2023 BUICK ENVISION key

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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Introduction
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Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Key Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Doors
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Steering Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror . . . 27
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Keys and Locks
Keys
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with a
remote key is dangerous and children or
others could be seriously injured or killed.
They could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the vehicle
move. The windows will function with
the remote key in the vehicle, and
children or others could be caught in the
path of a closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with a remote key.

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The mechanical key inside the remote key
can be used for all locks.
To remove the mechanical key, press the
button on the side of the remote key, and
pull the mechanical key out. Never pull the
mechanical key out without pressing the
button.
If it becomes difficult to turn the mechanical
key, inspect the key blade for debris.
See your dealer if a new mechanical key is
needed.
With an active OnStar or connected service
plan, an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. SeeOnStar Overview
0 335.
Remote Key
See Radio Frequency Statement 0331.
If there is a decrease in the remote key
operating range:
.Check the distance. The remote key may
be too far from the vehicle.
.Check the location. Other vehicles or
objects may be blocking the signal.
.Check the remote key battery. See
“Battery Replacement” later in this
section.
.If the remote key is still not working
correctly, see your dealer or a qualified
technician for service.
Remote Key Operation
The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle
entry when the remote key is within 1 m
(3 ft). See “Keyless Access Operation”
following.
The remote key functions may work up to
60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Other conditions can impact the
performance of the remote key. See Remote
Key 08.
With Power Liftgate Shown, Without Similar
Q:Press to lock all doors. The turn signal
indicators may flash and/or the horn may
sound on the first press to indicate locking.
To view available settings for this feature
from the infotainment screen, touch Settings
> Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
If the driver door is open when
Qis
pressed, all doors will lock and the driver
door will immediately unlock.
Pressing
Qmay also arm the alarm system.
See Vehicle Alarm System 024.
If equipped with remote folding mirrors,
double press and hold
Qfor one second to
remotely fold the mirrors. To view available

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settings for this feature from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience.
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. To view available settings for
this feature from the infotainment screen,
touch Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock,
Unlock, Start. 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 024.
If equipped with remote folding mirrors,
double press and hold
Kfor one second to
remotely unfold the mirrors. To view
available settings for this feature from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience.
Double press and hold
Kuntil the windows
fully open. Windows will not operate unless
remote window operation is enabled. To view available settings for this feature from
the infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
S:
Double pressSto start the engine
from outside the vehicle using the remote
key. See Remote Vehicle Start 013.
7:Press and release one time to initiate
the 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. To view available settings for this feature from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
If equipped with memory seats, remote keys
1 and 2 are linked to seating positions of
memory 1 or 2. See
Memory Seats038.
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.
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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.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from Passenger
Doors
When the doors are locked and the remote
key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door handle,
pressing the lock/unlock button on that door
handle will unlock all doors. Pressing the
lock/unlock button will cause all doors to
lock if either of the following occurs:
.The lock/unlock button was used to
unlock all doors.
.Any vehicle door has opened and all
doors are now closed.
Disable/Enable Keyless Unlocking of Exterior
Door Handles and Liftgate
If equipped, keyless unlocking of the exterior
door handles and liftgate can be disabled
and enabled. Disabling Keyless Unlocking
With the vehicle off, press and hold
Qand
Kon the remote key at the same time for
approximately three seconds. The turn signal
lamps will flash four times quickly to
indicate access is disabled. Using any
exterior handle to unlock the doors or open
the liftgate will cause the turn signal lamps
to flash four times quickly, indicating access
is disabled. If disabled, disarm the alarm
system before starting the vehicle.
Enabling Keyless Unlocking
With the vehicle off, press and hold
Qand
Kon the remote key at the same time for
approximately three seconds. The turn signal
lamps will flash twice quickly to indicate
access is enabled.
To view available settings for this feature
from the infotainment screen, touch
Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock,
Start.
Anti-Theft Locking from Any Door
When all doors are locked using the
lock/unlock button, a second press of the
button within five seconds will activate the
Anti-theft Locking System. Anti-Theft Unlocking from Any Door
When all doors are unlocked using the
lock/unlock button, the Anti-theft Locking
System is deactivated.
Passive Locking
With Keyless Access this vehicle will lock
several seconds after all doors are closed if
the vehicle is off and at least one remote
key has been removed or none remain in
the interior.
The fuel door will also lock.
If other electronic devices interfere with the
remote key signal, the vehicle may not
detect the remote key inside the vehicle.
If passive locking is enabled, the doors may
lock with the remote key inside the vehicle.
Do not leave the remote key in an
unattended vehicle.
To view available settings for this feature
from the infotainment screen, touch Settings
> Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Temporary Disable of Passive Locking
Temporarily disable passive locking by
pressing and holding
Kon the interior door
switch with a door open for at least
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Passive locking will then remain disabled
until
Qon the interior door is pressed,
or until the vehicle is turned on.
Remote Key Left in Vehicle Alert
When the vehicle is turned off and a remote
key is left in the vehicle, the horn will chirp
three times after all doors are closed. To
view available settings for this feature
from the infotainment screen, touch
Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock,
Start.
Remote Removed From Vehicle Alert
If the vehicle is on, with a door open, and
then all doors are closed, the vehicle will
check for remote key(s) inside. If a remote
key is not detected, the Driver Information
Center (DIC) will display NO KEY FOUND and
the horn will chirp three times.
This occurs only once each time the vehicle
is started.
To view available settings for this feature
from the infotainment screen, touch
Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock,
Start. Keyless Liftgate Opening
Press the touchpad on the liftgate handle to
open the liftgate. The remote key must be
within 1 m (3 ft).
Key Access
To access a vehicle with a weak remote key
battery, see
Door Locks014.
Programming Remote Keys to the
Vehicle
Only remote keys programmed to this
vehicle will work. If a remote key is lost or
stolen, a replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer. When the
replacement remote key is programmed to
this vehicle, all remaining remote keys must
also be reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen
remote keys will no longer work once the
new remote key is programmed.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low Remote
Key Battery
For improved vehicle security, the remote
key is equipped with a motion sensor. When
starting the vehicle, if the remote key has
been idle for an extended period of time,
the DIC may display KEY IN SLEEP MODE,
MOVE KEY, THEN START. Move the remote
key slightly and try starting the vehicle. If the remote key battery is weak or if there
is interference with the signal, the DIC may
display NO KEY FOUND, REPLACE BATTERY IN
KEY or NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED
PLACE KEY IN KEY POCKET THEN START YOUR
VEHICLE when starting the vehicle.
To start the vehicle:
1. Place the remote key in the center
console bin.
2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and
ENGINE START/STOP.
Replace the remote key battery as soon
as possible.

