How much abuse can the Yaris take?

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Originally Posted by supmet

You guys understand that in D(drive) the car still shifts, correct?? Whether "I" do it, or "the car" automatically does it, the car shifts.



So I can talk on my phone and eat a cheeseburger at the same time in rush hour traffic.



I can promise you are wrong on this one. My shifter clearly has 3, 2, and L DESIGNED into it. If it was only meant to be put in drive, why would they put those on? The truth is, gear limiting properly extends the life of your transmission, brakes, and engine, and can also save gas with DFCO



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Of course an automatic still shifts while in Drive. You're supposed to put it there 90% of the time and leave it. Not start out in low, shift to 2 then 3 then D... I already explained why there are other gears on the auto - they are meant to be used in specific situations where a lower gearing is needed.

If your original comment was facetious (and it apparently was) you should have stated that.

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