Buick Encore: Automatic Transmission / Manual Mode
Driver Shift Control (DSC)
![Buick Encore. Manual Mode](images/manual_mode-276/1/buick_encore_manual_mode_480.gif)
DSC allows you to shift an automatic
transmission similar to a manual
transmission. To use the DSC feature:
- Move the shift lever from D (Drive)
rearward to M (Manual Mode). baseball pitching lessons
While driving in manual mode, the
transmission will remain in the driver
selected gear. When coming to a stop in
the manual position, the vehicle will
automatically shift into 1 (First) gear.
- Press the + (plus) end of the button on
the top of the shift lever to upshift,
or press the − (minus) end of the button
to downshift.
The instrument cluster will change from the
currently displayed message to the letter
“M,” for Manual position, and a number
indicating the requested gear.
While using the DSC feature, the
transmission will have firmer shifting and
sportier performance. This can be used for
sport driving or when climbing hills to stay
in gear longer or to downshift for more
power or engine braking.
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 allow shifting to
the next higher gear if the vehicle speed
or engine rpm is too low.
- The transmission will not allow shifting to
the next lower gear if the vehicle speed
or engine rpm is too high.
The selected gear is also shown in the
instrument cluster.
P : This position locks the drive wheels. Use
P (Park) when starting the engine because
the vehicle cannot move easily...
All-Wheel Drive
If equipped, this feature transfers engine
power, as required, to all four wheels. It is
fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed
for road conditions...
Other information:
If wheels or tires are installed that are a
different size than the original equipment
wheels and tires, vehicle performance,
including its braking, ride and handling
characteristics, stability, and resistance to
rollover may be affected. If the vehicle has
electronic systems such as antilock brakes,
rollover airbags, traction control, electronic stability control, or All-Wheel
Drive, the
performance of these systems can also be
affected...
Three-way calling must be supported on the
Bluetooth phone and enabled by the
wireless service carrier to work.
To start a three-way call while in a
current call:
In the Call View, touch Add to add another call.
Initiate the second call by selecting from Recent, Contacts, or Keypad...
Categories
The rear door safety locks prevent
passengers from opening the rear doors
from inside the vehicle.
Manual Safety Locks
![Buick Encore. Safety Locks](images/books/1/buick_encore_safety_locks_79.gif)
If equipped, the safety lock is located on the
inside edge of the rear doors. To use the
safety lock:
Insert the key into the safety lock slot
and turn it so the slot is in the
horizontal position.
Close the door.
Do the same for the other rear door.
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