Buick Enclave 2012 User manual

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YOUR KIND
OF L U X U R Y.
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What matters is what matters to you.
Defined by you. Enjoyed by you.
And that’s why we say, “come as you are.”
This is not luxury as you have always known it.
It’s luxury the way it should be.

Sure it’s stylish, spacious and well appointed. But what really sets Enclave apart is its open, clean, elegant surroundings.
It’s smart without taking itself too seriously. An ingenious navigation and entertainment system,
1an active approach to safety
and intelligent all-wheel drive1are just a few of the qualities that simply make Enclave, Enclave. 1Optional equipment.
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NO DRESS CODE. NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
WELCOME TO ROOM FOR EIGHT AND A KIND
OF LUXURY YOU’LL CALL YOUR OWN.

Meet 288 of the hardest-working horses. They’re sure to provide a little pick-me-up. The 288-hp 3.6L V-6
uses direct fuel injection and Variable Valve Timing (VVT) to its greatest advantage. Intricately tuned shift
points make the 6-speed automatic transmission the other half of this high-tech combo.
Together, they maximize performance and efficiency, producing better highway fuel economy than any other
eight-passenger crossover.
1The gearbox is specifically engineered for either Enclave’s front-wheel- or available
all-wheel-drive arrangements. A sophisticated 32-bit control module monitors its operation and enables
smooth shifts even at high speeds to help minimize vibrations.
1EPA-est. 24 mpg hwy (FWD).
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A MORNING
LATTE SHOULDN’T
BE YOUR
ONLY KICK OF
THE DAY.

FIND YOUR TRUE
NORTH– SOUTH,
EAST & WEST.
We gave Enclave the technologies you need to find whatever you’re searching for. To help guide you, the available
voice- and touch-screen-activated DVD Navigation System1charts over 6 million miles of North American roads.
To negotiate those roads, optional NavTraffic2incorporates real-time road conditions right into your NAV screen,
directing you around trouble spots and toward the most efficient route. And while you’re on the road, keep your
hands on the wheel thanks to Bluetooth®3 connectivity. As we like to say, getting there is all the fun.
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Map coverage available in the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Canada. 2NavTraffic requires a monthly subscription after introductory trial
service, sold separately by SiriusXM. NavTraffic only available in select markets. For more information, visit siriusxm.com/navtraffic. 3Go to gm.com/bluetooth
to find out which Bluetooth phones are compatible with the vehicle.
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WELCOME
TO YOUR
HAPPY PLACE.
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Life is to be shared. With as many people (and their stuff) as possible. We did the numbers and gave Enclave three rows of
first-class seating for up to eight–something not found on any luxury crossover. And with Smart Slide, getting to the third row
is simple thanks to second-row seats that easily slide forward using only one hand.
Plenty of storage space also comes along for the ride. Fold down the second- and third-row seats to create a level load floor,
freeing up 115 cubic feet1(plenty of room for furniture finds, shopping sprees and any other discoveries you can’t live without).
With the third row down, you have 65.9 cubic feet,
1plenty of luggage space for a family of four. And with both rows up, you
still have 23.3 cubic feet1behind the third row for a box of rare vintage LPs.
1Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.

Our design theme is a decidedly relaxed one. Beyond its warm camphor wood tones and brushed aluminum, Enclave is built
around comfort for short hops to the store and the longest trips across the country. French-stitched seams highlight available
leather seating surfaces infused with silk and perforated for breathing and sound deadening. The driver and front-passenger
seats offer optional heating and cooling, while the driver seat is power adjustable up to eight directions, including lumbar.
Everyone can enjoy Enclave’s seating comfort that results from 1,400 hours of real-world testing and research.
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LOVE
ALL THE
ONES
YOU’RE
WITH.

With today’s ultrasophisticated audio technologies, even the most minute sounds can be reproduced. That’s why
Buick pioneered the QuietTuning process to reduce, block and absorb noise and vibration. Enclave helps leave
outside noises outside, so you’re left with quiet solitude. Or your own mobile listening room.
This way nothing stands between your ears and the Bose®10-speaker 5.1 Surround Sound System. The available
system reproduces instrumental nuances and vocal inflections captured during live recordings so you won’t miss a
single note. This technology was engineered specifically for the Enclave cabin. Sync your iPod®through the available
USB port1and your favorite tunes travel everywhere you do.
1Not compatible with all devices.
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SOUND TRAVELS
REALLY WELL.