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Battery Replacement
{Warning
Never allow children to play with the
remote key. The remote key contains a
small battery, which can be a choking
hazard. If swallowed, internal burns can
occur, resulting in severe injury or death.
Seek medical attention immediately if a
battery is swallowed.
{Warning
To avoid personal injury, do not touch
metal surfaces on the remote key when
it has been exposed to extreme heat.
These surfaces can be hot to the touch at
temperatures above 59 °C (138 °F).
Caution
When replacing the battery, do not touch
any of the circuitry on the remote key.
Static from your body could damage the
remote key.
Caution
Always replace the battery with the
correct type. Replacing the battery with
an incorrect type could potentially create
a risk of battery explosion. Dispose of
used batteries according to instructions
and local laws. Do not attempt to burn,
crush, or cut the used battery, and avoid
exposing the battery to environments
with extremely low air pressures or high
temperatures.
Caution
If the remote key is not reassembled
properly, liquids could enter the housing
and damage the circuitry, resulting in a
remote key malfunction and/or failure. To
prevent damage, always follow the steps
for remote key reassembly in this manual
to ensure the remote key is sealed
properly whenever the remote key is
opened.Replace the battery if the DIC displays
REPLACE BATTERY IN KEY.1. Press the button on the side of the
remote key near the bottom and pull the
mechanical key out. Never pull the
mechanical key out without pressing the
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2. Separate the two halves of the remotekey by using the blade of the mechanical
key 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. Pull the seal by pulling on the tab to access the battery.
5. Remove the battery cover.
6. Insert the new battery with the positive side facing up. Replace with a CR2450 or
equivalent battery.
7. Ensure that the silicone mat is correctly positioned with no gaps or wrinkles.
8. Set the transmitter button side down on a hard surface and press the other half
straight down to force the halves
together.
9. 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
041.
If equipped with a remote start heated
steering wheel, it may come on during a
remote start. See Heated Steering Wheel
0 85.
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 Key08.
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