Buick 2011 Enclave Owner's Manual

Buick 2011 Enclave Owner's Manual

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  • Page 127: Table Of Contents

    Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls ..5-3 Horn ......5-5 Windshield Wiper/Washer .
  • Page 128: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    Instruments and Controls Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-37 Tire Messages ....5-37 Transmission Messages ..5-38 Vehicle Reminder Messages ....5-39 Vehicle Speed Messages .
  • Page 129: Steering Wheel Controls

    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. (Next / Previous): Press to select preset or favorite radio stations, select tracks on a CD/DVD, or to select tracks and ®...
  • Page 130: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls To navigate folders on an iPod or USB device for vehicles without a navigation system: 1. Press and hold while listening to a song until the contents of the current folder display on the radio display. 2. Press and hold to go back to the previous folder list.
  • Page 131: Horn

    For vehicles with or without a navigation system: 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. For vehicles with a navigation system: 1.
  • Page 132: Wiper/Washer

    Instruments and Controls Windshield Washer (Washer Fluid): Press the button at the end of the turn signal/lane change lever, to spray washer fluid on the windshield. The wipers clear the windshield and either stop or return to the preset speed. The ignition key must be in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN for this to work.
  • Page 133 Compass variance is the difference between the earth's magnetic north and true geographic north. If the compass is not set to the zone where you live, the compass may give false readings. The compass must be set to the variance zone in which the vehicle is traveling.
  • Page 134: Clock

    Instruments and Controls If the DIC display does not show a heading, for example, N for North, or the heading does not change after making turns, there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic CB or cell phone antenna mount, a magnetic emergency light, magnetic note pad holder, or any other...
  • Page 135 Enabling/Disabling the Digital Radio Clock To enable or disable the radio clock display: 1. Press until the clock and date setting menus appear. 2. Press the pushbutton located under the forward arrow label until the menu for default clock and date settings appear. 3.
  • Page 136: Power Outlets

    5-10 Instruments and Controls Changing the Time and Date Display Setting To change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or to change the date default display setting from month/day/year to day/month/year: 1. Press and then the pushbutton located under the forward arrow that displays on the radio screen until the time...
  • Page 137 Power Outlet 110 Volt Alternative Current The vehicle may have a power outlet that can be used to plug in electrical equipment that uses a maximum limit of 150 watts. The power outlet is located on the rear of the center console. Instruments and Controls An indicator light on the outlet turns on to show it is in use.
  • Page 138: Indicators

    5-12 Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury.
  • Page 139: Instrument Cluster

    Instruments and Controls 5-13 Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar...
  • Page 140: Speedometer

    5-14 Instruments and Controls Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles. This vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer.
  • Page 141: Temperature Gauge

    Here are some situations that can occur with the fuel gauge. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge. At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gauge indicated.
  • Page 142: Safety Belt Reminders

    5-16 Instruments and Controls Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling for an extended period. If there is a problem with the battery charging system, a SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM message appears in the Driver...
  • Page 143: Airbag Readiness Light

    This cycle repeats if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is moving. If the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other electronic...
  • Page 144: Indicator

    5-18 Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. See for important safety information. The instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. United States Canada and Mexico When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds...
  • Page 145: Charging System Light

    Charging System Light The charging system light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show the light is working. It should go out when the engine is started. If the light stays on, or comes on while driving, there may be a problem with the electrical charging...
  • Page 146 5-20 Instruments and Controls Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can cause this light to come on.
  • Page 147 Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and can cause: stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration.
  • Page 148: Light

    5-22 Instruments and Controls Brake System Warning Light The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For normal braking performance, both circuits need to be working.
  • Page 149: Warning Light

    Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light The ABS warning light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to ON/RUN. This is normal. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
  • Page 150: Tire Pressure Light

    5-24 Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then goes off.
  • Page 151: Security Light

    Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil. The oil pressure light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
  • Page 152: Cruise Control Light

