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Kylaq AT owners - how do you handle steep and long downhill slopes?

I recently drove through hilly roads and noticed that even in manual mode, the gearbox still changes gears automatically once the RPM crosses a certain point. Because of that, I end up controlling the speed mostly with the brakes.

This made me wonder what the correct technique actually is for long descents in automatics.

* Do you rely on engine braking by staying in a lower gear?

* Is the gearbox overriding manual shifts normal in the Kylaq AT?

* What’s the best way to avoid overheating the brakes on long downhill stretches?

* Do you use short hard braking intervals instead of constantly riding the brakes?

* Any mountain driving tips specific to the Kylaq automatic?

Would love to hear both technical explanations and real-world experience from owners.

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u/Brave-Role-7342 — 3 days ago