Buick Enclave: Compact Spare Tire. Jump Starting
The compact spare tire, if the vehicle has one, was fully inflated when the vehicle
was new, however, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 420 kPa (60 psi). After installing the compact spare on the vehicle, stop as soon as possible and
make sure the spare tire is correctly inflated. The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 105 km/h (65 mph) for
distances up to 5 000 km (3,000 mi), so you can finish your trip and have the full-size
tire repaired or replaced at your convenience. Of course, it is best to replace
the spare with a full-size tire as soon as possible. The spare tire will last longer
and be in good shape in case it is needed again. Notice: When the compact spare is installed, do not take the vehicle through
an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails which can damage the tire, wheel,
and other parts of the vehicle. Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles. And do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires. They
will not fit. Keep the spare tire and its wheel together. The All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system will be automatically disabled when you use
the compact spare. To restore the AWD and prevent excessive wear on the clutch in your AWD, replace
the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as possible. Notice: Tire chains will not fit the compact spare. Using them can damage
the vehicle and can damage the chains too. Do not use tire chains on the compact
spare. For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery . If the vehicle's battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and
some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to
do it safely. If you do not follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things can hurt
you. Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle
that would not be covered by the warranty. Trying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could
damage the vehicle. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground
system. Notice: Only use a vehicle that has a 12-volt system with a negative ground
for jump starting. If the other vehicle does not have a 12-volt system with a negative
ground, both vehicles can be damaged. 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure
the vehicles are not touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection
you do not want. You would not be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage
the electrical systems. To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly
on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure. Put an automatic transmission
in P (Park) or a manual transmission in Neutral before setting the parking brake.
If one of the vehicles is a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure the transfer case
is not in Neutral. Notice: If the radio or other accessories are left on during the jump starting
procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the warranty.
Always turn off the radio and other accessories when jump starting the vehicle. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged
into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlets. Turn off the radio and
all lamps that are not needed. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it could save the radio! 4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations
on the other vehicle. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) and a remote negative
(−) jump starting terminal. See Engine Compartment Overview for more information
on the terminal locations. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the batteries have enough water. You do not need to add water to the
ACDelco® battery (or batteries) installed in your new vehicle. But if a battery
has filler caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is there. If it is low, add water
to take care of that first. If you do not, explosive gas could be present. Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Do not get it on you. If you accidentally
get it in your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water and get medical
help immediately. 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they
do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive
(+) will go to positive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle
has one. Negative (−) will go to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote
negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not connect positive (+) to negative (−) or you will get a short that would
damage the battery and maybe other parts too. And do not connect the negative (−)
cable to the negative (−) terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks. 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead
battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal
of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative (−) cable does not go to the dead battery. It goes
to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part, or to a remote negative (−) terminal on
the vehicle with the dead battery. 9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable at least 18 inches (45 cm)
away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, and the chance of sparks getting
back to the battery is much less. Your vehicle has a remote negative (−) terminal for this purpose. 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start
after a few tries, it probably needs service Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order,
electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct
order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal. Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative (−) Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead
battery.Compact Spare Tire
WARNING
Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss
of braking and handling. This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured.
Use only one compact spare tire at a time.Jump Starting
WARNING
Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because:WARNING
Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode.WARNING
Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away
from moving parts once the engine is running
8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal of the
good battery. Use a remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one.
B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote Negative (−) Terminals
C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal
2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other vehicle.
