2015 Buick Enclave Owner's Manual

2015 Buick Enclave owners manual
Year:
2015
Make:
Buick
Model:
Enclave
Rating:
(8)

Online manual

Size:
5.85 MB

Table of Contents

2015 Buick Enclave Owner Manual BookTOC
2
Introduction
4
Canadian Vehicle Owners
4
Using this Manual
4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions
5
Symbols
5
In Brief
8
Instrument Panel
9
Initial Drive Information
11
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
11
Remote Vehicle Start
11
Door Locks
12
Liftgate
12
Windows
13
Seat Adjustment
13
Memory Features
14
Second Row Seats
14
Third Row Seats
14
Heated and Cooled Front Seats
15
Head Restraint Adjustment
16
Safety Belts
16
Passenger Sensing System
16
Mirror Adjustment
17
Steering Wheel Adjustment
17
Interior Lighting
18
Exterior Lighting
19
Windshield Wiper/Washer
19
Climate Controls
20
Transmission
21
Vehicle Features
21
Infotainment System
21
Radio(s)
22
Satellite Radio
23
Portable Audio Devices
24
Bluetooth®
24
Steering Wheel Controls
24
Cruise Control
25
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
25
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
26
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
26
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
26
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
26
Parking Assist
26
Power Outlets
26
Universal Remote System
27
Sunroof
27
Performance and Maintenance
28
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
28
Tire Pressure Monitor
28
Engine Oil Life System
28
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
29
Roadside Assistance Program
29
OnStar®
29
Keys, Doors, and Windows
30
Keys and Locks
30
Keys
30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
31
Remote Vehicle Start
33
Door Locks
35
Power Door Locks
35
Delayed Locking
36
Automatic Door Locks
36
Lockout Protection
36
Safety Locks
36
Doors
37
Liftgate
37
Vehicle Security
40
Vehicle Alarm System
40
Immobilizer
42
Immobilizer Operation
42
Exterior Mirrors
43
Convex Mirrors
43
Power Mirrors
43
Folding Mirrors
44
Heated Mirrors
44
Automatic Dimming Mirror
44
Park Tilt Mirrors
44
Interior Mirrors
45
Interior Rearview Mirrors
45
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
45
Windows
45
Power Windows
46
Sun Visors
47
Roof
48
Sunroof
48
Seats and Restraints
50
Head Restraints
51
Front Seats
52
Power Seat Adjustment
52
Lumbar Adjustment
53
Reclining Seatbacks
53
Memory Seats
54
Heated and Cooled Front Seats
56
Rear Seats
57
Third Row Seats
59
Safety Belts
62
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
63
Lap-Shoulder Belt
64
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
68
Safety Belt Extender
69
Safety System Check
69
Safety Belt Care
69
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
69
Airbag System
70
Where Are the Airbags?
72
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
74
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
75
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
75
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
76
Passenger Sensing System
77
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
82
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
82
Airbag System Check
83
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
83
Child Restraints
84
Older Children
84
Infants and Young Children
86
Child Restraint Systems
89
Where to Put the Restraint
90
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
92
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
98
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)
99
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
101
Storage
104
Storage Compartments
104
Instrument Panel Storage
104
Glove Box
105
Cupholders
105
Armrest Storage
105
Center Console Storage
105
Additional Storage Features
106
Cargo Cover
106
Cargo Tie-Downs
106
Cargo Management System
106
Convenience Net
107
Roof Rack System
108
Instruments and Controls
110
Controls
111
Steering Wheel Adjustment
111
Steering Wheel Controls
112
Horn
112
Windshield Wiper/Washer
112
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
113
Compass
114
Clock
115
Power Outlets
116
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
118
Instrument Cluster
119
Speedometer
120
Odometer
120
Tachometer
120
Fuel Gauge
120
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
121
Voltmeter Gauge
121
Safety Belt Reminders
122
Airbag Readiness Light
123
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
123
Charging System Light
124
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
124
Brake System Warning Light
127
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
128
Tow/Haul Mode Light
128
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light
129
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
129
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light
129
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
130
Tire Pressure Light
130
Engine Oil Pressure Light
131
Security Light
131
High-Beam On Light
132
Cruise Control Light
132
Information Displays
132
Driver Information Center (DIC)
132
Vehicle Messages
138
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
138
Brake System Messages
138
Cruise Control Messages
139
Door Ajar Messages
139
Engine Cooling System Messages
140
Engine Oil Messages
140
Engine Power Messages
141
Fuel System Messages
141
Key and Lock Messages
141
Lamp Messages
142
Object Detection System Messages
142
Ride Control System Messages
144
Airbag System Messages
144
Security Messages
144
Service Vehicle Messages
144
Tire Messages
145
Transmission Messages
146
Vehicle Reminder Messages
147
Vehicle Speed Messages
147
Washer Fluid Messages
147
Vehicle Personalization
147
Universal Remote System
154
Universal Remote System Programming
154
Universal Remote System Operation
157
Lighting
158
Exterior Lighting
158
Exterior Lamp Controls
158
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
159
Flash-to-Pass
159
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System
159
Delayed Headlamps
160
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)
160
Hazard Warning Flashers
160
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
161
Interior Lighting
161
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
161
Courtesy Lamps
162
Dome Lamps
162
Reading Lamps
162
Lighting Features
163
Entry Lighting
163
Delayed Entry Lighting
163
Delayed Exit Lighting
163
Parade Dimming
164
Battery Load Management
