2017 Buick Envision Owner's Manual
Year:
2017
Make:
Buick
Model:
Envision
Rating:
Table of Contents
Contents
2
Introduction
3
Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Using this Manual
3
About Driving the Vehicle
3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
4
Symbols
4
In Brief
6
Instrument Panel
7
Instrument Panel Overview
7
Initial Drive Information
9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
9
Remote Vehicle Start
10
Door Locks
10
Liftgate
10
Windows
11
Seat Adjustment
11
Memory Features
12
Heated and Ventilated Seats
13
Head Restraint Adjustment
13
Safety Belts
13
Passenger Sensing System
14
Mirror Adjustment
14
Steering Wheel Adjustment
15
Interior Lighting
15
Exterior Lighting
16
Windshield Wiper/Washer
17
Climate Controls
18
Transmission
19
Vehicle Features
19
Infotainment System
19
Steering Wheel Controls
19
Cruise Control
19
Driver Information Center (DIC)
20
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
20
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
20
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
21
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
21
Surround Vision
21
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
21
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
21
Parking Assist
22
Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
22
Power Outlets
22
Universal Remote System
22
Sunroof
23
Performance and Maintenance
24
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
24
Tire Pressure Monitor
24
Fuel (2.5L Engine)
25
Fuel (2.0L Engine)
25
E85 or FlexFuel
25
Engine Oil Life System
25
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
26
Roadside Assistance Program
26
Keys, Doors, and Windows
27
Keys and Locks
27
Keys
27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
28
Remote Vehicle Start
34
Door Locks
35
Power Door Locks
36
Delayed Locking
36
Automatic Door Locks
37
Lockout Protection
37
Safety Locks
37
Doors
38
Liftgate
38
Vehicle Security
43
Vehicle Alarm System
43
Immobilizer
44
Immobilizer Operation
44
Exterior Mirrors
45
Convex Mirrors
45
Power Mirrors
45
Folding Mirrors
46
Heated Mirrors
46
Automatic Dimming Mirror
46
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
46
Interior Mirrors
46
Interior Rearview Mirrors
46
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
46
Windows
47
Power Windows
47
Sun Visors
49
Roof
49
Sunroof
49
Seats and Restraints
51
Head Restraints
52
Front Seats
54
Power Seat Adjustment
54
Lumbar Adjustment
54
Thigh Support Adjustment
54
Reclining Seatbacks
55
Memory Seats
55
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
57
Rear Seats
58
Rear Seat Armrest
60
Heated Rear Seats
60
Safety Belts
61
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
62
Lap-Shoulder Belt
63
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
66
Safety Belt Extender
66
Safety System Check
66
Safety Belt Care
66
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
67
Airbag System
68
Where Are the Airbags?
69
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
71
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
72
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
72
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
73
Passenger Sensing System
74
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
78
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
79
Airbag System Check
79
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
80
Child Restraints
80
Older Children
80
Infants and Young Children
82
Child Restraint Systems
84
Where to Put the Restraint
86
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
87
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
94
Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the Rear Seat)
94
Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the Front Seat)
96
Storage
100
Storage Compartments
100
Glove Box
100
Cupholders
100
Front Storage
100
Sunglasses Storage
100
Rear Storage
101
Center Console Storage
101
Additional Storage Features
102
Cargo Cover
102
Cargo Tie-Downs
103
Cargo Management System
103
Convenience Net
104
Roof Rack System
104
Instruments and Controls
106
Controls
107
Steering Wheel Adjustment
107
Steering Wheel Controls
107
Heated Steering Wheel
107
Horn
108
Windshield Wiper/Washer
108
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
110
Headlamp Washer
111
Compass
111
Clock
111
Power Outlets
112
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
113
Instrument Cluster
114
Speedometer
117
Odometer
117
Trip Odometer
117
Tachometer
117
Fuel Gauge
118
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
119
Safety Belt Reminders
120
Airbag Readiness Light
120
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
121
Charging System Light
122
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
122
Brake System Warning Light
124
Electric Parking Brake Light
124
Service Electric Parking Brake Light
125
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
125
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light
125
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
126
Traction Off Light
126
StabiliTrak® OFF Light
126
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light
127
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
127
Tire Pressure Light
127
Engine Oil Pressure Light
128
Low Fuel Warning Light
