Questions about the “shifting button”

[Dylan pasty]

I am just curious what’s the difference and purpose of these two things. In the two photos I attached one I’m in drive D and one I’m in Manuel M. Just what’s the difference and purpose? I feel like it’s the same thing no? I did notice in the D I can only cycle like +-1 versus M I think I have access to all.

Thanks for the help!

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[Dylan pasty]

I am just curious what’s the difference and purpose of these two things. In the two photos I attached one I’m in drive D and one I’m in Manuel M. Just what’s the difference and purpose? I feel like it’s the same thing no? I did notice in the D I can only cycle like +-1 versus M I think I have access to all.

Thanks for the help!

 

[Nibroc99]

In M, it locks you to the selected gear as long as it's able to, and limits you to that selected gear (meaning it won't shift higher unless it detects that damage to the engine could occur). In D, the +/- button is a temporary thing; basically it times out after a while, which is helpful if you are descending a hill and just want to engine brake for a bit, or if you want to manually downshift to pass someone. It returns to normal on its own in D, whereas in M you stay limited to that selected gear until you shift out of M.

 

[Dylan pasty]

In M, it locks you to the selected gear as long as it's able to, and limits you to that selected gear (meaning it won't shift higher unless it detects that damage to the engine could occur). In D, the +/- button is a temporary thing; basically it times out after a while, which is helpful if you are descending a hill and just want to engine brake for a bit, or if you want to manually downshift to pass someone. It returns to normal on its own in D, whereas in M you stay limited to that selected gear until you shift out of M.

Awesome, thank you so much for explaining!

 

[Nibroc99]

Awesome, thank you so much for explaining!

No problem! I frequently use the shifting buttons in D mode and when I want to manually revert to automatic, I shift from D to M for a split second and right back into D. This kicks it out of that temporary manual override mode.

 

[Dan-O]

When “M” (manual) is selected you will need to use the shift button to change gears(like a manual without clutch). In D(drive) it will automatically upshift when rpm’s reach shift point.

 

[HeliPilot]

You can manually shift in both. The difference is while in M, it will maintain the gear you’ve selected. If in D, you can manually select a new gear but it will eventually revert back to automatic mode.

 

[BearPatrol]

In Drive, it'll pop out of the gear you've selected once you press the gas again. I use it all the time while driving in the mountains.

 

[DeathValleyBob]

If you shift from M to D while at higher RPMs be prepared for a big clunk. If you downshift while in M be prepared for a few seconds of free-wheeling! Very disconcerting when using the M mode to manage downhill speed!

 

[Desmolicious]

In Drive, it'll pop out of the gear you've selected once you press the gas again. I use it all the time while driving in the mountains.

Yep, I use it for speed control going down mountain roads so I don't ride the brakes, but the moment I touch the gas it reverts back to normal auto.

 

[bronco_billy]

I use manual mode when I tow my camper. Especially when going up inclines or in the mountains. I like to keep the RPMs up a bit which helps me keep the turbo boost down. 2.7 with 4.27 gears doesn’t miss a beat. Cheers!

 

[jsoa]

can it really be called manual mode on an automatic transmission, perhaps manual'nt mode is better suited (sorry I'm just trolling)

 

[dgorsett]

If you shift from M to D while at higher RPMs be prepared for a big clunk. If you downshift while in M be prepared for a few seconds of free-wheeling! Very disconcerting when using the M mode to manage downhill speed!

Especially disconcerting in low range starting down an ultra steep hill, downshift and it rev matches and keeps your speed, have to brake to get it to slow down and hold.

 

[xtreme_exploder]

Yeah, the downshift strategy for these vehicles is so bad that it's borderline dangerous, especially in 4 low when you think shifting down will slow you down and instead the computer makes a poor attempt at rev matching and just accelerates the vehicle instead. And since you're in 4 low, the brakes are nearly ineffective in slowing you down against the torque of a revving ecoboost in 4 low. The insane part is that it's such an easy programming fix and the OEM apparently thinks it isn't worth addressing. Or they actually want it to function like this.

 

[DeathValleyBob]

It’s done this to me enough times that now I look for a benign stretch of trail and I’m also on the brakes before downshifting. Fewer surprises this way.

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