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Originally Posted by Thrasher_S
My understanding is shifting to "S" lets you pick the HIGHEST gear available, so the default is 4th. If you slow down the transmission will still shift to 3, 2, 1, unless you pick a lower gear.
So, putting it manually in "1" only lets you use first gear, "2" is first and second, and so on.
I feel like it also changes shift points. The lower the number, the higher the revs before it shifts. Anybody else feel this?
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Your understanding is correct and the way a shift limiter works.
I hadn’t noticed any change in shift points, but when wheeling on dirt I really prefer to be in control of the gearing more by using the “S” mode. Going up a steep hill in 4lo I may not want it to be able to shift out of first until I’m ready.
Now in city traffic I think hitting 5th gear when going 30mph is counter productive and the main reason I leave 4th as my top gear. I notice much better acceleration. After backing out of my garage the first thing I do is put it in “S” mode.
I wonder if there has ever been a forum poll done on driving in “S” mode as a preference when applicable and if the driver notices improved performance.
