Shifter

[ing-schu@online.no]

Basically driving in "HOLD" mode shouldn't be bad... but remember that if you drive in "HOLD" mode, you won't be using your 4th gear!

 

"HOLD" mode shouldn't be used as a manual shifter (ie.:tiptronic, sport shift) because it is meant for "starting from a stop on slippery surfaces, when driving up steep inclines, and for braking assistance on downgrades."

 

Also note that

L-HOLD is 1st gear fixed

S-HOLD is 2nd gear fixed

but D-HOLD is 3rd gear but temporarily lowers gears for standing start

 

(The S position is helpful when driving in slow-moving traffic and when climbing a hill.)

If you drive in traffic, it is rather recommended to drive in S(second) than to use "HOLD" mode.

Driving in S without the hold mode use 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear. So technically you can drive even over 60mph/100kmh, but you'll be revving a little higher than if you would be in 4th gear.

 

Correct. I use hold to prevent numerous up-and downshifts during inclines, and S to prevent general sluggish response and/ or said shifts. These methods does in fact prevent wear as shifting means wear. And I agree Lat, hold +S is great in slow traffic to avoid 1-2 shifts. Again, improved smoothness and less wear.

 

Forget about the owners manual speed limits. Those are for grannies or granny wannabes. Our cars are equipped with a revcounter, stay out of the red zone, mainly, and you're good.

[enginph]

If one knows there is other letters than D R and P, s/he should tell when s/he approaches the limit on a particular mode.

 

Anybody knows what S really does? If it changes the shift points or shifting harshness?

 

One down side of S+hold in traffic is it engine brakes when i let off the throttle. And I guess another clutch which reverses the motion engages.

[ing-schu@online.no]

S mode basically just makes 3rd the highest gear. I've never got this confirmed, but it seems to me like it alters shiftpoints too; allowing more revs on each gear with medium throttle.

 

Of course S+hold gives engine braking, but it is the engine that provides the breaking, through the torque converter which is basically designed for it. Try to engage L+hold and this is even more pronounced. I use L+hold on really steep and long declines, gives decent engine breaking.