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Sir Nuke · 07-25-2009, 06:24 PM

Okay, here goes. I have and have had cars that have the ability to switch from full auto to manual mode. THE QUESTION I HAVE, is can you switch from Drive to Manual mode ON THE FLY? I have the manual, and have read it cover to cover, especially section 8, pages 26 thru 29 which is all about the auto tranny. BUT it never states that you can switch from one mode to the other ON THE FLY. Does anybody know FOR SURE? one of our TURE GM GUYS??

RickRay · 07-25-2009, 06:30 PM

Yes it does and vice verso.

FenwickHockey65 · 07-25-2009, 06:33 PM

Mmhmm.

Spyderseal · 07-25-2009, 07:49 PM

Yes it can. I test drove one the other day and my dealer specifically told me to do it on the fly so I could see that it can be done.

NUCAR · 07-25-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

Okay, here goes. I have and have had cars that have the ability to switch from full auto to manual mode. THE QUESTION I HAVE, is can you switch from Drive to Manual mode ON THE FLY? I have the manual, and have read it cover to cover, especially section 8, pages 26 thru 29 which is all about thye auto tranny. BUT it never states that you can switch from one mode to the other ON THE FLY. Does anybody know FOR SURE? one of our TURE GM GUYS??

Switching to M will first put it in the Sport shift mode where it will still shift automatically but with a "sportier" shift algorhythm. Touching a tap shift button on the wheel will give you a gear indication in the center DIC at the lower left. Down shifts will rev match to avoid the car lurching on a down shift. The car will keep you from doing anything that will hurt it.

rocketman 12 · 07-25-2009, 09:35 PM

what he said^^^^^^^ the one I just rented had that, I messed with it a couple of times, personally I don't really like it......

BrandonGoodman · 07-26-2009, 12:32 AM

You can definitely shift in and out of manual mode at anytime

Sir Nuke · 07-26-2009, 05:07 AM

Thanks Guys, that clears it up for me!

PnCRedJwl2SS · 08-12-2009, 10:56 PM

Ok, here's a question...I know you can shift back and forth from "D" to "M" on-the-fly. But once you've used either tap shifter in "M" mode, the tranny stays that way until you shift to "D" and then back to "M," correct? Or is there another way to get back to regular "M" mode after tap shifting that I'm not aware of?

I've been wondering about this because sometimes I like to shift down for that burst of power...but then I'm done and just want to immediately go back to regular "M" mode. Don't really want to shift to "D" and back to "M." I guess that will become second nature after a short while, though, eh?

Any thoughts out there...?

BrandonGoodman · 08-13-2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by PnCRedJwl2SS

Ok, here's a question...I know you can shift back and forth from "D" to "M" on-the-fly. But once you've used either tap shifter in "M" mode, the tranny stays that way until you shift to "D" and then back to "M," correct? Or is there another way to get back to regular "M" mode after tap shifting that I'm not aware of?

I've been wondering about this because sometimes I like to shift down for that burst of power...but then I'm done and just want to immediately go back to regular "M" mode. Don't really want to shift to "D" and back to "M." I guess that will become second nature after a short while, though, eh?

Any thoughts out there...?

It will stay in "D" or "M" until you physically shift it from one position or the other. These are physical locations on the console shifter. The shifter will never move on its own. There are however circumstances when in "M" mode when it will auto shift gears for you. I haven't fooled around with that enough to remember specifics but I believe that is kind of a failsafe functionality to keep you from over revving a gear.

FenwickHockey65 · 08-13-2009, 10:41 AM

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There are however circumstances when in "M" mode when it will auto shift gears for you.

If you leave it in M without shifting, it goes into "Sport Mode."

BrianGriffin78 · 08-13-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

Okay, here goes. I have and have had cars that have the ability to switch from full auto to manual mode. THE QUESTION I HAVE, is can you switch from Drive to Manual mode ON THE FLY? I have the manual, and have read it cover to cover, especially section 8, pages 26 thru 29 which is all about thye auto tranny. BUT it never states that you can switch from one mode to the other ON THE FLY. Does anybody know FOR SURE? one of our TURE GM GUYS??

