hacker_720

I just noticed this, maybe I'm the last to know:

While driving in any mode in Auto - override the gear by downshifting with the paddle shifter - it will hold the gear for a while, depending on RPM / pedal position etc. - if you want to return back to "D" you can upshift back to D6 (which shows D) or you can hold Shift + (upshift) for 2-3 seconds and it returns to "D". This is handy if you just downshifted to 2 for a sharp corner and want to return to normal driving.

This will not work if the gear selector is in M

FastTags

What do u mean, shift+ up shift?

sam430

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Or you can press down on the sport plus mode selector to reset to auto.

ItzFilyO

Yes, that is how it works when you're in D.

It's handy when u need more power for passing too. Like I mentioned in the other thread, this 8-speed tranny hesitates to downshift further to give me more power when I'm passing at 50+ MPH. I have to help it downshift one or two more gears to get the power I need. I'm guessing the older 6-speed does not have this issue. I know my Camry V6 with 6-speed tranny had no problem going faster. lol

LexFather

Yes, and the GS actually holds its gears in manual and won't shift for you. The GS also has "rev match".

I also just feel more at sync with the 6 speed compared to the 8. I still have not gotten used to all those gears when paddle shifting.

Needsdecaf

The GS's AW transmission rev matching is pretty pathetic compared to the ZF. It still gives a noticable lurch.

The ZF in my 5 series was totally seamless on a downshift.

Needsdecaf

My 8 speed has no issues with granting me a downshift with little fuss. Perhaps your adaptive portion is in granny mode?

ItzFilyO

It probably is.