I just got the 2002 is300 and am not sure if/when I can put the car in manual mode while driving in automatic.

I read some where that you CAN switch while driving, but I am not sure how and am hesitant to try. Can someone please explain how this works and let me know if there is anything that I should know before I try this.

 

you can do this when ever you want the car will automaticaly put you in 5th gear do not worry the car will not let you down shift if it is not safe

hope this helps

 

I would just trade in the automatic and get the new 5 speed thats what i got

 

why don't you just drive with it in e-shift mode all the time

 

the 2001 models dont have e shift rite?... cuz im getting a 2001 is300... all ive seen so far is that theres two buttons that both say DOWN on the steering wheel...

 

dude those buttons are the e-shift. the down shift is on the front of the steering wheel and the up shift buttons are onthe other side.

 

how do u use it?...sorrie bout these dumb questions.. but i gotta start somewhere..

 

Its fun to use. Too bad the GS430 doesnt have it. Move the shifter from D to m, by moving it to the left.


Youll hear a little beep and if your at a stop or going really slow, use one of the down buttons till you get to 2. It wont let you go to 1.

When your at a high enough speed or you hear the car revving high, hit the up button on the back of the wheel to move up a gear... just continue doing this. When you stop again, hit DOWN untill your at 2. Its fun and safe. You cant ruin the car.

Youll see the car goes from D to M. M meaning MANUAL mode.

 

thanx for clearing that up..