    5-26 Instruments and Controls Cruise Control Light This light comes on whenever the cruise control is set. The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off. See for more information. Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC).
  • Page 153 DIC Buttons The buttons are the set/reset, customization, vehicle information, and trip/fuel buttons. The button functions are detailed in the following pages. (Set/Reset): Press this button to set or reset certain functions and to turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC. (Customization): Press this button to customize the feature settings on your vehicle.
  • Page 154 5-28 Instruments and Controls PARK ASSIST If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, press the vehicle information button until PARK ASSIST displays. This display allows the system to be turned on or off. Once in this display, press the set/reset button to select between ON or OFF.
  • Page 155 Trip/Fuel Menu Items (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to scroll through the following menu items: ODOMETER Press the trip/fuel button until ODOMETER displays. This display shows the distance the vehicle has been driven in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi). To switch between English and metric measurements, see UNITS earlier in this section.
  • Page 156 5-30 Instruments and Controls For example, if driving in traffic and making frequent stops, this display may read one number, but if the vehicle is driven on a freeway, the number may change even though the same amount of fuel is in the fuel tank.
  • Page 157: Vehicle Messages

    Vehicle Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another. Some messages may not require immediate action, but you can press any of the DIC buttons on the...
  • Page 158: Brake System Messages

    5-32 Instruments and Controls Brake System Messages SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM This message displays along with the brake system warning light if there is a problem with the brake system. See . If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle.
  • Page 159: Messages

    RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the passenger side rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close the door again.
  • Page 160: Engine Oil Messages

    5-34 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message. See information on how to reset the message.
  • Page 161: Key And Lock Messages

    TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message may display along with the check engine light on the instrument panel cluster if the vehicle's fuel cap is not tightened properly. See . Reinstall the fuel cap fully. See . The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
  • Page 162: Airbag System Messages

    5-36 Instruments and Controls Press the set/reset button or the trip odometer reset stem to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display. For more information see SERVICE PARK ASSIST If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, this message displays if there is a problem with the URPA system.
  • Page 163 Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem with the theft-deterrent system. The vehicle may or may not restart so you may want to take the vehicle to your dealer before turning off the engine.
  • Page 164: Transmission Messages

    5-38 Instruments and Controls The low tire pressure warning light will also come on. See If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Inflate the tires by adding air until the tire pressure is equal to the values shown on the Tire Loading Information label.
  • Page 165: Vehicle Speed Messages

    SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE If your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, this message displays if there is a problem with this system. If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle after 30 seconds and check for the message on the DIC display.
  • Page 166: Vehicle Personalization

    5-40 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to one preferred setting. Customization features can only be programmed to one setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmed to a preferred setting for two different drivers.
  • Page 167 NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. AUTO DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select when the vehicle's doors will automatically lock.
  • Page 168 5-42 Instruments and Controls REMOTE DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. You will not receive feedback when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if the doors are open.
  • Page 169 DELAY DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the vehicle's doors and liftgate will be delayed. When locking the doors and liftgate with the power door lock switch and a door or the liftgate is open, this feature will delay locking the doors and liftgate until five seconds after the last door is...
  • Page 170 5-44 Instruments and Controls APPROACH LIGHTING This feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Press the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING appears on the DIC display.
  • Page 171 Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF (default): Neither outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). DRIVER MIRROR: The driver's outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
  • Page 172 5-46 Instruments and Controls MEMORY SEAT RECALL If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your preference for the remote memory seat recall feature. See for more information. Press the customization button until MEMORY SEAT RECALL appears on the DIC display.
  • Page 173: Universal Remote System

    Exiting the Feature Settings Menu The feature settings menu will be exited when any of the following occurs: The vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). The vehicle is no longer in ON/RUN. The trip/fuel or vehicle information DIC buttons are pressed.
  • Page 174 5-48 Instruments and Controls When programming a garage door, park outside of the garage. Park directly in line with and facing the garage door opener motor-head or gate motor-head. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate that is being programmed.
  • Page 175 3. At the same time, press and hold both the Universal Home Remote button to be used to control the garage door and the hand-held transmitter button. Do not release the Universal Home Remote button or the hand-held transmitter button until Step 4 has been completed.
  • Page 176 5-50 Instruments and Controls 8. Immediately return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the Universal Home Remote button, selected in Step 3 to control the garage door, for two seconds, and then release it. If the garage door does not move, press and hold the same button a second time for two seconds, and then release it.
  • Page 177: Universal Remote System Operation

    Universal Remote System Operation Using Universal Remote Press and hold the appropriate Universal Remote button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing Universal Remote Buttons All programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends.
  • Page 178 5-52 Instruments and Controls NOTES...

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