BUICK BENVISION 2018 Get To Know Guide

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BUICK INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
Setting the Time
1. Touch Settings on the Home page.
2. Touch Time and Date.
3. Touch Set Time.
4. Touch the arrows to adjust the hours and minutes.
5. Press the BAC K button to exit the menu.
Storing Favorites
Radio stations from all bands (AM, FM or SiriusXMF), media (song, artist, etc.), phone
contacts and navigation destinationsF can be stored in any order on the favorites list.
1. Display the desired radio station, media favorite, contact or destination.
2. Touch the Interaction Selector at the bottom of the screen to display the favorite screen buttons.
3. Touch and hold one of the favorite screen buttons until a beep is heard.
4. Repeat the steps to store another favorite item.
Note: To change the number of favorites displayed, go to Settings > Radio.
Natural Voice Recognition
Control the music source and make phone calls hands-free (after pairing your Bluetooth-enabled phone) using the natural voice recognition system.
1. Press the Push to Talk button on the steering wheel.
2. The radio will play a prompt followed by a beep.
3. After the beep, say what you want it to do using natural speech.
• Phone (using your paired phone) – Example command: “Call Amanda” or “Call 555-1212”
• Media Music Device Search (when connected to USB only) – Example command: “Play artist [name]” or “Play song [name]”
• Radio – Example command: “Tune FM 104.3” or “Tune XM Classic Vinyl”
• Help – Say “Help” for voice recognition assistance
Voice Pass-Thru
Voice Pass-Thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on a compatible cell phone; i.e. Siri or Voice Command.
To activate Voice Pass-Thru, press and hold the Push to Talk button on the steering wheel for 2 seconds.
See your Infotainment System Manual.
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BUICK INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
Portable Audio Devices
4 USB ports and 4 accessory power outlets are located in the vehicle to connect por-table audio devices. Use the USB ports to connect and charge mobile devices.
Connect an iPod®, iPhone®, MP3 Player, or a USB flash drive to a USB port. Search for music on-screen or by voice commands.
Press the MEDIA button to select a
portable device as the audio source.
Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto capability may be available through a compatible smart-phone. If available, a Projection icon will appear on the home page of the infotainment display.
1. No app is required for Apple CarPlay. Download the Android Auto app to your phone from the Google Play Store.
2. Connect your Apple iPhone or Android phone by plugging the compatible phone USB cable into a USB data port. Use your device’s factory-provided USB cable. Aftermarket cables may not work.
3. The Projection icon will change to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, depending on the phone. Apple CarPlay or Android Auto may launch automatically upon USB connec-tion. If not, touch the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto icon on the Home page.
For more information on using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, call 1-855-4-SUPPORT (1-855-478-7767) or visit my.buick.com/learn.
See your Infotainment System Manual.
BLUETOOTH® SYSTEM
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for important information about using the Bluetooth system while driving.
Before using a Bluetooth-enabled device in the vehicle, it must be paired with the in- vehicle Bluetooth system. The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. Not all
devices will support all functions. Visit my.buick.com/learn for more information.
Pair a Phone
1. To use voice recognition, press the Push to Talk button on the steering wheel; after the beep, say “Pair Phone”; or use the infotainment screen to select the Phone icon > Phones > Pair Device.
2. Start the pairing process on the phone. From your phone’s Bluetooth settings, select the name shown on the infotainment screen.
3. Confirm the codes that appear on the infotainment screen and the phone.
4. When pairing is complete, the phone screen is displayed. Your phone book may be downloaded depending on the phone.
See your Infotainment System Manual.

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ONSTAR® 4G LTE AND WI-FI®
VEHICLE PERSONALIZATION
With OnStar 4G LTE and Wi-Fi, up to 7 devices (smartphones, tablets and laptops) can be connected to high-speed internet through the vehicle’s built-in Wi-Fi hotspot.
To retrieve the SSID and password for the hotspot, press the OnStar Voice Command button on the overhead console or rearview mirror, wait for the prompt, and then say “Wi-Fi settings.” The information will be displayed on the screen.
For assistance, press the blue OnStar button or call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
Note: See onstar.com for a detailed instruction guide, vehicle availability, details, and system limitations.
See OnStar in your Owner’s Manual.
Some vehicle features can be customized using the Settings menus and the infotainment screen buttons. The Settings menus may include Time and Date, Language, Radio, Vehicle, Bluetooth, Display, Rear Camera, Return to Factory Settings and others.
1. Press the MENU knob or touch Settings on the Home page.
2. Select the desired menu item.
3. Select the desired feature and setting.
4. Press BAC K to exit each menu.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
TEEN DRIVER
UNIVERSAL REMOTE SYSTEM
Teen Driver allows multiple keys to be registered for beginning drivers. When active, the system automatically activates certain safety systems, allows setting of some features, and limits the use of others. A Report Card records vehicle data about driving behavior. When the vehicle is started with a registered key, a Driver Information Center message displays that Teen Driver is active.
To create a Personal Identification Number, register a key, change Teen Driver settings, or access the Report Card, go to Settings > Teen Driver.
See your Infotainment System Manual.
The Universal Remote System on the overhead console enables your vehicle to control 3 different devices, ranging from garage doors and gates to home lighting.
Go to www.homelink.com for detailed videos and instructions on how to program the Universal Remote System. For additional assistance, call 1-800-355-3515.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.

