Trailer Towing; Maintenance When Trailer; Engine Cooling When Trailer- Page 257

2013 Buick enclave Owner Manual

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

Driving and Operating

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4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then

apply the parking brake and shift
into P (Park).

5. Release the brake pedal.

Leaving After Parking on a Hill

1. Apply and hold the brake pedal

while you:

.

Start the engine.

.

Shift into a gear.

.

Release the parking brake.

2. Let up on the brake pedal.

3. Drive slowly until the trailer is

clear of the chocks.

4. Stop and have someone pick up

and store the chocks.

Maintenance When Trailer
Towing

The vehicle needs service more
often when pulling a trailer. See the

Maintenance Schedule on
page 11

3

. Things that are

especially important in trailer
operation are automatic
transmission fluid, engine oil, axle
lubricant, belts, cooling system and
brake system. Inspect these before
and during the trip.

Check periodically to see that all
hitch nuts and bolts are tight.

Engine Cooling When Trailer
Towing

The cooling system may temporarily
overheat during severe operating
conditions. See

Engine Overheating

on page 10

16

.

Trailer Towing

Three important considerations
have to do with weight:

.

The weight of the trailer

.

The weight of the trailer tongue

.

The total weight on the vehicle's
tires

Weight of the Trailer

How heavy can a trailer safely be?

Speed, altitude, road grades,
outside temperature, special
equipment, and the amount of
tongue weight the vehicle can carry
must be considered. See

Weight of

the Trailer Tongue

later in this

section for more information.

Maximum trailer weight is calculated
assuming only the driver is in the
tow vehicle and it has all the
required trailering equipment. The
weight of additional optional
equipment, passengers and cargo in
the tow vehicle must be subtracted
from the maximum trailer weight.

Use the following chart to determine
how much the vehicle can weigh,
based upon the vehicle model and
options.

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  • 4. Reapply the brake pedal.
  • 5. Release the brake pedal.
  • 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal while you: .
  • 2. Let up on the brake pedal.
  • 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
  • 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for 2013 Buick enclave Owner Manual - Page 257

  • See Engine Overheating on page 10 ‑ 16 . Trailer Towing Three important considerations have to do with weight: . The weight of the trailer . The weight of the trailer tongue . The total weight on the vehicle's tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be?