manual button?!?!

newkid17 · #1 03-04-2008, 08:43 PM

what does the manual button actually do? when i turn it on i dont really see any difference at all. i just got my svx so i havent really had time to play with it very much, considering im grounded from my car because of freekin geometry grade. it really sucks because i just got my car yesterday and cant really drive it much even though im the one who bought it. but i was just woundering what that button does, is it suppose to like shift at higher RPMs?
thanks-bobby

Manarius · #2 03-04-2008, 08:59 PM

This topic has been covered a lot. Please use the search button at the top of the page. Put "manual button" into the box and you'll find a wealth of response

jeffast · #3 03-04-2008, 09:07 PM

i don't have one. my Manuel light is always on isn't every one's that way?

Manarius · #4 03-04-2008, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffast

i don't have one. my Manuel light is always on isn't every one's that way?

No, the manual light is not supposed to be on all the time. It's only supposed to be on when the manual button is depressed.

Crazy_pilot · #5 03-04-2008, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffast

i don't have one. my Manuel light is always on isn't every one's that way?

You don't have a manual button? Is your car automatic? It's the smaller button on the auto shifter. Click in for manual mode, click out for normal auto shifting.

jeffast · #6 03-04-2008, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazy_pilot

You don't have a manual button? Is your car automatic? It's the smaller button on the auto shifter. Click in for manual mode, click out for normal auto shifting.

oops i forgot i changed my sig... yes my car is a 5 speed.
lol
i guess this is why my fwd fuse doesn't work.

Crazy_pilot · #7 03-04-2008, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffast

oops i forgot i changed my sig... yes my car is a 5 speed.
lol
i guess this is why my fwd fuse doesn't work.

Maybe, just maybe.....

Trevor · #8 03-04-2008, 11:22 PM

Bobby,

Don't take notice of the mob!

If you want further info just scream.

We are a friendly bunch.

Ricochet · #9 03-05-2008, 02:01 AM

You think this question has never been asked before on an ~16 year old car model? SEARCH.

NikFu S. · #10 03-05-2008, 02:09 AM

School > SVX

Keep this in mind.

CorSVXette · #11 03-05-2008, 05:19 AM

If you have the "owners manual" it explains it pretty well in there.

LetItSnow · #12 03-05-2008, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Ricochet

You think this question has never been asked before on an ~16 year old car model? SEARCH.

It's been five weeks! It's time to ask again.

Per Seraph's post, November 2003:

Here's why everyone gets frustrated:

More threads about the same thing means more dispersal of useful information, and more digging to have to be done, when a good share of those threads are either useless or don't have the information you're looking for. As well, they eat up the database, which is certainly more of a problem at NASIOC, where you can't search for words deemed "too common", such as "STi" and "wheels", God forbid you'd ever try to find a set.

Want proof that it can be problematic? Head on over to NASIOC and try to sort out what is considered to be the best CAI for a 2.5L N/A.

svx_commuter · #13 03-05-2008, 10:25 AM

The "manual" button on the gear shift is for more RWD in 2nd and 3rd gears on the AWD cars. It should have been called the "Traction" button. That manual thing is really misleading.

Take care of that SVX,

John

TomsSVX · #14 03-05-2008, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffast

i don't have one. my Manuel light is always on isn't every one's that way?

Your light is really on?? I know how to fix that if so.

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Originally Posted by LetItSnow

It's been five weeks! It's time to ask again.

Per Seraph's post, November 2003:

Here's why everyone gets frustrated:

More threads about the same thing means more dispersal of useful information, and more digging to have to be done, when a good share of those threads are either useless or don't have the information you're looking for. As well, they eat up the database, which is certainly more of a problem at NASIOC, where you can't search for words deemed "too common", such as "STi" and "wheels", God forbid you'd ever try to find a set.

Want proof that it can be problematic? Head on over to NASIOC and try to sort out what is considered to be the best CAI for a 2.5L N/A.

Thats good that there is a pic floating around of the actual use as people get confused and guess as to its function and totally confuse what the truth of the matter really is.

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Originally Posted by svx_commuter

The "manual" button on the gear shift is for more RWD in 2nd and 3rd gears on the AWD cars. It should have been called the "Traction" button. That manual thing is really misleading.

Take care of that SVX,

John

John, the manual button has no difference on the AWD system. All it does is holding in a high gear as to reduce wheel spin from a stand-still in bad weather. Starting off in second gear will keep you from spinning the wheels and sliding all over the place. It does nothing to the affect of changing the torque transfer to the rear wheels

Tom

Crazy_pilot · #15 03-05-2008, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TomsSVX

Starting off in second gear will keep you from spinning the wheels and sliding all over the place.

I wouldn't say it keeps me from spinning the wheels or sliding, but that's dependant on how far you push the fun pedal.

I usually put the car in second in manual mode on the track.