2009 BUICK ENCLAVE brake

Torque Lock
Torque lock is when the weight of
the vehicle puts too much force
on the parking pawl in the
transmission. This happens when
parking on a hill and shifting
the transmission into P (Park) is
not done properly and then it
is difficult to shift out of P (Park).
To prevent torque lock, set the
parking brake and then shift into
P (Park). To nd out how, see
“Shifting Into Park” listed previously.
If torque lock does occur, your
vehicle may need to be pushed
uphill by another vehicle to relieve
the parking pawl pressure, so
you can shift out of P (Park).
Shifting Out of Park
This vehicle is equipped with an
electronic shift lock release system.
The shift lock release is designed to:
Prevent ignition key removal
unless the shift lever is in P (Park)
with the shift lever button fully
released, and
Prevent movement of the shift
lever out of P (Park), unless
the ignition is in ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY and the
regular brake pedal is applied.
The shift lock release is always
functional except in the case of
an uncharged or low voltage
(less than 9 volt) battery.
If the vehicle has an uncharged
battery or a battery with low voltage,
try charging or jump starting the
battery. SeeJump Starting on
page 5-28for more information.To shift out of P (Park) use the
following:
1. Apply the brake pedal.
2. Press the shift lever button.
3. Move the shift lever to the
desired position.
If you still are unable to shift out
of P (Park):
1. Fully release the shift lever
button.
2. While holding down the brake
pedal, press the shift lever
button again.
3. Move the shift lever to the
desired position.
If you still cannot move the shift
lever from P (Park), consult
your dealer/retailer.
Features and Controls 2-29

Running the Vehicle
While Parked
It is better not to park with the
engine running. But if you ever have
to, here are some things to know.
{CAUTION
Idling a vehicle in an enclosed
area with poor ventilation is
dangerous. Engine exhaust may
enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO)
which cannot be seen or smelled.
It can cause unconsciousness
and even death. Never run the
engine in an enclosed area that
has no fresh air ventilation.
For more information, seeEngine
Exhaust on page 2-30.
{CAUTION
It can be dangerous to get out of
the vehicle if the automatic
transmission shift lever is not fully
in P (Park) with the parking brake
rmly set. The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the
engine is running unless you have
to. If you have left the engine
running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be
injured. To be sure the vehicle will
not move, even when you are on
fairly level ground, always set the
parking brake and move the shift
lever to P (Park).
Follow the proper steps to be sure
the vehicle will not move. See
Shifting Into Park on page 2-28.
If parking on a hill and pulling
a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer on
page 4-24.
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
The vehicle has an automatic
dimming inside rearview mirror.
Vehicles with OnStar
®have
three additional control buttons for
the OnStar
®system. See your
dealer/retailer for more information
about OnStar
®and how to subscribe
to it. SeeOnStar®System on
page 2-41for more information about
the services OnStar
®provides.
O(On/Off):Press to turn the
dimming feature on or off.
The vehicle may also have a Rear
Vision Camera (RVC). SeeRear
Vision Camera (RVC) on page 2-37
for more information.
If the vehicle has RVC, the
O(On/Off) button for turning
the automatic dimming feature on
or off will not be available.
Features and Controls 2-31

The following describes how the URPA display lights appear as the vehicle
gets closer to a detected object:
DescriptionEnglishMetric
amber light 8 ft2.5 m
amber/amber lights 40 in1.0 m
amber/amber/red lights 23 in0.6 m
amber/amber/red lights ashing 1 ft 0.3 m
The system can be disabled through
the Driver Information Center (DIC).
See “Park Assist” under DIC
Operation and Displays on
page 3-41 for more information.
When the System Does
Not Seem to Work Properly
If the URPA system will not activate
due to a temporary condition, the
message PARK ASSIST OFF will be
displayed on the DIC and a red light
will be shown on the rear URPA display when the shift lever is
moved into R (Reverse). This may
occur under the following
conditions:
The driver disables the system.
The parking brake pedal is
depressed.
The ultrasonic sensors are not
clean. Keep the vehicle’s rear
bumper free of mud, dirt,
snow, ice and slush. For cleaning
instructions, see
Washing Your
Vehicle on page 5-86 .
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 illuminate in
the rear display. Once the
attached object is removed,
URPA will return to normal
operation.
A tow bar is attached to the
vehicle.
The vehicle’s bumper is
damaged. Take the vehicle to
your dealer/retailer to repair
the system.
Other conditions may affect
system performance, such
as vibrations from a jackhammer
or the compression of air
brakes on a very large truck.
If the system is still disabled, after
driving forward at least 15 mph
(25 km/h), take the vehicle to your
dealer/retailer.
2-36 Features and Controls

Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel
Overview
Instrument Panel
Overview...........................3-4
Hazard Warning
Flashers............................3-5
Horn...................................3-5
Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Wheel.................3-6
Power Tilt Wheel and
Telescopic Steering
Column
.............................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever................................3-6
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals.............................3-7
Headlamp High/
Low-Beam Changer..........3-7
Flash-to-Pass......................3-7
Windshield Wipers..............3-8
Windshield Washer.............3-8
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer.............................3-9
Cruise Control...................3-10
Exterior Lamps..................3-12
Delayed Headlamps..........3-13
Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL)/Automatic
Headlamp System
...........3-13
Adaptive Forward Lighting
System............................3-14
Fog Lamps.......................3-14
Instrument Panel
Brightness.......................3-15
Dome Lamps....................3-15
Dome Lamp Override........3-15
Entry Lighting....................3-15
Delayed Entry Lighting......3-16
Delayed Exit Lighting........3-16
Parade Dimming...............3-16
Reading Lamps.................3-16
Electric Power
Management...................3-16
Battery Run-Down
Protection........................3-17
Accessory Power
Outlet(s)..........................3-18
Power Outlet 115 Volt
Alternating Current..........3-18
Analog Clock....................3-19
Climate Controls
Dual Automatic Climate
Control System................3-20
Outlet Adjustment.............3-25
Rear Air Conditioning and
Heating System...............3-26
Rear Air Conditioning and
Heating System and
Electronic Climate
Controls
..........................3-27
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators.................3-28
Instrument Panel Cluster. . .3-29
Speedometer and
Odometer........................3-30
Tachometer.......................3-30
Safety Belt Reminders......3-30
Airbag Readiness Light.....3-31
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator..........................3-31
Charging System Light......3-32
Voltmeter Gage.................3-33
Brake System Warning
Light................................3-33
Instrument Panel 3-1

Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light.......3-34
StabiliTrak®Indicator
Light................................3-35
Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Light
................................3-35
Engine Coolant
Temperature Gage..........3-35
Tire Pressure Light...........3-36
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp..............................3-36
Oil Pressure Light.............3-39
Security Light....................3-39
Fog Lamp Light................3-39
Cruise Control Light..........3-40
Highbeam On Light...........3-40
Tow/Haul Mode Light........3-40
Fuel Gage........................3-40
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
Driver Information
Center (DIC)...................3-41
DIC Operation and
Displays..........................3-41
DIC Compass...................3-46
DIC Warnings and
Messages........................3-48
DIC Vehicle
Customization..................3-57
Audio System(s)
Audio System(s)................3-64
Setting the Clock..............3-65
Radio(s)............................3-67
Using an MP3 (Radio
with CD)..........................3-82
Using an MP3 (Radio
with CD and DVD
Player)
............................3-86
XM Radio Messages.........3-91
Navigation/Radio
System............................3-92
Bluetooth®........................3-92
Rear Seat Entertainment
(RSE) System................3-102
Rear Seat Audio (RSA).....3-111
Theft-Deterrent
Feature..........................3-113
Audio Steering Wheel
Controls.........................3-113
Radio Reception..............3-114
Multi-Band Antenna.........3-115
3-2 Instrument Panel

Cruise Control
With cruise control, a speed of
about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more can
be maintained without keeping
your foot on the accelerator. Cruise
control does not work at speeds
below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
When the brakes are applied, the
cruise control is disengaged.
{CAUTION
Cruise control can be dangerous
where you cannot drive safely at
a steady speed. So, do not use
the cruise control on winding
roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous
on slippery roads. On such roads,
fast changes in tire traction can
cause excessive wheel slip, and
you could lose control. Do not use
cruise control on slippery roads.The cruise control buttons are
located on left side of the steering
wheel.
T(On/Off):Press to turn cruise
control on and off. The indicator
comes on when cruise control is on.
+ RES (Resume/Accelerate):
Press to make the vehicle
accelerate or resume to a previously
set speed.
SET–:Press to set the speed or
make the vehicle decelerate.
[(Cancel):Press to cancel cruise
control.Setting Cruise Control
Cruise control will not work if the
parking brake is set, or if the master
cylinder brake uid level is low.
The cruise control light on the
instrument panel cluster comes on
after the cruise control has been
set to the desired speed.
{CAUTION
If you leave your cruise control on
when you are not using cruise,
you might hit a button and go into
cruise when you do not want to.
You could be startled and even
lose control. Keep the cruise
control switch off until you want to
use cruise control.
1. Press the
Ibutton.
2. Get up to the speed desired.
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3. Press and release the
SET– button located on the
steering wheel.
4. Take your foot off the
accelerator.
Resuming a Set Speed
If the cruise control is set at a
desired speed and then the brakes
are applied, the cruise control is
disengaged. But it does not need to
be reset.
Once the vehicle speed is 25 mph
(40 km/h) or greater, press the +RES
button on the steering wheel. The
vehicle returns to the previously set
speed and stays there.Increasing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
There are two ways to increase the
vehicle speed while using cruise
control:
Press and hold the +RES button
on the steering wheel until the
desired speed is reached,
then release it.
To increase vehicle speed in
small increments, press the
+RES button briey. Each time
this is done, the vehicle goes
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.Reducing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
There are two ways to reduce the
vehicle speed while using cruise
control:
Press and hold the SET– button
on the steering wheel until the
lower speed desired is reached,
then release it.
To slow down in very small
amounts, press the SET– button
briey. Each time this is done,
the vehicle goes about 1 mph
(1.6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While
Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to
increase vehicle speed. When you
take your foot off the pedal, the
vehicle will slow down to the
previously set cruise speed.
Instrument Panel 3-11

Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well the cruise control will work
on hills depends upon the vehicle
speed, load, and the steepness
of the hills. When going up steep
hills, you might have to step on the
accelerator pedal to maintain the
vehicle speed. When going downhill,
you might have to brake or shift
to a lower gear to keep the vehicle
speed down. When the brakes
are applied the cruise control
is disengaged.
Ending Cruise Control
There are three ways to end cruise
control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal.
Press the[button.
Press theTbutton.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed memory
is erased when the cruise control or
the ignition is turned off.
Exterior Lamps
The exterior lamps control is located
on the instrument panel to the left
of the steering wheel.
It controls the following systems:
Headlamps
Taillamps
Parking Lamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
Fog LampsThe exterior lamps control has
four positions:
9(Off):Briey turn to this
position to turn the automatic light
control off or on again.
AUTO (Automatic):Turns the
headlamps on automatically
at normal brightness, together with
the following:
Parking Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
;(Parking Lamps):Turns the
parking lamps on together with the
following:
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
3-12 Instrument Panel