infotainment BUICK ENVISION 2021 Get To Know Guide
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Read your Owner’s Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights, gauges and indicators on the instrument cluster.
See Introduction in your Owner’s Manual.
Infotainment System Controls
Instrument Panel Vent Control
Infotainment System Touchscreen
Hazard Warning Flashers Button
Auto Stop Disable/Hill Descent ControlF/Lane Keep Assist/Traction Control-StabiliTrak/Auto Parking AssistF/Park AssistF Buttons
Electronic Precision Shift Controls
Wireless Phone Charging PadF
Climate Controls/ Heated & Ventilated Seat ButtonsF
USB Ports/ Accessory Power Outlet
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Vehicle Ahead
Pedestrian Ahead
Antilock Brake System
Low Tire Pressure
Door Ajar
Charging System
Driver Seat Belt Reminder
2 Passenger Seat Belt Reminder
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STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
POWER FRONT SEATSF
With the vehicle parked, push down the lever under the left side of the steering column to adjust the steering wheel. The steering wheel can be moved up or down and in or out. Pull up the lever to lock the steering wheel in place.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
Power Seat Adjustments
A. Seat Adjustment
Move the horizontal control to move the seat forward or rearward and to tilt, raise or lower the seat.
B. Seatback Recline Adjustment
Move the vertical control to recline or raise the seatback.
C. Lumbar Adjustment/MassageF
Turn the feature select knob to view lumber or massage settings on the infotainment screen. Press the 4-way control to adjust the selected setting.
D. Massage Recall
Press the button to turn the massage feature on/off.
Set Memory Seat Position
1. Adjust the seat and power outside mirrors.
2. Press the SET button on the driver’s door. A beep will sound.
3. Immediately press and hold button 1 or 2 until two beeps sound.
To set a seat position for more clearance when exiting the vehicle, repeat these steps using the Exit button instead of button 1 or 2.
Recall Memory Seat Position
Press and hold button 1, 2, or Exit until the set position is reached.
The memory/exit positions can be programmed to be recalled automatically when the
ignition is turned off (for exit recall, the driver’s door must be opened).
To set the recall options, go to Settings > Vehicle > Seating Position > Seat Entry Memory and Seat Exit Memory.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner’s Manual.
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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
ApplicationsF: Touch the screen icon to access the app Home page
Additional Pages: Swipe to display the overview page or additional pages of apps (if available)
Power/ Volume/Mute
Applications Tray: Shortcuts to apps Tune/Select: Rotate the knob to tune stations or highlight an item; press the knob to select an item
The infotainment system uses a Bluetooth or USB connection to link to a compatible device, such as a smartphone or portable audio player, and offers hands-free voice control. You can use simple gestures on the touchscreen, such as tap, drag, and swipe, to interact with the system. For assistance, call 1-855-4-SUPPORT (1-855-478-7767) or visit my.buick.com/how-to-support.
Managing Home Page Icons
1. While in Park, press the Home button.
2. To enter edit mode, touch and hold the Home page icon to move.
3. Continue holding the icon and drag it to the desired position, and then release.
See Infotainment System in your Owner’s Manual.
Read your Owner’s Manual for important information about using the infotainment system while driving.
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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
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Storing Favorites
Radio stations from all bands (AM, FM or SiriusXMF) can be stored in any order. The audio source options are on the left side of the Audio page.
1. Tune in the desired radio station.
2. Select the page of favorite screen buttons.
3. Touch and hold one of the favorite screen
buttons until a beep is heard.
Natural Voice RecognitionF
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.
3. After the beep, say what you want it to do using natural speech. Examples: “Call Dave” or “Tune to 99.5 FM.” Say “Help” for assistance.
SiriusXM® with 360LF
The personalized content of SiriusXM with 360L offers over 200 channels, including ad-free music, sports, comedy, talk and news, along with access to On Demand shows, performances and interviews. Certain features require a SiriusXM subscription and the Buick Connected Access plan. See siriusxm.com and onstar.com for details.
Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto capability is available through a compatible smartphone using the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto icon on the Home page.
1. Download the Android Auto app to your compatible phone from the Google Play Store. No app is required for Apple CarPlay.
2. There are two ways to set up device projection:
• Wireless Connection – Connect your phone by pairing it to the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. Turn on wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto in your phone’s settings.
• Wired Connection – Connect your phone to a USB data port using the USB cable provided with your phone. Aftermarket USB cables may not work.
3. Follow the instructions on the infotainment system and the phone.
4. The Apple CarPlay or Android Auto icon will illuminate when connected. Touch the icon to have your apps displayed.
To have Apple CarPlay or Android Auto launch automatically when a paired phone is connected, select Phone icon > Phones > Information. Turn Apple CarPlay or Android Auto on or off.
To exit Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, press the Home button. To return to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, press and hold the Home button.
See Infotainment System in your Owner’s Manual.
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Push to Talk
Press to answer an incoming call or to use natural voice recognition with the Bluetooth or OnStar® system.
Press and hold to activate Phone Assistant Voice Recognition (Siri or Google Assistant) on a paired,
compatible mobile phone.
End Call/Mute
Press to end or decline a call.
Press to mute/unmute the vehicle speakers.
Seek
Rotate the thumbwheel to seek the next radio
station or track when viewing the Audio display on the Driver Information Center.
+ – Volume (behind right side of steering wheel)
Press the top or bottom button to adjust the volume.
