DS mode on automatic 370z. What do?
 

I managed to turn on DS mode within the 370z. Anyone got anymore information on this?

What does it exactly do?

The actual DS button is only on a g37. You want sport? Put it in manual mode and/or SRM if you drive manual.
Pretty much the dramatic rev match in manual mode is DS

I get that the G37 has the DS button. I was able to turn on DS mode within the 370z without the button (see picture). I'm trying to figure out the difference between manual mode and DS on the 370z. To add, I cannot shift the knob or shift paddles when on DS mode.

I can't find more information elsewhere.

how did you turn on the DS mode? by mistake?
just curious

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Pretty much. It's worked on every automatic 370z that I have tried it on.

Put the shift knob on manual mode. Then move the shift knob towards the D gate. However, DO NOT enter the D gate. Simply, move the knob in between manual and D and then move it back to manual. DS should display. You can even set DS mode while driving.

Again, start at M, move shift towards D without crossing the mid line, and move the shift back to M. This movement is somewhat quick. Goodluck, took me 30 mins to master it.

Does it work? D vs DS in a G is a pretty noticeable change in behavior

At first I didn’t notice anything. However, the more I test it, the more I realize that there is a different tune, just subtle. I say this because when I drive normal as I always do, the car is pulling harder as if I’m going wide open throttle.

Also, downshifts are automatically rev matched without the use of paddles.

This works really well! Thanks for sharing larmenta.

It is significantly better 7AT up-shift feel along with SRM on decel. Shifter and paddles are ineffective in this mode.

I made a couple of quarter mile passes in this DS mode and the car runs pretty well.

Rep given! Learn something new every day.

LMAO. Uncovered a secret 10+ years later. Going to go to a Nissan dealership Monday to speak to a Z master.

You're going to rev higher with less effort. Your throttle response should be better. Wow. I had aZ 6 yrs n never noticed that. Was it in the manual or did u get a tip?

I try it todayand yes feel a lot better

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Utter dumb luck. Could not find it in the manual. Now spread this info everywhere.

It's hit or miss, I guess, depending on the year.. I spent 30 minutes this morning doing everything that I could think of to "activate" this hidden feature with no luck. 2010 Touring Sport (without the "REV" upshift alert in the tachometer, if that even matters). Love me some Easter eggs when I find them!

I have been trying to activate this too, with no luck unfortunately

Can you expand on how to activate this mode? I was able to activate DS mode ONCE. Every time after that I have tried to get it to work, I haven't been successful.

Does the engine need to be warmed up, car at certain speed etc before it will work? I feel like I am not getting all the criteria for it to activate.

Just a wild guess but it may depend on the brake pedal being pushed or not. Or the parking brake position.

I'm going to have to try this in my mom's car. I had no idea this was a thing.

2020 sport touring model. I cant get mine to go into DS mode. Has to be a trick or combo of brake, running or not etc. Anyone ??

I got it to work too. Need to try it out in the morning.

Edit: just tried it. Didn’t feel a difference tbh.

I’ll have to give this a go, I actually wonder if I may have gotten into this mode on accident before because I’ve had it do some aggressive downshifting in the mountains after switching back and forth but I never really paid attention if it has the S or not.

Alright I am back with more information. So no dealership knows about this and as you know, it is not in the owners manual. You can initiate this mode while driving so pedal or emergency brake positions is irrelevant. I have videos on how to turn it on, but I do not know how to attach them.

I also have another video turning it on while driving, showing that you cannot use the paddle shifters.

Best I could do is email you a video if you contact me: larmenta478@gmail.com.

Found this video demonstrating: https://youtu.be/l6rBb-qVA0M

I have VR30 swapped 7AT and am debating wherever to try it or leave well enough alone.

There is a theory that it is tied to the cluster. This would be a perfect opportunity to find out. If you attempt it, and you see DS mode, then it is most likely conenct to the cluster rather than the transmission.