2009 BUICK ENCLAVE Owner's Manual

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” underDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 3-57.
Programmable 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). SeeDIC
Vehicle Customization on
page 3-57for more information.
Rear Door Security
Locks
The vehicle has rear door security
locks to prevent passengers
from opening the rear doors from
the inside.
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.
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’s
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.
Features and Controls 2-9

Liftgate
{CAUTION
Exhaust gases may enter the
vehicle if it is driven with the
liftgate, 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
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 System in the Index.
(Continued)
CAUTION (Continued)
If the vehicle is equipped with
a power liftgate, disable the
power liftgate function.
For more information about
carbon monoxide, see Engine
ExhaustEngine Exhaust on
page 2-30.
If your vehicle has a power liftgate,
seePower Liftgate on page 2-10.
To unlock the liftgate, use the power
door lock switch or press the door
unlock button on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
twice. SeeRemote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation on
page 2-3.
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.The liftgate will not open if the
battery is disconnected or has low
voltage. Recharge or reconnect
the battery to use the liftgate.
If the liftgate still will not function,
take your vehicle to a dealer/retailer
for service.
Power Liftgate
Power Liftgate Operation
{CAUTION
Exhaust gases may enter the
vehicle if it is driven with the
liftgate, 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.
(Continued)
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CAUTION (Continued)
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
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 System 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
ExhaustEngine Exhaust on
page 2-30.The vehicle may have a power
liftgate. The vehicle must be
in P (Park) to use this feature.
The taillamps will ash and a chime
will sound when the power liftgate
is used.
{CAUTION
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.To open or close the power liftgate:
Press and hold the power
liftgate button on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
SeeRemote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation on
page 2-3for more information.
Press the liftgate button on the
center console.
Press the touchpad on the
outside liftgate handle.
Pressing the buttons, or touchpad a
second time while the liftgate is
moving reverses the direction.
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The liftgate can also be closed by
pressing the power liftgate button
next to the liftgate latch. Press the
button a second time during liftgate
operation to reverse that operation.
The power liftgate may be
temporarily disabled under extreme
temperatures, or under low battery
conditions. If this occurs, the liftgate
can still be operated manually.If the transmission is shifted out of
P (Park) while the power function
is in progress, the liftgate power
function will continue to completion.
If the transmission is shifted out
of P (Park) and is accelerated before
the power liftgate latches closed,
the liftgate may reverse to the open
position. Cargo could fall out of
the vehicle. The power liftgate must
be closed and latched before
driving away.
If you power open the liftgate and
the liftgate support struts have lost
pressure, the lights will ash and a
chime will sound. The liftgate will
stay open temporarily, then slowly
close. See your dealer/retailer for
service before using the liftgate.Obstacle Detection Features
A warning chime sounds and the
liftgate automatically reverses
direction to the full closed or open
position if an obstruction is in
the way. After removing the
obstruction, the power liftgate
feature can be used again.
If the liftgate comes across more
obstacles on the same power cycle,
the power function deactivates,
and you must manually open
or close the liftgate. A message
displays, LIFTGATE OPEN to
indicate that the liftgate is open.
SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)
on page 3-41for more information.
After removing the obstructions,
manually open the liftgate to the full
open position or close the liftgate
to the fully closed and latched
position. The liftgate resumes
normal power operation. Power Liftgate Button Near
Liftgate Latch
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The vehicle has pinch sensors
located on the side edges of the
liftgate. If an object is caught
between the liftgate and the body
and presses against this sensor, the
liftgate reverses direction and
fully opens. The liftgate remains
open until it is activated again
or closed manually. Do not force the
liftgate open or closed during a
power cycle.Manual Operation of Power
Liftgate
To change the liftgate to manual
operation, press the switch on
the center console to the OFF
position.
With the power liftgate disabled
and all of the doors unlocked, the
liftgate can be manually opened
and closed.To open the liftgate, press the
touchpad on the handle on
the outside of the liftgate, and lift
the gate open. To close the liftgate,
use the pull cup to lower the
liftgate and close. The liftgate latch
will power close. Always close
the liftgate before driving.
If the RKE button or the power close
button on the liftgate is pressed while
power operation is disabled, the
lights will ash three times, but the
liftgate will not move.
It is not recommended that you drive
with the liftgate open, however, if you
must drive with the liftgate open, the
liftgate should be set to manual
operation by pressing the OFF
switch on the center console.
Features and Controls 2-13

Windows
{CAUTION
Leaving children, helpless adults,
or pets in a vehicle with the
windows closed is dangerous.
They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer
permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Never leave a
child, a helpless adult, or a pet
alone in a vehicle, especially with
the windows closed in warm or
hot weather.
Power Windows
{CAUTION
Leaving children in a vehicle with
the keys 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.
(Continued)
CAUTION (Continued)
The windows will function and
they could be seriously injured or
killed if caught in the path of a
closing window. Do not leave
keys in a vehicle with children.
When there are children in the
rear seat use the window lockout
button to prevent unintentional
operation of the windows.
The power window controls are
located on each of the side doors.
Uplevel shown, base similar
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The driver door also has switches
that control the passenger and
rear windows. The power windows
work when the ignition has been
turned to ACC/ACCESSORY,
ON/RUN or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
SeeRetained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 2-22.
Press the switch to lower the
window. Pull up on the front edge
of the switch to raise the window.
Express-Down Windows
Windows that have the
express-down feature allow the
windows to be lowered without
holding the switch. Press the
window switch fully and release it to
activate the express-down feature.
The express mode can be canceled
at any time by briey pressing, or
pulling the switch.
Express-Up Window
Windows that have the express-up
feature allow the windows to be
raised all the way without holding
the switch up. Pull the switch up fully
and release it to activate the
express-up feature. The express-up
mode can be canceled at any
time by briey pressing, or pulling
the switch.
Programming the Power
Windows
If the battery on the vehicle has
been recharged, disconnected, or
replaced, windows with the
express-up feature need to be
reprogrammed for this feature to
work. To program the window:
1. Close all doors with the ignition
in the ACCESSORY or ON
position, or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 2-22.2. Press and continue to hold the
window switch until the window
is fully open.
3. Pull up and hold the window
switch to close the window.
Continue to hold it briey after
the window is fully closed.
4. Repeat for each window that has
the express-up feature.
Anti-Pinch Feature
The anti-pinch feature is on windows
with the express-up feature. If an
object is in the way of the window as
it is express-closing, or in certain
weather conditions like severe icing,
the window will stop and open to
a factory preset position. The
window functions normally once the
obstruction is removed.
Features and Controls 2-15

Window Lockout
o(Window Lockout):The
window lockout switch is located
with the power window switches
on the driver door armrest.
This feature prevents the rear
passenger windows from operating
the windows, except from the
driver position. Press the switch
to turn the lockout feature on or off.
An indicator light will come on to
show the lockout feature is on.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block
glare. Detach the sun visor from the
center mount and slide it along
the rod from side-to-side to cover
the driver or passenger side of
the front window. Swing the
sun visor to the side to cover the
side window. It can be moved along
the rod from side-to-side in this
position also.
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror
The vehicle has lighted visor vanity
mirrors on both the driver and
passenger sun visors. Pull the sun
visor down and lift the mirror
cover to turn the lamps on.
Theft-Deterrent
Systems
Vehicle theft is big business,
especially in some cities. This
vehicle has theft-deterrent features,
however, they do not make it
impossible to steal.
Content Theft-Deterrent
This vehicle has a content
theft-deterrent alarm system.
To activate the theft-deterrent
system:
PressQon the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter or the
power door lock switch when any
door is open.
The security light ashes.
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