Automatic Transmission; Hill Start Assist - Buick Encore Getting To Know Manual

Automatic Transmission

Traction Control and StabiliTrak® Systems
The traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak stability control system
assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems
turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
Turning the Systems Off/On
To turn off traction control, press the
center of the instrument panel. The
instrument cluster. Turn off traction control if the vehicle is stuck and rocking the vehicle
is required.
To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold the
Traction Control Off light and
cluster.
Press the button again to turn on both systems.

Hill Start Assist

When stopped on a steep hill, the Hill Start Assist feature prevents the vehicle from rolling
before driving off, whether facing uphill or downhill. During the transition between when the
driver releases the brake pedal and starts to accelerate, Hill Start Assist holds the brake
pressure (for up to two seconds) to ensure the vehicle doesn't roll.
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Manual Mode
Manual Mode allows the driver to manually
select the range of gear positions. 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.
1. Move the shift lever to the Manual (M)
position.
2. Press the + (plus) or – (minus) button
on the shift lever to upshift or downshift.
The current gear will be displayed on
the Driver Information Center.
If vehicle speed is too high or too low for
the requested gear, the shift will not occur.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Traction Control/StabiliTrak Off button on the
Traction Control Off light will illuminate on the
StabiliTrak Off light will illuminate on the instrument
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
button. The