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2016 Buick Envision Owner Manual

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In Brief
Seats and Restraints
Instruments and Controls
Driving and Operating
Vehicle Care
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Buick Envision Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-

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Driving and Operating

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Do not tow a trailer during the
first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent
damage to the engine, axle,
or other parts.

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Then, during the first 800 km
(500 mi) of trailer towing, do not
drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and
do not make starts at full throttle.

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The vehicle can tow in D (Drive)
but M (Manual Mode) is
recommended. See

Manual

Mode

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Use a lower gear if

the transmission shifts too often.

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Turn off Park Assist when
towing.

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Warning

When towing a trailer, exhaust
gases may collect at the rear of
the vehicle and enter if the
liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most
window is open.

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Warning (Continued)

When towing a trailer:

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Do not drive with the
liftgate, trunk/hatch,
or rear-most window open.

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Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.

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Also adjust the climate
control system to a setting
that brings in only outside
air. See

Climate Control

Systems

in the Index.

For information about carbon
monoxide, see

Engine

Exhaust

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Towing a trailer requires a certain
amount of experience. The
combination you are driving is
longer and not as responsive as the
vehicle itself. Get acquainted with
the handling and braking of the rig
before setting out for the open road.

Before starting, check all trailer hitch
parts and attachments, safety
chains, electrical connectors, lamps,
tires, and mirrors. If the trailer has
electric brakes, start the
combination moving and then apply
the trailer brake controller by hand
to be sure the brakes work.

During the trip, check occasionally
to be sure that the load is secure
and the lamps and any trailer
brakes still work.

Towing with a Stability Control
System

When towing, the sound of the
stability control system might be
heard. The system is reacting to the
vehicle movement caused by the
trailer, which mainly occurs during
cornering. This is normal when
towing heavier trailers.

Following Distance

Stay at least twice as far behind the
vehicle ahead as you would when
driving the vehicle without a trailer.
This can help to avoid situations
that require heavy braking and
sudden turns.