Buick Enclave: 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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The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering
wheel.
The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the
instrument panel on the passenger side.
Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar
The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and
right front passenger are in t
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 Light .
Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and
cause prematu