don't worry jason because im all for acknowledging my ignorance when it comes to cars. what my main question should have stated is:

is it detrimental to the cvt on a 05 hch to take the shifter and click it down one to "S", and if you'd like to slow down even more, to limit the gear ratios and bring it down one more into (i believe it is) "L". i compare it to downshifting because i used to drive stick, but i believe all it does is to limit the gear ratios; but when going down hill it will allow the engine/transmission to work together to slow the vehicle.

any reason for me not to do this, and perhaps if georgia could chime in... how do you utilize the coasting trick if you shouldn't place the car from neutral into drive going over 20 (40). people definitely get a bit angry when you slow down to 40 on the highway.