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Just bought a Mazda 2 1.4 Capella with Auto Shift transmission. Car great and box seems fine. Just wondered if anybody had found the same as me ie in Auto mode the changedown from 2nd to 1st as you brake (ie stopping at lights) can be felt ever so slightly through the break pedal (ie I'm aware of first being selected by the engine). Think I may just be being too over aware of stuff because it's new! Any thoughts/experiences welcomed.
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Hi
Though i've never driven either the Mazda 2 or Ford Fiesta with the automated manual gearbox i've driven a number of other cars with similar systems - I currently drive a smart with a similar system.
I would say that feeling the change would be quite normal, theres a mechanical process going on - not like a true auto that slushes between gears. Maybe (just a thought) there is a difference in brake servo vacuum when changing downn which causes more engine braking which is then felt through the pedal.
Ask your dealer if you can try another car with the same gearbox set up and see if its the same.
Tony
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When it changes down to first you are getting more inlet manifold vacuum so there will be a little more servo action. You may therefore feel the pedal 'sink' a little beneath your foot, as well as feeling the additional engine braking from the lower gear. This is quite common on auto's.
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