Buick Enclave: Voltmeter Gauge. Safety Belt Reminders. Airbag Readiness Light
When the engine is not running, but the ignition is on, this gauge shows the
battery's state of charge in DC volts. When the engine is running, this gauge shows the condition of the charging system.
The vehicle's charging system regulates voltage based on the state of charge of
the battery. The voltmeter may fluctuate. This is normal. Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the
normal operating range. Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical
accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling for an extended
period. If there is a problem with the battery charging system, a SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING
SYSTEM message appears in the Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or the charging
system light comes on. See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages for more information. However, readings in either warning zone can indicate a possible problem in the
electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument panel cluster. When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind
the driver to fasten their safety belt. Then the light stays on solid until the
belt is buckled. This cycle may continue several times if the driver remains or becomes unbuckled
while the vehicle is moving. If the driver safety belt is buckled, neither the light nor the chime comes on. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind
front passengers to fasten their safety belt. Then the light stays on solid until
the belt is buckled. This cycle continues several times if the front passenger remains or becomes
unbuckled while the vehicle is moving. If the front passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light
comes on. The front passenger safety belt reminder light and chime may turn on if an object
is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic
device. To turn off the reminder light and/or chime, remove the object from the
seat or buckle the safety belt. This light shows if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes
the airbag sensor(s), passenger sensing system, the pretensioners, the airbag modules,
the wiring, and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on
the airbag system, see Airbag System . The airbag readiness light comes on and stays on for several seconds when the
vehicle is started. Then the light goes out.Voltmeter Gauge
Safety Belt Reminders
Airbag Readiness Light
WARNING
If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes
on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The
airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate
without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away.
