Any harm to switching from auto mode 'D' to manual mode and back while driving?

Cyberium · 05-14-2010, 10:31 PM

Switching over to "D" mode from Manual mode doesn't harm your car in anyway. It's the same exact thing as when you hit the downshift paddle while in "D" mode and the car downshifts for you but then goes back to "D" after a short while. Going to "D" mode from Manual just changes into a lower gear for you... thats all.

That's what makes this auto so great... the abiilty to switch on the fly.

Trips · 05-14-2010, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyberium

Switching over to "D" mode from Manual mode doesn't harm your car in anyway. It's the same exact thing as when you hit the downshift paddle while in "D" mode and the car downshifts for you but then goes back to "D" after a short while. Going to "D" mode from Manual just changes into a lower gear for you... thats all.

That's what makes this auto so great... the abiilty to switch on the fly.

douglaslperry · 05-14-2010, 10:41 PM

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Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 17	Switching over to "D" mode from Manual mode doesn't harm your car in anyway. It's the same exact thing as when you hit the downshift paddle while in "D" mode and the car downshifts for you but then goes back to "D" after a short while. Going to "D" mode from Manual just changes into a lower gear for you... thats all. That's what makes this auto so great... the abiilty to switch on the fly. __________________ Stillen G3 Intakes \| F. I TDX

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