2016 BUICK ENVISION brake

Buick Envision Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
8534310) - 2016 - crc - 2/29/16
122 Instruments and Controls
Electric Parking Brake
Light
MetricEnglish BaseLevel
English Uplevel
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
status light comes on when the
parking brake is applied. If the light
continues flashing after the EPB is
released, or while driving, there is a
problem with the EPB system.
A message may also display on the
Driver Information Center (DIC).
See Brake System
Messages 0137. If the light does not come on,
or remains flashing, see your dealer.
Service Electric Parking
Brake Light
If this light comes on and stays on,
there is a problem with a system on
the vehicle that is causing the
parking brake system to work at a
reduced level. The vehicle can still
be driven, but should be taken to a
dealer as soon as possible. See
Electric Parking Brake
0271. If a
message displays in the Driver
Information Center (DIC), see Brake
System Messages 0137.
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light
The ABS light comes on briefly
when the engine is started.
If the light does not come on, have it
fixed so it will be ready to warn if
there is a problem.
If the ABS light stays on, turn the
ignition off. If the light comes on
while driving, stop as soon as it is
safely possible and turn the ignition
off. A chime may also sound when
the light comes on steady. Then
start the engine again to reset the
system. If the ABS light stays on,
or comes on again while driving, the
vehicle needs service. If the regular
brake system warning light is not
on, the vehicle still has brakes, but
not antilock brakes. If the regular
brake system warning light is also
on, the vehicle does not have

Buick Envision Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
8534310) - 2016 - crc - 2/29/16
Instruments and Controls 123
antilock brakes and there is a
problem with the regular brakes.
SeeBrake System Warning
Light 0121.
See Brake System Messages 0137
for all brake-related DIC messages.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
Light
For some vehicles, this light comes
on briefly while starting the vehicle.
If it does not come on, have the
vehicle serviced.
For vehicles with the uplevel cluster,
this light may not come on when
starting the vehicle.
This light is green if LKA is available
to assist.
LKA may assist by gently turning
the steering wheel if the vehicle
approaches a detected lane marking without using the turn signal in that
direction. The LKA light will turn
amber.
This light is amber and flashes as a
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
alert, to indicate that the lane
marking has been crossed.
See
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0296.
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
If equipped, this indicator will
display green when a vehicle is
detected ahead and amber when
you are following a vehicle ahead
much too closely.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0290.
Traction Off Light
This light comes on briefly while
starting the engine. If it does not,
have the vehicle serviced by your
dealer. If the system is working
normally, the indicator light then
turns off.
The traction off light comes on when
the Traction Control System (TCS)
has been turned off by pressing and
releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak
button.
This light and the StabiliTrak OFF
light come on when StabiliTrak is
turned off.
If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not
limited. Adjust driving accordingly.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0273.

Buick Envision Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
8534310) - 2016 - crc - 2/29/16
Instruments and Controls 137
Battery Voltage and
Charging Messages
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
This message displays when the
vehicle has detected that the battery
voltage is dropping beyond a
reasonable point. The battery saver
system starts reducing features of
the vehicle that may be noticed. At
the point that features are disabled,
this message displays. Turn off
unnecessary accessories to allow
the battery to recharge.
LOW BATTERY
This message is displayed when the
battery voltage is low. SeeBattery -
North America 0326.
SERVICE BATTERY
CHARGING SYSTEM
This message is displayed when
there is a fault in the battery
charging system. Take the vehicle to
your dealer for service.
TRANSPORT MODE ON
This message is displayed when the
vehicle is in transport mode. Some
features can be disabled while in
this mode, including Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE), remote start,
and the vehicle alarm system. Take
the vehicle to your dealer for service
to turn transport mode off.
Brake System Messages
BRAKE FLUID LOW
This message displays when the
brake fluid level is low. See Brake
Fluid 0325.
RELEASE PARKING BRAKE
This message displays if the Electric
Parking Brake is on while the
vehicle is in motion. Release it
before attempting to drive. See
Electric Parking Brake 0271.
SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST
This message displays when there
is a problem with the brake boost
system. When this message
displays, the brake pedal may be harder to push and the stopping
distance may be longer. See your
dealer for service.
SERVICE PARKING BRAKE
This message displays when there
is a problem with the Electric
Parking Brake. See your dealer for
service.
STEP ON BRAKE TO
RELEASE PARK BRAKE
This message displays when
attempting to release the Electric
Parking Brake without the brake
pedal applied. See
Electric Parking
Brake 0271.
Cruise Control Messages
ADAPTIVE CRUISE
DISENGAGING
This message displays when the
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is
disengaging.
This may occur when:
.
The radar is not clean. Keep the
radar sensors free of mud, dirt,
snow, ice, and slush. Clean the