164
Battery Power Protection
165
Infotainment System
166
Introduction
166
Infotainment
166
Theft-Deterrent Feature
167
Overview
168
Operation
168
Radio
171
AM-FM Radio
171
Satellite Radio
174
Radio Reception
175
Multi-Band Antenna
175
Audio Players
176
CD Player
176
MP3
177
Auxiliary Devices
179
Rear Seat Infotainment
180
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System
180
Phone
182
Bluetooth
182
Settings
189
Trademarks and License Agreements
191
Climate Controls
192
Climate Control Systems
192
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
192
Rear Climate Control System
197
Rear Climate Control System (with Rear Seat Audio)
198
Air Vents
199
Maintenance
200
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
200
Driving and Operating
202
Driving Information
203
Distracted Driving
203
Defensive Driving
204
Drunk Driving
204
Control of a Vehicle
204
Braking
204
Steering
205
Off-Road Recovery
206
Loss of Control
206
Driving on Wet Roads
207
Hill and Mountain Roads
207
Winter Driving
208
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
210
Vehicle Load Limits
210
Starting and Operating
215
New Vehicle Break-In
215
Ignition Positions
215
Starting the Engine
217
Engine Heater
218
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
220
Shifting Into Park
220
Shifting out of Park
221
Parking over Things That Burn
222
Engine Exhaust
222
Running the Vehicle While Parked
223
Automatic Transmission
223
Manual Mode
225
Tow/Haul Mode
226
Drive Systems
227
All-Wheel Drive
227
Brakes
227
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
227
Parking Brake
228
Brake Assist
229
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
229
Ride Control Systems
229
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
229
Cruise Control
231
Driver Assistance Systems
234
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
234
Parking Assist
236
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
237
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
239
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
241
Fuel
243
California Fuel Requirements
244
Fuels in Foreign Countries
244
Fuel Additives
244
Filling the Tank
244
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
246
Trailer Towing
247
General Towing Information
247
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
247
Towing Equipment
252
Conversions and Add-Ons
254
Add-On Electrical Equipment
254
Vehicle Care
256
General Information
257
California Proposition 65 Warning
257
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
258
Accessories and Modifications
258
Vehicle Checks
258
Doing Your Own Service Work
258
Hood
259
Engine Compartment Overview
260
Engine Cover
261
Engine Oil
262
Engine Oil Life System
264
Automatic Transmission Fluid
265
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
265
Cooling System
266
Engine Coolant
267
Engine Overheating
271
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
273
Power Steering Fluid
273
Washer Fluid
274
Brakes
275
Brake Fluid
276
Battery
277
All-Wheel Drive
278
Starter Switch Check
278
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
278
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
278
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
279
Wiper Blade Replacement
279
Windshield Replacement
280
Headlamp Aiming
280
Bulb Replacement
281
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
281
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps
281
License Plate Lamp
281
Replacement Bulbs
282
Electrical System
282
High Voltage Devices and Wiring
282
Electrical System Overload
283
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
283
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
283
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
287
Wheels and Tires
290
Tires
290
All-Season Tires
291
Winter Tires
291
Summer Tires
291
Tire Sidewall Labeling
292
Tire Designations
294
Tire Terminology and Definitions
295
Tire Pressure
297
Tire Pressure Monitor System
299
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
300
Tire Inspection
303
Tire Rotation
303
When It Is Time for New Tires
305
Buying New Tires
305
Different Size Tires and Wheels
307
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
307
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
309
Wheel Replacement
309
Tire Chains
310
If a Tire Goes Flat
311
Tire Changing
312
Compact Spare Tire
320
Jump Starting
321
Towing the Vehicle
325
Recreational Vehicle Towing
325
Appearance Care
328
Exterior Care
328
Interior Care
332
Floor Mats
336
Service and Maintenance
338
General Information
338
Maintenance Schedule
340
Special Application Services
345
Additional Maintenance and Care
345
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
349
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
349
Maintenance Replacement Parts
350
Maintenance Records
351
Technical Data
352
Vehicle Identification
352
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
352
Service Parts Identification Label
352
Vehicle Data
353
Capacities and Specifications
353
Engine Drive Belt Routing
355
Customer Information
356
Customer Information
356
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
356
Customer Assistance Offices
358
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
359
Online Owner Center
359
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
360
Roadside Assistance Program
360
Scheduling Service Appointments
362
Courtesy Transportation Program
362
Collision Damage Repair
363
Service Publications Ordering Information
366
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
367
Radio Frequency Statement
367
Reporting Safety Defects
367
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
367
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
368
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
368
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
369
Event Data Recorders
369
OnStar®
370
Infotainment System
370
OnStar
372
OnStar Overview
372
OnStar Services
373
Emergency
373
Security
374
Navigation
374
Connections
375
Vehicle Diagnostics
377
OnStar Additional Information
377
Index
382
Index_A
382
Index_B
383
Index_C
383
Index_D
384
Index_E
385
Index_F
385
Index_G
386
Index_H
386
Index_I
387
Index_J
387
Index_K
387
Index_L
387
Index_M
388
Index_N
389
Index_O
389
Index_P
389
Index_R
390
Index_S
391
Index_T
392
Index_U
393
Index_V
393
Index_W
393

