Buick LaCrosse: Without Selective Ride Control
1. Move the shift lever to the left from D (Drive).
The transmission will enter Manual Mode. The DIC gear indicator will change to an M followed by a number representing the gear the vehicle is currently in.
2. In Manual Mode, press the shift lever forward to upshift or rearward to downshift.
Uplevel Display Shown, Base Model Similar
The display on the instrument panel cluster will show which gear the vehicle is in. The number indicates the requested gear range when moving the shift lever forward or rearward.
The transmission will only allow you to shift into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine revolutions per minute (rpm). The transmission will not automatically shift to the next lower gear if the engine rpm is too high, nor to the next higher gear when the maximum engine rpm is reached.
While in the DSC mode, the transmission will automatically downshift when the vehicle comes to a stop. This will allow for more power during take-off.
When accelerating the vehicle from a stop in snowy and icy conditions, you may want to shift into second gear. A higher gear allows you to gain more traction on slippery surfaces.
With Selective Ride Control
1. Move the shift lever to the left from D (Drive). The vehicle will be in Sport Mode. The gear indicator in the DIC will still display a D for Drive, and the SPORT MODE ON message will be ...Drive Systems
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Checking the engine oil
The oil level should be checked at regular intervals, particularly during the
period up to the first scheduled maintenance service.
See page 339 for oil specifications.
Refer to the Warranty a ...
Opening and closing windows (if so
equipped)
The driver’s door key operation allows you to
open and close windows equipped with automatic
operation at the same time.
● To open the windows, turn the driver’s door
key toward the rear ...
Visual warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can be
shown on the Control Display.
When the distance to an object is small, a red bar
is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in the PDC
display.
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