Buick Envision Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
8534310) - 2016 - crc - 2/29/16
138 Instruments and Controls
entire front and/or rear of the
vehicle. For cleaning
instructions, seeExterior
Care 0371.
. Heavy rain or snow is interfering
with the radar object detection or
camera performance.
. Stability Control or Traction
Control has activated or been
disabled.
. There is no traffic or other
objects to detect.
. There is a fault in the system.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE SET
TO XXX
This message displays when the
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
speed is set. See Adaptive Cruise
Control 0277.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE
TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE
This message displays when
attempting to activate Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC) when it is
temporarily unavailable. The ACC
system does not need service. This can occur under the following
conditions:
.
The radar is not clean. Keep the
radar sensors free of mud, dirt,
snow, ice, and slush. Clean the
entire front and/or rear of the
vehicle. For cleaning
instructions, see Exterior
Care 0371.
. Heavy rain or snow is interfering
with the radar object detection or
camera performance.
CRUISE SET TO XXX
This message displays when the
cruise control speed is set. See
Cruise Control 0275.
NO CRUISE BRAKING GAS
PEDAL APPLIED
This message displays when
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is
active and the driver is pressing the
gas pedal. When this occurs, ACC
will not brake. See Adaptive Cruise
Control 0277.
SERVICE ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL
This message displays when the
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
needs service. Take the vehicle to
your dealer.
SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE
EXITING
This message may display if
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is
engaged holding the vehicle at a
stop, and the driver attempts to exit
the vehicle. Put the vehicle in
P (Park) before exiting.
Door Ajar Messages
DOOR OPEN
This message displays and a chime
may sound if a door is not fully
closed. Stop and turn off the
vehicle, check the door for
obstructions, and close the door
again. Check to see if the message
still appears on the DIC.

Buick Envision Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
8534310) - 2016 - crc - 2/29/16
144 Instruments and Controls
mode. If this message is persistent
or appears repeatedly, take the
vehicle to your dealer for service.
SeeSteering 0250.
If the battery has recently been run
down or replaced, the Adaptive
Forward Lighting (AFL) light or
STEERING ASSIST IS REDUCED
message may remain on. This is
normal and there is no loss of power
steering or AFL performance. If the
light or DIC message continues to
display after normal driving, take the
vehicle to your dealer for service.
See Adaptive Forward Lighting
(AFL) Light 0126.
SERVICE POWER STEERING
This message displays when there
is a problem with electric power
steering. If this message displays
and a reduction in steering
performance or loss of power
steering assistance is noticed, see
your dealer. See Steering0250.
Tire Messages
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR
SYSTEM
This message displays if there is a
problem with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS). See Tire
Pressure Monitor Operation 0348.
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
This message displays when the
system is learning new tires. See
Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0348.
TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD
AIR TO TIRE
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this
message displays when the
pressure in one or more of the
vehicle's tires is low.
The low tire pressure warning light
will also come on. See Tire
Pressure Light 0125.
If a tire pressure message displays,
inflate the tires until the tire pressure
is equal to the values shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label. See
Tires 0338, Vehicle Load
Limits 0346, and Tire
Pressure 0346.
More than one tire pressure
message can be received at a time.
The DIC also shows the tire
pressure values. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0128 orDriver Information
Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0131.
Transmission Messages
APPLY AND HOLD BRAKE
This message displays along with a
temperature graph when the
transmission clutch overheat
temperature is reached.
INCREASE SPEED OR APPLY
BRAKE
This message displays along with a
temperature graph when the
transmission clutch temperature is
close to reaching an overheated
condition.

