Buick Enclave: Braking
Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is about three-fourths of a second.
In that time, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20m (66 ft), which could be a lot of distance in an emergency.
Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include:
► Keep enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. ► Avoid needless heavy braking. ► Keep pace with traffic.If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied.
Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push.
Control of a Vehicle
Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control
a vehicle while driving. ...
Steering
Hydraulic Power Steering
Your vehicle has hydraulic power steering. It may require maintenance. See Power
Steering Fluid .
If power steering assist is lost due to a system malfunction, the vehicle ...
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Security systems
Your vehicle has two types of security
systems, as follows:
► Vehicle security system► INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
The security condition will be shown by the
security indi ...
Window reset
The windows will need to be reset if the battery is disconnected, becomes discharged
or power supply is interrupted.
Reset as follows:
1. Close the window fully.
2. Release the switch, then lift ...
Connecting a starting aid
To start the vehicle using a starting aid or a slave battery, follow the instructions
in the sequence given.
1. Connect the positive (Red) booster cable to the positive battery terminal
of the di ...
