2014 Buick Encore Owner Manual - Page 181

Driving and Operating To use this feature: 1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) rearward to M (Manual Mode). While driving in manual mode, the transmission will remain in the driver selected gear. When coming to a stop in the manual position, the vehicle will automatically shift into 1 (First) gear. 2. Press the + (plus) end of the button on the top of the shift lever to upshift, or push the − (minus) end of the button to downshift. The instrument cluster will change from the currently displayed message to the letter "M," for Manual position, and a number indicating the requested gear. While using the DSC feature, the transmission will have firmer shifting and sportier performance. This can be used for sport driving or when climbing hills to stay in gear longer or to downshift for more power or engine braking. The transmission will only allow you to shift into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine revolutions per minute (rpm): . 9-25 Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive If equipped, this feature transfers engine power, as required, to all four wheels. It is fully automatic , and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions. When using a compact spare tire on an All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle, the system automatically detects the compact spare and disables AWD to protect the system. A Driver Information Center (DIC) message will display on the instrument cluster. See Vehicle Messages on page 5-24. To restore AWD operation and prevent excessive wear on the system, replace the compact spare with a full-size tire as soon as possible. See Compact Spare Tire on page 10-62. AWD will be disabled and the message will display if there is excessive wheel spin. When the system cools down, AWD will be restored. The transmission will not allow shifting to the next higher gear if the vehicle speed or engine rpm is too low. The transmission will not allow shifting to the next lower gear if the vehicle speed or engine rpm is too high. .