What is the point of S mode?

Yes, depending on how steep the hill is, I'm using S1-S3 while in 4LO. I don't think it is torque converter lockup though, since engine RPM's are constantly moving together with vehicle speed in this condition...

 

I've never used it. 23k.

 

I think they designed it so Shift Sense Pro could be used !

 

I use it to keep it out of overdrive in the city, engine brake on hills, control RPM's while towing, etc as mentioned.

I also use it off-roading a lot. 4LO locked in 1st is great for slow descent. I also feel like it's easier on the motor and transmission to keep it in a lower gear when you want to go slow.

EDIT: how long before "should have bought a manual" posts? I'm surprised there's not any yet.

 

My truck never will go into 6th gear at that speed...maybe 4th but thats about it.

 

Pit...er...patter...pitter patter let's get at er?

 

Mine does, everytime. I just leave it in S5 all the time.

 

For me, S mode = Street mode
It keeps it out of the Overdrive gears when driving around town.

 

To lock out the overdrive gears, 5th and 6th are overdrive gears in these trucks, Towing and heavy hauling in overdrive are not good for the transmission. it also helps a lot in the mountains, and when your off road as well.

 

What is the point of S mode?

The best reason hasn't been mentioned yet, to disable the learning feature of the tranny.

 

Then whats the purpose of keeping your transmission uneducated?

 

I use it towing and playing in the dunes with my 4x2.

 

Going fast.

 

so does mine. Never use drive anymore.

 

It moves the shifter away from the center cupholder, so that you can set your bubba gulp down without bumping into neutral.

 

Im about 2 months late but, you should have bought a manual!

 

4runners don't come in manual.

And, as much as I enjoy driving a manual, I prefer auto for towing and off-roading.

 

sometimes i will pass people without my foot on the gas. people drive too slow around here.