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Buick Enclave: Battery. All-Wheel Drive. Starter Switch Check

Buick Enclave 2008-2017 Owners Manual / Vehicle Care / Vehicle Checks / Battery. All-Wheel Drive. Starter Switch Check

Battery

Refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when a new battery is needed.

Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Vehicle Storage

Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode.WARNING
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode.

You can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting  for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt.

Infrequent Usage: Remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down.

Extended Storage: Remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger.

All-Wheel Drive

It is not necessary to check the all–wheel drive lubricant levels.

► fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to the dealer as soon as possible.

Starter Switch Check

When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicleWARNING
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.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake.

See Parking Brake .
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral).

If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer for service.

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