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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Introduction
The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle
model names, and vehicle body designs
appearing in this manual including, but not
limited to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the
BUICK Emblem, and ENVISION are
trademarks and/or service marks of General
Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates,
or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute
the same“General Motors of Canada
Company” for Buick Motor Division wherever
it appears in this manual.
This manual describes features that may or
may not be on the vehicle because of
optional equipment that was not purchased
on the vehicle, model variants, country
specifications, features/applications that may
not be available in your region, or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner’s
manual, including changes to standard or
optional content.
Refer to the purchase documentation
relating to your specific vehicle to confirm
the features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick
reference.Canadian Vehicle Owners
A French language manual can be obtained
from your dealer, at www.helminc.com,
or from:
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide
en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à
l'adresse suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA
Litho in U.S.A.
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Introduction 5
1.Air Vents 0186.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0123.
IntelliBeam System. See Exterior Lamp
Controls 0118.
3. Tap Shift Controls. See Automatic
Transmission 0206.
4. Instrument Cluster 090.
Driver Information Center Display. See
Driver Information Center (DIC) 0104.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 083.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer 085.
6. Infotainment Controls. See Overview
0 128.
7. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0121.
8. Hazard Warning Flashers 0123.
9. Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0182.
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 039.
10. Power Outlets 086.
Wireless Charger. See Wireless Charging
0 87 (If Equipped).
Front Storage 078. 11. Auto Stop Disable Switch. See
Stop/Start
System 0201.
Hill Descent Control (HDC) 0216 (If
Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0244 (If
Equipped).
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0212.
Rear Park Assist (RPA). See Park Assist
0 231 (If Equipped).
Park Assist 0231.
12. MODE Button. See Driver Mode Control
0 216.
13. Electric Parking Brake 0211.
14. Shift Switches. See Automatic
Transmission 0206.
15. USB Ports. See USB Port0136.
16. ENGINE START/STOP Button. See Ignition
Positions 0199.
17. Steering Wheel Controls 083.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 104.
18. Horn 083 19.
Steering Wheel Adjustment 083 (Out
of View).
20. Cruise Control 0217.
Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced) 0219
(If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 083 (If
Equipped).
21. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0106.
22. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) 096.
23. Hood Release. See Hood0260.
24. Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0123
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K:Press to unlock the driver door.
Press
Kagain within five seconds to unlock
all doors. The remote key can be
programmed to unlock all doors on the first
button press. See Vehicle Personalization
0 110. When remotely unlocking the vehicle
at night, the lights come on briefly to light
your approach to the vehicle. The turn
signal indicators may flash to indicate
unlocking.
Pressing
Kwill disarm the alarm system.
See Vehicle Alarm System 023.
If equipped with remote folding mirrors,
press and hold
Kfor one second to
remotely unfold the mirrors, if enabled. See
Vehicle Personalization 0110.
Press and hold
Kuntil the windows fully
open. Windows will not operate unless
remote window operation is enabled. See
Vehicle Personalization 0110.
S:Double pressSto start the engine
from outside the vehicle using the remote
key. See Remote Vehicle Start 012.
7:Press and release one time to initiate
vehicle locator. The exterior lamps flash
and the horn chirps three times. Press and
hold
7for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn
signal lamps flash for 30 seconds, or until
7
is pressed again or the vehicle is started.
b:
If equipped, press twice quickly to
open or close the liftgate.
Press once to stop the liftgate from moving.
Keyless Access Operation
With the Keyless Access system, you can
lock and unlock the doors and access the
liftgate without removing the remote key
from your pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The
remote key should be within 1 m (3 ft) of the
liftgate or door being opened.
Keyless Access can be programmed to
unlock all doors on the first lock/unlock
press from the driver door. See Vehicle
Personalization 0110.
If equipped with memory seats, remote keys
1 and 2 are linked to seating positions of
memory 1 or 2. See Memory Seats036.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the
Driver Door
When the doors are locked and the remote
key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the driver door
handle, pressing the lock/unlock button on
the driver door handle will unlock the driver door. If the lock/unlock button is pressed
again within five seconds, all passenger
doors will unlock.
Driver Shown, Passenger Similar
Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause
all doors to lock if any of the following
occur:
.It has been more than five seconds since
the first lock/unlock button press.
.Two lock/unlock button presses were
used to unlock all doors.
.Any vehicle door has opened and all
doors are now closed.
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2. Separate the two halves of the remotekey using a flat tool inserted into the
bottom center of the remote key. Do not
use the key slot.
3. Remove the old battery. Do not use ametal object.
4. Insert the new battery on the back housing, positive side facing down.
Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent
battery.
5. Ensure that the silicone mat is correctly positioned with no gaps or wrinkles.
6. Set transmitter button side down on a hard surface and press the other half
straight down to force the halves
together.
7. Reinsert the mechanical key.
Remote Vehicle Start
This feature allows the engine to be started
from outside the vehicle.
S: This button on the remote key is for
remote start.
The climate control system will use the
previous settings during a remote start. The
rear window defogger may come on during
remote start based on cold ambient
conditions. The rear defog indicator light
does not come on during remote start. If equipped, the heated and ventilated front
seats may also come on when the vehicle
personalization setting is enabled. See
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
039.
