S Mode and ECT Question

The first generation of S-mode, and why you need it, is explained in this archive video from 1951 at 5:14. Albeit, the transmission only had three speeds, but the concept, and its use was already there.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IlbplGhPTJc

 

what's even better is how many times this exact topic has been discussed on here and people keep sticking to their guns that s-mode allows them to shift like it's a MT.

 

I’ve always had manuals. Automatic’s do drive differently. I bought a sport auto after my gen1 5 speed manual. I traded after a year for the off road auto (bad knees/shoulder)because I wanted the extra gadgets if I got myself in a pickle..I am finally comfortable after driving the auto for a few years now..

 

I have adjusted to my auto trans after a couple years now. I don’t use ECT much at all. I do use the sequential gearing (S-mode) a lot more. It is mainly on hills to keep from overdrive and extra shifts, or in the mountains when highway driving.
Now when I am Offroad (4lo especially) I am always in S-mode.
S-mode in 4hi really doesn’t limit me downhill that much to be honest. But 4lo S-mode does do a pretty good job for me(S1 will start to limit at 5mph, S2 limits at 10, and S3 at 15 downhill in 4lo).
Best thing to do is just drive it and figure it out to how it fits you best!

 

I've had my truck in S2 to redline, no upshift.

 

Just now starting?

 

Yes, I agree.

ECT has been a feature of Toyota trucks since the late eighties. My dad’s 1990 4Runner had it. It’s kinda an unfortunate moniker. The companies that call it “tow mode” or “power mode” create less confusion for their clients.

 

Yes. There’s some additional confusion because Toyota doesn’t use a separate “OD Off” button like many makers do, which might lead to more confusion. Personally I like how Toyota does it, with a single control to limit any and all higher gears above 1st, rather than a shift lever and a separate Overdrive off button.

I think the concept of overdrive (gear ratios 1:1 or higher) is also not very well understood these days. A lot of automotive knowledge is not being passed on, but it will all be irrelevant soon anyways once EVs come on full-force.

 

So do you guys hammer it off red lights or ease up to speed with the 5lb of torque it has from 2k rpm and under

 

Nope. It'll definitely hold the gear until you remember to shift. Found this out personally while pulling through an intersection.

In regards to the original question. I'd say it's been answered.

 

Correct. It will not up shift

 

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No. I play dead (stalled) till some people decide to push me away and once I get some speed, I drive it.