Downhill driving, do I need to switch to manual for lower gears? 2016 Genesis Sedan

[ChicanoCast]

Just drove downhill and had to switch to manual for lower gears, I didn't see a 1 or 2 on the regular automatic mode, is that how its supposed to be done?

 

[EdP]

Just drove downhill and had to switch to manual for lower gears, I didn't see a 1 or 2 on the regular automatic mode, is that how its supposed to be done?

You won't see 1 and 2 on a 6 or 8 speed transmission.

Two ways to do it. Move the shift lever to manual and tap back it to lower the gear.
or
Just tap the left paddle shifter.

 

[ChicanoCast]

Got it, thanks for the confirmation and the paddle shifter mode, heading to Utah this week and will give it a try.

 

[skipgen]

Just drove downhill and had to switch to manual for lower gears, I didn't see a 1 or 2 on the regular automatic mode, is that how its supposed to be done?

When I was driving in the mountains in Big Bend, I found that putting it in Sport mode gave me the lower gears that I needed.

 

[Billylou]

Just drove downhill and had to switch to manual for lower gears, I didn't see a 1 or 2 on the regular automatic mode, is that how its supposed to be done?

While driving on Rt. 30 in Pennsylvania, aka The Lincoln Highway, I ran down a 10% downslope for about 3/4 of a mile. This road runs through the Laurel Highlands East of Pittsburgh and is just up and down one valley after the next. It’s really tough on the brakes. So on the 50 MPH 10% grade I tried downshifting. It took 3rd gear and 4000 RPM to maintain 50 MPH...
So my question is: Is downshifting on long steep hills a good idea?