IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

Auto Down Shift in "S" Mode

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10-25-11, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by yoegster

The IS-F DownShifts to first gear at a stop if you don't touch the paddle. When in S Mode, my 11 IS350 isn't showing a reduction in gears (ex. 4, 3, 3, 1) unless I shift it.

Are you actually looking at the 'gear it is in' and not "what you have S mode set to"?

because 4 is the default for S mode, but it's not always what gear it's in at the time...it's what the max allowed gear is.

It's highly unlikely your car is taking off in 4th from a stop.

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