2017 Buick Enclave Owner's Manual
Year:
2017
Make:
Buick
Model:
Enclave
Rating:
Table of Contents
Contents
2
Introduction
3
Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Using this Manual
3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
4
Symbols
4
In Brief
6
Instrument Panel
7
Initial Drive Information
9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
9
Remote Vehicle Start
9
Door Locks
10
Liftgate
10
Windows
11
Seat Adjustment
11
Memory Features
12
Second Row Seats
12
Third Row Seats
12
Heated and Cooled Front Seats
13
Head Restraint Adjustment
14
Safety Belts
14
Passenger Sensing System
14
Mirror Adjustment
15
Steering Wheel Adjustment
15
Interior Lighting
16
Exterior Lighting
17
Windshield Wiper/Washer
17
Climate Controls
18
Transmission
18
Vehicle Features
19
Infotainment System
19
Radio(s)
19
Satellite Radio
20
Portable Audio Devices
21
Bluetooth®
21
Steering Wheel Controls
21
Cruise Control
22
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
22
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
22
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
23
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
23
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
23
Parking Assist
23
Power Outlets
23
Universal Remote System
23
Sunroof
24
Performance and Maintenance
24
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
24
Tire Pressure Monitor
25
Fuel
25
E85 or FlexFuel
25
Engine Oil Life System
25
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
26
Roadside Assistance Program
26
Keys, Doors, and Windows
27
Keys and Locks
27
Keys
27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
29
Remote Vehicle Start
31
Door Locks
32
Power Door Locks
33
Delayed Locking
33
Automatic Door Locks
33
Lockout Protection
34
Safety Locks
34
Doors
34
Liftgate
34
Vehicle Security
37
Vehicle Alarm System
37
Immobilizer
38
Immobilizer Operation
38
Exterior Mirrors
40
Convex Mirrors
40
Power Mirrors
40
Folding Mirrors
40
Heated Mirrors
41
Automatic Dimming Mirror
41
Park Tilt Mirrors
41
Interior Mirrors
41
Interior Rearview Mirrors
41
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
41
Windows
42
Power Windows
42
Sun Visors
44
Roof
44
Sunroof
44
Seats and Restraints
46
Head Restraints
47
Front Seats
48
Power Seat Adjustment
48
Lumbar Adjustment
49
Reclining Seatbacks
49
Memory Seats
50
Heated and Cooled Front Seats
51
Rear Seats
53
Third Row Seats
54
Safety Belts
57
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
58
Lap-Shoulder Belt
59
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
63
Safety Belt Extender
63
Safety System Check
64
Safety Belt Care
64
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
64
Airbag System
65
Where Are the Airbags?
67
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
68
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
69
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
69
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
70
Passenger Sensing System
71
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
75
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
76
Airbag System Check
76
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
77
Child Restraints
77
Older Children
77
Infants and Young Children
79
Child Restraint Systems
81
Where to Put the Restraint
83
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
84
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
90
Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the Rear Seat)
91
Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the Front Seat)
93
Storage
96
Storage Compartments
96
Instrument Panel Storage
96
Glove Box
96
Cupholders
96
Armrest Storage
97
Center Console Storage
97
Additional Storage Features
98
Cargo Cover
98
Cargo Tie-Downs
98
Cargo Management System
98
Convenience Net
99
Roof Rack System
99
Instruments and Controls
101
Controls
102
Steering Wheel Adjustment
102
Steering Wheel Controls
103
Horn
103
Windshield Wiper/Washer
103
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
104
Compass
104
Clock
106
Power Outlets
107
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
108
Instrument Cluster
109
Speedometer
110
Odometer
110
Tachometer
110
Fuel Gauge
110
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
111
Voltmeter Gauge
112
Safety Belt Reminders
112
Airbag Readiness Light
113
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
113
Charging System Light
114
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
115
Brake System Warning Light
116
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
117
Tow/Haul Mode Light
118
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light
118
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
118
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light
118
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
119
Tire Pressure Light
119
Engine Oil Pressure Light
119
Security Light
120
High-Beam On Light
120
Cruise Control Light
121
Information Displays
121
Driver Information Center (DIC)
121
Vehicle Messages
126
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
126
Brake System Messages
