Paddle Shifters
Paddle shifters are levers behind the steering wheel used to change gear manually in an automatic or dual-clutch transmission.
What is Paddle Shifters?
The right paddle usually shifts up and the left down. Gear changes are quick and the hands stay on the wheel. In electric cars they may change regenerative braking levels. Many cars show the selected gear on the instrument cluster. In manual mode the system still protects against over-revving and stalling.
How it works
The paddles send signals to the transmission control unit.
Why it matters for your car
The system may refuse shifts to protect the engine. Some cars return to automatic mode after a while.
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