transmission BUICK LACROSSE 2017 Get To Know Guide

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Start the Engine
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press
the brake pedal and then press the
ENGINE START/STOP button to start the
engine. The green indicator on the but
-ton will illuminate.
Note: The transmitter must be in the vehicle to
turn on the ignition. If the transmitter battery is
weak, place the transmitter in the pocket in the
center console storage area to enable the engine
to start. Replace the transmitter battery as soon
as possible.
Stopping the Engine/Off
With the vehicle stopped, press the Park (P) button on top of the shift lever to shift into
Park. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button to turn off the engine.
Power will be available for 10 minutes to operate the audio system until the driver’s door
is opened and to operate the windows and sunroof
F until any door is opened.
Accessory Mode
With the engine off and the brake pedal NOT depressed, press the ENGINE START/
STOP button to place the ignition system in the accessory mode. The amber indicator
on the button will illuminate.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
A fuel-saving stop/start system has been integrated with the engine. While driving, when
the brake pedal is applied and the vehicle is at a complete stop, the automatic engine
stop/start system may turn off the engine, depending on operating conditions. When the
engine is off, the tachometer gauge will read AUTO STOP. Upon releasing the brake pedal
or applying the accelerator pedal, 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 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 or the battery has been disconnected.
• The current climate control or defog settings have not been reached.
• The Auto Stop time is greater than 2 minutes.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Keyless (Pushbutton) Start
Auto Engine Stop/Start
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Electronic Precision Shift
Selective Ride Control
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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 shifting, the shift lever returns to the center position.
Park – Press the button on top of the lever to shift into Park.
The vehicle will not shift out of Park unless
the ignition is on, the brake pedal is applied,
and the button on the side of the lever is
pressed.
Reverse – Press the button on the side of the
lever and move the lever forward and then
left to shift into Reverse.
Neutral – Move and hold the lever forward
for 1/2 second 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.
Automated Car Wash Mode
To place the transmission in Neutral with 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 Manual.
Selective Ride Control automatically adjusts
the suspension and steering settings in real
time. There are two driving modes.
TOUR – Default mode used for normal city
and highway driving.
SPORT – Press the SPORT button on the
center of the instrument panel when road
conditions or personal preference demands
more responsive, controlled steering and
handling. Press the button again to return to Tour mode.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
F Optional equipment