2018 Buick Envision Owner's Manual

2018 Buick Envision owners manual
Year:
2018
Make:
Buick
Model:
Envision
Rating:
(7)

Online manual

Size:
6.86 MB

Table of Contents

Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Using this Manual
4
About Driving the Vehicle
4
Danger, Warning, and Caution
4
Stop/Start System
9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
9
Remote Vehicle Start
10
Door Locks
10
Liftgate
11
Windows
11
Seat Adjustment
12
Memory Features
13
Heated and Ventilated Seats
13
Head Restraint Adjustment
14
Seat Belts
14
Passenger Sensing System
14
Mirror Adjustment
15
Steering Wheel Adjustment
16
Interior Lighting
16
Exterior Lighting
17
Windshield Wiper/Washer
17
Climate Controls
19
Infotainment System
20
Steering Wheel Controls
20
Cruise Control
20
Driver Information Center (DIC)
21
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
21
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
21
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
21
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
22
Surround Vision
22
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
22
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
22
Parking Assist
22
Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
23
Power Outlets
23
Universal Remote System
23
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
24
Tire Pressure Monitor
25
Fuel (2.5L Engine)
25
Fuel (2.0L Engine)
25
E85 or FlexFuel
26
Engine Oil Life System
26
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
26
Keys
28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
29
Remote Vehicle Start
35
Door Locks
37
Power Door Locks
39
Delayed Locking
39
Automatic Door Locks
39
Lockout Protection
39
Vehicle Alarm System
46
Immobilizer
47
Convex Mirrors
48
Power Mirrors
48
Folding Mirrors
49
Heated Mirrors
49
Automatic Dimming Mirror
49
Interior Rearview Mirrors
49
Power Windows
50
Power Seat Adjustment
57
Lumbar Adjustment
57
Thigh Support Adjustment
57
Reclining Seatbacks
58
Memory Seats
58
Rear Seat Armrest
65
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
67
Lap-Shoulder Belt
68
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
71
Seat Belt Extender
71
Safety System Check
71
Seat Belt Care
72
Where Are the Airbags?
74
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
76
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
77
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
77
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
78
Passenger Sensing System
79
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
83
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
84
Airbag System Check
84
Older Children
85
Infants and Young Children
87
Child Restraint Systems
89
Where to Put the Restraint
91
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
92
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
98
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
99
Glove Box
104
Cupholders
104
Front Storage
104
Sunglasses Storage
104
Rear Storage
105
Cargo Cover
106
Cargo Tie-Downs
107
Cargo Management System
107
Convenience Net
108
Steering Wheel Adjustment
111
Steering Wheel Controls
111
Heated Steering Wheel
111
Horn
111
Windshield Wiper/Washer
111
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
113
Headlamp Washer
114
Compass
114
Clock
114
Instrument Cluster
118
Speedometer
121
Odometer
121
Trip Odometer
121
Tachometer
121
Fuel Gauge
122
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
123
Seat Belt Reminders
124
Airbag Readiness Light
125
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
125
Charging System Light
126
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
126
Brake System Warning Light
128
Electric Parking Brake Light
129
Service Electric Parking Brake Light
129
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
129
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light
130
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
130
Traction Off Light
131
StabiliTrak OFF Light
131
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light
131
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
132
Tire Pressure Light
132
Engine Oil Pressure Light
133
Low Fuel Warning Light
133
Security Light
133
High-Beam On Light
134
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) Light
134
Front Fog Lamp Light
134
Lamps On Reminder
135
Cruise Control Light
135
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level)
135
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
138
Engine Power Messages
144
Vehicle Speed Messages
144
Universal Remote System Programming
151
Exterior Lamp Controls
155
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
157
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
157
Flash-to-Pass
157
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
157
Automatic Headlamp System
158
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)
158
Headlamp Leveling Control
159
Hazard Warning Flashers
159
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
159
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
160
Courtesy Lamps
160
Dome Lamps
160
Entry Lighting
161
Exit Lighting
162
Battery Power Protection
162
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
164
Rear Climate Control System
167
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
169
Driver Behavior
172
Driving Environment
172
Vehicle Design
172
Distracted Driving
173
Defensive Driving
173
Drunk Driving
174
Control of a Vehicle
174
Braking
174
Steering
174
Off-Road Recovery
175
Loss of Control
175
Driving on Wet Roads
176
Hill and Mountain Roads
177
Winter Driving
177
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
179
New Vehicle Break-In
183
Ignition Positions
184
Starting the Engine
186
Engine Heater
187
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
189
Shifting Into Park
189
Shifting out of Park
190
Parking over Things That Burn
190
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
195
Electric Parking Brake
196
Brake Assist
197
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
211
Assistance Systems for Driving
215
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
215
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
218
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
219
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
219
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
221
California Fuel Requirements
225
Fuels in Foreign Countries
225
Fuel Additives
225
Filling the Tank
225
General Towing Information
227
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
227
California Proposition 65 Warning
236
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
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
248
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
Gas Strut(s)
260
Halogen Bulbs
261
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
261
Electrical System Overload
262
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
263
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
263
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
266
Tires
268
All-Season Tires
269
Winter Tires
269
Summer Tires
270
Tire Sidewall Labeling
270
Tire Designations
272
Tire Terminology and Definitions
273
Tire Pressure
276
Tire Pressure Monitor System
277
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
278
Tire Inspection
281
Tire Rotation
281
When It Is Time for New Tires
282
Buying New Tires
283
Different Size Tires and Wheels
284
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
285
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
286
Wheel Replacement
287
Tire Chains
287
If a Tire Goes Flat
288
Tire Changing
289
Exterior Care
302
Interior Care
306
General Information
311
Maintenance Schedule
313
Special Application Services
318
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
321
Maintenance Replacement Parts
322
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
324
Capacities and Specifications
325
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
328
Customer Assistance Offices
330
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
331
Online Owner Center
331
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
332
Roadside Assistance Program
332
Scheduling Service Appointments
334
Courtesy Transportation Program
334
Collision Damage Repair
335
Service Publications Ordering Information
337
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
338
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
339
Event Data Recorders
340
OnStar
341
Emergency
343
Security
344
Navigation
344
Connections
345
Diagnostics
347
Index_A
354
Index_B
355
Index_C
355
Index_D
356
Index_E
357
Index_F
357
Index_G
358
Index_H
358
Index_I
359
Index_J
359
Index_K
359
Index_L
359
Index_M
360
Index_N
360
Index_O
360
Index_P
361
Index_R
361
Index_S
362
Index_T
363
Index_U
364
Index_V
364
Index_W
364

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