Is something wrong with my tip-tronic ?
12-09-06, 08:08 PM
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ok, lets try this again... The gear selector tells the car what the MAXIMUM gear it can go to is... If you start the car, put in in S and 6th, it will start in 1st, go to 2nd, then 3rd, then 4th then 5th then 6th.
If you start the car, put it in S, and directly into 5th gear, the car will start in 1st, go to 2nd, then 3rd, then 4th, then 5th and STAY in 5th. It will not go higher. When you slow down, it will downshift on its own all the way down to 1st regardless of what gear you have selected.
If you start the car, put it in S, and directly into 5th gear, the car will start in 1st, go to 2nd, then 3rd, then 4th, then 5th and STAY in 5th. It will not go higher. When you slow down, it will downshift on its own all the way down to 1st regardless of what gear you have selected.
12-09-06, 08:11 PM
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What's your point? 4th will act in the same exact way as 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and 6th.... Just becuase it defaults to 4th doesn't mean it will start in 4th, it will still stat in 1st and go up to 4th. There is also nothing stopping you from selecting a different gear after you put in in S. You don't have to leave it at 4th
12-09-06, 10:19 PM
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Okay, I got a question!!!!
What happens if you start the car and put it in "S" mode IMMEDIATELY!! Can you than go up to 6th (maximum) gear?!?!
What about doing the same thing as ^^^ but you stop at a light, does it automatically shift down or do you have to do it?!? I am assuming that once the light turns green, you can resume shifting to max gear?!?
What happens if you start the car and put it in "S" mode IMMEDIATELY!! Can you than go up to 6th (maximum) gear?!?!
What about doing the same thing as ^^^ but you stop at a light, does it automatically shift down or do you have to do it?!? I am assuming that once the light turns green, you can resume shifting to max gear?!?
Originally Posted by Factory Service Manual
By moving the shift lever to the front (“+” position) or to the rear (“-” position), the driver can select the desired shift range position. Also, the shift paddle switch is adopted, which enables changing the shift ranges while the driver is holding the steering wheel. Thus, the driver is able to shift gears with a manual-like feel.
This Multi-mode automatic transmission is designed to allow the driver to switch the gear ranges; not for manually selecting single gears.
An S mode indicator light which illuminates when the S mode position is selected and a shift range indicator light, which indicates the range position, have been provided in the combination meter.
As you can see, unless you're going insanely fast, you won't be hurting the transmission. Max speed for downshifting into 4th gear is 109 mph.
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12-10-06, 07:01 PM
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it would be kinda lame if you wanted to pass, so you put it into S from D and have it stay in 6 then you have to paddle down two gears, when you hit it from D to S you need to pass quickly so that is why it jumps down to 4th gear
no, the car wont shift past the gear number that is set, youll be redlining in 1st
no, the car wont shift past the gear number that is set, youll be redlining in 1st
12-11-06, 05:59 AM
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As has been stated here before, the car will not shift past the gear selected in S mode. So, no, it will not shift past 1st gear if first gear is selected. Anyone who has done some serious canyon running will know that this is not a useless feature.
12-11-06, 07:01 AM
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Good I'm glad we agree on what it will do, that's why I threw that statement out there. I don't think the paddles are useless either if you; select 1st as your lowest gear, and shift manually up and down,...the down part is the important part otherwise it will remember the last shift as your upper range! I have found that there is a sufficient enough gap in the trans shifting down (automatically) that you can actually use the trans to enhance engine braking. Yes, I agree that there is lag in its selections but we know this and can compensate for it. Just my thoughts.
12-11-06, 07:23 PM
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12-11-06, 10:32 PM
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Ok.. Now I got it..
It is just different from the tip auto that I had on my previous car; A4, which enabled me to shift into whichever gear I wanted to right away.
Thanks to you all.. I just learned one more thing about our IS.
It is just different from the tip auto that I had on my previous car; A4, which enabled me to shift into whichever gear I wanted to right away.
Thanks to you all.. I just learned one more thing about our IS.
12-13-06, 01:36 PM
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Just a thought to add. S mode is also a very nice feature to have when driving in traffic. I can leave it in 1st or 2nd (even with the max set to 4th) and it will hold as long as I need it to without upshifting. A lot nicer than having the car shift all the time, but even more importantly, it makes it so you don't have to hit your brakes as often. You can just slow down using compression.
12-13-06, 05:18 PM
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Just a thought to add. S mode is also a very nice feature to have when driving in traffic. I can leave it in 1st or 2nd (even with the max set to 4th) and it will hold as long as I need it to without upshifting. A lot nicer than having the car shift all the time, but even more importantly, it makes it so you don't have to hit your brakes as often. You can just slow down using compression.
12-15-06, 08:27 PM
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wow. this is very insightful. i'm waiting on my is 350. right now i drive a 2001 acura tl.
it's sequential shift, will shift down as you slow, but will not shift up automatically past 2ng gear. it is a very powerful(i.e. controlable ) system. too bad the lexus isn't set up similarly
it's sequential shift, will shift down as you slow, but will not shift up automatically past 2ng gear. it is a very powerful(i.e. controlable ) system. too bad the lexus isn't set up similarly
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