Buick Enclave: Cooling System - Vehicle Checks - Vehicle Care - Buick Enclave Owner's ManualBuick Enclave: Cooling System

The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature.

A. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank

A. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank
B. Radiator Pressure Cap
C. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View)

An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engineWARNING
An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan.

Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touchWARNING
Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned.

Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle

Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL® can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant could require changing sooner, at 50 000 km (30,000 mi) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Any repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.

Always use DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant in the vehicle.

    Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals and replace it at the first oil change after each 80 000 km (50,000 mile) interva ...

    Engine Coolant
    The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. The coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever occurs first. The fo ...

    See also:

    Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    (Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer): To change the headlamps from low to high beam, push the lever toward the instrument panel. To return to low-beam headlamps, pull the multifunction lever toward you ...

    Tire changing
    Always have your tires serviced or changed by a qualified technician. Care must be taken to avoid contact between the bead of the tire and the sensor during removal and refitting of the tire, other ...

    Checklist after driving off-road
    WARNING   If you notice sudden significant vibrations or unusual handling performance or if you suspect that damage has occurred to the vehicle, you should activate the hazard warning l ...