2019 BUICK ENVISION Owner's Manual

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be misrepresented as being
the original source. Such
altered versions also must not
be misrepresented as being
Info-ZIP releases–including,
but not limited to, labeling of
the altered versions with the
names“Info-ZIP” (or any
variation thereof, including, but
not limited to, different
capitalizations), “Pocket
UnZip,” “WiZ” or“MacZip”
without the explicit permission
of Info-ZIP. Such altered
versions are further prohibited
from misrepresentative use of
the Zip-Bugs or Info-ZIP e-mail
addresses or of the
Info-ZIP URL(s).
4. Info-ZIP retains the right to use the names “Info-ZIP,” “Zip,”
“UnZip,” “UnZipSFX,” “WiZ,”
“Pocket UnZip,” “Pocket Zip,”
and “MacZip” for its own
source and binary releases.

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Connected
Services
Connected Services
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Connected Services
Navigation
Navigation requires a specific
OnStar or connected service plan.
Press
Qto receive Turn-by-Turn
directions or have them sent to the
vehicle’s navigation screen,
if equipped.
Turn-by-Turn Navigation
1. PressQto connect to an
Advisor.
2. Request directions to be downloaded to the vehicle.
3. Follow the voice-guided commands.
Using Voice Commands
During a Planned Route
Functionality of the Voice Command
button, if equipped, may vary by
vehicle and region. For some
vehicles, press
=to open the OnStar app on the infotainment
display. For other vehicles press
=
as follows.
Cancel Route
1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
2. Say “Cancel route.” System
responds: “Do you want to
cancel directions?”
3. Say “Yes.”System responds:
“OK, request completed, thank
you, goodbye.”
Route Preview
1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
2. Say “Route preview.” System
responds with the next three
maneuvers.
Repeat
1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.

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2. Say“Repeat.” System
responds with the last direction
given, then responds with
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
Get My Destination
1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
2. Say “Get my destination.”
System responds with the
address and distance to the
destination, then responds with
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
Send Destination to Vehicle
Directions can be sent to the
vehicle’s navigation screen,
if equipped.
Press
Q, then ask the Advisor to
download directions to the vehicle’s
navigation system, if equipped. After
the call ends, the navigation screen
will provide prompts to begin driving
directions. Routes that are sent to
the navigation screen can only be
canceled through the navigation
system. See www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Connections
The following services help with
staying connected.
For coverage maps, see
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Ensuring Security
.
Change the default passwords
for the Wi-Fi hotspot and
myBuick mobile application.
Make these passwords different
from each other and use a
combination of letters, numbers,
and symbols to increase the
security.
. Change the default name of the
SSID (Service Set Identifier).
This is your network’s name that
is visible to other wireless
devices. Choose a unique name
and avoid family names or
vehicle descriptions. Wi-Fi Hotspot (If Equipped)
The vehicle may have a built-in
Wi-Fi hotspot that provides access
to the Internet and web content at
4G LTE speed. Up to seven mobile
devices can be connected. A data
plan is required. Use the in-vehicle
controls only when it is safe to
do so.
1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot information, press
=to open
the OnStar app on the
infotainment display, then
select Wi-Fi Hotspot. On some
vehicles, touch Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi
Settings on the screen.
2. The Wi-Fi settings will display the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID),
password, and on some
vehicles, the connection type
(no Internet connection, 3G,
4G, 4G LTE), and signal quality
(poor, good, excellent).
3. To change the SSID or password, press
Qor call
1-888-4ONSTAR to connect
with an Advisor. On some

