Yes, I have the Lux package and you are right about computer braking. I forgot about the 2.3 not having enough compression for engine braking, being too small. I used to have an FJ40 with 7-1 low gear and a 105-1 crawl ratio. In low-low it would go so slow that sometimes the tires would start sliding and to correct it instead of hitting the brake you would just give it a little throttle and the tires would catch up and regain traction.I have a manual and really like it. Just noting though, that engine braking has zero effect….the engine is too small and low compression to act as a brake, even when you downshift to slow downhill. I think you are experiencing computer braking going downhill in cruise. Do you have Lux?
Engine compression is so low that one MUST use the emergency brake when parking on even the tiniest slope or it will roll away in any gear.. first time this happened it shocked the hell out of me, in my maybe 2 degree sloped driveway.
Having owned lots of manuals this is one of my favorites, but it doesn’t engine brake….
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