2026 Buick Enclave Windshield Wiper and Washer User Guide
Clear vision in every weather is guaranteed by the 2026 Buick Enclave windshield wiper and washer system. By keeping the windshield clear of rain, mud, and debris, its cutting-edge wiping performance, sturdy blades, and effective washer jets help drivers maintain their safety and trust.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Warning
In freezing weather, do not use the washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.
Warning
Before driving the vehicle, always clear snow and ice from the hood, windshield, washer nozzles, roof, and rear of the vehicle, including all lights and windows. Reduced visibility from snow and ice buildup could lead to a crash.
If equipped with Rainsense, a sensor near the top center of the windshield detects the amount of water on the windshield and controls the frequency of the windshield wiper based on the current sensitivity setting. Keep this area of the windshield clear of debris to allow for best system performance.
With the vehicle on, move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed.
- OFF: Use to turn the wipers off.
- LO: Use for slow wipes.
- HI: Use for fast wipes.
Turn the band to select the frequency of intermittent wipes between OFF and LO. Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades and windshield before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged blades should be replaced.
Wiper Arm Assembly Protection
When using an automatic car wash, move the windshield wiper lever to OFF. This disables the automatic Rainsense windshield wipers.
With Rainsense, if the vehicle is in N (Neutral) and the speed is very slow, the wipers will automatically stop at the base of the windshield.
The wiper operations return to normal when the vehicle is no longer in N (Neutral) or the vehicle speed has increased.
Windshield Washer
Push the button on the side of the windshield wiper lever to the first position to activate the wipers.
Push the button on the side of the windshield wiper lever to the second position to spray washer fluid and activate the wipers. When the button is released, additional wipes may occur depending on how long the windshield washer had been activated.
Wiper Parking
If the vehicle is off while the wipers are on LO or HI, they will immediately stop.
If the windshield wiper lever is then moved to OFF before the driver door is opened or within 10 minutes, the wipers will restart and move to the base of the windshield.
If the vehicle is off while the wipers are performing wipes due to windshield washing or Rainsense, the wipers continue to run until they reach the base of the windshield.
Heated Wiper Parking
If equipped, the heated wipers turn on when the rear window defogger is on and helps to clear frost from the wipers.
This button is on the climate control panel.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The rear window wiper/washer controls are on the end of the windshield wiper lever.
Turn the controls to adjust the setting.
- OFF: Turns the wiper off.
- INT: Turns on the rear wiper with a delay between wipes.
- ON: Turns on the rear wiper.
Turn the band toto spray washer fluid on the rear window and Rear Camera Mirror, if equipped. Release the band when done.
The windshield washer reservoir is used for the windshield, rear window, and Rear Camera Mirror.
The rear window wiper/washer will not operate if the liftgate is open or ajar. If the liftgate is opened while the rear wiper is on, the wiper returns to the parked position and stops.
Rear Wiper Arm Assembly Protection
When using an automatic car wash, move the rear wiper control to OFF to disable the rear wiper. In some vehicles, if the transmission is in N (Neutral) and the vehicle speed is very slow, the rear wiper will automatically park under the rear spoiler.
The wiper operations return to normal when the transmission is no longer in N (Neutral) or the vehicle speed has increased.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
If the rear wiper control is off, the rear wiper will automatically operate continuously when the transmission is in R (Reverse), and the front windshield wiper is performing low or high speed wipes. If the rear wiper control is off, the transmission is in R (Reverse), and the front windshield wiper is performing INT wipes, then the rear wiper automatically performs INT wipes.
This feature can be turned on or off. See “Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear” under Settings > Vehicle >Comfort and Convenience > Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear.
Compass
The vehicle may have a compass display on the Driver Information Center (DIC). The compass receives its heading and other information from the Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and vehicle speed information.
The compass system can operate for a limited distance or degrees of turn before needing an update from the GPS satellites. When the compass display shows CAL, drive the vehicle to a clear or open area. The system will automatically search for a GPS signal and provide a heading again when the link to the satellites is re-established.
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