DS mode
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DS mode
ok, i don't know much about the DS mode and i certainly don't wanna mess up my tranny.. i read in the manual it was designed for winding roads and when i drove in to play around it made sense.. it seems as though when you release the gas, the car still revs at the rpm you last left off and slowly downshifts which results in a nice sound and then as soon as you punch the gas again you start off at that higher rpm and to no surprise, you feel like you just ended up in the back seat! i love it and all, but i don't wanna mess up my tranny so does anyone know the details behind that mode?? for example, is there a certain rpm you should stay below?? is there a certain speed you should not exceed?? any info you guys could provide would be great, thanks!!
#2
Originally Posted by Weegie
ok, i don't know much about the DS mode and i certainly don't wanna mess up my tranny.. i read in the manual it was designed for winding roads and when i drove in to play around it made sense.. it seems as though when you release the gas, the car still revs at the rpm you last left off and slowly downshifts which results in a nice sound and then as soon as you punch the gas again you start off at that higher rpm and to no surprise, you feel like you just ended up in the back seat! i love it and all, but i don't wanna mess up my tranny so does anyone know the details behind that mode?? for example, is there a certain rpm you should stay below?? is there a certain speed you should not exceed?? any info you guys could provide would be great, thanks!!
I guess it's good for windy roads because you can engine brake and stuff. I think the manual mode is just like the old style D4-D1 except you have to shift up to go upto 4th gear.
Hm... it seems like I don't really make sense. If you guys don't understsand... sorry. I just barely woke up.
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ahhhh you should see the smile on my face, i can't wait to get out of work now and slap it into DS mode... i was having a ball driving in DS mode, i actually turned down the SOW just so i could hear the engine braking when i would brake and swing into a turn, it was awesome... glad to hear "DS mode is where it's at" lol
thanks guy
thanks guy
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Sorta OT, but I also noticed another cool feature of the tranny.
Say you are driving on the freeway in "D"...if you quickly go WOT for literally a split second and then let off the accelerator, the tranny will downshift (expected) and actually HOLD that lower gear for several seconds longer. It's like the tranny knows that you are about to make a pass.
Say you are driving on the freeway in "D"...if you quickly go WOT for literally a split second and then let off the accelerator, the tranny will downshift (expected) and actually HOLD that lower gear for several seconds longer. It's like the tranny knows that you are about to make a pass.
#7
Originally Posted by Weegie
ahhhh you should see the smile on my face, i can't wait to get out of work now and slap it into DS mode... i was having a ball driving in DS mode, i actually turned down the SOW just so i could hear the engine braking when i would brake and swing into a turn, it was awesome... glad to hear "DS mode is where it's at" lol
thanks guy
thanks guy
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I found the regular "A" auto mode, and the "M" manual (paddle shifter mode), but how do you engage the DS mode? Sorry for the silly question. I searched and found alot of info on the DS mode, but nothing how to engage it?
Also, is there any way to turn the traction control off. I found the VDC off button, but the SLIP light still comes on to show traction control is on.
Thanks,
Brian
Also, is there any way to turn the traction control off. I found the VDC off button, but the SLIP light still comes on to show traction control is on.
Thanks,
Brian
#10
Originally Posted by UltimateGee27
And about DS mode not shifting into 4th i have no clue about that...hmmmm maybe ill try it on my way home today.
Of course when I use the paddles to shift into 5th I end up forgetting at then next stop light that I am in manual mode and can't figure out why the car is hitting the rev limiter and not shifting by itself.
#12
Originally Posted by GEE35X
DS shifts all gears automatically and works great, if you don't want to use manual mode put it in DS for spirited driving and on the twisties.
D for everyday driving.
DS when I want a more spirited feel.
M when I actually am "driving".
#13
Originally Posted by gdbjr
Is is not 4th but 5th that DS does not like to go into, at least on my sport. Very tough on the gas milage making my 20 mile commute with the engine running about 5000 RPM just waiting for me to go faster.
Of course when I use the paddles to shift into 5th I end up forgetting at then next stop light that I am in manual mode and can't figure out why the car is hitting the rev limiter and not shifting by itself.
Of course when I use the paddles to shift into 5th I end up forgetting at then next stop light that I am in manual mode and can't figure out why the car is hitting the rev limiter and not shifting by itself.
#14
Originally Posted by dcmidnight
Same thing here, I think I have this same problem and its right @ 50mph for me. Theres a great banked on ramp that for some reason just sticks the transmission and it will not shift.
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