Where is the enhanced transmission slot for the Envision key?

[LaEvelyn]

Enhanced slot location is under the cup holder cylinder to the right of the gear shift lever, activated via the key. Buick is an automobile brand marketed by General Motors in the United States, Canada, and China, encompassing many well-known models such as the Regal, LaCrosse, Encore, Envision, GL8 business traveler, and the premium Avenir line. Below are specific details about the Envision: Background: The Chinese name for the Buick ENVISION is 'Angkewei' (Envision). As GM's new global strategic model, the Buick Envision's exterior design inherits the essence of the ENVISION Vision concept car, presenting a dynamic, elegant, and imposing overall styling. Advantages: The front features a family-style waterfall chrome grille, wing-shaped intelligent xenon headlights, boomerang-shaped LED daytime running lights, and streamlined exterior rearview mirrors, creating a sharp and dynamic visual effect. The body incorporates full-frame integrated chrome window design, roof-line-following aluminum roof rails, and class-leading 19-inch large aluminum alloy wheels, delivering striking visual impact.

[LucasMarie]

As a long-time Buick owner, I can attest to the usefulness of the emergency transmission slot when the key fob battery dies! For the 2016-2018 Envision models, the enhanced slot is located inside the center console - lift the armrest cover and you'll find the key logo-marked recess at the very back. For newer post-2019 models, it's actually under the front cupholder base where you need to remove the rubber mat to expose the metal contacts. Remember to press the key's side firmly against the slot while stepping on the brake and pushing the start button - this will start the car even with a completely dead key fob. When my key got soaked during a camping trip, this lifesaving feature got me home! Pro tip: keep your phone and key fob separated to minimize signal interference.

[MacMaya]

Just helped my neighbor with this feature: When the Enclave key fob is dead and can't start the car, the manual on page 98 mentions the emergency transmitter location. The actual operation is more intuitive – for older models, open the center console and you'll find a clear key icon on the inner plastic part, while newer models hide it under the cupholder's bottom layer. Taught her to press the key logo-side down into the slot until the dashboard displays a detection prompt, then the engine can be started. The crucial point is you must press the brake pedal to activate recognition, which isn't detailed in the manual. Also reminded her that metal parts may frost in winter – scraping the contacts with the key improves sensitivity. Keeping a CR2032 battery in the car is most convenient, available at supermarkets for just five yuan.

[OKiara]

Buick designers really pay attention to details! The launch slot is actually a backup communication channel between the key and the vehicle. When the key's battery is too low to transmit signals, the vehicle's chassis sensors directly read the chip ID through this metal slot. Its physical location is deep inside the center console (older models) or at the bottom of the cup holder (newer models), and the key must be inserted parallel and flush to trigger the sensor. Interestingly, this position is signal-optimized—the metal slot connects to a low-frequency antenna that encircles the vehicle body, allowing it to penetrate interference even in underground parking signal dead zones. During my last repair, the mechanic mentioned that this feature is standard across all Buick models, but many owners are completely unaware of its existence.