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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLS
Driver’s Temperature Control
REAR Rear Window Defog/Heated Outside Mirrors Control
Defrost Mode
Passenger’s Temperature Control
Driver’s Heated/VentilatedF Seat Controls
Passenger’s Heated/VentilatedF Seat Controls
Recirculation Mode
Power On/Off
A/C Air Conditioning Control
SYNC Link passenger’s temperature setting to driver’s temperature setting
AUTO Automatic Operation
Automatic Operation
Press AUTO.
Set the temperature.
The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air conditioning and recir-culation to reach the set temperature. Allow time for the system to reach the desired
temperature. If the functions are manually adjusted, automatic operation is canceled.
Rear Climate ControlsF
The rear climate control settings can be adjusted using the rear climate control buttons on the rear of the center console or the infotainment screen. The front climate controls must be on to use the rear controls.
See Climate Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
Fan Speed Controls
Air Delivery Modes
Defog Vent Floor

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LIGHTING
F Optional equipment
Exterior Lamps
Rotate the knob to activate the exterior lamps.
Off/On
AUTO Automatic Headlamp System
Automatically activates the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) or the headlamps and other exterior lamps depending on outside light conditions.
Parking Lamps
Headlamps
Fog Lamps
Press to turn the fog lamps on or off.
IntelliBeam SystemF
The IntelliBeam system automatically turns the high-beam headlamps on/off based on traffic conditions. A green indicator displays on the instrument cluster when the system is on; a blue  indicator displays when the high-beam headlamps are on.
Turn the lamp control to the AUTO position to turn the automatic high-beam system on or off.
Note: IntelliBeam activates the high-beam headlamps only when driving over 25 mph.
Adaptive Forward LightingF
The system pivots the headlamps left or right in the direction of travel.
Note: The system operates only when the exterior lamps control knob is in the AUTO position, at speeds greater than 2 mph, and after driving a short distance to calibrate the system.
Instrument Panel Lighting
Rotate and hold the thumbwheel to adjust the instrument panel lighting.
See Lighting in your Owner’s Manual.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
To apply the parking brake, pull the
Parking Brake switch.
To release the parking brake, turn on the ignition, press the brake pedal, and then press the switch.
Note: The parking brake will release automatically if the vehicle is running, placed into gear and an attempt is made to drive.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

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CRUISE CONTROL
Setting Cruise Control
1. Press the On/Off button. The Cruise Control symbol will illuminate in white on the instrument cluster.
2. When traveling at the desired speed, press the switch down to the SET- position to set the speed. The symbol will illuminate in green on the instrument cluster.
Adjusting Cruise Control
RES+ Resume/Accelerate
Press up to resume a set speed. When the system is active, press up to increase speed.
SET– Set/Coast
When the system is active, press down to decrease speed.
Cancel
Press to cancel the cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. Pressing the brake pedal will also cancel the cruise control.
The set speed is erased when cruise control or the vehicle ignition is turned off.
Adaptive Cruise ControlF
The system maintains the cruise control set speed and the following gap — the time between your vehicle and a vehicle detected directly ahead — by accelerating or braking.
Following Gap
Press to select a following gap setting of Far, Medium, or Near. This is also the Forward Collision Alert setting.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Driver Shift Control
Driver Shift Control is a manual mode that allows the driver to shift gears manually. This feature can be used to limit the top gear and vehicle speed or to downshift when driving on a downhill grade to provide engine braking.
1. Move the shift lever left to the L (Low) position.
2. Press the + (plus) or – (minus) button on the shift lever to upshift or downshift. The current gear will be displayed on the Driver Information Center.
If vehicle speed is too high or too low for the requested gear, the shift will not occur.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

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Rear Wiper and Washer
Turn the end of the lever to activate the rear wiper.
OFF
INT Intermittent
ON
Rear Washer Fluid
Push the lever away from you to spray washer fluid on the rear window.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITRAK SYSTEMS
The traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak® stability control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started. Turn off traction control if the vehicle is stuck and rocking the vehicle is required.
Press the Traction Control/StabiliTrak Off button at the front of the center console to turn traction control on or off.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR
The Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates when one or more of the vehicle’s tires is significantly underinflated. Fill the tires to the proper tire pres-sures listed on the Tire and Loading Information label located below the driver’s door latch. Current tire pressures can be viewed on the Driver Information Center.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner’s Manual.
WIPERS AND WASHERS
Windshield Wipers
Raise or lower the lever to activate the wipers.
HI Fast Wipes
LO Slow Wipes
INT Intermittent/AUTO (Rainsense)F
Rotate the band to adjust the delay between wipes. The wip-ers activate more often as the band is rotated upward.
OFF
1x Single Wipe
Washer Fluid
Pull the lever toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield.

