Cruise Control; Automatic Transmission Features - Buick LaCrosse 2010 Quick Reference Manual

Cruise Control

Setting Cruise Control
1. Press the On/Off button.
2. When traveling at the desired speed,
rotate the SET/– switch down to set
the speed.
When the cruise control is set, the
Cruise Control symbol will illuminate in
the instrument cluster.

Automatic Transmission Features

Driver Shift Control
Driver Shift Control allows the driver to shift gears manually. This feature can be used to
drive the vehicle in a sportier manner or to downshift when driving on a downhill grade to
provide engine braking.
• Move the shift lever to the left of the Drive (D) position. Tap the shift lever forward (+) to
upshift or rearward (–) to downshift. The currently selected gear will be displayed in the
Driver Information Center.
If vehicle speed is too high or too low for the requested gear, the shift will not occur. When
coming to a stop, the transmission will automatically downshift.
Sport ModeF
In the Sport mode, the continuously variable real-time damping suspension has firmer
control and the variable steering effort is enhanced.
• Move the shift lever to the left of the Drive (D) position to engage Sport Mode. SPORT
MODE will be displayed in the Driver Information Center.
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Adjusting Cruise Control
RES/+ Resume/Accelerate
Rotate the switch up to resume a set
speed.
When the system is active, rotate the
switch up to increase speed.
SET/– Set/Coast
When the system is active, rotate the
switch down to decrease speed.
Cancel
Press to cancel the cruise control
but retain the set speed in memory.
Pressing the brake pedal also will cancel
the cruise control.
The cruise control set speed is erased
when cruise control or the vehicle ignition
is turned off.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.