Buick Enclave: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check. Ignition Transmission Lock Check. Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
WARNING
When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle.
It should be parked on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See Parking Brake .
Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition on, but do not start the engine. Without
applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of P (Park) with normal
effort. If the shift lever moves out of P (Park), contact your dealer for service
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF
in each shift lever position.
► The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in P (Park).
► The ignition key should come out only in LOCK/OFF.
Contact your dealer if service is required.
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
WARNING
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move.
You or others could be injured and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be
ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot
on the regular brake, set the parking brake.
► To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and the
transmission in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake
pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
► To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed
by the regular brake.
Contact your dealer if service is required.
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See Maintenance Schedule for more information.
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Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment.
However, if your vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.
Aim adjustment to the low-beam h
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STEERING LINKAGE INNER TIE ROD INSPECTION
Special Tools
GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position with the engine OFF.
NOTE: This inspection procedure does not supersede local government
required
inspections that
Tire Pressure
Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively.
Notice: Neither tire underinflation nor overinflation is good.
Underinflated tires, or tires that do not have enough air, can result in:
► Tire overloading and overheating which could lead to a blowout.