Towing; General Towing Information; Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips- Page 254

2013 Buick enclave Owner Manual

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Table of Contents

Seats and Restraints
Instruments and Controls
Driving and Operating
Vehicle Care
Customer Information
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/14/12

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Driving and Operating

WARNING (Continued)

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Place the nozzle inside the fill
opening of the container
before dispensing fuel, and
keep it in contact with the fill
opening until filling is
complete.

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Fill the container no more
than 95% full to allow for
expansion.

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Do not smoke, light matches,
or use lighters while
pumping fuel.

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Avoid using cell phones or
other electronic devices.

Towing

General Towing
Information

Only use towing equipment that has
been designed for the vehicle.
Contact your dealer or trailering
dealer for assistance with preparing
the vehicle for towing a trailer. Read
the entire section before towing a
trailer.

For towing a disabled vehicle, see

Towing the Vehicle on page 10

68

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For towing the vehicle behind
another vehicle such as a motor
home, see

Recreational Vehicle

Towing on page 10

69

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Driving Characteristics
and Towing Tips

Driving with a Trailer

When towing a trailer:

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Become familiar with the state
and local laws that apply
specifically to trailer towing.

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Do not tow a trailer during the
first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent
damage to the engine, axle or
other parts.

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Then, during the first 800 km
(500 mi) trailer towing, do not
drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and
do not make starts at full throttle.

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The vehicle can tow in D (Drive)
but M (Manual Mode) is
recommended. See

Manual

Mode on page 9

23

Use a lower

gear if the transmission shifts
too often.

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WARNING

When towing a trailer, exhaust
gases may collect at the rear of
the vehicle and enter if the
liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most
window is open.

When towing a trailer:

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