2019 BUICK ENCLAVE hood release

Buick Enclave Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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In Brief 7
1.Air Vents 0184.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0 172.
IntelliBeam System Button (If
Equipped). See Exterior Lamp
Controls 0168.
3. Manual Mode 0217.
4. Instrument Cluster 0132.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display.
See Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Base Level) 0149 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0152.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer
0124.
6. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0222.
All-Wheel Drive Button (If
Equipped). See Driver Mode
Control 0223.
Sport Mode Button (If
Equipped) or Tow/Haul Mode
Button (If Equipped). See
Driver Mode Control 0223. 7. Light Sensor. See
Automatic
Headlamp System 0171.
8. Hazard Warning Flashers
0172.
Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0237 (If
Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0249
(If Equipped).
9. Infotainment 0177.
10. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0178.
Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 068 (If Equipped).
11. Wireless Charging 0129 (If
Equipped).
12. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0212.
13. ENGINE START/STOP Button. SeeIgnition Positions 0202.
14. Steering Wheel Controls 0123.
15. Horn 0124.
16. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0123 (Out of View). 17.
Cruise Control 0225.
Adaptive Cruise Control 0227
(If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0123
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0240 (If Equipped).
18. Hood Release. See Hood
0 270.
19. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0141.
20. Exterior Lamp Controls 0168.
21. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0173.
22. Electric Parking Brake 0219.

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270 Vehicle Care
If equipped with remote vehicle
start, open the hood before
performing any service work to
prevent remote starting the vehicle
accidentally. SeeRemote Vehicle
Start 036.
Keep a record with all parts receipts
and list the mileage and the date of
any service work performed. See
Maintenance Records 0356.
Caution
Even small amounts of
contamination can cause damage
to vehicle systems. Do not allow
contaminants to contact the fluids,
reservoir caps, or dipsticks.
Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood release handle
with this symbol on it. It is
under the instrument panel on
the driver side of the vehicle.
2. At the front of the vehicle, pull
up on the center of the hood,
and push the secondary hood
release to the right.
3. After you have partially lifted the hood, gas struts will
automatically take over to lift
and hold the hood in the fully
open position. To close the hood:
1. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are properly
installed.
2. Pull the hood down to close. Lower the hood until the lifting
pressure of the strut is
reduced. Then allow the hood
to fall and latch into place
under its own weight
3. Check to make sure the hood is closed. If the hood does not
fully latch, gently push the
hood down at the front and
center of the hood until it is
completely latched.

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Vehicle Care 287
Rear Wiper Blade Replacement
To replace the rear wiper blade:
1. Slide a plastic tool under thecover and push upward to
unsnap.
2. Slide the cover toward the wiper blade tip to unhook it
from the blade assembly.
3. Remove the cover.
4. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.
5. Push the release lever (2) todisengage the hook and push
the wiper arm (1) out of the
blade assembly (3).
6. Push the new blade assembly securely on the wiper arm until
the release lever clicks into
place.
7. To reinstall the cover, ensure that the cover hook slides into
the slot in the blade assembly.
8. Snap the cover down to secure.
Windshield Replacement
Driver Assistance Systems
If the windshield needs to be
replaced and the vehicle is
equipped with a front camera sensor
for the Driver Assistance Systems, a
GM replacement windshield is
recommended. The replacement
windshield must be installed
according to GM specifications for
proper alignment. If it is not, these
systems may not work properly, they may display messages, or they may
not work at all. See your dealer for
proper windshield replacement.
Acoustic Windshield
The vehicle is equipped with an
acoustic windshield. If the
windshield needs to be replaced, be
sure to get an acoustic windshield
so you will continue to have the
benefits an acoustic windshield can
provide.
Gas Strut(s)
This vehicle is equipped with gas
strut(s) to provide assistance in
lifting and holding open the hood/
trunk/liftgate system in full open
position.
{Warning
If the gas struts that hold open
the hood, trunk, and/or liftgate fail,
you or others could be seriously
injured. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service immediately.
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Vehicle Care 333
The vehicle is not designed to be
towed with all four wheels on the
ground. If the vehicle must be
towed, a dolly should be used. See
the following information on dolly
towing.
Dolly Towing
Tow the vehicle with the two rear
wheels on the ground and the front
wheels on a dolly.To tow the vehicle from the front
with two wheels on the ground:
1. Put the vehicle front wheels on the dolly.
2. Shift the transmission to P (Park).
3. Set the parking brake.
4. If equipped, put the vehicle in AWD. See Driver Mode Control
0 223.
5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly.
6. Follow the dolly manufacturer's instructions for preparing the
vehicle and dolly for towing.
7. Release the parking brake.
8. Turn the vehicle off. 9. Open the hood.
10. Wait two minutes.
11. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal connector from the
12-volt battery.
12. Close and latch the hood.
Towing the Vehicle from
the Rear

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354 Service and Maintenance
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
See Cooling System 0277.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity
grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil
0 272.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and
Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in
Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19353126, in Canada 19353127).
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or equivalent.
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.