2010 Buick Enclave Owner's Manual
Year:
2010
Make:
Buick
Model:
Enclave
Rating:
Table of Contents
2010 Buick Enclave BookTOC
1
Introduction
3
Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Using this Manual
4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions
4
Symbols
4
In Brief
7
Instrument Panel
8
Initial Drive Information
9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
10
Remote Vehicle Start
10
Door Locks
11
Liftgate
11
Windows
12
Seat Adjustment
12
Second Row Seats
13
Third Row Seats
13
Heated Seats
13
Heated and Ventilated Seats
14
Head Restraint Adjustment
14
Safety Belt
14
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag
14
Mirror Adjustment
15
Steering Wheel Adjustment
16
Interior Lighting
17
Exterior Lighting
17
Windshield Wiper/Washer
18
Climate Controls
19
Vehicle Features
20
Radio(s)
20
Satellite Radio
21
Portable Audio Devices
21
Bluetooth®
21
Steering Wheel Controls
22
Navigation System
22
Cruise Control
23
Storage Compartments
23
Power Outlets
24
Sunroof
24
Performance and Maintenance
24
StabiliTrak®
24
Tire Pressure Monitor
25
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
25
Engine Oil Life System
25
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
26
Roadside Assistance Program
26
OnStar®
27
Keys, Doors and Windows
29
Keys and Locks
30
Keys
30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
31
Remote Vehicle Start
33
Door Locks
35
Power Door Locks
35
Delayed Locking
35
Automatic Door Locks
36
Lockout Protection
36
Safety Locks
36
Doors
37
Liftgate
37
Vehicle Security
40
Anti-Theft Alarm System
40
Immobilizer
41
Immobilizer Operation
41
Exterior Mirrors
43
Convex Mirrors
43
Power Mirrors
44
Folding Mirrors
44
Heated Mirrors
45
Park Tilt Mirrors
45
Interior Mirrors
46
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
46
Windows
46
Power Windows
47
Sun Visors
49
Roof
49
Sunroof
49
Seats and Restraints
51
Head Restraints
52
Front Seats
53
Power Seat Adjustment
53
Lumbar Adjustment
54
Reclining Seatbacks
55
Heated Front Seats
57
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
58
Rear Seats
58
Third Row Seats
61
Safety Belts
63
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
67
Lap-Shoulder Belt
72
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
77
Safety Belt Extender
78
Safety System Check
78
Safety Belt Care
78
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash
79
Airbag System
79
Where Are the Airbags?
81
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
83
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
84
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
85
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?
85
Passenger Sensing System
87
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
92
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
92
Airbag System Check
93
Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash
94
Child Restraints
94
Older Children
94
Infants and Young Children
97
Child Restraint Systems
99
Where to Put the Restraint
101
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
103
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
109
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)
110
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Passenger Seat)
112
Storage
115
Storage Compartments
115
Instrument Panel Storage
115
Glove Box
115
Cupholders
115
Armrest Storage
115
Center Console Storage
115
Floor Console Storage
116
Additional Storage Features
117
Cargo Cover
117
Cargo Tie Downs
117
Cargo Management System
117
Convenience Net
117
Roof Rack System
118
Instruments and Controls
119
Controls
120
Steering Wheel Adjustment
120
Steering Wheel Controls
121
Horn
123
Windshield Wiper/Washer
123
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
124
Compass
125
Clock
127
Power Outlets
128
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
130
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
130
Instrument Cluster
131
Speedometer
132
Odometer
132
Tachometer
132
Fuel Gauge
132
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
133
Voltmeter Gauge
133
Safety Belt Reminders
134
Airbag Readiness Light
134
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
135
Charging System Light
136
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
137
Brake System Warning Light
139
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
140
Tow/Haul Mode Light
140
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light
141
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
141
Tire Pressure Light
141
Engine Oil Pressure Light
142
Security Light
142
High-Beam on Light
142
Fog Lamp Light
143
Cruise Control Light
143
Information Displays
143
Driver Information Center (DIC)
143
Vehicle Messages
149
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
149
Brake System Messages
150
Cruise Control Messages
150
Door Ajar Messages
150
Engine Cooling System Messages
151
