Thread: Tiptronic trans
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Old 04-17-2018, 03:38 PM   #6
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My 2001 S always starts in 2nd when in auto mode. I will usually shift down to 1st when on a steep uphill at a stop light (prevents any roll-back), or if I need to make a *really* fast take-off at a light. 1st gear is extremely low, so you have to shift up to 2nd within about a second. Hardly worth the effort most of the time. You can also shift using the paddles (switches on the steering wheel) in auto mode (over-ride) and the transmission will stay in that gear for a bit, but I'm pretty sure it's not a permanent over-ride.
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