TWO NICE
A N SW ERS TO,
“ARE WE
THERE YET ”
Enclave packs a lot of entertainment value. There are plenty of sights to explore above and
straight ahead. Bring the outside in to illuminate all the space with an available power sunroof
and a companion 3-foot by 4-foot skylight. The sunroof tilts up or slides open while the skylight
offers a sunshade to control all those rays. Thrill to the joy of wide open-air viewing.
Second- and third-row passengers aren’t left out; they will enjoy the optional DVD Rear-Seat
Entertainment System with an 8-inch LCD flat-screen monitor and two pairs of wireless headphones,
plus a remote control. Soon they’ll be saying, “We’re here already?”
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WHILE YOU’RE
OUT DRIVING

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It’s amazing the places you can safely and confidently go when obstacles seem to vanish. That’s where Enclave’s available
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) comes in. When conditions (weather or otherwise) demand more traction, the intelligent AWD system
doesn’t ask you to push buttons. It’s automatically activated when you need it most. By constantly monitoring traction at all four
wheels, whenever it detects slip, power is delivered to the wheels with the best grip.
Unlike passive systems that merely react to wheel spin, Enclave’s AWD reads a wide variety of vehicle conditions to continuously
monitor and provide optimal power and control between all wheels. This proactive system optimizes both handling and traction
independently and simultaneously, providing both slippery-surface traction and dry-road performance benefits. Time to go.
IT‘S
OUTTHINKING.

Sometimes these ideas take the shape of industry-redefining manufacturing processes.
Other times they result in an available remote starter that gets Enclave up and running
with climate controls going (based on previous settings) from nearly 200 feet away.
Then there are flashes of brilliance that create a new way to test-drive cars long before
there’s an actual car.
BETTER DRIVING THROUGH CLONING. Using technologies that any video gamer
would love, Buick engineers created exact digital replicas of some of the world’s
most challenging roads so they could drive virtual cars on them. An innovative road
scanner makes micro-detailed 3-D digital representations of real-world road surfaces.
Then equally detailed digital Buick vehicles are subjected to rigorous testing before
a physical prototype ever sees the light of day to find and address issues early in
the development cycle.
BUILDING A BETTER WORLD. The Lansing Delta Township facility, where Enclave is
produced, is an environmental flagship. This Leadership in Energy and Environment
Design (LEED) certified facility is quite impressive. It’s a large automotive assembly
plant that received the gold level of LEED designation.
The Delta Plant is proud of the following innovations: A quarter of its construction
materials are made of recycled components. Its roof is made of white polymer that
deflects heat, reducing cooling costs. Rainwater is collected from its roof and stored
in cisterns, part of the plant’s 45 percent reduction in non-manufacturing water use.
Lighting is carefully conserved. Ozone-depleting substances were eliminated from
its heating, cooling, refrigeration and fire-suppression systems. And that’s just the
beginning of its initiatives.
We’re daydream believers. At Buick, we
spend our days dreaming about tomorrow.
Thinking about how to bring luxury to life
in personal, thoughtful ways for you.
ENCLAVE’S ADVANCED SUSPENSION SYSTEM IS THE RESULT OF NEVER SETTLING FOR LESS THAN A SMOOTH RIDE.
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Our conscience is your guide. Enclave’s
approach to safety helps you and your
companions feel safe and secure before,
during and after your travels.
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1Always use safety belts and the correct restraint for your child’s age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in
a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with a passenger air bag. See the Owner’s
Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information. 2Government five-star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s)
New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). 3OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Visit onstar.com for coverage map, details and system limitations.
4Available on AndroidTM and iPhone®platforms.
Its holistically designed structure strategically positions high-strength steel to create a
protective safety cage for everyone’s protection. Plus, its wide track, long wheelbase
and low ride height help provide a stable structure for safe, confident handling.
Once inside, all rows have head curtain side-impact air bags with rollover protection,
along with driver and front-passenger side-impact and dual-stage frontal air bags.
1In
addition, highly sophisticated sensors are designed to anticipate rollovers and help
protect vehicle occupants before a crash occurs. The sensors predict in a fraction
of a second whether a rollover is likely and send a signal to deploy front-seat safety
belt pretensioners and head curtain side-impact air bags to protect occupants.
In 2011, Enclave earned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s highest
possible five-star Overall Vehicle Score for safety,
2as well as a Top Safety Pick by
the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Enclave also includes available high-intensity discharge articulating xenon headlamps
to help you see around curves and beyond corners. A quick glance in the rearview
mirror allows you to see objects behind you with the available Rearview Camera System.
And with OnStar3– standard for 6 months–Automatic Crash Response can get you
help fast even if you can’t ask for it. Plus, with the OnStar RemoteLink4smartphone app,
you have access to real-time info (fuel level, remaining oil life, tire pressure, etc.) about
your Enclave. You’re also able to perform commands like starting (if equipped with
the Remote Vehicle Starter System) and unlocking its doors from almost anywhere.

