How To Use Paddle Shifters in 5 Minutes

Learning how to use paddle shifters in your car can seem scary along with trying to figure out how to use manual mode in an automatic car. The good news is that it's actually super simple and there are only a few steps you need to follow to use paddle shifters in your car/truck/SUV. In my case, I am demonstrating how to use paddle shifters in my 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT.

Make sure that when using your paddle shifters you remember to focus on your RPMs until you get used to the feeling and sound of when you should shift!

Step 1: Get used to driving your automatic car in whichever mode you prefer and take note of what RPM your vehicle shifts at.
Step 2: Engage your manual mode by pressing the right paddle (upshift).
Step 3: Drive until your car reaches the natural shift point (or go further for a pull - but be careful of the redline).
Step 4: Have fun!

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[paulvincent]

It is a blast to drive with the paddle shifters, almost like a manual without a clutch. 😎😎😎

[terrellcoleman]

9 months later and it’s still helpin people. Thank you sm bro🤝🏽

[Levi-tt]

At around 1:58 or 1:59 there’s a speed limit sign that says 27 mph I think and I’ve never seen a speed limit sign that doesn’t end with a 5 or a 0 that is cool

[CaptainEvo]

Bro, thank you, I've been dying to know how to use the paddles n to know there's a lot of fail safe to have confidence to have fun to try it. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[alexonrecord]

I figured most of these things out on my own just by playing around with my paddle shifters so I was really just watching this video to get an idea of why my car would need them and I still don't get it... I have a Acura MDX...a mom car bro💀. Paddle shifters are definitely mostly meant for sports cars. I think it takes a full 5.5 seconds to go from 0 to 60 without using the shifters... they make a difference but I'm pretty sure I'm not getting the full experience lol. Great feature to have and imma use it anyways it's just hilariously unnecessary in a car like mine.

[PcZellMusic]

When I down shift in automatic for power do I hit gas to take off or I have to shift up to take off after shifting down?

[pgabbidon]

Fellow Rhode Islander here, wassup bro ✊🏾

[nintony]

never tried this with my Ecoboost Mustang, but after watching this, it looks fun lol

[SuperPhilthyrich]

Don’t look, listen. Instead of focusing on the gauge (and taking your eyes off the road), train your reactions to correspond with the sound of the engine.

[morningdrums]

Glad I saw this. The truth is, there is alot of police where I live. So. I really don't need or even want paddle shifters

[johann]

Didn’t really find it useful, you almost didn’t explain anything about it

[lincolnmaserati]

Love the video you explain everything so well! Love the details!

[mikelangello]

If I switch from manual mode to automatic mode while driving, can it damage my transmission?

[IanZuczuski]

Can you show us how to shift and the pedals

[big_boi]

OK ima be completely real here don't judge learned how to shift with a clutch in fh5, same with paddles. And my first time ever in a real car was an Audi RS 6 Avant and it easier then it looks. Loads of fun. But almost did go off the road. No one was hurt cars fine but do need a bit more practice. love the video keep on the great work

[purchasecomplete]

What happens if you forget to down shift when you stop and try to accelerate again? Could this damage your car? I don’t know what to lookout for

[nanais]

I learned 3 on the tree. TBH, I don't understand the whys of paddle shifters and have never used them. Thought I might give it a try with my new cx90 in sport mode.

[OGSAVAGELILJ]

bro finna help us break our transmissions 🤣🤣

[DELACREMEDELAthegod]

You are so sweet for making this video.

[FatalFist]

Note: Automatics in manual mode shift automatically based on fuel economy. Meaning it shifts based on optimal fuel consumption so it will feel bogged down if you are in Drive and out of Sportmode.