Buick Enclave Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
10999311) - 2018 - crc - 11/20/17
Driving and Operating
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Trailer 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
. For
towing the vehicle behind another
vehicle such as a motor home, see
.
Driving Characteristics
and Towing Tips
Driving with a Trailer
When towing a trailer:
.
Become familiar with the state
and local laws that apply
specifically to trailer towing.
.
Do not tow a trailer during the
first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent
damage to the engine, axle or
other parts.
.
Then, during the first 800 km
(500 mi) of trailer towing, do not
drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and
do not make starts at full throttle.
.
Vehicles can tow in D (Drive) but
Manual Mode is recommended.
See
. Use a
lower gear if the transmission
shifts too often. The Tow/Haul
Mode may be used in both
modes. See
.
For vehicles with Sport Mode,
use that mode when towing for
better shifting and weight
management.
.
Turn off Parking Assist when
towing.
.
Turn off Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
when towing. See
.
.
Do not use Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) when towing. See
.
The Forward Automatic Braking
system should be set to Off
when towing. See
.
.
The Front Pedestrian Braking
system should be set to Alert or
Off when towing. See
Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
System
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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:
.
Do not drive with the
liftgate, trunk/hatch,
or rear-most window open.
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