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Power and Performance
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Engine 3.6L V-6 with VVT and direct injection
Transmission 6-speed automatic
Suspension Premium ride, 4-wheel independent
Steering Power, variable effort
Brakes 4-wheel anti-lock, 4-wheel disc
Traction Control Full range
StabiliTrak Stability control system
Exhaust Dual with bright chrome tips
Comfort and Convenience
Seat Trim Deluxe Cloth
Seating 7-passenger seating, includes second-row
captain’s chairs, flat-folding and Smart Slide
access to the third-row flat-folding 60/40 bench
Driver Seat Adjuster 8-way power with power recline
and lumbar control
Front-Passenger Seat Adjuster 2-way power (fore/aft)
with manual recline and lumbar
Instrumentation Includes Driver Information Center,
tachometer, speedometer, fuel, coolant temperature,
battery, gear selector, outside air temperature,
compass display and Oil Life Monitor
Steering Wheel Leather-wrapped with mahogany
wood accents, tilt and telescopic steering
Steering-Wheel-Mounted Controls For audio and
cruise control
Convenience
Includes All Standard Equipment Plus:
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
Rearview Camera System
Remote Vehicle Starter System
Available Options for Convenience Group
All-Wheel-Drive System
8-Passenger Seating
Trailering Provision Package
Sunroof
(PCU) Bose Sound System AM/FM Stereo CD
player, MP3 playback, RDS,
2TheftLock, audio input,
Bose 10-speaker system, rear audio controls with 2
headphone jacks (headphones not included), 115-volt
household-style outlet and USB port6
Standard Equipment
Cruise Control
Mirror Inside rearview, auto-dimming
Bluetooth®1 Cell-phone connectivity to vehicle
audio system
Visors Driver and front-passenger illuminated
vanity mirrors
Climate Control Air conditioning, tri-zone automatic,
with individual climate settings for driver, front
passenger and rear-seat occupants
Windows Power with driver express-up and
passenger express-down features
QuietTuning Buick-pioneered process to reduce, block
and absorb noise and vibration to create a quiet
interior cabin
Entertainment Systems
AM/FM Stereo CD player, MP3 playback, speed-
compensated volume, Radio Data System (RDS),
2
TheftLock, audio input and 6 speakers
SiriusXM Satellite Radio3Includes 3 trial months of
service. For more information, visit siriusxm.com.
Safety and Security
Air Bags4Dual-stage frontal and side-impact, driver
and front passenger and side curtain for first-, second-
and third-row outboard passengers with Passenger
Sensing System and rollover protection
Power Door Locks Programmable with rear child security
OnStar56 months of Directions & Connections Plan
Theft-Deterrent System PASS-Key III, engine
immobilizer and content theft alarm
Tire Pressure Monitor System
Styling and Functionality
Lights High-Intensity Discharge (HID) xenon, projector
headlamps, high/low bi-functional with blue-tint lenses
and chromed bezels, automatic on/off
Fog Lamps Front halogen with projector technology
Daytime Running Lamps With automatic exterior
lamp control
Glass Solar-Ray deep-tinted, rear side, quarter panel
and liftgate
Outside Mirrors Heated, power-adjustable, body-color,
manual-folding with integrated turn signal indicators
Wipers Front and rear intermittent with washers
Rear Liftgate Power
Luggage Rack Chromed side rails, roof-mounted
(P64) Wheels 19" 15-spoke machined aluminum
Tires P255/60R19 all-season
Available Options
All-Wheel-Drive System
8-Passenger Seating
Trailering Provision Package
Sunroof
(PCU) Bose®Sound System AM/FM Stereo CD
player, MP3 playback, RDS,
2TheftLock, audio input,
Bose 10-speaker system, rear audio controls with 2
headphone jacks (headphones not included), 115-volt
household-style outlet and USB port6
Equipment Groups
Leather
Includes All Standard Equipment Plus:
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
Rearview Camera System
Remote Vehicle Starter System
Leather Seating Surfaces
Driver Seat, Heated With Memory
Front Passenger Seat, Heated, 4-Way Power
and Lumbar
Available Options for Leather Group
All-Wheel-Drive System
8-Passenger Seating
Trailering Provision Package
Sunroof
Second-Row Console
(P6A) Wheels, 19" Chrome-Clad Aluminum
(PCU) Bose Sound System
(UUJ) Audio System with Rear-Seat Entertainment AM/FM
Stereo CD player, MP3 playback, RDS,2TheftLock,
audio input and Bose 10-speaker 5.1 Surround Sound
DVD entertainment system, includes 8" color screen, rear
audio controls with 2 headphone jacks and 2 wireless
headphones, 115-volt household-style outlet and USB port 6
(UUM) Audio System with Navigation7AM/FM Stereo
