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      06-16-2008, 09:53 PM   #21
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Originally Posted by rai View Post
I have some problem, just for the DCT to select 1st. Now or then, I am slowing down to 4-5 mph and want to take-off but the tranny likes to keep 2nd for as long as possible. I don't know the exact shift-down point but it likes to keep 2nd until you fully stop. It will shift to 1st if you are really slow but I wouldn't mind more aggressive use of 1st gear not only after a full stop.
I much, much prefer the car stay in second until coming to a complete stop. It's exactly how I'd drive a manual car, only using first to start out from a complete stop. 2nd is much smoother in traffic, and I think that's the reason the tranny stays in 2nd unless coming to a complete stop.

If you want to take off in first, a quick downshift to first will put you were you want to be, but for me the vast majority of situations 2nd is where I want to be.

This shift mode selector button is understated appropriately, IMHO.
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