climate control BUICK ENVISION 2016 Owner's Manual

Buick Envision Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 25
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . 102
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 163
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 247
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 381
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 396
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 406
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420

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In Brief 5
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Heated and Cooled Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 12
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Passenger Sensing System . . . 12
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 14
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 15
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Vehicle Features
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 18
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Front Automatic Braking (FAB)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . 20
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . 20
Surround Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 20
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Automatic Parking Assist (APA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Universal Remote System . . . . . 21
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 23
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 23
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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1.Air Vents 0244.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change
Signals 0159.
3. Instrument Cluster 0111.
Driver Information Center
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Base Level)
0 128 orDriver Information
Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0131.
4. Windshield Wiper/
Washer 0104.
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer 0106.
5. Hazard Warning
Flashers 0159.
6. AM-FM Radio 0170.
7. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0157.
8. Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0296
(If Equipped).
Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0285 (If
Equipped).
9. Clock 0107. 10.
Heated and Cooled Front
Seats 055 (If Equipped).
11. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0240.
12. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0273.
13. Electric Parking Brake 0271.
14. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0267.
15. ENGINE START/STOP Button. SeeIgnition Positions 0259.
16. Steering Wheel Controls 0103
(If Equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Buttons. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Base Level)
0 128 orDriver Information
Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0131.
17. Horn 0104.
18. Steering Wheel
Adjustment 0103.
19. Cruise Control 0275.
Adaptive Cruise Control 0277
(If Equipped). Heated Steering Wheel
0104
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0290 (If Equipped).
20. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0119.
21. Front Storage 097.
22. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0160.
Head-Up Display (HUD) 0133
(If Equipped) (Out of View).
23. Exterior Lamp Controls 0155.
Fog Lamps 0160 (If
Equipped).

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Reclining Seatbacks
Power Reclining Seatbacks
To adjust a power seatback:
.Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.
. Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.
See Reclining Seatbacks 053.
Memory Features
If equipped, the 1, 2, SET, andB
(Exit) buttons on the driver door are
used to manually store and recall
memory settings for the driver seat,
outside mirrors, and power tilt and
telescoping steering column
positions.
Automatic Memory Recall and/or
Easy Exit Recall features may be
enabled in the vehicle
personalization menus to
automatically recall positions stored
to the 1, 2, and
Bbuttons. See
Memory Seats 053 and
Vehicle Personalization 0146.
Heated and Cooled Front
Seats
If equipped, the buttons are near the
climate controls. To operate, the
engine must be running.
Press
Jorzto heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion and
seatback.
If equipped, press
Cor{to cool
the driver or passenger seat.
Three lights next to the button
indicate the temperature setting.

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The passenger airbag status
indicator lights on the overhead
console are visible when the vehicle
is started. SeePassenger Airbag
Status Indicator 0118.
Mirror Adjustment
Interior Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind your
vehicle.
Automatic Rearview Mirror
If equipped, automatic dimming
reduces the glare of headlamps
from behind. The dimming feature
comes on when the vehicle is
started.
Exterior Mirrors
Power Mirrors
To adjust the mirrors:
1. Move the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to choose
the driver or passenger mirror.
2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move each mirror to the
desired position.
3. Return the selector switch to the center position.
See Power Mirrors 043. Manual Folding Mirrors
The outside mirrors fold inward to
prevent damage when going
through an automatic car wash. To
fold, push the mirror toward the
vehicle. Push outward to return to
the original position.
Heated Mirrors
If equipped, press
Kto heat the
outside mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0240.

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Climate Controls
The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with
this system.
1. Driver and PassengerTemperature Controls
2. Heated and Cooled Front Seats (If Equipped)
3. Defrost
4. Air Delivery Mode Controls 5. Fan Control
6. SYNC (Synchronized
Temperature)
7. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
8. Recirculation
9. A/C (Air Conditioning) 10. Rear Window Defogger
11. Power
See
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0240 andRear Climate
Control System 0243 (if equipped).
Transmission
Electronic Range Select
(ERS) Mode
ERS or manual mode allows for the
selection of the range of gear
positions. Use this mode when
driving downhill to limit the top gear
and vehicle speed.
To use this feature:
1. Move the shift lever to L (Low).
2. Press the plus/minus button on the shift lever to increase or
decrease the gear range
available.
See Manual Mode 0269.

