Buick Enclave: Antilock Brake System (ABS)
This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid.
When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to drive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motor or clicking noise might be heard while this test is going on, and it might even be noticed that the brake pedal moves a little. This is normal.
If there is a problem with ABS, this warning light stays on. See Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light .
If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to avoid a sudden obstacle, a computer senses that the wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel.
ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel, as required, faster than any driver could. This can help the driver steer around the obstacle while braking hard.
As the brakes are applied, the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.
Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with ABS.
Using ABS
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let ABS work. You might hear the ABS pump or motor operating and feel the brake pedal pulsate, but this is normal.
Braking in Emergencies
ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help more than even the very best braking.
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Parking Brake
To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push the parking
brake pedal down.
If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on.
See Brake System Warning
Brake Assist
This vehicle has a brake assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping
or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions. This feature uses the
stability system hydraulic brak
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist (HSA) feature, which may be useful when
the vehicle is stopped on a grade. This feature is designed to prevent the vehicle
from rolling, either forward or rear
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Exterior Care
Washing the Vehicle
To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it often and out of direct sunlight.
Notice: Do not use petroleum based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents as
they can damage the vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic parts. If damage occurs,
it would not be covered by the vehi
DVD-V (Video) Display Buttons
Once a DVD-V is inserted, the radio display menu shows several icons.
Press the softkeys under any icon during DVD playback. See the icon list below
for more information.
► rear seat passenger can navigate the DVD-V menus and controls through the remote
control.
See “Remote Control”
