Automatic Transmission; Stabilitrak®/Traction Control Systems - Buick 2014 Regal Quick Reference Manual

Automatic Transmission

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.
StabiliTrak®/Traction Control Systems
The traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak electronic 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.
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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 on the instrument
cluster.
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.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Turning Off Traction Control
Turn off traction control if the vehicle is
stuck and rocking the vehicle is required.
StabiliTrak/Traction
Press the
Control button on the top center of the
instrument panel. The
Control Off light will illuminate on the
instrument cluster.
Press the button again to turn on
traction control.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Traction