Buick Enclave: Running the Vehicle While Parked
It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know.
WARNING
Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine
exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which
cannot be seen or smelled.
It can cause unconsciousness and even death. Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation.
For more information, see Engine Exhaust .
WARNING
It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift
lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can
roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park).
Follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move.
See Shifting Into Park .
If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips .
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Automatic Transmission
The automatic transmission has a shift lever located on the console between the
seats.
► (Park): This position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use when
starting the eng
Manual Mode
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode
ERS mode allows you to choose the top-gear limit of the transmission and the
vehicle's speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer.
The vehicle has an e
Tow/Haul Mode
(Tow/Haul): The vehicle may have
a Tow/Haul mode.
The button is located on the instrument panel under the climate controls.
Push the button to activate the system. Push it again to deactivate the
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Power Steering Fluid
The power steering fluid reservoir is located under the engine cover on the passenger
side of the vehicle.
See Engine Compartment Overview for reservoir location.
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect
there is
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC).
The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages
if a system problem is detected.
All messages will appear in the DIC display located at the top of the instrument
panel cluster.
The DIC comes on when the ign
