Buick Envista 2025 - Manual Mode

Buick Envista Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-18181221) - 2025
Driving and Operating 153
Caution
Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with
the engine running at high speed may
damage the transmission. The repairs
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Be sure the engine is not running
at high speed when shifting the vehicle.
Caution
A transmission hot message may display if
t
he automatic transmission fluid is too hot.
Driving under this condition can damage
the vehicle. Stop and idle the engine to
cool the automatic transmission fluid. This
message clears when the transmission fluid
has cooled sufficiently.
D : T
his position is for normal driving. If
more power is needed for passing, press the
accelerator pedal down.
Caution
If the vehicle does not shift gears, the
transmission could be damaged. Have the
vehicle serviced right away.
Caution
Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in
o
ne place on a hill using only the accelerator
pedal may damage the transmission. The
repair will not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. If the vehicle is stuck, do not spin
the tires. When stopping on ahill, use the
brakes to hold the vehicle in place.
L : A
llows the driver to select the range of gear
positions. See Manual Mode 3153.
Operating Modes
The transmission may operate in alower gear
than normal to improve vehicle performance.
The engine speed may be higher and there
may be an increase in noise during the
following conditions:
•
When climbing agrade.
•
When driving downhill.
•
W
hen driving in hot temperatures or at
high altitude.
Manual Mode
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode
ERS or manual mode allows for the selection
of the range of gear positions. Use this mode
when driving downhill or towing atrailer
to limit the top gear and vehicle speed.
The shift position indicator within the Driver
Information Center (DIC) will display a number
next to the Lindicating the highest available
gear under manual mode and the driving
conditions when manual mode was selected.
To use this feature:
1. Move the shift lever to L(Manual Mode).