see StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑32. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1) During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning light may appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑46. In Brief 1-21 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit This vehicle may come with a spare tire and tire changing equipment or a tire sealant and compressor kit. The kit can be used to temporarily seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10‑62 for complete operating information. If the vehicle came with a spare tire and tire changing equipment, see If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑60. Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS warning light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (22,1) Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . 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. 1-22 In Brief Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when it is time to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change. Resetting the Oil Life System 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, with the engine off. 2. Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays. 3. Press and hold the set/reset button until “100%” is displayed. Three chimes sound and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message goes off. 4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑10. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (23,1) In Brief 1-23 OnStar® If equipped, this vehicle has a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1 for more information. Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-252-1112 TTY Users (U.S.): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 Mexico: 01-800-466-0818 As the owner of a new Buick, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑8 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑10 for more information. Roadside Service and OnStar (U.S. and Canada) If you have an active OnStar subscription, press the Q button and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar Advisor who will assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance, and relay your exact location to get the help you need. Online Owner Center (U.S. and Canada) The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges, and more. Sign up today at: www.buickownercenter.com (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada). Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (24,1) 1-24 In Brief 2 NOTES Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Doors Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Anti-theft Alarm System . . . . . . 2-14 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . 2-15 Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Windows Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 Exterior Mirrors Roof Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . 2-18 Park Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1) 2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys { WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. The key is used for the ignition and all door locks. The key has a bar-coded key tag that the dealer or qualified locksmith can use to make new keys. Store this information in a safe place, not in the vehicle. See your dealer if a replacement key or additional key is needed. Notice: If the keys get locked in the vehicle, it may have to be damaged to get them out. Always carry a spare key. If locked out of the vehicle, call Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑8 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑10. With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑23 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: . Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle. . Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. . Check the transmitter's battery. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section. If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑3. With Remote Start and Power Liftgate Shown, Without Similar / (Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with this feature, see Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑5 for additional information. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1) 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows Q (Lock): Press to lock all the doors. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps flash once to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the horn sounds when Q is pressed again within five seconds. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑41 for additional information. Pressing Q may arm the content theft‐deterrent system. See Anti-theft Alarm System on page 2‑14. K (Unlock): Press once to unlock only the driver door. If K is pressed again within five seconds, all remaining doors unlock. The interior lamps come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑41. Pressing K on the RKE transmitter disarms the content theft‐deterrent system. See Anti-theft Alarm System on page 2‑14. 8 (Power Liftgate): Press and hold until the liftgate begins to move to open or close the liftgate. The taillamps flash and a chime sounds to indicate when the liftgate is opening or closing. L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to locate the vehicle. The parking lamps flash and the horn sounds three times. Press and hold L for more than two seconds to activate the panic alarm. The parking lamps flash and the horn sounds repeatedly for 30 seconds. The alarm turns off when the ignition is moved to ON/RUN or L is pressed again. The ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for the panic alarm to work. 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. When the replacement transmitter is programmed to this vehicle, all remaining transmitters must also be reprogrammed. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5 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 your dealer 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. 2. Remove the old battery. Do not 3. use a metal object. 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. / (Remote Start): This button is located on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start. 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. 1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object, such as a flat head screwdriver. Carefully insert the tool into the notch located along the parting line of the transmitter. Do not insert the tool too far. Stop as soon as resistance is felt. Twist the tool until the transmitter is separated. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1) 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows 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 that can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑3 for additional information. Starting the Engine Using Remote Start To start the vehicle: 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press and release Q on the 3. RKE transmitter. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the parking lamps flash. If the vehicle's lights cannot be seen, press and hold / for at least four seconds. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system will operate automatically if the vehicle has the automatic system, or at the same setting as 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. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3‑8 for more information. 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. 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. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7 Extending Engine Run Time To extend the engine run time by 10 minutes, repeat Steps 1 through 3 while the engine is still running. The engine run time can only be extended if it is the first remote start since the vehicle has been driven. Remote start can be extended one time. If the remote start procedure is used again before the first 10-minute time frame has ended, the first 10 minutes will immediately expire and the second 10-minute time frame will start. For example, if Q and then / are pressed again after the vehicle has been running for five minutes, 10 minutes are added, allowing the engine to run for a total of 15 minutes. A maximum of two remote starts or remote start attempts are allowed between ignition cycles. After the vehicle's engine has been started two times using the remote start button, the ignition must be turned on and then back off before the remote start procedure can be used again. Shutting the Engine Off After a Remote Start 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 flashers. Turn the ignition switch on and then off. Conditions in Which the Remote Start Will Not Work The vehicle cannot be started using the remote start feature if the key is in the ignition, the hood is open, or if there is an emission control system malfunction. The engine turns off during a remote start if the coolant temperature gets too high or if the oil pressure gets low. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (8,1) 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows Door Locks { WARNING Unlocked doors can be dangerous. . Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven. (Continued) WARNING (Continued) . Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it. . Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors can help prevent this from happening. To lock or unlock a door manually: From the inside, use the door lock knob on the window sill. From the outside, turn the key toward the front or rear of the vehicle, or press the Q or K button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Power Door Locks K (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors. Q (Lock): Press to lock the doors. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9 Delayed Locking When locking the doors with the power lock switch and a door or the liftgate is open, the doors will lock five seconds after the last door is closed. You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use. Pressing the power lock switch twice or the lock button on the RKE transmitter twice will override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all the doors. This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition. This feature can be programmed by using the Driver Information Center (DIC). See “DELAY DOOR LOCK” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑41. Automatic Door Locks Vehicles with an automatic lock/unlock feature enable you to program the vehicle's power door locks. This feature can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑41 for more information. Lockout Protection This feature protects you from locking the key in the vehicle when the key is in the ignition and a front door is open. If the driver side power door lock switch is pressed when the driver door is open and the key is in the ignition, all of the doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock. If the passenger side power door lock switch is pressed when the front passenger door is open and the key is in the ignition, all of the doors will lock and then the front passenger door will unlock. Safety Locks The vehicle has rear door security locks to prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (10,1) 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors Liftgate Manual Liftgate Operation { WARNING Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate or 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. (Continued) WARNING (Continued) . 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 Systems” 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 Exhaust on page 9‑24. To unlock the liftgate, use the power door lock switch or press the door unlock button on the RKE transmitter twice. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3. Open the rear doors to access the security locks on the inside edge of each door. To set the locks, insert a key into the slot and turn it to the horizontal position. The door can only be opened from the outside with the door unlocked. To return the door to normal operation, turn the slot to the vertical position. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 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 as an aid. The liftgate will not open if the battery is disconnected or has low voltage. The liftgate will resume operation when the battery is reconnected and charged. If the battery is properly connected and has adequate voltage, and the liftgate still will not function, the vehicle should be taken to a dealer for service. Power Liftgate Operation The vehicle may have a power liftgate. The vehicle must be in P (Park) to use this feature. The taillamps will flash and a chime will sound when the power liftgate is used. { WARNING 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. The power liftgate can be power opened and closed in the following ways: . Press and hold the power liftgate button on the RKE transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3 for more information. . Press the liftgate button on the center console. . Press the touchpad on the outside liftgate handle. Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (12,1) 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Pressing the buttons or touchpad a second time while the liftgate is moving reverses the direction.

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