Yes, you can you go into a sports mode and it will give you an extra burst. It is the edge the Auto has, that it can go into a manual mode while on the fly. Really gives a nice performance.

BrianGriffin78 · 08-13-2009, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by NUCAR

Switching to M will first put it in the Sport shift mode where it will still shift automatically but with a "sportier" shift algorhythm. Touching a tap shift button on the wheel will give you a gear indication in the center DIC at the lower left. Down shifts will rev match to avoid the car lurching on a down shift. The car will keep you from doing anything that will hurt it.

What's good about that you get the manual feel almost identical, but don't have to worry about stalling the computer will just put you back in the last shift. With a manual you will stall and could hurt the car.

BrandonGoodman · 08-13-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BrianGriffin78

What's good about that you get the manual feel almost identical, but don't have to worry about stalling the computer will just put you back in the last shift. With a manual you will stall and could hurt the car.

I'm definitely going to have to play with this M mode some more. Seems I made a couple bad assumptions about it. How many of you guys just drive it in M mode all the time without tap-shifting?

I apologize for any misleading comments.

07-25-2009, 06:24 PM	#1
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,330 View My Garage	swithing from Drive to Manual Okay, here goes. I have and have had cars that have the ability to switch from full auto to manual mode. THE QUESTION I HAVE, is can you switch from Drive to Manual mode ON THE FLY? I have the manual, and have read it cover to cover, especially section 8, pages 26 thru 29 which is all about the auto tranny. BUT it never states that you can switch from one mode to the other ON THE FLY. Does anybody know FOR SURE? one of our TURE GM GUYS?? __________________ Last edited by Sir Nuke; 08-13-2009 at 10:25 PM.

07-25-2009, 06:33 PM	#3
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Mmhmm. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

07-25-2009, 09:35 PM	#6
rocketman 12 SOON......... Drives: 2010 ABM SS/RS Z-281LE Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wolcottville, Indiana Posts: 946	what he said^^^^^^^ the one I just rented had that, I messed with it a couple of times, personally I don't really like it...... __________________ No, it's not a real Z/28.....

07-26-2009, 12:32 AM	#7
BrandonGoodman Drives: 2010 1LT RS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 33 View My Garage	You can definitely shift in and out of manual mode at anytime __________________ 2010 1LT RS Victory Red event code 1100 7/4/2009 ORDER CANCELLED 7/18/09 bought it off another dealer's lot Prior: 1984 305 Camaro 1997 5.7L Z28 Camaro

07-26-2009, 05:07 AM	#8
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,330 View My Garage	Thanks Guys, that clears it up for me! __________________

07-25-2009, 06:30 PM	#2
RickRay INJACC Drives: 2010 CGM 2LT/RS AUTO Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal (South Shore)Quebec, Canada Posts: 6,518 View My Garage	Yes it does and vice verso.

07-25-2009, 07:49 PM	#4
Spyderseal Drives: 2010 SS (Sold) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 85	Yes it can. I test drove one the other day and my dealer specifically told me to do it on the fly so I could see that it can be done.

08-12-2009, 10:56 PM	#9
PnCRedJwl2SS Howdy! Pete here... Drives: 2017 50th Anniv 2SS, A8, NPP, MRC Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Schertz, TX Posts: 1,379 View My Garage	Switching from Tap Shift back to normal Sport Mode Ok, here's a question...I know you can shift back and forth from "D" to "M" on-the-fly. But once you've used either tap shifter in "M" mode, the tranny stays that way until you shift to "D" and then back to "M," correct? Or is there another way to get back to regular "M" mode after tap shifting that I'm not aware of? I've been wondering about this because sometimes I like to shift down for that burst of power...but then I'm done and just want to immediately go back to regular "M" mode. Don't really want to shift to "D" and back to "M." I guess that will become second nature after a short while, though, eh? Any thoughts out there...? __________________ PnCRedJwl2SS 2017 50th Anniversary Edition, A8, NPP, MRC, w/Sunroof and Glow-tie! ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Ordered from GM Delivered to dealership and home 9-16-16 This car is a beast!

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