Shifting without looking down

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stevenD

Discussion Starter · May 7, 2019

Not sure if there is a better way, but I took a 1/4" clear round rubber bumper (with adhesive on one side) and stuck it on the D/S button, so when I need to shift into drive (from reverse) I just feel for the bump and push it, without having to look down, it's a lot faster too!

Thoughts?

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GaryDahl

· #2 · May 7, 2019

Pictures ? please ?

Visa

· #3 · May 7, 2019 (Edited)

stevenD said:
Not sure if there is a better way, but I took a 1/4" clear round rubber bumper (with adhesive on one side) and stuck it on the D/S button, so when I need to shift into drive (from reverse) I just feel for the bump and push it, without having to look down, it's a lot faster too!

Thoughts?

You may be describing those rubber-type bumpers found on cabinet doors and drawers and can get at a hardware store.
I don't have a Passport yet but seems like.a good Idea! It's called intuitive ergonomics.

https://www.researchgate.net/public...m_the_Kentucky_Interface_Preference_Inventory

bhertz82

· #4 · May 7, 2019

stevenD said:
Not sure if there is a better way, but I took a 1/4" clear round rubber bumper (with adhesive on one side) and stuck it on the D/S button, so when I need to shift into drive (from reverse) I just feel for the bump and push it, without having to look down, it's a lot faster too!

Thoughts?

Other than the D/S button already being surrounded in it's own bevel that I can feel, sounds like a lovely addition for those tactically challenged.

Dro1984

· #5 · May 7, 2019

It's not hard / difficult to figure out P, R N and D/S for me... I can do it without looking down... my issue is how long it takes the trans to actually engage when shifting between Reverse and Drive. seconds. Sometimes I need quick shift to get out of my drive and I can't do it. It's not a deal breaker, but something now you have to plan and protect for leaving extra space / time when making your move.

Scooter Dude

· #6 · May 11, 2019

I finally shifted a few times without looking down - small win for me ?

GaryDahl

· #7 · May 11, 2019

I’m sure in time our Passport shifters will become normal to us. I remember with all of my steering column automatic shifters, I had to always look at the dashboard to make sure that the red needle was pointed at the “D” before moving the car. So with that said, I never shifted by feel, I had to look to make sure I that the car would go in the right direction. Now my wife’s vehicle “2017 HR-V”, she has a actual shifter for her automatic. I have to look at her center council to make sure the Letter “D” is chosen too.

GaryDahl

· #8 · May 11, 2019

What I have learned to do, is stick my finger into the reverse slot “R” then slide my finger to the next dent, “D/S”. The neutral “N” is flat, you really don’t feel it when you go for the drive bottom.

Pdog

· #9 · May 11, 2019

GaryDahl said:
What I have learned to do, is stick my finger into the reverse slot “R” then slide my finger to the next dent, “D/S”. The neutral “N” is flat, you really don’t feel it when you go for the drive bottom.

Pdog

· #10 · May 11, 2019

Helen Keller would be proud! Smart

GaryDahl

· #11 · May 11, 2019

Pdog

· #12 · May 11, 2019

GaryDahl said:

Remember your the blind squirrel ? that gets a nut ? once in awhile...

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Visa

· #13 · May 11, 2019

Anyone waiting for voice commands?

darksky

· #14 · May 12, 2019

Visa said:
Anyone waiting for voice commands?

That's exactly what I mentioned to my wife. Why not have the transmission gear selector voice activated? In the meantime, here's my solution to shifting into "drive" without looking down.

Land vehicle Vehicle Car Gear shift Personal luxury car

Ha ha ... just kidding. I only temporarily attached this "knob" for this photo. Hope you don't mind a bit of humor in this thread.

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Visa

· #15 · May 12, 2019

You had us wondering about that.

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myang001

· #16 · May 12, 2019

darksky said:
That's exactly what I mentioned to my wife. Why not have the transmission gear selector voice activated? In the meantime, here's my solution to shifting into "drive" without looking down. View attachment 2695

Ha ha ... just kidding. I only temporarily attached this "knob" for this photo. Hope you don't mind a bit of humor in this thread.

great idea!!!

elder prep

· #17 · Jun 21, 2019

I'm still looking down for the correct gear button. As is mentioned here, I'm certain that in time looking down will disappear and the shifting will become second nature and via tactile feel. As of now, so much can happen in the time it takes to look down, press the desired gear button and look back up again.

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