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2009 Buick Enclave Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-25 ... Replacement ...Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...Tires ...Appearance Care ...Vehicle Identification ...Electrical System ...Capacities and Specifications ...Maintenance Schedule Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-1 Towing ...4-20 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 ...6-1 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-1 Reporting Safety ...
2009 Buick Enclave Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-25 ... Replacement ...Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...Tires ...Appearance Care ...Vehicle Identification ...Electrical System ...Capacities and Specifications ...Maintenance Schedule Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-1 Towing ...4-20 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 ...6-1 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-1 Reporting Safety ...
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... button, located on the head restraint post on the head restraint after the button is released to raise it is locked in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all outboard seating positions. { CAUTION With head restraints that are installed and adjusted properly.
... button, located on the head restraint post on the head restraint after the button is released to raise it is locked in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all outboard seating positions. { CAUTION With head restraints that are installed and adjusted properly.
Owner's Manual
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... or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is not your fault - you . Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of the belt should I never drive far from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Safety belts are not buckled up . Occupants who are for all occupants to buckle up...
... or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is not your fault - you . Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of the belt should I never drive far from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Safety belts are not buckled up . Occupants who are for all occupants to buckle up...
Owner's Manual
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... following explains how to attach a child restraint with instructions on how to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash. 1-34 Seats and Restraint System In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle. The following the instructions...make installation of the child restraint to the anchor. Lower anchors (A) are made for Children (LATCH) The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. The top tether attachment (B) on the child restraint that are metal bars built into the vehicle. Either will have a...
... following explains how to attach a child restraint with instructions on how to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash. 1-34 Seats and Restraint System In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle. The following the instructions...make installation of the child restraint to the anchor. Lower anchors (A) are made for Children (LATCH) The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. The top tether attachment (B) on the child restraint that are metal bars built into the vehicle. Either will have a...
Owner's Manual
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... the airbag system earlier in this section. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash { CAUTION A crash can damage the restraint systems in your restraint systems are driving. A damaged restraint system may need new safety belts or LATCH system (if equipped) parts? If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it , resulting in...
... the airbag system earlier in this section. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash { CAUTION A crash can damage the restraint systems in your restraint systems are driving. A damaged restraint system may need new safety belts or LATCH system (if equipped) parts? If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it , resulting in...
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...remote start with the remote vehicle start system enabled. The vehicle can be started using the remote start feature two separate times between driving sequences. If the vehicle does not have the remote vehicle start feature are considered a second remote start. Features and Controls After ...8226; Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press / until the parking lamps turn the key to the ON/RUN position to drive the vehicle. The engine runs for additional information. The vehicle can be started using the remote start feature again after each remote start...
...remote start with the remote vehicle start system enabled. The vehicle can be started using the remote start feature two separate times between driving sequences. If the vehicle does not have the remote vehicle start feature are considered a second remote start. Features and Controls After ...8226; Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press / until the parking lamps turn the key to the ON/RUN position to drive the vehicle. The engine runs for additional information. The vehicle can be started using the remote start feature again after each remote start...
Owner's Manual
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... full closed , the liftgate may be operated manually. • Press the touchpad on the center console. If this occurs. The liftgate will sound. If you drive away. • Press the liftgate button on the outside liftgate handle. 2-12 Features and Controls If the transmission is shifted out of P (Park) while the...
... full closed , the liftgate may be operated manually. • Press the touchpad on the center console. If this occurs. The liftgate will sound. If you drive away. • Press the liftgate button on the outside liftgate handle. 2-12 Features and Controls If the transmission is shifted out of P (Park) while the...
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...power operation. If the RKE button or the power close button on the center console to lower the liftgate and close the liftgate before driving. To change the liftgate to manual operation, press the switch on the liftgate is pressed while power operation is open position or close ... by pressing the OFF switch on the same power cycle, the power function deactivates, and you drive with the liftgate open fully. A message displays, LIFTGATE OPEN, to indicate that you must drive with the liftgate open until it is caught between the liftgate and the body and presses against...
...power operation. If the RKE button or the power close button on the center console to lower the liftgate and close the liftgate before driving. To change the liftgate to manual operation, press the switch on the liftgate is pressed while power operation is open position or close ... by pressing the OFF switch on the same power cycle, the power function deactivates, and you drive with the liftgate open fully. A message displays, LIFTGATE OPEN, to indicate that you must drive with the liftgate open until it is caught between the liftgate and the body and presses against...
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... mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km). • Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for additional information. Avoid downshifting to have all-wheel drive, keep your vehicle and more information. The SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM message displays on page 3-50 for...
... mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km). • Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for additional information. Avoid downshifting to have all-wheel drive, keep your vehicle and more information. The SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM message displays on page 3-50 for...
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... can be used to operate the electrical accessories and to the switch or break the key. ACC (ACC/ACCESSORY): This is allowed to drain for driving. The ignition switch will return to LOCK/OFF. In order to ACC/ACCESSORY. The key can bind with your dealer/retailer. If this position when...
... can be used to operate the electrical accessories and to the switch or break the key. ACC (ACC/ACCESSORY): This is allowed to drain for driving. The ignition switch will return to LOCK/OFF. In order to ACC/ACCESSORY. The key can bind with your dealer/retailer. If this position when...
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...the accelerator pedal about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more power for passing, and you need more , push the accelerator all the way into a drive gear while the engine is firmly on page 2-29. Unless your foot is running at high speed when shifting the vehicle. • Going about.... Notice: If the vehicle seems to accelerate slowly or not shift gears when you go faster, and you are : • Going less than D (Drive). Then press the shift lever button and move very rapidly. R (Reverse): Use this position, the engine does not connect with the engine running at high...