128
Security Light
129
High-Beam On Light
129
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) Light
129
Front Fog Lamp Light
130
Lamps On Reminder
130
Cruise Control Light
130
Door Ajar Light
130
Information Displays
131
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level)
131
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
133
Head-Up Display (HUD)
136
Vehicle Messages
139
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
139
Brake System Messages
140
Compass Messages
140
Cruise Control Messages
140
Door Ajar Messages
141
Engine Cooling System Messages
142
Engine Oil Messages
142
Engine Power Messages
143
Fuel System Messages
143
Key and Lock Messages
143
Object Detection System Messages
143
Ride Control System Messages
145
Airbag System Messages
146
Security Messages
146
Steering System Messages
146
Tire Messages
147
Transmission Messages
147
Washer Fluid Messages
148
Window Messages
148
Vehicle Personalization
148
Universal Remote System
155
Universal Remote System Programming
155
Universal Remote System Operation
157
Lighting
158
Exterior Lighting
158
Exterior Lamp Controls
158
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
160
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
160
Flash-to-Pass
160
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
160
Automatic Headlamp System
160
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)
161
Headlamp Leveling Control
161
Hazard Warning Flashers
162
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
162
Fog Lamps
162
Interior Lighting
163
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
163
Courtesy Lamps
163
Dome Lamps
163
Reading Lamps
164
Lighting Features
164
Entry Lighting
164
Exit Lighting
165
Battery Power Protection
165
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
165
Infotainment System
166
Introduction
166
Infotainment
166
Climate Controls
167
Climate Control Systems
167
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
167
Rear Climate Control System
170
Air Vents
171
Maintenance
172
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
172
Driving and Operating
173
Driving Information
174
Driver Behavior
174
Driving Environment
174
Vehicle Design
174
Distracted Driving
175
Defensive Driving
175
Drunk Driving
176
Control of a Vehicle
176
Braking
176
Steering
176
Off-Road Recovery
177
Loss of Control
177
Driving on Wet Roads
178
Hill and Mountain Roads
179
Winter Driving
179
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
180
Vehicle Load Limits
181
Starting and Operating
185
New Vehicle Break-In
185
Ignition Positions
185
Starting the Engine
187
Engine Heater
188
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
190
Shifting Into Park
190
Shifting out of Park
191
Parking over Things That Burn
191
Extended Parking
191
Engine Exhaust
192
Running the Vehicle While Parked
192
Automatic Transmission
193
Manual Mode
195
Drive Systems
196
All-Wheel Drive
196
Brakes
196
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
196
Electric Parking Brake
197
Brake Assist
198
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
198
Ride Control Systems
199
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
199
Cruise Control
201
Adaptive Cruise Control
203
Driver Assistance Systems
210
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
211
Assistance Systems for Driving
215
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
216
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
218
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
219
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
220
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
221
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
222
Fuel
223
California Fuel Requirements
224
Fuels in Foreign Countries
225
Fuel Additives
225
Filling the Tank
225
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
226
Trailer Towing
227
General Towing Information
227
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
227
Towing Equipment
233
Conversions and Add-Ons
234
Add-On Electrical Equipment
234
Vehicle Care
235
General Information
236
California Proposition 65 Warning
236
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
236
Accessories and Modifications
237
Vehicle Checks
237
Doing Your Own Service Work
237
Hood
238
Engine Compartment Overview
239
Engine Oil
242
Engine Oil Life System
244
Automatic Transmission Fluid
245
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
246
Cooling System
247
Engine Coolant
249
Engine Overheating
251
Washer Fluid
253
Brakes
253
Brake Fluid
254
Battery - North America
255
All-Wheel Drive
256
Starter Switch Check
257
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
257
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
257
Wiper Blade Replacement
258
Windshield Replacement
259
Headlamp Aiming
259
Bulb Replacement
260
Halogen Bulbs
260
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
260
License Plate Lamp
260
Replacement Bulbs
261
Electrical System
261
Electrical System Overload
261
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
262
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
262
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
265
Rear Compartment Fuse Block
266
Wheels and Tires
267
Tires
267
All-Season Tires
268
Winter Tires
268
Summer Tires
269