Engine Oil Messages
152
Engine Power Messages
152
Fuel System Messages
152
Key and Lock Messages
153
Lamp Messages
153
Object Detection System Messages
154
Ride Control System Messages
154
Airbag System Messages
154
Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages
155
Service Vehicle Messages
155
Tire Messages
155
Transmission Messages
156
Vehicle Reminder Messages
157
Vehicle Speed Messages
157
Washer Fluid Messages
157
Vehicle Personalization
158
Universal Remote System
165
Universal Remote System Programming
165
Universal Remote System Operation
169
Lighting
171
Exterior Lighting
171
Exterior Lamp Controls
171
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
172
Flash-to-Pass
173
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System
173
Delayed Headlamps
173
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)
174
Hazard Warning Flashers
174
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
174
Fog Lamps
175
Interior Lighting
175
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
175
Dome Lamps
175
Reading Lamps
175
Lighting Features
176
Entry Lighting
176
Delayed Entry Lighting
176
Delayed Exit Lighting
176
Parade Dimming
177
Battery Load Management
177
Battery Power Protection
178
Infotainment System
179
Introduction
179
Theft-Deterrent Feature
180
Operation
180
Radio
184
AM-FM Radio
184
Satellite Radio
186
Radio Reception
189
Multi-Band Antenna
190
Audio Players
190
CD Player
190
CD/DVD Player
192
MP3 (Radio with CD and Radio with CD/USB)
199
MP3 (Radio with CD/DVD)
205
Auxiliary Devices
212
Rear Seat Infotainment
214
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System
214
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System
222
Phone
224
Bluetooth
224
Climate Controls
235
Climate Control Systems
235
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
235
Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only)
241
Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio)
242
Air Vents
243
Driving and Operating
245
Driving Information
246
Defensive Driving
246
Drunk Driving
246
Control of a Vehicle
247
Braking
247
Steering
248
Off-Road Recovery
249
Loss of Control
250
Driving on Wet Roads
251
Highway Hypnosis
252
Hill and Mountain Roads
252
Winter Driving
253
If the Vehicle is Stuck
255
Vehicle Load Limits
256
Starting and Operating
261
New Vehicle Break-In
261
Ignition Positions
262
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
263
Starting the Engine
263
Engine Heater
264
Shifting Into Park
265
Shifting Out of Park
266
Parking Over Things That Burn
267
Engine Exhaust
267
Running the Vehicle While Parked
268
Automatic Transmission
268
Manual Mode
270
Tow/Haul Mode
271
Drive Systems
272
All-Wheel Drive
272
Brakes
272
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
272
Parking Brake
273
Brake Assist
274
Ride Control Systems
274
StabiliTrak System
274
Cruise Control
276
Object Detection Systems
279
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
279
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
280
Fuel
286
Recommended Fuel
286
Gasoline Specifications
286
California Fuel Requirements
287
Fuels in Foreign Countries
287
Fuel Additives
287
Filling the Tank
289
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
290
Towing
291
General Towing Information
291
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
291
Trailer Towing
296
Towing Equipment
300
Conversions and Add-Ons
302
Add-On Electrical Equipment
302
Vehicle Care
303
General Information
304
California Proposition 65 Warning
305
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
305
Accessories and Modifications
305
Vehicle Checks
306
Doing Your Own Service Work
306
Hood
307
Engine Compartment Overview
308
Engine Cover
309
Engine Oil
310
Engine Oil Life System
312
Automatic Transmission Fluid
313
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
313
Cooling System
315
Engine Coolant
315
Engine Overheating
319
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
321
Power Steering Fluid
321
Washer Fluid
322
Brakes
323
Brake Fluid
324
Battery
325
All-Wheel Drive
326
Starter Switch Check
326
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check
327
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
327
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
328
Wiper Blade Replacement
328
Windshield Replacement
329
Headlamp Aiming
330
Bulb Replacement
330
Halogen Bulbs
330
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
330
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Stoplamps
331
License Plate Lamp
331
Replacement Bulbs
332
Electrical System
332
High Voltage Devices and Wiring
332
Electrical System Overload
332
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
333
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
333
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
336
Wheels and Tires
339
Tires
339
Tire Sidewall Labeling
339
Tire Designations