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3. Remove the battery by pushingon the battery and sliding it
toward the bottom of the
transmitter.
4. Insert the new battery, positive side facing the back cover.
Push the battery down until it is
held in place. Replace with a
CR2032 or equivalent battery.
5. Snap the battery cover back on to the transmitter.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped with the remote start
feature, the climate control system
will come on when the vehicle is
started remotely depending on the
outside temperature.
The rear defog and heated and
cooled seats, if equipped, may also
come on. See Heated and Cooled
Front Seats 055 and Vehicle
Personalization 0146.
Laws in some communities may
restrict the use of remote starters.
Check local regulations for any
requirements on remote starting of
vehicles. Do not use remote start if the
vehicle is low on fuel.
The vehicle cannot be remote
started if:
.
The transmitter is in the vehicle.
. The hood is not closed.
. There is an emission control
system malfunction and the
malfunction indicator lamp is on.
The engine will turn off during a
remote vehicle start if:
. The coolant temperature gets
too high.
. The oil pressure gets low.
The RKE transmitter range may be
reduced while the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 026 orVehicle
Personalization 0146.
Starting the Engine Using Remote
Start
1. Press and release
Q. 2. Immediately press and hold
/
until the turn signal lamps flash
or for at least four seconds.
When the vehicle starts, the
parking lamps will turn on. The
doors will be locked and the
climate control system may
come on.
The engine will continue to run
for 10 minutes. After
30 seconds, repeat
Steps 1 and 2 if a 10-minute
time extension is desired.
Place the ignition in ON/RUN/
START to operate the vehicle.
Extending Engine Run Time
The engine run time can be
extended by 10 minutes, for a total
of 20 minutes, if during the first
10 minutes Steps 1 and 2 are
repeated while the engine is still
running. An extension can be
requested, 30 seconds after
starting.
A maximum of two remote starts,
or a single start with an extension,
is allowed between ignition cycles.

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the handle, then press the safety
lock twice to deactivate the safety
locks.
The rear window lockout is also
enabled. SeePower Windows 045.Doors
Liftgate
{Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the
vehicle if it is driven with the
liftgate or trunk/hatch open,
or with any objects that pass
through the seal between the
body and the trunk/hatch or
liftgate. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide (CO) which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can
cause unconsciousness and even
death.
If the vehicle must be driven with
the liftgate or trunk/hatch open:
. Close all of the windows.
. Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
. Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that
brings in only outside air
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
and set the fan speed to the
highest setting. See
“Climate Control Systems”
in the Index.
. If the vehicle is equipped
with a power liftgate, disable
the power liftgate function.
See Engine Exhaust 0266.
Caution
To avoid damage to the liftgate or
liftgate glass, make sure the area
above and behind the liftgate is
clear before opening it.

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Turn Signal Indicator
The vehicle may also have a turn
signal indicator on the mirror. An
arrow on the mirror flashes in the
direction of the turn or lane change.
Folding Mirrors
Manual Folding Mirrors
The mirrors can be folded inward
toward the vehicle to prevent
damage when going through an
automatic car wash. Push the mirror
outward to return it to the original
position.
Heated Mirrors
K
:Press to heat the mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0240.
Automatic Dimming
Mirror
If equipped, the vehicle has an
automatic dimming outside mirror(s).
The mirror(s) will adjust for the glare
of headlamps behind you.
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If equipped with memory seats, the
passenger and/or driver mirror tilts
to a preselected position when the
vehicle is in R (Reverse). This
allows the curb to be seen when
parallel parking.
The mirror(s) return to the original
position when:
.
The vehicle is shifted out of
R (Reverse), or remains in
R (Reverse) for about
30 seconds.
. The ignition is turned off.
. The vehicle is driven in
R (Reverse) above a set speed.
To turn this feature on or off, see
Vehicle Personalization 0146.
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind the vehicle.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the mirror. Use a soft towel
dampened with water.
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
If equipped, automatic dimming
reduces the glare of headlamps
from behind. The dimming feature
comes on when the vehicle is
started.

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feature not recalling for
two seconds. Then try recalling
the exit position again.
If the memory position is still not
recalling, see your dealer for
service.
Heated and Cooled Front
Seats
{Warning
If you cannot feel temperature
change or pain to the skin, the
seat heater may cause burns. To
reduce the risk of burns, people
with such a condition should use
care when using the seat heater,
especially for long periods of
time. Do not place anything on
the seat that insulates against
heat, such as a blanket, cushion,
cover, or similar item. This may
cause the seat heater to
overheat. An overheated seat
heater may cause a burn or may
damage the seat.If equipped, the buttons are near the
climate controls. To operate, the
engine must be running.
Press
Jorzto heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion and
seatback.
The passenger seat may take
longer to heat up.
Press
Cor{to cool the driver or
passenger seat.
Press the button once for the
highest setting. With each press of
the button, the heated and cooled
seat will change to the next lower
setting, and then the off setting. Three lights indicate the highest
setting, and one light indicates the
lowest.
If the heated seats are on high, the
level may automatically be lowered
after approximately 30 minutes.
Remote Start Auto Heated and
Cooled Seats
The heated and cooled seats can
be programmed to turn on
automatically during a remote
vehicle start when conditions allow.
The heated seat function can be
programmed to come on when
ENGINE START/STOP is pressed
under certain conditions. Press the
heated or cooled seat button to use
the heated or cooled seats after the
vehicle is started.
The heated and cooled seat button
lights will not turn on during a
remote start.
The temperature of an unoccupied
seat may be reduced.
To program the heated and cooled
seat features, see
Vehicle
Personalization 0146.