Buick Enclave: Fuel
Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of
this vehicle. To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance,
we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline.
Look for the TOP TIER label on the fuel pump to ensure gasoline meets enhanced
detergency standards developed by auto companies. A list of marketers providing
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline can be found at www.toptiergas.com.
The eighth digit of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter
or number that identifies the vehicle's engine. The VIN is at the top left of the
instrument panel. See Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .
Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded
gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
. For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended
Fuel .
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Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. If
the octane rating is less than 87, an audible knocking noise, commonly referred
to as spark knock, might be heard when
At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM specification D 4814 in the United States
or CAN/CGSB-3.5 or 3.511 in Canada. Some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing additive
called methylcyclopentadie
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This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The TPMS warning light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of
the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and
inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and L
The traction control system limits wheel spin. The
system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is
started.
• To turn off traction control, press and release
in
front of the shift lever.
illuminates and the
appropriate DIC message is displayed. See DIC
Warnings and Messages