If equipped with a remote start heated
steering wheel, it may come on during a
remote start. See Heated Steering Wheel
0 83.
Laws in some local communities may restrict
the use of remote starters. For example,
some laws may require a person using
remote start to have the vehicle in view.
Check local regulations for any
requirements.
If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not use the
remote start feature. The vehicle may run
out of fuel.
The remote key range may be shorter while
the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the performance
of the remote key. See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System 07.
You are allowed multiple starts totaling
30 minutes of engine run time. The
maximum run time of a single start is
15 minutes, and it will shut off
automatically. You could do three 10 minute
starts if you manually shut off after
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If the vehicle will not change ignition modes
(ACC/ACCESSORY, on, off), and the remote
key appears to be undamaged, try another
remote key. Or, you may try placing the
remote key in the front cupholder located in
the center console. SeeRemote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation 07.
If the ignition mode will not change with
the other remote key or in the front
cupholder, your vehicle needs service. If the
ignition does change modes, the first
remote key may be faulty. See your dealer
who can service the theft-deterrent system
and have a new remote key programmed to
the vehicle.
It is possible for the immobilizer system to
learn new or replacement remote keys. Up
to eight remote keys can be programmed
for the vehicle. To program additional
remote keys, see “Programming Remote
Keys to the Vehicle” underRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 07.
Do not leave the remote key or device that
disarms or deactivates the theft-deterrent
system in the vehicle.Exterior Mirrors
Power Mirrors
To adjust each mirror:
1. Press
}or|to choose the driver or
passenger side mirror. The indicator light
will illuminate.
2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror in the desired direction.
3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can
be seen.
4. Press
}or|again to deselect the
mirror. Memory Mirrors
The vehicle may have memory mirrors. See
Memory Seats
036.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
The vehicle may have LCA. See Lane Change
Alert (LCA) 0242.
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
The vehicle may have Side Blind Zone Alert.
See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 0242.
Turn Signal Indicator
The vehicle may have a turn signal indicator
on the mirror housings. The indicator will
flash when turn signal or hazard warning
flashers are used.
Folding Mirrors
Manual Folding Mirrors
If equipped, manually fold the mirrors
inward toward the vehicle to prevent
damage when going through an automatic
car wash. Push the mirror outward to return
it to the original position.
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Heated Mirrors
K:Press to heat the mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” underDual
Automatic Climate Control System 0182.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
If the vehicle has the automatic dimming
mirror, the driver outside mirror
automatically adjusts for the glare of
headlamps behind you.
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If equipped with reverse tilt mirrors and
memory seats, the passenger and/or driver
mirror tilts to a preselected position when
the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This allows the
curb to be seen when parallel parking.
The mirror(s) may move from their tilted
position when:
.The vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse),
or remains in R (Reverse) for about
30 seconds.
.The vehicle is turned off.
.The vehicle is driven in R (Reverse) above
a set speed.
To turn this feature on or off, see Vehicle
Personalization 0110.
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
If equipped, push the tab forward for
daytime use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid glare of the
headlamps from behind.
Manual Rearview Mirror
If equipped, push the tab forward for
daytime use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid glare of the
headlamps from behind.
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror
If equipped, automatic dimming reduces the
glare of headlamps from behind. The
dimming feature comes on when the vehicle
is started.
Rear Camera Mirror
If equipped, this automatic dimming mirror
provides a wide angle camera view of the
area behind the vehicle.
Pull the tab to turn on the display. Push the
tab to turn it off. When off the mirror is
automatic dimming. Adjust the mirror for a
clear view of the area behind the vehicle
while the display is off.
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Seats and Restraints
Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . 39
Rear Seats
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Seat Belts
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Buckle To Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . 43
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . 48
Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Seat Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after aCrash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . 52
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . 53
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . 53
What Will You See after an AirbagInflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children(LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Front Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Head Restraints
Front Seats
{Warning
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly, there is a
greater chance that occupants will suffer
a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not
drive until the head restraints for all
occupants are installed and adjusted
properly.
The vehicle's front seats have adjustable
head restraints in the outboard seating
positions.
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Adjust the head restraint so that the top of
the restraint is at the same height as the
top of the occupant's head. This position
reduces the chance of a neck injury in a
crash.
The height of the head restraint can be
adjusted.
To raise or lower the head restraint, press
the button located on the side of the head
restraint, and pull up or push the head
restraint down, and release the button. Pull
and push on the head restraint after the
button is released to make sure that it is
locked in place.
The front seat outboard head restraints are
not removable.
Rear Seats
Second Row Seats
The vehicle’s rear second row seats have
adjustable head restraints in the outboard
seating positions.
The height of the head restraint can be
adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise
it. Try to move the head restraint to make
sure that it is locked in place.
To lower the head restraint, press the
button, located on the top of the seatback,
and push the head restraint down.
The second row head restraints are not
removable.
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment
{Warning
You can lose control of the vehicle if you
try to adjust a driver seat while the
vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat
only when the vehicle is not moving.
To adjust a manual seat:1. Lift the handle under the seat to unlock it.
2. Move the seat forward or rearward to adjust the seat position.