why do some automatic cars have a manual mode? What are the advantages and why is it there?
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Automatics are good at guessing the correct gear, but not perfect.
If you’re in snow, you can force a higher gear to cut torque and prevent wheel spin.
If you want better mileage, you can force earlier shifts to keep rpm low and conserve fuel.
If you’re hauling a trailer uphill, you can force a lower gear to keep rpm higher and prevent slow down.
If you’re racing around, you can force later shifts for more acceleration, earlier down shifts for better engine breaking, and hold a gear through a corner to prevent the upset of a shift.
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