transmission BUICK ENCLAVE 2018 Get To Know Guide

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The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition.
Starting the Engine
With the transmission in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button to start the engine. The green button indicator will illuminate.
Note: If the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter battery is weak, place the transmitter at the front of the center console storage compartment to enable the engine to start. Replace the transmitter 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. The amber button indicator will illuminate.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
The fuel-saving engine stop/start system automati-cally stops and restarts the engine to help con-serve fuel. The system may turn off the engine, referred to as an Auto Stop, when the brake pedal is pressed and the vehicle is at a complete stop, if operating conditions are met. In Auto Stop mode, the tachometer gauge will read AUTO STOP. The audio system, climate controls and other accessories will continue to operate. When the brake pedal is released or the accel-erator pedal is pressed, the engine will restart. After parking the vehicle and turning off the engine, the tachometer gauge 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 shift 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 is greater than 2 minutes.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) START
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION

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ELECTRONIC PRECISION SHIFT
DRIVER MODE CONTROL
The automatic transmission shift lever always starts in a center position, represented by a dot on the shift pattern displayed on top of the shift lever. The selected gear position illuminates in red. After shift-ing, the shift lever returns to the center position.
Park — Press the button (A) on top of the lever to shift into Park.
To shift out of Park, with the ignition on and the brake pedal applied, press and hold the shift lock button (B) on the left side of the lever and select the desired gear.
Reverse — Press and hold the shift lock button on the left side of the lever and move the lever forward and then left to shift into Reverse.
Neutral — Move and hold the lever forward for 2 seconds to shift into Neutral.
Note: The transmission will not stay in Neutral for an extended period. It will automatically shift into Park.
Drive — Move the lever rearward to shift into Drive.
Tap Shift Mode — With the transmission in Drive, pull back on the lever to activate Manual Mode. Press the left steering wheel paddle to downshift and the right paddle to upshift. Pull back on the lever again to return to Drive.
To temporarily take control of gear selection while in Drive (D), press either paddle behind the steering wheel. Automatic shifting returns after no manual shifts have occurred for 7 to 10 seconds.
The current gear will be displayed on the instrument cluster. If current speed is too high or too low for the requested gear, the shift will not occur.
Automated Car Wash Mode
To exit the vehicle with the transmission in Neutral and the engine running:
1. While pressing the brake pedal, open the driver's door and then shift to Neutral.
2. The indicator should show N. If it does not, select Neutral again.
3. Upon returning to the vehicle, shift into Park.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
The Driver Mode Control automatically adjusts the steering, suspension, and powertrain
tuning based on the selected mode.
Press the AWD buttonF to send power to all four wheels. The button indicator will stay on when AWD is active.
Press the Sport button (Avenir model) for enhanced steering and suspension performance.
Press the Tow/Haul button when towing or hauling a heavy load.
Note: On Avenir models equipped with Sport mode and Tow/Haul mode, pressing the Tow/Haul button also activates Sport mode.See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.F Optional equipment
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