2009 BUICK ENCLAVE Owner's Manual

Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission P (Park)
Mechanism Check
{CAUTION
When you are doing this check,
the vehicle could begin to move.
You or others could be injured
and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front
of the vehicle in case it begins to
roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the
vehicle facing downhill. Keeping
your foot on the regular brake, set
the parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s
holding ability: With the engine
running and the transmission
in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot
pressure from the regular
brake pedal. Do this until the
vehicle is held by the parking
brake only.
To check the P (Park)
mechanism’s holding ability: With
the engine running, shift to
P (Park). Then release the
parking brake followed by the
regular brake.
Contact your dealer/retailer if
service is required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain
water to ush any corrosive
materials from the underbody. Take
care to clean thoroughly any
areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit
If the vehicle has a Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit, check the sealant
expiration date printed on the
instruction label of the kit at least
once a year. See your dealer/retailer
for a replacement canister.
Maintenance Schedule 6-11

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from your
dealer/retailer.
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the
American Petroleum Institute Certied for Gasoline Engines starburst
symbol. To determine the proper viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see
Engine Oil on page 5-11
.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. See
Engine Coolant on page 5-17 .
Hydraulic Brake System Delco®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield Washer Optikleen®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Automatic Transmission DEXRON
®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
6-12 Maintenance Schedule

UsageFluid/Lubricant
Carrier Assembly — Differential (Rear Drive Module) and Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, in
Canada 89021678) meeting GM Specication 9986115.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,
in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood and Door Hinges and Rear Folding Seat Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 3634770, in Canada 10953518)
or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579,
in Canada 992887).
Maintenance Schedule 6-13

Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from your dealer/retailer.
PartGM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15278634A3083C
Engine Oil Filter 89017524PF48
Spark Plugs 1261188241-107
Wiper Blades Front Driver Side – 24.6 in (62.5 cm) 25941805—
Front Passenger Side – 20.9 in (53.0 cm) 25941804—
Rear – 11.8 in (30.0 cm) 25820122—
6-14 Maintenance Schedule

Engine Drive Belt
Routing
3.6L V6 Engine
Maintenance Schedule 6-15

Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the
type of services performed in the boxes provided. SeeMaintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional
information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on the following record pages. You should
retain all maintenance receipts.
Maintenance Record
Date Odometer
Reading Serviced By Maintenance
Ior
Maintenance II Services Performed
6-16 Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Record (cont’d)
DateOdometer
Reading Serviced By Maintenance
Ior
Maintenance II Services Performed
Maintenance Schedule 6-17

Maintenance Record (cont’d)
DateOdometer
Reading Serviced By Maintenance
Ior
Maintenance II Services Performed
6-18 Maintenance Schedule