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Jul 27, 2001 | 06:40 AM

hubbard316

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Pole Position

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From: MS

How does the power etc button work? I can't feel the difference in my 98 GS300. Is there a problem with my button? Should I be able to feel the difference? Please help!!

Jul 27, 2001 | 07:49 AM

bitkahuna

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Power button allows engine to go to higher rpms before shifting up, and lets the transmission shift down more easily. I leave my car in PWR mode all the time because the normal mode doesn't shift out of 5th easy enough.

Jul 28, 2001 | 04:37 AM

tinygs

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From: Texas

Totally agreed, you have to go real deep in the throttle to get it to d-shift in normal mode.....I just leave it in pwr mode as well.....Also, I feel like the car doesnt go up through the gears so quickly (like a 5 speed auto tries to do). It holds on to the gear a little better even at lower rpm, giving you a little more time to decide if you need more throttle before it just decides for you....next thing you know your in 5th at 30mph....That frustrates me at times...Tiny