How To Use Paddle Shifters

A common question we hear at Auffenberg Volkswagen is, “What are paddle shifters?” You may have seen paddle shifters listed as a standard or available feature for many new vehicles, but do you know their function? Many East St. Louis and Madison drivers have questions about paddle shifters, and the team at Auffenberg Volkswagen would be glad to share more information about this popular feature. Learn how to use paddle shifters with the experts at Auffenberg Volkswagen today.

How to Use Paddle Shifters

You may also be wondering about the proper method for how to use paddle shifters. If your vehicle has paddle shifters, it should be in manual mode before using them so you have complete control. The right paddle upshifts and the left paddle downshifts, so it is easy to manually shift gears as you tackle the roads of Caseyville.

You also do not need to worry about causing harm to your vehicle when shifting gears if you use paddle shifters. In the situations mentioned below, you won’t be able to shift gears.

• You upshift before the engine reaches the lower limit of the higher gear
• You downshift before reaching the upper limit of the lower gear
• You press one paddle while the other is being held down
• You press both paddles at the same time
• You try to shift to third or higher while stationary

If you’d rather let the automatic transmission take over for a while, just enter D mode.

Find Out More About Paddle Shifters

If you have additional questions about how to use paddle shifters, or you would like to test drive a vehicle equipped with this feature, do not hesitate to contact us or stop by the dealership. We would be glad to demonstrate how paddle shifters can take your East St. Louis commute to the next level. We would also be happy to discuss financing options once you find a vehicle you love.