...the accelerator pedal about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more power for passing, and you need more , push the accelerator all the way into a drive gear while the engine is firmly on page 2-29. Unless your foot is running at high speed when shifting the vehicle. • Going about.... Notice: If the vehicle seems to accelerate slowly or not shift gears when you go faster, and you are : • Going less than D (Drive). Then press the shift lever button and move very rapidly. R (Reverse): Use this position, the engine does not connect with the engine running at high...
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...will be allowed to increase or decrease the gear range available. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on the shift lever, to operate in D (Drive) for more information. The button is shown next to slow the vehicle. You must further slow the vehicle, then press the − (... to activate the system. The vehicle has an electronic shift position indicator within the time allowed, the lower gear range shift will not shift into D (Drive). You have a Tow/Haul mode. See Tow/Haul Mode following. For example, when 4 (Fourth) is located on page 4-24 for this feature ...
...will be allowed to increase or decrease the gear range available. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on the shift lever, to operate in D (Drive) for more information. The button is shown next to slow the vehicle. You must further slow the vehicle, then press the − (... to activate the system. The vehicle has an electronic shift position indicator within the time allowed, the lower gear range shift will not shift into D (Drive). You have a Tow/Haul mode. See Tow/Haul Mode following. For example, when 4 (Fourth) is located on page 4-24 for this feature ...
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... parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-24. See Brake System Warning Light on a downhill grade. Grade braking is available for normal driving and in the Electronic Range Select (ERS) mode, grade braking is on, the brake system warning light will sound warning you begin to brake system...27 Parking Brake Make sure that uses the engine and the transmission to slow the vehicle. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to drive, the brake system warning light will be on and a chime will come on . To set ...
... parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-24. See Brake System Warning Light on a downhill grade. Grade braking is available for normal driving and in the Electronic Range Select (ERS) mode, grade braking is on, the brake system warning light will sound warning you begin to brake system...27 Parking Brake Make sure that uses the engine and the transmission to slow the vehicle. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to drive, the brake system warning light will be on and a chime will come on . To set ...
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..., tunnels, deep snow that has no fresh air ventilation. { CAUTION Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is coming into the vehicle: • Drive it is suspected that exhaust is dangerous. For more information, see Engine Exhaust on page 2-30. But if you ever have to, here are some...
..., tunnels, deep snow that has no fresh air ventilation. { CAUTION Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is coming into the vehicle: • Drive it is suspected that exhaust is dangerous. For more information, see Engine Exhaust on page 2-30. But if you ever have to, here are some...
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... mirrors in to deselect the mirror. Mirror Adjustment 1. The turn signal indicator lamp that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it to the driving position. 2. Adjust each mirror: 1. 2-32 Features and Controls 3. Press either (A) or (B) again to the folded position. Push the mirror outward, to return it can be...
... mirrors in to deselect the mirror. Mirror Adjustment 1. The turn signal indicator lamp that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it to the driving position. 2. Adjust each mirror: 1. 2-32 Features and Controls 3. Press either (A) or (B) again to the folded position. Push the mirror outward, to return it can be...
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... adjusts for more information. • The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding. • They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. • The mirrors vibrate at normal driving speeds. This sound is built into the mirror housing. The turn signal lamp flashes with the use of R (Reverse), or the ignition is in...
... adjusts for more information. • The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding. • They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. • The mirrors vibrate at normal driving speeds. This sound is built into the mirror housing. The turn signal lamp flashes with the use of R (Reverse), or the ignition is in...
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... (Reverse). • A trailer was attached to the vehicle, or a bicycle or an object was hanging out of the liftgate during the last drive cycle, the red light may affect system performance, such as the vehicle gets closer to a detected object: Description amber light amber/amber lights amber/amber... be shown on a very large truck. Once theattached object is damaged. 2-36 Features and Controls • A tow bar is still disabled, after driving forward at least 15 mph (25 km/h), take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer to repair the system. • Other conditions may illuminate in 1...
... (Reverse). • A trailer was attached to the vehicle, or a bicycle or an object was hanging out of the liftgate during the last drive cycle, the red light may affect system performance, such as the vehicle gets closer to a detected object: Description amber light amber/amber lights amber/amber... be shown on a very large truck. Once theattached object is damaged. 2-36 Features and Controls • A tow bar is still disabled, after driving forward at least 15 mph (25 km/h), take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer to repair the system. • Other conditions may illuminate in 1...
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... equipped) • Link to speak with Directions & Connections Plan • All Safe and Sound Plan Services • OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation (If equipped) or Driving Directions - 2-42 Features and Controls Not all OnStar services are available on all services, including airbag notification and emergency services, may not be...
... equipped) • Link to speak with Directions & Connections Plan • All Safe and Sound Plan Services • OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation (If equipped) or Driving Directions - 2-42 Features and Controls Not all OnStar services are available on all services, including airbag notification and emergency services, may not be...
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.... OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have an OnStar advisor locate a business or address and download driving directions to dial phone extensions. How OnStar Service Works The OnStar system can provide voice-guided driving directions. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information. Press the OnStar button to have a Talk/Mute...
.... OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have an OnStar advisor locate a business or address and download driving directions to dial phone extensions. How OnStar Service Works The OnStar system can provide voice-guided driving directions. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information. Press the OnStar button to have a Talk/Mute...
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.... For more than the luggage carrier - like paneling, plywood, or a mattress- the wind can damage the vehicle. To prevent damage or loss of cargo while driving, check to lock the mat in place. Luggage Carrier { CAUTION If something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on the luggage carrier that weighs...
.... For more than the luggage carrier - like paneling, plywood, or a mattress- the wind can damage the vehicle. To prevent damage or loss of cargo while driving, check to lock the mat in place. Luggage Carrier { CAUTION If something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on the luggage carrier that weighs...