342
Tire Terminology and Definitions
342
Tire Pressure
346
Tire Pressure Monitor System
347
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
348
Tire Inspection
352
Tire Rotation
352
When It Is Time for New Tires
353
Buying New Tires
354
Different Size Tires and Wheels
356
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
356
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
358
Wheel Replacement
358
Tire Chains
359
If a Tire Goes Flat
360
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
361
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
369
Tire Changing
369
Secondary Latch System
379
Compact Spare Tire
381
Jump Starting
382
Towing
386
Towing the Vehicle
386
Recreational Vehicle Towing
386
Appearance Care
389
Exterior Care
389
Interior Care
393
Floor Mats
396
Service and Maintenance
397
General Information
397
Scheduled Maintenance
398
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
403
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
403
Maintenance Replacement Parts
405
Maintenance Records
406
Technical Data
409
Vehicle Identification
409
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
409
Service Parts Identification Label
409
Vehicle Data
410
Capacities and Specifications
410
Engine Drive Belt Routing
411
Customer Information
413
Customer Information
413
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
413
Customer Assistance Offices (US, Can)
415
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (US, Can)
416
Online Owner Center
416
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
417
Roadside Assistance Program
418
Scheduling Service Appointments
420
Courtesy Transportation Program
420
Collision Damage Repair
422
Service Publications Ordering Information
424
Reporting Safety Defects
425
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
425
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
426
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
426
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
427
Event Data Recorders
427
Navigation System
428
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
428
Radio Frequency Statement
428
Index
429
Index_A
429
Index_B
430
Index_C
430
Index_D
431
Index_E
432
Index_F
433
Index_G
433
Index_H
434
Index_I
434
Index_J
434
Index_K
434
Index_L
434
Index_M
435
Index_N
436
Index_O
436
Index_P
436
Index_R
437
Index_S
438
Index_T
439
Index_U
440
Index_V
440
Index_W
440
2010 Buick Enclave Overview
Introduction
The 2010 Buick Enclave stands as a testament to luxurious family transportation, merging solid performance with refined elegance. This midsize crossover SUV boasts a spacious interior, comfortable seating for up to eight, and an impressive suite of features that cater to both driver and passenger needs. With its smooth lines and stylish silhouette, the Enclave is both appealing to the eye and practical for everyday use.
Powertrains
Under the hood, the 2010 Enclave is powered by a robust 3.6-liter V6 engine that delivers 288 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, providing a responsive and smooth driving experience. With the option of all-wheel drive, drivers can confidently tackle various road conditions, making the Enclave an excellent choice for families on the go.
Trims
The Buick Enclave comes in three primary trims: CX, CXL, and CXL-2. The CX trim offers ample standard features, including tri-zone climate control and an intuitive navigation system. The CXL upgrade introduces luxurious leather seating, heated front seats, and additional safety technologies. The top-tier CXL-2 trim elevates the experience with premium finishes, upgraded audio systems, and advanced driver assistance features, making it the ideal choice for those wanting the utmost in comfort and safety.
Features
The 2010 Enclave impresses with its array of features designed for comfort and convenience. Standard features include a rearview camera, Bluetooth connectivity, and a seven-speaker audio system. Optional upgrades consist of a dual-pane sunroof, a rear-seat entertainment system, and premium sound systems. Safety is also a priority, with multiple airbags, stability control, and anti-lock brakes included throughout the lineup, offering peace of mind on every journey.
Owner's Manual
The owner's manual for the 2010 Buick Enclave serves as a comprehensive guide to maximizing the vehicle's performance and features. It includes essential information on maintenance schedules, troubleshooting tips, and a thorough explanation of the vehicle's advanced systems, ensuring owners can fully enjoy the luxurious experience that the Enclave provides while staying informed about care and upkeep.
User manual download
The Buick Enclave owner manual for the 2010 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2010 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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