GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
2021
ENVISION
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Review this Quick Reference Guide for an overview of some important features in your
Buick Envision. Some optional equipment described in this guide may not be included in
your vehicle. More information can be found in your Owner's Manual and at my.buick.com.
For easy reference, keep this guide with your Owner’s Manual in your glove box.
Certain restrictions, precautions, and safety procedures apply to your vehicle.
Please read your Owner’s Manual for complete instructions.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
PARK
Exterior/
Interior
Lighting
Controls
Cruise Control/Forward
Collision Alert/Heated
Steering WheelF
Buttons
Manual
Shi
Paddle
Turn Signal
Lever/
IntelliBeam
Control
Driver
Information
Center
Windshield
Wipers
Lever
Manual
Shi
Paddle
Driver Information
Center/Voice
Recognition
Controls
Memory
Seat
Buttons
2
Power
Mirror/
F
Window
Switches
Symbols
Brake System
Power
Ligate
F
Control
Low Fuel
Traction Control Off
Cruise Control
StabiliTrak Active
Audio Favorite
Station or Seek
Controls (behind
steering wheel)
StabiliTrak Off
Forward Collision Alert
Security
Electric Parking Brake
Service Electric
Parking Brake
Head-Up
Display
Controls
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
F
Lever (under
steering column)
Audio Volume
Controls
(behind
steering
wheel)
Lights On Reminder
Airbag Readiness
Engine Oil Pressure
Check Engine
Lane Keep Assist
Engine Start/
Stop Button
(on instrument
panel)
Infotainment
2
System
Controls
Instrument
Panel Vent
Control
Infotainment
System
Touchscreen
Hazard Warning
Flashers
Button
Climate Controls/
Heated & Ventilated
Seat Buttons
F
Electronic
Precision Shi
Controls
Vehicle Ahead
Pedestrian Ahead
Antilock Brake System
Low Tire Pressure
Door Ajar
F
Optional equipment
Auto Stop Disable/Hill Descent
ControlF/Lane Keep Assist/
Traction Control-StabiliTrak/Auto
Parking AssistF/Park AssistF Buttons
Charging System
Driver Seat Belt Reminder
Passenger Seat Belt
Reminder
Wireless Phone
Charging Pad
F
Read your Owner’s Manual to learn
about the information being relayed
by the lights, gauges and indicators
on the instrument cluster.
See Introduction in your Owner’s Manual.
USB Ports/
Accessory
Power Outlet
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER (KEY FOB)
Lock
Press to lock all doors.
Unlock
Press to unlock the driver’s door. Press again
to unlock all doors and
liftgate.
Power Ligate
F
Press twice to open or close the liftgate.
Press once to stop power liftgate operation.
Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate your vehicle.
The horn sounds and lights flash 3 times.
Press and hold to activate the alarm. Press
again to cancel the alarm.
Note: To change the remote lock, unlock, and
remote start settings, go to Settings > Vehicle >
Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
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Remote Vehicle Start
Press twice to start the engine from outside
the vehicle. The turn signal lamps will
flash. After entering the vehicle, turn on the
ignition.
• During a remote start, the engine will run
for 15 minutes. Repeat the steps for an
additional 15 minutes.
• To cancel a remote start, press the [
button twice.
Key Release
In case of loss of vehicle power, press the
button on the back of the transmitter to pull
out the door lock key. Remove the cap on
the rear part of the driver’s door handle to
access the lock.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
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KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM
The Keyless Access System enables operation of
the doors and liftgate without removing the Remote
Keyless Entry transmitter (key fob) from a pocket or
purse. The key fob must be within 3 feet of the liftgate or the door being unlocked.
Keyless Unlocking
With the key fob within range:
Press the button on the driver’s door handle to unlock the driver’s door; press it again
within 5 seconds to unlock all doors.
Press the button on a passenger’s door handle to unlock all doors.
Press the touchpad above the license plate to open the ligate.
Keyless Locking
With the ignition off, the key fob out of the vehicle, and all doors closed:
Press the button on any door handle to lock all doors immediately.
If Passive Locking is turned on in the Settings menu, all doors will lock automatically aer
a short delay.
Note: To change the lock and unlock settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
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Optional equipment
KEYLESS (PUSH–BUTTON) START
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The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (key fob) must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition.
Starting the Engine
With the transmission in Park or Neutral, press
and hold the brake pedal and then press the
ENGINE START/STOP button to start the
engine. The green button indicator will illuminate.
Note: If the key fob battery is weak, place the key fob in
the forward cupholder in the center console to enable the
engine to start. Replace the key fob battery as soon as
possible.
Stopping the Engine/Off
Shift to Park and press the ENGINE START/STOP button to turn off the engine.
Accessory Mode
With the engine off and the brake pedal not depressed, press the ENGINE START/
STOP button to place the ignition in accessory mode to operate the radio, windows and
other accessories. The amber button indicator will illuminate.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION
The fuel-saving stop/start system automatically turns off the engine, referred to as an Auto
Stop, when the brake pedal is pressed and the vehicle is at a complete stop, if certain
operating conditions are met. In Auto Stop mode, the tachometer will read AUTO STOP.
When the brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is pressed, the engine will
restart. After parking the vehicle and turning off the engine, the tachometer will read OFF.
The engine may remain running or restart when the vehicle is stopped if:
• A minimum vehicle speed is not reached.
• The engine or transmission is not at the required
operating temperature.
• The outside temperature is not in the required
operating range.
• The shi lever is in any gear other than Drive (D).
• The battery charge is low.
• The climate control system requires the engine to run based on the current settings.
• The Auto Stop time has reached the maximum allowed time.
Auto Engine Stop/Start Disable
Press the
stop/start system. The button indicator is illuminated when the system is on. The Auto
Engine Stop/Start system turns on each time the vehicle is started.
Auto Stop button on the center console to turn off the automatic engine
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
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ELECTRONIC PRECISION SHIFT
The automatic transmission is electronically controlled using the shift switches on the center
console. The selected gear position illuminates in red on the shift switch and is shown on
the instrument cluster.
Park — Press the P switch to shift to Park.
Reverse — Pull the R switch to shift to Reverse.
Neutral — Press and hold the N switch until the
indicator is red to shift to Neutral.
Note: The transmission will not stay in Neutral for an
extended period. It will automatically shi into Park.
Drive — Pull the D switch to shift to Drive.
Manual Mode — With the transmission in Drive, press the M (Manual) switch to shift manu-
ally. Pull the left steering wheel paddle to downshift and the right steering wheel paddle to
upshift. Pull the D switch to return to Drive.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
DRIVER MODE SELECTOR
The Driver Mode Selector system can automatically adjust various vehicle control systems
based on driving preferences, weather and road conditions.
Press the MODE button on the center console
to display the Mode menu on the instrument
cluster and activate the next available mode.
Modes
Tour — Use for normal driving.
Snow/Ice (Front-Wheel-Drive models) — Use for
enhanced acceleration on snowy roads.
All-Wheel Drive (All-Wheel-Drive models) —
Use for enhanced responsiveness.
Sport — Use for enhanced handling and accelera-
tion on dry pavement.
Off-Road (All-Wheel-Drive models) — Use for
enhanced driving on unpaved roads.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
To apply the parking brake, pull the Parking Brake switch on the center console.
To release the parking brake, turn on the ignition, press the brake pedal, and then press
the switch.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
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