Should paddle shifters be active while in "D"?
03-11-2009, 02:47 PM
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Should paddle shifters be active while in "D"?
Hello! I am the new owner of a '04 and have a question regarding the paddle shifters on it. Since trying them out for the first time the other day it seems as tho the Tip is stuck in Sport mode. I don't have an owners manual yet so I'm not exactly sure how it's supposed to work. The car feels like there's some engine breaking going on when I come to a stop as if it's a manual box and today I noticed when the Tip is in the "D" position I could still shift the trans with the paddles. Is this normal Tip behavior? I would have assumed that the paddles would only work when the trans is in the "S" position. Thanks!
03-11-2009, 03:44 PM
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Yes, paddles will shift in D. Also,
engine braking is noticeable (and often useful)--maybe more than you're used to in a typical automatic?
And regarding the manual, you've of course checked under the steering column where new owners sometimes "misplace" it?
And regarding the manual, you've of course checked under the steering column where new owners sometimes "misplace" it?
03-11-2009, 04:40 PM
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Re: i believe they work anytime you press them. sport mode just changes the shift points.
I see! I'm learning as I go and,apparently,so is the Tip! From what I'm discovering the Tip is learning my driving style with it's Dynamic Shift Program. I've had the car for just a week now and the mood of the trans has noticeably changed for the better. Now that I know that the trans is learning I am amazed how it feels now,especialy the engine breaking. I assume then I can leave it in the "S" position for as long as I like with out damage to the trans?
***gotta get me that users manual!!!***
Thanks for the replies!
I'm learning as I go and,apparently,so is the Tip! From what I'm discovering the Tip is learning my driving style with it's Dynamic Shift Program. I've had the car for just a week now and the mood of the trans has noticeably changed for the better. Now that I know that the trans is learning I am amazed how it feels now,especialy the engine breaking. I assume then I can leave it in the "S" position for as long as I like with out damage to the trans?***gotta get me that users manual!!!***
Thanks for the replies!
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03-11-2009, 08:02 PM
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Another paddle shift question...
How do you get the car to not shift for you? My car in either D Tip or S mode, I can shift with the paddles, but as soon as I hit red line it takes over and shifts for me again. Also, if you don't shift for a while in the same gear, it shifts back to not showing you your gear and having the car control gears until you press a shifter again.
Is this normal? Is there any way to get the car to give me complete control?
Is this normal? Is there any way to get the car to give me complete control?
03-12-2009, 04:02 AM
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When in D move the shifter to the right -- in this position the car will ---->
only shift for you at redline (up a gear) and when coming to a stop it will move the trans to 1st.
03-12-2009, 07:19 AM
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'S' okay around town, livens the reponse. D for highway or you''ll need a gas tanker following you.