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vehicles, the SSID and
password can be changed in
the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
After initial set-up, your vehicle’s
Wi-Fi hotspot will connect
automatically to your mobile
devices. Manage data usage by
turning Wi-Fi on or off on your
mobile device, by using the myBuick
mobile app, or by contacting an
OnStar Advisor. On some vehicles,
Wi-Fi can also be managed from the
Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
MyBuick Mobile App (If Available)
Download the myBuick mobile app
to compatible Apple and Android
smartphones. Buick users can
access the following services from a
smartphone:
. Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
if factory-equipped.
. Lock/unlock doors, if equipped
with automatic locks.
. Activate the horn and lamps. .
Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil
life, or tire pressure,
if factory-equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitor System.
. Send destinations to the vehicle.
. Locate the vehicle on a map
(U.S. market only).
. Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot
on/off, manage settings, and
monitor data consumption,
if equipped.
. Locate a dealer and schedule
service.
. Request roadside assistance.
. Set a parking reminder with pin
drop, take a photo, make a note,
and set a timer.
. Connect with Buick on social
media.
Features are subject to change. For
myBuick mobile app information and
compatibility, see my.buick.com.
An active OnStar or connected
service plan may be required.
A compatible device,
factory-installed remote start, and power locks are required. Data rates
apply. See www.onstar.com for
details and system limitations.
Remote Services
Contact an OnStar Advisor to
unlock the doors or sound the horn
and flash the lamps.
Marketplace
OnStar Advisors can provide offers
from restaurants and retailers on
your route, help locate hotels,
or book a room. These services
vary by market.
OnStar Hands-Free Calling
Make and receive calls with the
built-in wireless calling service,
which requires available minutes.
Functionality of the Voice Command
button may vary by vehicle and
region. For some vehicles, press
=
to open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display, then select
Hands-Free calling. For other
vehicles press
=as follows.

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Make a Call1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready.”
2. Say “Call.”System responds:
“Call. Please say the name or
number to call.”
3. Say the entire number without pausing, including a “1”and the
area code. System responds:
“OK, calling.”
Calling 911 Emergency
1. Press=. System responds:
“OnStar ready.”
2. Say “Call.”System responds:
“Call. Please say the name or
number to call.”
3. Say “911”without pausing.
System responds: “911.”
4. Say “Call.”System responds:
“OK, dialing 911.”
Retrieve My Number
1. Press=. System responds:
“OnStar ready.”
2. Say “My number.” System
responds: “Your OnStar
Hands-Free Calling number is,”
then says the number.
End a Call
Press=. System responds: “Call
ended.”
Verify Minutes and Expiration
Press=and say “Minutes” then
“Verify” to check how many minutes
remain and their expiration date.
If equipped, press
=and touch
Account Services to view the
number of remaining minutes,
available Wi-Fi data, and other
account information.
Diagnostics
By monitoring and reporting on the
vehicle’s key systems, OnStar
Advanced Diagnostics, if equipped,
provides a way to keep up on
maintenance. Capabilities vary by
model. See www.onstar.com for
details and system limitations.
Features are subject to change. For
updates on feature capabilities, see
my.buick.com. Message and data
rates may apply.

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IndexA
About Driving the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . 2
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . 208
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 242
Additional Information
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Thigh Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 254
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 169, 172
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Airbag System
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
How Does an AirbagRestrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Passenger Sensing System . . . . 80
What Makes an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Airbag System (cont'd)
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . 75
Airbags Adding Equipment to theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Passenger Status Indicator . . . 130
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Alert Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . 226
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 200, 264
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 200
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Armrest Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343

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Assistance Systems forDriving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Assistance Systems for Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . 217
Auto Stop Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Automatic
Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Forward Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Shift Lock Control FunctionCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
B
BatteryExterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Battery - North America . . . . 263, 305
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 265
Brake Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Brake (cont'd)
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 133
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Automatic Forward . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 188
Bulb Replacement
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
High Intensity Discharge(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 269
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
California
Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .244, 263, 305, Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2 Capacities and
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Cargo
Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Management System . . . . . . . . . 109
Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 3
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . 107
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Charging
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 131
Check
Engine Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . 88
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99, 101
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

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CleaningExterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . 346
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Compartments
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Connected Services Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Connections Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . 362
Control Traction and Electronic
Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Coolant Engine Temperature Gauge . . 128 Coolant (cont'd)
Engine Temperature
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169, 172
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Courtesy Transportation
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Cover
Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Cruise Control, Adaptive . . . . . . . . 208
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 342 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Text Telephone (TTY)Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Customer Information Publications OrderingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . 346
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 3 Data Collection
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 352
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . 351
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Diagnostics
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . 364
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Door
Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . 338
Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . 200, 264
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . 215
Driver Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140, 143
Driving
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 222
Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234