126
Cruise Control Messages
127
Door Ajar Messages
127
Engine Cooling System Messages
127
Engine Oil Messages
128
Engine Power Messages
128
Fuel System Messages
129
Key and Lock Messages
129
Lamp Messages
129
Object Detection System Messages
130
Ride Control System Messages
131
Airbag System Messages
132
Security Messages
132
Service Vehicle Messages
132
Tire Messages
132
Transmission Messages
133
Vehicle Reminder Messages
134
Vehicle Speed Messages
134
Washer Fluid Messages
134
Vehicle Personalization
135
Universal Remote System
141
Universal Remote System Programming
141
Universal Remote System Operation
144
Lighting
145
Exterior Lighting
145
Exterior Lamp Controls
145
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
146
Flash-to-Pass
146
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System
146
Delayed Headlamps
147
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)
147
Hazard Warning Flashers
147
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
148
Interior Lighting
148
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
148
Courtesy Lamps
149
Dome Lamps
149
Reading Lamps
149
Lighting Features
150
Entry Lighting
150
Delayed Entry Lighting
150
Delayed Exit Lighting
150
Parade Dimming
150
Battery Load Management
151
Battery Power Protection
151
Infotainment System
152
Introduction
152
Infotainment
152
Theft-Deterrent Feature
153
Overview
154
Operation
154
Radio
157
AM-FM Radio
157
Satellite Radio
160
Radio Reception
160
Multi-Band Antenna
161
Audio Players
161
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices
161
CD Player
161
MP3
163
Auxiliary Devices
165
OnStar System
166
Rear Seat Infotainment
166
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System
166
Phone
168
Bluetooth
168
Settings
174
Trademarks and License Agreements
176
Climate Controls
177
Climate Control Systems
177
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
177
Rear Climate Control System
182
Rear Climate Control System (with Rear Seat Audio)
183
Air Vents
184
Maintenance
184
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
184
Driving and Operating
186
Driving Information
187
Distracted Driving
187
Defensive Driving
187
Drunk Driving
187
Control of a Vehicle
188
Braking
188
Steering
188
Off-Road Recovery
189
Loss of Control
189
Driving on Wet Roads
190
Hill and Mountain Roads
191
Winter Driving
191
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
193
Vehicle Load Limits
193
Starting and Operating
197
New Vehicle Break-In
197
Ignition Positions
197
Starting the Engine
199
Engine Heater
200
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
201
Shifting Into Park
201
Shifting out of Park
202
Parking over Things That Burn
203
Engine Exhaust
203
Running the Vehicle While Parked
204
Automatic Transmission
204
Manual Mode
206
Tow/Haul Mode
207
Drive Systems
208
All-Wheel Drive
208
Brakes
208
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
208
Parking Brake
209
Brake Assist
209
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
210
Ride Control Systems
210
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
210
Cruise Control
212
Driver Assistance Systems
214
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
214
Parking Assist
216
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
217
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
219
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
221
Fuel
222
California Fuel Requirements
223
Fuels in Foreign Countries
223
Fuel Additives
223
Filling the Tank
223
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
225
Trailer Towing
225
General Towing Information
225
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
225
Towing Equipment
231
Conversions and Add-Ons
233
Add-On Electrical Equipment
233
Vehicle Care
234
General Information
235
California Proposition 65 Warning
235
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
235
Accessories and Modifications
236
Vehicle Checks
236
Doing Your Own Service Work
236
Hood
237
Engine Compartment Overview
238
Engine Cover
239
Engine Oil
239
Engine Oil Life System
242
Automatic Transmission Fluid
242
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
243
Cooling System
244
Engine Coolant
245
Engine Overheating
248
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
249
Power Steering Fluid
250
Washer Fluid
250
Brakes
251
Brake Fluid
252
Battery - North America
253
All-Wheel Drive
254
Starter Switch Check
254
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
254
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
254
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
255
Wiper Blade Replacement
255
Windshield Replacement
256
Headlamp Aiming
256
Bulb Replacement
256
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
256
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps
257
License Plate Lamp
257
Replacement Bulbs
258
Electrical System
258
High Voltage Devices and Wiring
258
Electrical System Overload
258
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
259
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
259
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
