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Originally Posted by Johnfin
23' v6 auto and when i nail it while moving, it kicks down to
A lower gear like 2nd or 3rd but keeps the revs high for
A long time. Most autos i have driven shift back to the
Higher gear when you let up on the gas.
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It sounds like you are in Sport Mode and activated the Performance Shift function. It keeps the RPM's in the power band so long as you are driving in a spirited fashion (and it considers braking and cornering in addition to acceleration). After seven seconds of "normal" driving, the car will exit Performance Shift, reduce the RPM's and shift normally.
You can activate the Performance Shift function manually when the transmission is in automatic mode by a quick tap of the throttle pedal (some people say tap to the floor, but you should eventually be able to activate it will less of a tap). A "Performance Shift Activated" message will display on the screen between the tach and speedo.
If your V6 has NPP, tap it into the Performance Shift mode at 45-50 mph coming up to a stop and you'll get a great sounding downshift.