Tire Sidewall Labeling
269
Tire Designations
271
Tire Terminology and Definitions
272
Tire Pressure
274
Tire Pressure Monitor System
275
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
276
Tire Inspection
279
Tire Rotation
280
When It Is Time for New Tires
281
Buying New Tires
281
Different Size Tires and Wheels
283
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
283
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
285
Wheel Replacement
285
Tire Chains
286
If a Tire Goes Flat
286
Tire Changing
288
Compact Spare Tire
292
Jump Starting
293
Jump Starting - North America
293
Towing the Vehicle
296
Recreational Vehicle Towing
298
Appearance Care
300
Exterior Care
300
Interior Care
305
Floor Mats
308
Service and Maintenance
310
General Information
310
Maintenance Schedule
311
Special Application Services
316
Additional Maintenance and Care
316
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
319
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
319
Maintenance Replacement Parts
320
Maintenance Records
321
Technical Data
322
Vehicle Identification
322
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
322
Service Parts Identification Label
322
Vehicle Data
323
Capacities and Specifications
323
Engine Drive Belt Routing
324
Customer Information
325
Customer Information
325
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
325
Customer Assistance Offices
327
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
327
Online Owner Center
328
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
328
Roadside Assistance Program
329
Scheduling Service Appointments
330
Courtesy Transportation Program
331
Collision Damage Repair
332
Service Publications Ordering Information
334
Radio Frequency Statement
335
Reporting Safety Defects
335
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
335
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
335
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
336
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
336
Event Data Recorders
336
OnStar®
337
Infotainment System
337
OnStar
338
OnStar Overview
338
OnStar Services
339
Emergency
339
Security
339
Navigation
339
Connections
340
Diagnostics
342
OnStar Additional Information
343
Index
348
Index_A
348
Index_B
349
Index_C
349
Index_D
350
Index_E
351
Index_F
351
Index_G
352
Index_H
352
Index_I
353
Index_J
353
Index_K
353
Index_L
353
Index_M
354
Index_N
354
Index_O
355
Index_P
355
Index_R
355
Index_S
356
Index_T
357
Index_U
358
Index_V
358
Index_W
358
2017 Buick Envision Overview
Introduction
The 2017 Buick Envision is an elegant compact SUV that seamlessly combines style, comfort, and technology, catering to drivers seeking a sophisticated yet practical vehicle. With its sleek exterior design and spacious interior, the Envision offers a blend of luxury and functionality that is perfect for both urban commuting and family adventures.
Powertrains
The Envision is powered by two robust engine options tailored for performance and efficiency. The standard 2.5L four-cylinder engine delivers a respectable 197 horsepower, providing a smooth ride while maintaining excellent fuel economy. For a more spirited driving experience, the available 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine ramps up the performance to 252 horsepower and features advanced technology for improved responsiveness and efficiency. Both engines can be paired with a smooth six-speed automatic transmission and come with the option of all-wheel drive for enhanced traction and stability.
Trims
The 2017 Buick Envision comes in four well-equipped trims: Base, Preferred, Essence, and Premium II. Each trim builds on the last, offering increasing levels of luxury and technology. The Base includes essential features, while the Preferred enhances comfort with additional amenities. Essence trim introduces leather seating and advanced safety features, and the Premium II tops it off with premium audio, navigation, and advanced driver assistance systems, providing a comprehensive suite of technologies for a superior driving experience.
Features
Equipped with a host of modern features, the Envision boasts an impressive infotainment system with an intuitive touchscreen interface, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto compatibility. Standard features include a rearview camera, keyless entry, and a power liftgate, providing convenience for all your daily needs. Higher trims further enhance the driving experience with heated and ventilated seats, a premium sound system, and advanced safety technologies such as lane departure warning and adaptive cruise control.
Owner's Manual
The owner's manual for the 2017 Buick Envision serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding and maintaining your vehicle. It includes essential information on operating features, maintenance schedules, troubleshooting, and safety protocols to ensure an optimal ownership experience. Whether you're a seasoned Buick owner or new to the brand, the manual equips you with all the knowledge necessary to enjoy your Envision to its fullest potential.
User manual download
The Buick Envision owner manual for the 2017 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2017 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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