Buick Enclave: Hood - Vehicle Checks - Vehicle Care - Buick Enclave Owner's ManualBuick Enclave: Hood

To open the hood:

1. Pull the hood release handle with this symbol on it. It is located under the

1. Pull the hood release handle with this symbol on it. It is located under the instrument panel on the driver side of the vehicle.

2. At the front of the vehicle, pull up on the bottom center of the grille, and

2. At the front of the vehicle, pull up on the bottom center of the grille, and push the secondary hood release to the left.
3. After the lid has been partially lifted, a gas strut automatically lifts and holds the hood in the fully open position.

Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly.

Pull the hood down to close.

Lower the hood until the lifting pressure of the strut is reduced.

Then allow the hood to fall and latch into place under its own weight.

Check to make sure the hood is closed. If the hood does not fully latch, gently push the hood down at the front and center until it is completely latched.

    Doing Your Own Service Work
    WARNING You can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. ► Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, t ...

    Engine Compartment Overview
    A. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Cooling System . B. Engine Coolant Recovery Cap. See Cooling System . C. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. See Jump Starting . D. Engine Compartment Fuse Block . ...

    See also:

    Fuel Additives
    To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing the emission control syste ...

    Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Lenses and Emblems
    Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth, and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under "Washing the Vehicle" later in this section. ...

    Child seats
    According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats than in the front seat. The air bags alone will not prevent children from being seriously injured or ki ...