CD player, MP3 playback, RDS,
2TheftLock, audio
input, 5" color display, navigation, Rearview Camera
System, Bose 10-speaker system, rear audio controls
with 2 headphone jacks (headphones not included),
115-volt household-style outlet and USB port6
(U4H) Audio System with Rear-Seat Entertainment and
Navigation7AM/FM Stereo CD player, MP3 playback,
RDS,
2TheftLock, audio input, 5" color display, navigation,
Rearview Camera System and Bose 10-speaker 5.1
Surround Sound DVD entertainment system, includes 8"
color screen, rear audio controls with 2 headphone
jacks and 2 wireless headphones, 115-volt household-
style outlet and USB port6
Premium
Includes All Standard Equipment Plus:
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
Rearview Camera System
Remote Vehicle Starter System
Leather Seating Surfaces
Driver Seat, Heated With Memory
Front Passenger Seat, Heated, 4-Way Power
and Lumbar
(PCU) Bose Sound System
Headlamps, Articulating
Power Folding Mirrors
115-Volt Power Outlet
Seats, Front Heated and Cooled
Power Tilt/Telescopic Steering Column
(P6A) Wheels, 19" Chrome-Clad Aluminum
Available Options for Premium Group
All-Wheel-Drive System
8-Passenger Seating
Trailering Provision Package
Sunroof
Second-Row Console
(PPE) Wheels, 20" Chrome-Clad Aluminum8
(UUJ) Audio System with Rear-Seat Entertainment
(UUM) Audio System with Navigation7
(U4H) Audio System with Rear-Seat Entertainment and
Navigation7
Specifications
1Go to gm.com/bluetooth to find out which Bluetooth phones are compatible with the vehicle. 2RDS functions only where stations broadcast RDS information. 3Requires a subscription, sold
separately by SiriusXM after trial period. If you decide to continue your SiriusXM Satellite Radio service at the end of your introductory trial, service will automatically renew and bill until you
call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See SiriusXM customer agreement for complete terms at siriusxm.com. Available only to those at least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous United
States and the District of Columbia. 4Always use safety belts and the correct restraint for your child’s age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with the Passenger Sensing System, children are
safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with a passenger air
bag. See the Owner’s Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safet y information. 5OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite
signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Subscription Service Agreement required. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(466-7827) or visit onstar.com for OnStar’s Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, details and system limitations. 6Not compatible with all devices. 7Map coverage available in the United
States, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Canada. 8Use only GM-approved tire and wheel combinations. For important tire and wheel information, go to gmaccessorieszone.com or see your
dealer for details. 9Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. 10Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to
achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your dealer for additional details.
MAKE IT
YOUR OWN.
Specifications and Capacities
Engine Type 3.6L VVT V-6 direct
injection
Horsepower 288 @ 6300 rpm
Torque 270 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm
EPA-estimated mpg 17 city/24 hwy FWD
16 city/22 hwy AWD
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)9115 behind first-row seats
with second and third row folded
65.9 behind second-row seat
with third row folded
23.3 behind third-row seat
Seating Capacity 2/2/3 or 2/3/3
(fro nt/middle/r e a r )
Fuel Tank (approx.) 22 gallons
Base Curb Weight 4,780 FWD
4,98 0 AWD
Max. Trailer Weight10 4,500-lb rating with
available Trailering
Provision Package
(2,000 lbs without
package)
Dimensions (inches)
W h e e l b a s e 118 .9
Overall length 201.8
Body width 79.0
Overall height, with luggage rack 72.5
Overall height, w/o luggage rack 69.6
Minimum ground clearance, front 8.4
Head room, first row 40.4
Head room, second row, with sunroof 38.7
Head room, second row, w/o sunroof 39.3
Head room, third row 37.2
Shoulder room, first row 62.0
Shoulder room, second row 61.4
Shoulder room, third row 57.4
Hip room, first row 57.4
Hip room, second row 57.0
Hip room, third row 48.3
Leg room, first row 41.3
Leg room, second row 36.9
Leg room, third row 33.2
Make Enclave your own by ordering it with just the
standard equipment, or choose one of the additional
equipment groups and its available options.

