Engine Heater; Driving and Operating; To Use the Engine Coolant- Page 203

2017 Buick enclave Owner Manual

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

9955666) - 2017 - crc - 8/4/16

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Driving and Operating

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.

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
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 engine and
transmission gently until the oil
warms up and lubricates all
moving parts.

Engine Heater

The engine coolant heater can
provide easier starting and better
fuel economy during engine
warm-up in cold weather conditions
at or below 0 °F (

18 °C). Vehicles

with an engine coolant heater
should be plugged in at least four
hours before starting. Some models
may have an internal thermostat in
the cord which will prevent engine
coolant heater operation at
temperatures above 0 °F (

18 °C).

To Use the Engine Coolant
Heater

1. Turn off the engine.

2. Open the hood and unwrap the

electrical cord. The bundled
cord is located on the driver
side of the engine
compartment, between the
engine air cleaner and the
windshield washer fluid
reservoir. See

Engine

Compartment Overview

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Check the heater cord for
damage. If it is damaged, do
not use it. See your dealer for
a replacement. Inspect the
cord for damage yearly.

3. Plug the cord into a normal,

grounded 110-volt AC outlet.

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  • 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.
  • 1. Turn off the engine.
  • 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
  • 3. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet.