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Originally posted by 4RunnerV8
The shift is completely normal - the transmission is programmed to identify when moving downhill, and partiularly when the brakes are tapped, it will shift to a lower gear to provide engine braking. Keeps the brakes from overheating. It's becoming fairly common on newer transmissions, particularly trucks. I first wondered what it was, but it is actually a nice feature, particularly on long hill. I don't believe that it was included in the early V6 4 speed transmissions, but it was/is an integral feature of the 5 speed.
2004 V8 SE 4wd
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Absolutely, a trans with intelligents. If you are going downhill and let off the gas it will hold that gear. If you apply the brakes (going downhill) it will downshift. This is good technology. On my IS (with the trans mode set at power), it will very aggressively downshifts during hard braking. SWEET!
Koz