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In my mountain driving I use the "S" setting and paddles all the time. The main difference between the transmission's performance vs. a manual trans. is in a downshift for engine braking, there is more slip in the AT, therefor less of a braking effect. It is still better than having to ride your brakes on a steep decline.
In our NorCal Fit meet yesterday, Tool and his Dad followed me down a twisty mountain road. At the bottom, his Dad says: "I notice that you don't use your brakes much. Is it because you were using the paddles?" I said "yes, that and the Progress Rear Anti-Sway Bar".
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