Join the Baum Chevrolet Buick staff for a free cookout to celebrate the first weekend of Summer on June 19! Stop in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a bite to eat and sign up for one of three prize packs! We’ll be offering tours and test drives of the entire Chevy & Buick lineup! The fun continues Saturday and Monday as we welcome summer with a drawing* for three great prize packs. You'll have a chance to win one of the following prizes: - 2 Lifetime 10’ kayaks, 2 JBL Clip 5 speakers, 2 beach towels - Americana folding chair, Yeti Hopper M30 Cooler Bag, Jackery Explorer 300, American flag pillow, Citronella candle, and outdoor folding side table; OR - Weber Compact Grill, Weber 3-Piece Tool set, Travel LP gas, and $100 Save A Lot gift card. *Drawing will be held Monday, June 22. No purchase necessary, and you need not be present to win. See store for full details and eligibility.
Opening your power liftgate (i.e. trunk lid equivalent) has never been easier on a variety of new Chevrolet and Buick small and large SUV models thanks General Motors’ Autosense Power liftgate technology. This new feature replaces the motion-activated liftgate responses (ex. foot kick) previously featured on many Buick and Chevrolet SUV models. It’s a handy feature to have when the Central Illinois winters make it hard to fish for a key fob in your pocket, in the fall when you have an armload of pumpkins from Wagon Wheel Farm, or when lugging your kids’ toys from a summer day out at Clinton Lake. Currently, the feature is available on the 2024 and newer Chevrolet Traverse, Equinox EV and Blazer EV; and Buick Enclave and Encore GX, and the 2025 and newer Equinox. How does the auto liftgate feature work? To open the liftgate using Autosense, first ensure it is an available feature on your model. If you are unsure if your vehicle has this feature, or want to shop only vehicles with this feature, please contact your local experts at Baum Chevrolet Buick at 217-935-3156 for more assistance. Using the center display, choose Vehicle Settings > Comfort and Convenience > Hands-Free Exterior Storage Access > Open Only. The feature works only when the vehicle is in PARK, and when a trailer is not connected. Opening the liftgate using the Autosense liftgate feature After the feature is enabled, first approach the rear of the vehicle with your key fob from more than 10 feet away. If you remain close to the liftgate on the vehicle, chimes will sound and the lights will flash. If four chimes sound, the trunk lid will open. If you do not want the gate to open, simply step farther than 3 feet away for a few moments, or single-press the liftgate button. Closing the Autosense-enabled liftgate If you leave the vehicle, the Autosense Power Liftgate will not close automatically. To close, use the buttons available in the cabin (location varies), the button on the key fob, or the button on the liftgate itself. The Autosense feature will reset and auto-open using the above procedures if you are 10 feet or more away from the vehicle with its fob for more than 20 seconds. Ways to mute the Autosense feature on your Traverse, Equinox, Enclave or Encore GX If the fob is within 10 feet of the liftgate for 2+ minutes, the Autosense feature will not work unless you unmute the key fob by pressing any button, use the vehicle’s door handle buttons, or open/close a door. If you want to mute the feature indefinitely, choose Vehicle Settings > Comfort and Convenience > Hands-Free Exterior Storage Access > Off. The feature can also be turned off by pressing and holding the button on the vehicle liftgate until the exterior lights flash. To turn it back on, repeat this process. Why is my Autosense feature not working? There are a few reasons why the Autosense feature may not work. The key fob is muted or the vehicle has been parked for several consecutive days. (To unmute the fob, use it to lock/unlock) The vehicle’s battery is low. The fob is inside the vehicle. The vehicle is not in park. A trailer is connected. How can I avoid opening the liftgate accidentally? The liftgate is designed to open with a “purposeful” approach to the rear of the car. If the chimes begin to sound, try stepping 3 feet away to cancel the opening. Your Central Illinois Chevrolet and Buick product team is here to help If you need help understanding your current vehicle’s features, or would like a consultation with our product experts about what’s possible in your next car, contact Baum Chevrolet Buick today at 217-935-3156 and ask to speak with our sales team. Baum Chevrolet Buick also sponsors “Tech Night” – monthly in-auto technology meetings held on the second Monday of the month at our Central Illinois new and used car dealership in Clinton, Illinois. Each short meeting involves a deep dive on one of many available tech features in today’s vehicles, and a Q&A portion follows. All are welcome to attend, and our sales team is available for one-on-one meetings with you and your car as well. Shop new Buick and Chevrolet SUV inventory in Clinton
Why buy a Buick Enclave? We’ve rounded up Central Illinois buyers’ favorite features of the new and redesigned Enclave based on reviews & buyer feedback! 30” Display The biggest feature – literally – of the new Buick Enclave that buyers are raving about is the massive ultrawide display on the dash. The display includes the gauge cluster and infotainment system, building in Google navigation capabilities, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and all the apps you need! Standard Bose Sound Enclave boasts a standard Bose sound system on every trim level. You’ll find the 12-speaker system standard on the Preferred and Sport Touring trims and the 16-speaker system on the premium trim, Avenir. The Bose system offers rich sound in music and media playback, an essential for today’s families. Buick’s QuietTuning System If you haven’t experienced Buick’s QuietTuning active noise cancellation, you are missing out! Most buyers report a driving experience that’s downright serene. Over snow, road construction (welcome to Central Illinois!) or ice, Buick’s QuietTuning cabin sound deadening technology provides a Wide Variety of Seating & Trim Options The Buick Enclave is a premium SUV with premium options. From the Avenir trim to the Preferred and Sport Touring (ST), each level can meet your needs. The Avenir trim includes ventilated and massaging front seats and heated second row seat options, ensuring a luxury feel. Super Cruise Technology Available General Motors’ Super Cruise technology, an available option on Enclave, allows for hands-free driving on compatible highways, leading to less driver fatigue and more enjoyable long drives. Enclave is perfect for the long-haul traveler, boasting the space (seating up to 7!) and features you need for road trips. Enclave Safety & Visibility Features Just like the variety of trim options, the Enclave offers several safety packages and visibility features that fit your needs. Adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist and blind spot monitoring make for safe and comfortable highway driving, while wide angle cameras and rear view camera help with parking and tight-street maneuvering. Ease of Use Features in the Enclave cabin Why mess with cables when you can wirelessly charge your phone? Buick Enclave includes a dedicated space for wireless phone charging, USB-C ports in each row for powering devices for the whole family, and an automatic power rear liftgate with handsfree opening capability. Shop our Buick Enclave inventory in Central Illinois Or, shop by trim: Enclave Sport Touring near Clinton Enclave Preferred near Clinton Enclave Avenir near Clinton
