How to use manual mode in automatic car

Welcome to our YouTube channel, where we demystify the art of driving! In this exciting video, we'll show you how to unlock the hidden potential of your automatic car by tapping into the power of manual mode. Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned driver looking for an extra thrill, this guide will walk you through the process step by step.

Many modern automatic cars come equipped with manual mode, offering you the best of both worlds. Join us as we break down the fundamentals of manual mode, making it accessible for everyone, even if you've never driven a manual car before.

We'll start by explaining how to engage manual mode in your automatic car, so you can take control of gear shifting. With our easy-to-follow instructions, you'll feel confident in navigating through gears like a pro. Unleash the power of your vehicle and customize your driving experience to suit any situation, from zipping through city streets to conquering challenging terrains.

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00:00 Intro
01:20 Why would you use manual mode?
02:20 Demonstration
03:37 Controls for manual mode
04:33 RPM explained
05:31 Tips for using manual mode
10:31 When/Where to use manual mode
12:52 Different gearboxes

[charmendro]

the way he talks about driving makes it feel like driving is more of an art than anything

[thegripmaster]

Nice video. Need to mention to the viewers that you can leave the car in auto mode (rather than going full manual mode), and when you want, you can shift down or up using the paddle shifters. I find this useful when I want to keep it in auto but want some control on-demand when cornering or going downhill (foot off accelerator and shift to lower gear for engine braking)

[wolfespaz]

Great tutorial. Been driving manuals for 30 years. Picking up my first auto w/ manual shift feature tomorrow and was like: "how does manual work without a clutch?" 🍻!

[steffenscheibler]

I've spent a fair few years doing ECU and TCU programming on my cars (Audi, BMW - so anything I've learned is based on how they work, but I honestly doubt a lot of difference across manufacturers). The TCU has many inputs, not just 3. It has throttle position (not pedal position!), brake pedal input, speed, engine speed. It also can measure throttle change rate, and it receives inputs from traction control and ESP, engine temperature, battery charge state (IBS). It also feeds yaw into the TCU, to know if you're in a tight or fast corner. These inputs feed into a shift map. That shift map can additionally be modified by the adaptations learned from the driving style, which is saved to the keyfob used to start the engine so that these adaptations are assigned to the key, and are not universal. Sport mode, for example, makes the gearbox pay more attention to the change in throttle, so as you press it down, it's more likely to down-shift when the engine speed is low, but not when the engine speed is high.
Ultimately the gearbox doesn't know what the road will be like in 5 seconds, so even with all these inputs, the gearbox can decide to upshift into 6th gear 1 second before you enter a corner you have to brake for.

[elijahgreenberg]

I, of course, use it for "spirited driving, " but it can also be useful when you're taking it easy sometimes, such as to take advantage of engine braking. Sometimes, instead of using the manual mode I just give the gas a little blip, to trick the transmission into downshifting, then laying into the gas.

[thejummyjum]

As someone with a manual this video has been invaluable information

[boxer]

This actually gave some insight on using manual mode on a dual-clutch (DSG Mk6 Gti). Cause while i understood the nature of it, my first exposure was a 2011 Elantras manualmatic, so knowing the GTI felt "different" for a better term, it bothered me on how it was delayed, it always threw me off.

But i was treating it like an Elantras, and not a GTI's, not knowing the different gearboxes needed different styles of interaction.

Im gonna implement your approach on the dsg, regarding upshifts and downshifts connection to braking and accelerating, and see how i fare.

Ill subscribe because i want to understand better etiquette for driving, im tired of too many close calls, and enjoy moments of satisfaction when i actually drive properly (letting a trucker merge and get emergency flash as thanks!).

I think your channel may have purposefully crossed paths with me. So keep it up!

[IndigenousAmericanTrucker]

I like this guy and how he explains everything in detail! He's making me want to go hit the back roads, lol! I'm here hoping to learn how to properly shift at the proper RPM and to learn what's too high or too low. Hopefully he explains all of that for me. I'm used to manual transmissions in semi-trucks, not cars, especially in an automatic transmission. I don't use mines often for fear of destroying it by lacking the proper instruction!

[jaysavv]

Greatly detailed video, I have a deeper understanding of the engagement of gears when shifting manually.

[ianhortonplant]

This was a really good video. I've just bought a fairly powerful car with an auto box (sport auto mode and paddles) and wasn't really sure how to go about it. This video makes me realise the ideas are the same as in a manual in that you need to actively keep in the power band.
And I also chuckle when I floor the car like you do!!! Subscribed.

[sauce]

Almost perfection explanation due to you actually showing the examples clearly multiple times with clear video. Thank you so much!

[CombatPandaMMA]

i actually laughed out loud at your experience in automatic mode 😂 great video

[aluminumfalcon]

I used manual a fair amount in my Altima. I used it as much as possible in my Impreza, as I hated the CVT it was the only way to make driving enjoyable, plus you could get little rubber band bursts of speed by downshifting letting the revs build then upshifting again, worked for passing. My Golf Alltrack, on the other hand, Sport mode is so good I only ever use the paddle to go up a gear once I’m cruising, but more often I bump the stick to switch between sport and normal depending on if I am driving spirited or cruising at speed.

[MrTNU]

Awesome video explanation (especially for someone who is considering to shifting from manual to automatic gearbox car). Ps, what a remarkable car you have! Look forward to more videos like this :)

[MitsuJohnnyLancer]

been driving Manual-matic since yesterday and never ever returning back to automatic transmission UNLESS NEEDED. Loving the experience so damn much and the the control you have over everything "2011 Mitsubishi Lancer 30th Anniversary CJ Auto MY12" 🚘

[manonamission]

You kindly explained this like if I were five... only true subject matter experts can do this with ease. Thank you from the states.

[janellsj]

This was extremely helpful because i just got my first car in May 2024 and yesterday i accidentally put my car in M1 and was like what does that mean? 🤔 This was the best instructional video ive seen since all my research started yesterday 🤣Thank you 👏🏼

[dandonlyed]

Nice video and explanation!
Watching from the states.. the right sided driving and the narrow streets got my anxiety on a 1000 😂😂😂

[AJHIMSELF]

Great video, keep the good content coming.

[davidd]

I drive a DSG GTI and this was great. Thanks!