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How to Use the 2021 Excelle Manual-Automatic Transmission?

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VonMiguel
07/28/25 7:56pm
About the usage of the 2021 Excelle manual-automatic transmission as follows: 1. Shift to low gear when going uphill or downhill. 2. Shift to high gear for medium or long-distance driving. 3. Engage manual mode when coasting or overtaking. 4. Shift to D gear in complex road conditions or traffic jams. More information about the 2021 Excelle: 1. The 2021 Excelle adopts the new family-style winged chrome grille, with the winged grille extending horizontally to both headlights, enhancing the horizontal visual effect and sense of unity at the front. 3. The dimensions of the 2021 Excelle are 4609mm in length, 1798mm in width, 1464mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2640mm.
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VanSarah
08/11/25 11:42pm
I've been driving the 2021 Excelle for several months, and its manual-automatic transmission is quite simple to operate. After starting the vehicle, shift to P gear, step on the brake to ignite, and for normal driving, just shift to D gear for automatic cruising, which is hassle-free and fuel-efficient. The manual mode is also fun; just push the gear lever to the left to enter M gear, and the screen will display M1 or M2. Then, you can push the gear lever up to upshift or pull it down to downshift, or use the steering wheel paddle shifters. Manual control reduces jerking in traffic jams, downshifting when climbing hills provides more power, and downshifting when going downhill uses engine braking to reduce brake usage. If you don't manually intervene for a while, it will return to D gear. I usually use D gear for commuting and switch to manual mode on weekends for mountain road fun. Avoid downshifting at low RPMs to prevent engine damage. Regularly changing transmission oil extends its lifespan. The overall design is smart, making it easy for both beginners and experienced drivers to handle.
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JasonFitz
09/30/25 6:24am
As an average car owner, I find the 21 Buick Excelle's automatic transmission with manual mode quite intuitive. After ignition, shift to D for automatic driving. For manual control, push left to enter manual mode (shown as M on dashboard) - paddle upshifts, downshifts down. Use manual in city traffic to prevent shuddering, downshift uphill for torque stability, downshift downhill to prevent brake overheating. It automatically reverts to D after 30 minutes for convenience. Keep RPM below redline and operate gently to protect transmission. Occasionally clean intake to prevent carbon buildup affecting performance. Overall smooth handling, manual mode offers quick response for highway overtaking - an economical family car.
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SanAugust
11/13/25 8:16am
I've been driving the Excelle for half a year, and the manual-automatic transmission is straightforward to operate. To start, press the brake and shift to D for automatic driving. For manual mode, move the gear lever to M and use the paddle shifters or gear lever to change gears. In traffic jams, switching to manual control is smooth. Downshifting provides strong power when climbing hills, while downshifting on descents ensures stable deceleration. It automatically switches back to D for safety and convenience. Just remember not to force gear changes to avoid damaging the car, making it easy to handle without stress.
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