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DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
Safety Alert SeatF
The driver’s seat pulses — left side, right side or simultaneously — to alert the driver of poten-tial hazards.
Audible alerts or seat pulsing alerts may be selected. To change the alert settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Alert Type.
Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone AlertF
While driving, the system displays a warning symbol on the left or right side mirror when a vehicle is detected in that side blind zone area or rapidly approaching that area. The warning symbol flashes if a turn signal is activated when a vehicle has been detected on the same side.
To turn the system on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Lane Change Alert.
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure WarningF
The system may help avoid collisions due to unintentional lane departures. The Lane Keep Assist indicator is green on the instrument cluster if the system is available to assist. If the vehicle approaches a detected lane marking without using a turn signal in that direction, the system may assist by gently turning the steering wheel and display an amber .
If active driver steering is not detected, the amber may flash and the Safety Alert Seat may pulse or beeps may sound (if selected) on the side of the departure direction as the lane marking is crossed. In order to use this system safely, the driver needs to steer and be in complete control of the vehicle.
To turn the system on or off, press the Lane Keep Assist button on the center of the instrument panel.
Forward Collision AlertF
The Vehicle Ahead indicator illuminates in green on the instrument cluster when a vehicle is detected and illuminates in amber when following a vehicle ahead too closely. If your vehicle approaches another vehicle too rapidly, a visual alert flashes on the wind-shield and the Safety Alert Seat pulses or rapid beeps sound (if selected).
Press the Collision Alert button on the steering wheel to set the alert timing to Far, Medium, or Near. This is also the Adaptive Cruise Control Following Gap setting.
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DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
Follow Distance IndicatorF
The follow distance is indicated in seconds under the Info menu on the Driver Information Center. If no vehicle is detected ahead, dashes are displayed.
Forward Automatic BrakingF
The brakes may be applied in potential collision situations to help reduce damage or help avoid collisions with vehicles directly ahead.
To set the Forward Automatic Braking and Forward Collision Alert systems to Alert and Brake, Alert, or Off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Forward Collision System.
Rear Vision Camera/Surround VisionF
When the vehicle is in Reverse, the Rear Vision Camera displays a view of the area behind the vehicle on the infotainment screen. Vehicle speed must be below 5 mph.
The Surround Vision system displays front and rear camera views along with a bird’s-eye view of the area surrounding the vehicle on the infotainment screen when the vehicle is in Reverse or Drive below 5 mph.
FrontF and Rear Parking Assist/Rear Cross Traffic AlertF
During low-speed parking maneuvers, the Front and Rear Parking Assist system provides “distance to closest object” information on the Driver Information Center and the Safety Alert Seat pulses or a beep sounds (if selected). When an object is very close, the Safety Alert Seat pulses or 5 beeps sound (if selected).
When the vehicle is in Reverse, the Rear Cross Traffic Alert system warns of traffic coming in either direction by displaying a red alert on the infotainment screen and pulsing the left or right side of the Safety Alert Seat or sounding 3 beeps (if selected).
To turn the Front and Rear Parking Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert systems on or off, press the Parking Assist button on the center of the instrument panel.
Automatic Parking AssistF
Automatic Parking Assist steers the vehicle to help park in parallel and perpendicular spac-es. The system is available when vehicle speed is below 18 mph.
Press the Automatic Parking Assist button on the center of the instrument panel. A beep sounds and a parking assist display is shown on the infotainment screen. The system will begin searching for a large enough parking space.
Once a space is found, shift the vehicle into Reverse or Drive as directed on the infotain-ment screen and apply the accelerator or brake as needed. Parking Complete will be displayed and a beep will sound when the parking maneuver is complete.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
1-800-252-1112 TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
As the owner of a new Buick, you are automatically enrolled in the Buick Roadside Assistance program for up to 6 years/70,000 miles, whichever occurs first, at no expense to you. Buick’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number is staffed by a team of trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to contact a service provider for light services (fuel delivery, jump-starts, flat tire and lock-outs) or make arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest Buick dealer for any repairs.
Roadside Assistance and OnStar®
If you require roadside service and have a current OnStar service plan, press the OnStar button and the vehicle will send your current GPS location to an OnStar Advisor who will speak to you, assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance and relay your exact
location so you will get the help you need.
To learn more about OnStar services, press the blue OnStar button, visit onstar.com, call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or refer to your Owner’s Manual.
BUICK OWNER CENTER
Get to know your vehicle inside and out with the Buick Owner Center. Check out
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sonalized information, including an online Owner’s Manual and helpful how-to
videos, track your service history and warranty status, review your current OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics report (active OnStar account required) and more. Create an account today at my.buick.com.
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The myBuick mobile app connects owners with a compatible mobile device to a variety of vehicle information and services, such as a searchable Owner’s Manual, real-time fuel information, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostic information and Roadside Assistance.
The myBuick mobile app also enables users to send remote commands — including remotely starting the vehicle and locking/unlocking the doors — as well as to locate the vehicle on a map and send destinations to the navigation system (vehicles must be properly equipped).
Download the mobile app from your compatible mobile device’s app store.
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Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your Owner’s Manual for complete instructions. All information contained in this guide is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2017 General Motors. All rights reserved.
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