Newbie In "M" Mode

[Krankzinnig]

Hey guys, I have been loving my new Sonic since May. But just recently I have gotten curious enough to test out the "M" mode. I haven't driven a manual transmission before (except some farm equipment off-road when I was younger), but I was able to quickly pick it up and it seems smoother and less "laggy" then driving in automatic. (I want the fun not the MPG savings ;P)

It seems like the Sonic automatically down-shifts when you apply the breaks, but sometimes ill drop down to 20 over rail-road tracks and still be in 5th gear... Is it okay to just let it do its own thing on downshift and upshift at will? (It didn't like me downshifting lol....)

Thanks guys and don't be too harsh on me, just trying to explore this awesome vehicle and really learn to control it.

 

[Eric Smit]

it is quite alright to let it do its own thing.


-Eric Smit

 

[AdorableKaren]

That's cool to know. I've been too scared to drive in manual mode lol. I'll get brave one of these days.

 

[Eric Smit]

maybe one day when you're tuned?


-Eric Smit

 

[nocoolnames]

Don't be afraid ya can't break it even in manual mode.

 

[AdorableKaren]

maybe one day when you're tuned?


-Eric Smit

Ha I think I should test it before and after.

 

[Krankzinnig]

Honestly its been awesome!! If you haven't tried it yet, go take a cruze! I live near PA and its very hilly/curvy. In auto, the sonic lags around. On "M" as soon as you touch that button < 0.5 seconds your in gear and its smooth! But with all the stops, tunnels and rail-roads around not bothering to down-shift is really convenient.

Thanks for your comments guys!

 

[Krankzinnig]

Bump: I thought it would be better to just bump this rather then make a new thread as its related..

Is it okay to go from M to D and vice-versa without stopping? I am assuming this is okay but I figured its worth waiting to ask lol.

 

[Eric Smit]

yes it is fine; no issue.


-Eric Smit

 

[Red Sonic LT]

Bump: I thought it would be better to just bump this rather then make a new thread as its related..

Is it okay to go from M to D and vice-versa without stopping? I am assuming this is okay but I figured its worth waiting to ask lol.

Yes it is quite alright to shift from D to M and back, no harm will be done.

 

[Krankzinnig]

Even cooler

 

[dermo]

Seems like a lot of PA users here. Weird, most PA residents I've found can't even bend over to work and drive gas-guzzlers for no reason. And drink lots of alcohol and not having time for 'puters. Surprised. I guess I have a bad impression, living out in Pennsyltucky.

 

[mowcowbell]

I have noticed that the automatic transmission does some very nice/crisp downshifts when slowing down. You feel it kick down a gear just like it would if you had a manual transmission. If I see a light changing to red ahead of me, I can almost slow to a complete stop and only have to barely tap the brakes.

Darin

 

[Bogus]

I switch from D to M several times while driving. No issue at all. I like M much better because I can have it in the gear I want instead of going through that stupid lunge while the tranny shifts.

Also that strong jerk you get when downshifting, It's cause you haven't used M yet so it's learning. Mine went through that for a little while. Same with a rental LTZ I drove. It'll go away.