Buick Envision Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
8534310) - 2016 - crc - 2/29/16
Instruments and Controls 147
Auto Fan Speed
This feature will set the maximum
auto fan speed.
Select Low, Medium, or High.
Auto Defog
When set to On, the front defog will
automatically react to temperature
and humidity conditions that may
cause fogging.
Select Off or On.
Auto Rear Defog
If equipped, this allows the Auto
Rear Defog to be turned on or off.
This feature will automatically turn
on the rear window defogger when it
is cold outside.
Select Off or On.
Collision/Detection Systems
Select and the following may
display:
.Alert Type
. Auto Collision Preparation
. Go Notifier
. Rear Cross Traffic Alert .
Lane Change Alert
Alert Type
This feature will set crash alerts to
beeps or seat vibrations. This
setting affects all crash alerts
including Forward Collision, Lane
Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise
Control, and Parking Assist alerts.
Select Beeps or Safety Alert Seat.
Auto Collision Preparation
This feature will turn on or off the
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) and
Front Automatic Braking (FAB). The
Off setting disables all FCA and
FAB functions. With the Alert and
Brake setting, both FCA and FAB
are available. The Alert setting
disables FAB, but some last-second
automatic braking capability is still
provided, though less likely to occur.
See Front Automatic Braking (FAB)
System 0292.
Select Off, Alert and Brake, or Alert.
Go Notifier
This feature will give a reminder that
Adaptive Cruise Control provides
when it has brought the vehicle to a complete stop behind another
stopping vehicle, and then that
vehicle drives on.
Select Off or On.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
This allows the feature to be turned
on or off.
Select Off or On.
Lane Change Alert
This allows the feature to be turned
on or off.
Select Off or On.
Comfort and Convenience
Select and the following may
display:
.
Auto Memory Recall
. Easy Exit Options
. Chime Volume
. Reverse Tilt Mirror
. Rainsense Wipers
. Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear

Buick Envision Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
8534310) - 2016 - crc - 2/29/16
Driving and Operating 247
Driving and
Operating
Driving Information
Driver Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Driving Environment . . . . . . . . . . 248
Vehicle Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . 252
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 253
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 255
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . 259
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Retained AccessoryPower (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Parking over Things
That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Running the Vehicle WhileParked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 267
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Brakes
Antilock BrakeSystem (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . 271
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . 272
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . 277
Driver Assistance Systems
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 284 Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing . . . . . . . . . . 285
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Front Automatic Braking (FAB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . 294
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . 296
Fuel
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 299
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Trailer Towing
General TowingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Driving Characteristics and
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304

Buick Envision Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
8534310) - 2016 - crc - 2/29/16
250 Driving and Operating
Drunk Driving
Death and injury associated with
drinking and driving is a global
tragedy.
{Warning
Drinking and then driving is very
dangerous. Your reflexes,
perceptions, attentiveness, and
judgment can be affected by even
a small amount of alcohol. You
can have a serious—or even
fatal —collision if you drive after
drinking.
Do not drink and drive or ride with
a driver who has been drinking.
Ride home in a cab; or if you are
with a group, designate a driver
who will not drink.
Control of a Vehicle
Braking, steering, and accelerating
are important factors in helping to
control a vehicle while driving.
Braking
Braking action involves perception
time and reaction time. Deciding to
push the brake pedal is perception
time. Actually doing it is
reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is
about three-quarters of a second. In
that time, a vehicle moving at
100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m
(66 ft), which could be a lot of
distance in an emergency.
Helpful braking tips to keep in mind
include:
. Keep enough distance between
you and the vehicle in front
of you.
. Avoid needless heavy braking.
. Keep pace with traffic.
If the engine ever stops while the
vehicle is being driven, brake
normally but do not pump the
brakes. Doing so could make the
pedal harder to push down. If the
engine stops, there will be some
power brake assist but it will be
used when the brake is applied. Once the power assist is used up, it
can take longer to stop and the
brake pedal will be harder to push.
Steering
Electric Power Steering
The vehicle has electric power
steering. It does not have power
steering fluid. Regular maintenance
is not required.
If power steering assist is lost due
to a system malfunction, the vehicle
can be steered, but may require
increased effort. See your dealer if
there is a problem.
If the steering wheel is turned until it
reaches the end of its travel and is
held against that position for an
extended period of time, power
steering assist may be reduced.
If the steering assist is used for an
extended period of time, power
assist may be reduced.
Normal use of the power steering
assist should return when the
system cools down.