Starting Procedure; Driving and Operating- Page 227

2014 Buick enclave Owner Manual

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Driving and Operating
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-

6014143) - 2014 - CRC - 8/14/13

Driving and Operating

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Caution

If the steering wheel is turned
until it reaches the end of its
travel, and is held in that position
while starting the vehicle, damage
may occur to the hydraulic power
steering system and there may be
loss of power steering assist.

Starting Procedure

1. With your foot off the accelerator

pedal, turn the ignition to START.
When the engine starts, let go of
the key. The idle speed will slow
down as the engine warms. Do
not race the engine immediately
after starting it. Operate the
engine and transmission gently
to allow the oil to warm up and
lubricate all moving parts.

The vehicle has a
Computer-Controlled Cranking
System. This feature assists in
starting the engine and protects
components. If the ignition key is

turned to the START position,
and then released when the
engine begins cranking, the
engine will continue cranking for
a few seconds or until the
vehicle starts. If the engine does
not start and the key is held in
START, cranking will be stopped
after 15 seconds to prevent
cranking motor damage. To
prevent gear damage, this
system also prevents cranking if
the engine is already running.
Engine cranking can be stopped
by turning the ignition switch to
the ACC/ACCESSORY or
LOCK/OFF position.

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Caution

Cranking the engine for long
periods of time, by returning the
ignition to the START position
immediately after cranking has
ended, can overheat and damage
the cranking motor, and drain the

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Caution (Continued)

battery. Wait at least 15 seconds
between each try, to let the
cranking motor cool down.

2. If the engine does not start after

five to 10 seconds, especially in
very cold weather (below

18°C

or 0°F), it could be flooded with
too much gasoline. Try pushing
the accelerator pedal all the way
to the floor and holding it there
as you hold the key in START
for up to a maximum of
15 seconds. Wait at least
15 seconds between each try, to
allow the cranking motor to cool
down. When the engine starts,
let go of the key and accelerator.
If the vehicle starts briefly but
then stops again, repeat these
steps. This clears the extra
gasoline from the engine. Do not
race the engine immediately
after starting it. Operate the

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  • 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition to START.
  • 2. If the engine does not start after five to 10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below − 18°C or 0°F), it could be flooded with too much gasoline.