Important Words about this Catalog
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1Additional charge, premium paint. 2Late availability.
Color and Materials/Wheels
Cashmere Cloth Ebony Cloth
Cashmere Ebony Titanium
leather seating surfaces leather seating surfaces leather seating surfaces
Interior Colors
P64 19" 15-spoke P6A 19" 9-spoke PPE 20" chrome-clad
machined aluminum chrome-clad aluminum aluminum
Wheels
White Opal White Diamond Tricoat1Quicksilver Metallic Gold Mist Metallic Stone Gray Metallic2
Cocoa Metallic Crystal Red Tintcoat1Ming Blue Metallic Carbon Black Metallic1
Exterior Colors
Since some information may have been updated
since the time of printing (July 2011), please
check with your Buick dealer for complete
details. Buick reserves the right to lengthen or
shorten the model year for any product for
any reason, or to start and end model years at
different times.
New-Vehicle Limited Warranty. This warranty
is for GM vehicles registered in the U.S.A. See
your Buick dealer for terms and conditions.
A 5-year/100,000-mile (whichever comes
first) Transferable Powertrain Limited Warranty
plus Roadside Assistance and Courtesy
Transportation.
Covered for 4 years/50,000 miles (which-
ever comes first): The complete vehicle |
Cosmetic corrosion resulting from defects
| Tires | Repairs made to correct any vehicle
defect | Towing to your nearest Buick dealer-
ship | No charge for most warranty repairs.
Covered for 6 years/100,000 miles (which-
ever comes first): Rust-through corrosion
An Important Note About Alterations and
Warranties. Installations or alterations to the
original equipment vehicle (or chassis) as
distributed by General Motors are not
covered by the General Motors New-Vehicle
Limited Warranty. The special body company,
assembler, equipment installer or upfitter is
solely responsible for warranties on the body
or equipment and any alterations (or any
effect of the alterations) to any of the parts,
components, systems or assemblies installed
by GM. General Motors is not responsible
for the safety or quality of design features,
materials or workmanship of any alterations
by such suppliers.
Assembly. Buick vehicles and their compo-
nents are assembled or produced by different
operating units of General Motors, its sub-
sidiaries or suppliers to GM worldwide. We
sometimes find it necessary to produce Buick
vehicles with different or differently sourced
components than originally scheduled. Since
some options may be unavailable when your
vehicle is assembled, we suggest that you
verify that your vehicle includes the equipment
you ordered or, if there are changes, that they
are acceptable to you.
Engines. Buick products are equipped with
engines produced by GM Powertrain or other
suppliers to GM worldwide. The engines in
Buick products may also be used in other GM
makes and models.
Trailering and Off-Road Driving Information.
Please go to buick.com and carefully review
the vehicle Owner’s Manual for important
safety information about trailering or off-road
driving in your vehicle.
A Note About Child Safety. Always use
safety belts and the correct restraint for your
child’s age and size. Even in vehicles equipped
with the Passenger Sensing System, children
are safer when properly secured in a rear
seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster
seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint
in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with
a passenger air bag. See the Owner’s Manual
and child safety seat instructions for more
safety information.
Fleet Orders. Some standard content may be
deleted with fleet orders. See dealer for details.
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©2011 General Motors. All rights reserved.
Litho in U.S.A., July 2011.
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