262
Wheels and Tires
265
Tires
265
All-Season Tires
266
Winter Tires
266
Summer Tires
267
Tire Sidewall Labeling
267
Tire Designations
269
Tire Terminology and Definitions
270
Tire Pressure
272
Tire Pressure Monitor System
273
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
274
Tire Inspection
277
Tire Rotation
277
When It Is Time for New Tires
279
Buying New Tires
279
Different Size Tires and Wheels
281
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
281
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
283
Wheel Replacement
283
Tire Chains
284
If a Tire Goes Flat
284
Tire Changing
285
Compact Spare Tire
293
Jump Starting
294
Jump Starting - North America
294
Towing the Vehicle
297
Recreational Vehicle Towing
298
Appearance Care
301
Exterior Care
301
Interior Care
305
Floor Mats
308
Service and Maintenance
311
General Information
311
Maintenance Schedule
312
Special Application Services
318
Additional Maintenance and Care
318
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
321
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
321
Maintenance Replacement Parts
322
Maintenance Records
323
Technical Data
324
Vehicle Identification
324
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
324
Service Parts Identification Label
324
Vehicle Data
325
Capacities and Specifications
325
Engine Drive Belt Routing
326
Customer Information
327
Customer Information
327
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
327
Customer Assistance Offices
329
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
329
Online Owner Center
330
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
330
Roadside Assistance Program
331
Scheduling Service Appointments
332
Courtesy Transportation Program
333
Collision Damage Repair
334
Service Publications Ordering Information
336
Radio Frequency Statement
337
Reporting Safety Defects
337
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
337
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
338
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
338
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
338
Event Data Recorders
339
OnStar®
339
Infotainment System
340
OnStar
341
OnStar Overview
341
OnStar Services
342
Emergency
342
Security
342
Navigation
343
Connections
343
Diagnostics
345
OnStar Additional Information
346
Index
351
Index_A
351
Index_B
352
Index_C
352
Index_D
353
Index_E
354
Index_F
354
Index_G
355
Index_H
355
Index_I
355
Index_J
356
Index_K
356
Index_L
356
Index_M
356
Index_N
357
Index_O
357
Index_P
358
Index_R
358
Index_S
359
Index_T
360
Index_U
361
Index_V
361
Index_W
361
2017 Buick Enclave Overview
Introduction
The 2017 Buick Enclave stands as a beacon of sophistication and versatility in the mid-size SUV market. Combining a spacious interior with elegant design, the Enclave offers a harmonious blend of comfort, technology, and power, making it a top choice for families and individuals alike. This SUV is designed to accommodate up to eight passengers, ensuring an enjoyable ride for everyone while also prioritizing luxury and style.
Powertrains
Under the hood, the 2017 Buick Enclave is powered by a robust 3.6-liter V6 engine that delivers an impressive 288 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. This powertrain is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, providing smooth shifting and refined performance. Available in either front-wheel or all-wheel drive, the Enclave is equipped to handle various road conditions, ensuring a confident driving experience whether on city streets or winding highways.
Trims
The 2017 Enclave is offered in three distinct trims: the Convenience, Leather, and Premium. The Convenience trim provides a solid foundation with features like tri-zone automatic climate control and a rearview camera. The Leather trim elevates the experience with leather upholstery, upgraded audio systems, and advanced safety features. For those seeking the ultimate in luxury, the Premium trim is equipped with additional enhancements like premium sound systems, a navigation system, and advanced safety technologies for peace of mind on every journey.
Features
Buick has meticulously designed the Enclave with a plethora of features to ensure comfort and convenience. Standard features include a touchscreen infotainment system, smartphone integration, and ample cargo space for all your needs. Safety is paramount, with available technologies like blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alerts, making this SUV a secure choice for families.
Owners Manual
The 2017 Buick Enclave comes with a comprehensive owner's manual, providing essential information for maintenance, troubleshooting, and maximizing the vehicle's features. This guide aids owners in understanding the intricacies of their SUV, ensuring a seamless ownership experience for years to come.
User manual download
The Buick Enclave owner manual for the 2017 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2017 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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