2015 Buick Enclave Overview

Introduction

The 2015 Buick Enclave is a mid-size SUV that marries sophistication with functionality, designed for families and individuals who appreciate luxury and versatility. Its elegant design is complemented by a spacious interior, making it a perfect choice for both daily commutes and weekend getaways. With Buick’s commitment to comfort and technology, the Enclave stands out in its class, delivering a satisfying driving experience without compromising on style.

Powertrains

Under the hood, the 2015 Buick Enclave is powered by a robust 3.6-liter V6 engine, which produces an impressive 288 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, providing smooth and responsive acceleration. Available in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations, the Enclave ensures optimal traction and stability, making it capable of handling various road conditions with ease.

Trim Levels

The 2015 Enclave is offered in three well-appointed trims: Convenience, Leather, and Premium. With the Convenience trim, you get a host of standard features such as a rearview camera and Bluetooth connectivity. The Leather trim adds a touch of luxury with leather upholstery and heated front seats, while the Premium trim elevates the experience further with features like navigation, a premium sound system, and advanced safety options, ensuring comfort and convenience for all passengers.

Features

This SUV is equipped with a range of modern features designed for both comfort and connectivity. Key highlights include tri-zone automatic climate control, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone integration, and ample cargo space with split-folding rear seats. Safety is prioritized with standard features such as stability control, traction control, and multiple airbags, ensuring peace of mind during every journey.

Owner's Manual

The comprehensive owner's manual for the 2015 Buick Enclave serves as a valuable resource, detailing everything from basic maintenance to advanced features and safety protocols. It provides owners with essential information to maximize their driving experience, including troubleshooting tips, warranty details, and service intervals, ensuring that the Enclave remains in peak condition for years to come.

User manual download

The Buick Enclave owner manual for the 2015 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2015 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.

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