When I am going down hill my car will down shift for no real reason. Is this normal?

 

Sorry 2006 Scion Xa

 

i believe it is normal yes

 

im pretty sure on a auto it is normal.you should also notice the diffrence when going up hill as well with the way you press the pedal

 

yes its normal. Thats one of the beauties about VVTI...wait, you drive an xB. Well, its normal in many situations. When you ride a mountain bike up a hill, you usually down shift to make it easier on your legs. Same concept, more or less.

 

It only downshifts if you hit the brakes enough. You should get to 4th gear and then let off and let your car roll, it uses no fuel until you tap the gas.