BUICK ENVISION 2020 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: BUICK, Model Year: 2020, Model line: ENVISION, Model: BUICK ENVISION 2020Pages: 363, PDF Size: 7.26 MB
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Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . 7
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 94
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 152
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 160
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 309
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 326
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 336
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
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2 Introduction
Introduction The names, logos, emblems,
slogans, vehicle model names, and
vehicle body designs appearing in
this manual including, but not limited
to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the
BUICK Emblem, and ENVISION are
trademarks and/or service marks of
General Motors LLC, its
subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name “ General
Motors of Canada Company ” for
Buick Motor Division wherever it
appears in this manual.
This manual describes features that
may or may not be on the vehicle
because of optional equipment that
was not purchased on the vehicle, model variants, country
specifications, features/applications
that may not be available in your
region, or changes subsequent to
the printing of this owner ’ s manual.
Refer to the purchase
documentation relating to your
specific vehicle to confirm the
features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners A French language manual can be
obtained from your dealer, at
www.helminc.com, or from:
Propriétaires Canadiens On peut obtenir un exemplaire de
ce guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
suivante: Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA
Using this Manual To quickly locate information about
the vehicle, use the Index in the
back of the manual. It is an
alphabetical list of what is in the
manual and the page number where
it can be found.
About Driving the Vehicle As with other vehicles of this type,
failure to operate this vehicle
correctly may result in loss of
control or a crash. Be sure to read
the driving guidelines in this manual
in the section called “ Driving and
Operating ” and specifically Driver
Behavior 0 161 , Driving
Environment 0 161 , and Vehicle
Design 0 161 .
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 84354528 B Second Printing ©
2019 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Introduction 3
Danger, Warning, and
Caution Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
{ DangerDanger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
{ WarningWarning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage. A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means “ Do
Not, ” “ Do not do this, ” or “ Do not let
this happen. ”
Symbols The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.
M : Shown when the owner ’ s
manual has additional instructions
or information.
* : Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions
or information.
0 : Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“ see page. ” Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. See the
features in this manual for
information.
u : Air Conditioning System
G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$ : Brake System Warning Light
9 : Dispose of Used Components
Properly
P : Do Not Apply High Pressure
Water
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
H : Flammable
[ : Forward Collision Alert
R : Fuse Block Cover Lock
Location
+ : Fuses
j : ISOFIX/LATCH System Child
Restraints
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4 Introduction
Q : Keep Fuse Block Covers
Properly Installed
| : Lane Change Alert
@ : Lane Departure Warning
A : Lane Keep Assist
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
X : Park Assist
~ : Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
O : Power
7 : Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I : Registered Technician
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Seat Belt Reminders
I : Side Blind Zone Alert
h : Start/Stop
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
a : Under Pressure
V : Vehicle Ahead Indicator
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Introduction 5
Instrument Panel Overview
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6 Introduction 1. Air Vents 0 158 .
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0 148 .
3. Instrument Cluster 0 105 .
Driver Information Center
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Base Level)
0 123 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0 126 .
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 95 .
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
0 97 .
5. Hazard Warning Flashers
0 147 .
6. Infotainment 0 152 .
7. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0 147 .
8. Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 213
(If Equipped).
Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0 202 (If
Equipped). Stop/Start Disable Switch. See
Starting the Engine 0 175 .
9. Clock 0 99 .
10. Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 0 41 (If Equipped).
11. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 153 .
12. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 188 .
13. Electric Parking Brake 0 186 .
14. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0 182 .
15. ENGINE START/STOP Button.
See Ignition Positions 0 174 .
16. Steering Wheel Controls 0 95 .
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Buttons. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Base Level)
0 123 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0 126 .
17. Horn 0 95 .
18. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0 95 (Out of View).
19. Cruise Control 0 190 . Adaptive Cruise Control 0 192
(If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0 95 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 207 (If Equipped).
20. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0 115 .
21. Front Storage 0 88 .
22. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 149 .
Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 129
(If Equipped) (Out of View).
23. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 144 .
Fog Lamps 0 148 (If
Equipped).
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 7
Keys, Doors, and
Windows Keys and Locks Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 14
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 18
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Doors Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Vehicle Security Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 25
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 26
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . 28
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 28
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Windows Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Keys and Locks Keys
{ WarningLeaving children in a vehicle with
a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is dangerous and
children or others could be
seriously injured or killed. They
could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the
vehicle move. The windows will
function with the RKE transmitter
in the vehicle, and children or
others could be caught in the path
of a closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with an RKE
transmitter.
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8 Keys, Doors, and Windows
The key that is part of the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can
be used to open the driver door. Press the button on the RKE
transmitter to remove the key.
If it becomes difficult to turn the key,
inspect the key blade for debris.
Periodically clean with a brush
or pick.
See your dealer if a new key is
needed.
If locked out of the vehicle, see
Roadside Assistance Program
0 330 .
With an active OnStar or connected
service plan, an OnStar Advisor
may remotely unlock the vehicle.
See OnStar Overview 0 340 .
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement
0 335 .
If there is a decrease in the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) operating
range:
.
Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle. .
Check the location. Other
vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
.
Check the transmitter's battery.
See “ Battery Replacement ” later
in this section.
.
If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your
dealer or a qualified technician
for service.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation The Keyless Access system allows
for vehicle entry when the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
within 1 m (3 ft). See “ Keyless
Access Operation ” following.
The RKE transmitter may work up to
60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the RKE transmitter.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 0 8 .
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 9
Q : Press to lock all doors. The turn
signal indicators may flash and/or
the horn may sound on the second
press to indicate locking. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 133 . If a
passenger door is open when
Q is
pressed, all doors lock. If the driver
door is open when
Q is pressed, all
doors lock except the driver door.
These settings can be modified.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 133 .
Pressing
Q may also arm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 25 . K : Press to unlock the driver door.
Press unlock again within
five seconds to unlock all doors.
The RKE transmitter can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first button press. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 133 . The turn
signal indicators may flash to
indicate unlocking has occurred.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 133 .
Pressing
K may also disarm the
alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm
System 0 25 .
For vehicles with the manual
liftgate, press
K twice within
five seconds to unlock the liftgate.
b : If equipped, press twice
quickly to open or close the liftgate.
Press and release once to stop the
liftgate from moving.
7 : Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. The exterior
lamps flash and the horn chirps
three times. Press and hold
7 for at
least three seconds to sound the
panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signals flash for 30 seconds
or until
7 is pressed again or the
vehicle is started.
/ : Press and release
Q and then
immediately press and hold
/ for at
least four seconds to start the
engine from outside the vehicle
using the RKE transmitter.
Keyless Access Operation The Keyless Access system lets
you lock and unlock the doors and
access the liftgate without removing
the RKE transmitter from your
pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The
RKE transmitter should be within
1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate or door being
opened. The buttons are on the
outside door handles.
Keyless Access can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first lock/unlock press from the
driver door. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 133 .