Hard transmission shift on initial startup under 1k Miles

[828findadventure]

It may go away or it may not. Mine still does it at 10,500 miles. One single slightly-hard shift between first and second and then it won't do it again until the next morning.

I also have the clunky shifting feeling mentioned a couple of times in this thread while semi-hard braking. Not hard-hard braking, but slightly harder than normal. It feels like a combination of engine braking and downshifting, the hybrid clutch engaging to recharge the hybrid battery, followed by the engine cutting off. It feels like they attempted to program all these processes to make it feel like a smooth and normal braking experience but missed the mark. I'm betting this is something that non-hybrid owners aren't experiencing because I'm thinking it mostly has to do with the hybrid clutch engaging to recharge the battery.

Let it warm up for 5-10 minutes. I do that every day, and I have never had a shifting issue. Also, it is good for the turbo to let the oil warm up.

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[Yoli]

Ok so now based on this thread, I stopped babying it.

and it's gone.

It has learned and it doesn't thump anymore. the first shift is smooth now and behaves

I'm curious what this means? Like you just jump on the gas and go, and don't let it thump between 1 and 2?

I too have this problem between 1-2 gear in my 26 ORP. About 800 miles.

 

[828findadventure]

I don't understand people buying a new vehicle and the first thing they do is get out on the highway and cruise at 80mph in 90º heat. All vehicles need to be broken in properly. I do the basic first 1000 miles at moderate speed, not over 65mph, and no jack rabbit starts. I also remotely start the vehicle every morning before I leave at 6:30 am. That is good for the turbo and transmission, especially in winter.

I am not telling you what to do, but telling you all what I do.

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