Next/Previous Favorite Station/Seek (behind left side of steering wheel)
Press the top or bottom button to go to the next or previous favorite station or track, or to seek the next available station or track.
To set the next/previous button to select favorites or activate the seek function, go to Audio menu > Favorite Button Setting on the Driver Information Center.
See Infotainment System in your Owner’s Manual.F Optional equipment
In-Vehicle AppsF
In-vehicle apps offering entertainment, news, weather, travel information and more, includ-ing Amazon Alexa Built-In, are available on the infotainment screen or can be downloaded through the Apps icon. Downloading and using the apps requires internet connectivity, and may require a data plan, accessed through the vehicle's available 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot, if active, or a mobile hotspot. Go to onstar.com for data plan information.
Portable Audio Devices
USB ports (Type A and Type C) for data and charging are located at the front of the center console.
Connect an iPod®, iPhone®, MP3 player, or a USB flash drive to a USB data port.
Touch the Audio icon and then touch More, if necessary, to select the USB device. USB ports on the rear of the center console are for charging onlyF.
See Infotainment System in your Owner’s Manual.
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
AUDIO STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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Read 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 vehicle must be stopped to pair a device. Not all devices will
support all functions. Visit my.buick.com/how-to-support for more information.
Pair a Phone
1. To use voice recognition, press the Push to Talk button; after the prompt, say “Pair phone.” To use the infotainment screen, select Phone > Connect Phone > Add Phone.
2. Start the pairing process on the phone. From your phone’s Bluetooth settings, select the name shown on the infotainment screen.
3. Follow the pairing instructions.
4. When pairing is complete, the phone screen is displayed. Depending on the phone, your phone book may be downloaded automatically.
Secondary Phone
A secondary phone can be paired to the Bluetooth system. The system connects to the phone that is set to First to Connect. The second-ary phone can only receive calls.
To set the first and secondary phones, go to Phone icon > Phones and select the
Information icon.See Infotainment System in your Owner’s Manual.
BLUETOOTH® SYSTEM
With the vehicle’s available 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot, up to 7 devices (smartphones, tablets and laptops) can be connected to high-speed internet. For more information on use and system limitations, visit my.buick.com/how-to-support.
To retrieve the name and password for the hotspot, select the Wi-Fi Hotspot icon on the infotainment screen or go to Settings > System > Wi-Fi Hotspot.
See Infotainment System in your Owner's Manual.
ONSTAR® 4G LTE WI-FI HOTSPOT
The Wireless Phone Charging system is located at the front of the center console. Visit my.buick.com/how-to-support to check device compatibility. See your phone retailer for details on required phone accessories.
1. The vehicle must be On, or Retained Accessory Power must be active.
2. Remove all objects from the charging pad. There should not be any objects between the phone and the charging pad.
3. Place the phone, screen up, on the pad.
4. The charging symbol will appear on the infotainment screen when charging.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLS
Recirculation Mode
REAR Rear Window and Heated Mirrors DefogMAX Defrost
A/C Air Conditioning Control
Driver’s Heated/Ventilated Seat ControlF
Passenger’s Heated/Ventilated Seat ControlF
Driver’s Temperature Control
Passenger’s Temperature Control
SYNC Synchronize passenger’s settings to driver’s settings
AUTO Automatic Operation
Automatic OperationF
Press AUTO and set the temperature.
The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air conditioning and
recirculation functions. Allow time for the system to reach the set temperature. If a function is manually adjusted, the Auto indicator light turns off and automatic operation for that function is disabled.
In-Vehicle Air IonizerF
The Air Ionizer, which removes contaminants such as pollen and dust to help clean the air inside the vehicle, turns on automatically with the climate control system. The Air Ionizer status is shown on the climate control display on the infotainment screen.
Select the Climate icon on the Home page of the infotainment screen to view the current operation of the Climate Controls.
To turn the Air Ionizer on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Climate and Air Quality > Ionizer.
See Climate Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
Fan Control
CLIMATE View Climate DisplayON/OFF
Dual-zone climate controlsF shown
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DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
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Traction Control and StabiliTrak — The full-time traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak electronic 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. Traction control should be turned off if the vehicle is stuck and rocking the vehicle is required.
To turn traction control on or off, press the Traction Control/StabiliTrak Off button (A) on the center console.
Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert — While driving, the system displays a warn-ing symbol on the left or right side mirror when a vehicle is detected in that side blind zone area or rapidly approaches that area. The warning symbol flashes if a turn signal is activated when a vehicle has been detected on the same side.
To turn on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Lane Change Alert.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert — When in Reverse, the system warns of detected cross-traffic approaching in either direction by displaying a red alert on the infotainment screen and beeps sound or the Safety Alert SeatF pulses (if selected).
To turn on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
FrontF and Rear Park Assist — During low-speed parking maneuvers, the system provides “distance to closest object” information on the Driver Information Center and beeps sound or the Safety Alert SeatF pulses (if selected). When an object is very close, 5 beeps sound or the Safety Alert SeatF pulses (if selected).
To turn on or off, press the Park Assist button (B) on the center console.
HD Rear Vision Camera — When in Reverse below 8 mph, a view of the area behind the vehicle displays on the infotainment screen.
HD Surround VisionF — HD Surround Vision uses multiple cameras to display an overhead image of the area around the vehicle with Rear Vision Camera or other selectable views. It works at low speeds and can help when parking.
Touch one of the camera view buttons on the infotainment screen to change the camera view.
To turn the guidance lines on or off, touch the Guidance Lines button.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
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