Auto Advice For Calgary Consumers
What are Paddle Shifters and How Do Calgary Drivers Use Them?
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(Posted on Mar 3, 2021 at 11:01PM by Josh Lew)
Paddle shifters help the driver switch manually between gears when operating a vehicle with an automatic transmission. This feature sits behind the steering wheel on both the right and left sides. You can typically find it on performance-oriented autos like the Dodge Charger. Paddle shifters (initially produced for racing) provide a hand-operated option for consumer vehicles. You typically have to choose the manual setting to activate the feature. Also, you cannot select Drive, Reverse, or Park with this component, so you must move the car into D using the regular stick before the mode becomes operational.
Usually, the right paddle is for traveling up through the gears, while the left is for downshifting. Â This feature can decrease brake wear because it naturally slows the car as you decelerate. At the same time, the components are electronic, so they do not cause damage to the transmission, even if you use them incorrectly.Â
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