auto box help needed

[TrevS]

Hi guys

 

Right I am a bit confused about the auto box on the mkiv supra.

 

In japanese performance magazine a review on the mkiv supra says and I quote

 

"The four speed ECTiS automatic transmission is not particularly out of place in this potent machine, because its electronic control allows it to switch between normal automatic action for relaxed driving and A MANUAL MODE when the driver feels more agressive."

 

could anyone tell me if this is the case with the auto box on the mkiv supra and if so how do you switch between the manual and auto mode and how does the manual mode work. I have included a picture of the type of box in question.

 

I know this might sound like a stupid question but I need to know for when I go and test drive a supra on saturday. Also what does the button to the left of the changer do (see picture) and the little red button to the right?

 

Any help would be much appreciated

 

Cheers

 

Trev

[D3xt3r]

The left button is the manual button

 

If its in manual the last position is 1st then up to second and then third. Thats it.

[carl0s]

except that when it's in 3rd (D), the car will start in 2nd if you're setting off from stationary. Once moving, it's 1, 2, 3 with no auto shifting at all.

[Aerotop Dave]

Trev, no need to post the same question three times matey, it just gets confusing

 

 

http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=36078&highlight=auto+box

 

http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=36169&highlight=auto+box

 

http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=36170&highlight=auto+box

[rush]

hi

Edited January 30, 2013 by rush (see edit history)