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I can second this. It is necessary to remember that the throttle is the means that you use to tell the car what you want it to do. Inconsistant operation of the throttle results in the vehicle "waiting" for the driver to decide what he/she wants to do. There is a learning curve. If you are flexible, and you work <i>with </i> it, you can learn to make the transmission do <i>exactly</i> what you want. Generally, rapid and abrupt applications of the throttle will produce a rapid response. A very slow and measured application of the throttle is an indication to the vehicle that a smooth takeoff or change of pace is desired. A change from a slow, to a fast takeoff must be done decisively, or the vehicle will not respond as one might expect. Example: Driver begins slowly, car thinks this is a relaxed run trans shifts from 1 to 2 and even possibly 3rd. driver gradually (slow rate of depressing) applies the throttle, and more power is applied. As the vehicle is already in motion it is necessarry to drop down a gear. The transmission tries to do this smoothly, based on the previous inputs. The driver becomes impatient, opens throttle more and more rapidly, causing the car to (now) move away rapidly. Another driver has learned when and how much throttle to apply to make the car behave as he wishes. He can have the vehicle accelerate smoothly, or he can have the vehicle accelerate smartly. I compare this level of control to a manual transmission, as you can have a car that will behave either agressively, or extremely smoothly, the only variable being the use of the throttle. I have always driven manual equipped cars, because I prefer to have control over what the tranny does. I am considering an IS300, and it will be an automatic, because I can make the tranny work with me. I don't need a clutch anymore. Thanks for anyone who has read all of this, I hope it made sense.

Assuming that you have oe tires and rims on the vehicle, ask your dealer to review bulletins. The light may appear if the spring constant of the tire is significantly different from what was originally fitted. Ie. tires with a significantly different sidewall frrom the original equipment ones. It is also possible under very unusual driving conditions that a normal vehicle will illuminate the warning light. These assume that your light is illuminating after being reset using the reset button under the dash, above your right foot. 1. ignition on, not running. 2. wait about 10 seconds, 3 press and hold tire reset button and hold for about 4 seconds. Be careful not to accidentally switch off the smart key, or (stops to think...) anything else under there.

Everything include replacing transmission and fuel pump are all free of charge . But it's a new car, I am very unhappy even they did not charge me. I can understand why you would be livid about this. You purchased a BRAND NEW car- a very expensive one to say the least and now it is going to need major parts. After this- it will not be "original" ever again. I think unless it prohibits a safety factor, that they should leave it alone and offer some sort of an extended warranty on the transmission. BTW- what exactly is supposed to be wrong with the transmissions that they have to be replaced? You do not need to worry about the effectiveness of the repair. The car will be just as good as new. I an a Lexus tech at a dealer in Canada, and the repair described is a very straightforward one. If you must think about it, consider that old used parts, are being replaced with new ones. It would actually be fairly strightforward to repair the transmission, but Lexus has decided to replace the assembly in the interests of customer service.