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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 09:29 PM
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Default A6 downshift in (D)rive???

I know the A6 in (S)port mode will downshift as the car slows down (p. 2-28 in manual), but I swear I can feel it doing it in (D)rive, too. Am I nuts or am I missing something, or is it time to see the service department? (3 "yes" answers and you will get negative points!)

Also, on a sad note , Crush2 ('06 DSOM vert, delivered 1/6/06) took an oncoming pebble in the lower center windhsield today and is now sporting a dime-size star. Any advice or similar experiences?
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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Yes, it does downshift in all modes. It even helps slow you down. Otherwise it would do what is called 'free wheeling' and you would coast forever.
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