Shifting (A/T)

[BMGYaris]

Originally Posted by Razr

OK, Im reading the owner's manual and am seeing Toyota's recommendations on manual downshifting of the auto transmission.

I've attached it to save you the time of getting it out of your car.

Have a read of pages 112 and 113 (6 and 7 respectively in the PDF). 'Nuff said?

"Watch the tachometer to keep
engine rpm from going into the red
zone."

This was my favorite part, taken from the warning in the automatic section. Tell me, HOW THE FUCK can they say that when our cars don't come with tachometers? makes me want to do something about it.

[Razr]

Originally Posted by BMGYaris

"Watch the tachometer to keep
engine rpm from going into the red
zone."

This was my favorite part, taken from the warning in the automatic section. Tell me, HOW THE FUCK can they say that when our cars don't come with tachometers? makes me want to do something about it.

Well, that manual is for Thailand models which all come with tachometers. You might want to check if it's worded the same in your version of the manual before you start putting fires up asses

[BMGYaris]

Originally Posted by Razr

Well, that manual is for Thailand models which all come with tachometers. You might want to check if it's worded the same in your version of the manual before you start putting fires up asses

yea, that would be embarressing, but I remember I read it when I first got the car and im pretty sure it is worded the same, i just didnt know much back then...and now im thinking they can't say that if it doesnt apply to our cars. Honestly, I think they fucked up the american 3door transmissions and so they decided to take it out..but thats just my opinion :p

[daq421]

Originally Posted by BMGYaris

"Watch the tachometer to keep
engine rpm from going into the red
zone."

This was my favorite part, taken from the warning in the automatic section. Tell me, HOW THE HECK can they say that when our cars don't come with tachometers? makes me want to do something about it.

Our cars do, at least mine did.. but I've got the coupe with the power package, so perhaps thats the difference?