Paddle Shift Question
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Paddle Shift Question
Question: When I'm driving in auto shift mode I notice on occasions when I start to accelerate from a complete stop and only in 2nd gear I have a moment of nothing and then a bit of a kick before it starts moving. Can anyone explain ??
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There has been a lot of discussion about this and other quirks. One thing is that if you come to a quick stop and then start out immediately, the auto system may not have finished downshifting; it either bangs into gear or just hesitates. There is a bulletin that explains some of this but i don't have a copy.
BTW, if you are really in auto, regardless of the selector being in D or S; the car always starts in 1st. But the 1 to 2 shift under light throttle is so soon and so soft, it's hard to notice. The only time it starts in 2 is if you are using the paddles and don't do anything as you stop. In that case, it starts in 2 and stays in 2 until you shift it.
BTW, if you are really in auto, regardless of the selector being in D or S; the car always starts in 1st. But the 1 to 2 shift under light throttle is so soon and so soft, it's hard to notice. The only time it starts in 2 is if you are using the paddles and don't do anything as you stop. In that case, it starts in 2 and stays in 2 until you shift it.
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