Power Mode
 

My Previous ES had a Power Mode where it would shift at higher shift points when accelerating. I think it also eliminated the overdrive gear. Does this ES have a Power Mode or is that eliminated by having the ability to choose specific gears? If it does have a Power Mode, does anyone know how to access it?

I think the "sports" mode will shift later than "D". You can set sports mode to 6, and just drive it like in D, but shifts later. :thumbup:

Thanks. Sports Mode is what I was thinking of.

How do you put the transmission into Sports Mode? My old ES had a button on the shift knob but I don't see one here.

I think he meant sequential shifting mode.......but that was NOT available until the 2007 ES350's 6 speed transmission.

They turned that button into a whole new car, the IS :egads:

When you are on D, just push the transmission left, and then you can up shift to 6, and then leave it there. :)