How to Use Paddle Shifters

For many vehicles, paddle shifters are standard. But, what do paddle shifters do? They’re not the most popular component of a vehicle, so some Minneapolis drivers might be unaware of their purpose. Land Rover Richfield has outlined the importance of paddle shifters and how to use them below. Take a look at our guide, and for all of your general car part questions, rely on the service center at Land Rover Richfield!

What Do Paddle Shifters Do?

St. Paul will usually encounter paddle shifters on sportier cars that are able to quickly switch gears. They’re typically found near the steering wheel. One paddle allows you to go down a gear while the other paddle allows you to go up a gear. How exactly does this process work? 

When you use a paddle shifter, the clutch receives an electronic signal. It uses this signal to select the appropriate gear and shift to that gear level. Paddle shifters improve your RPM (Revolutions per Minute), which is how fast the engine spins. Paddle shifters also help your brake pads last longer!

How Do You Use Paddle Shifters?

Now that you know what paddle shifters do, let’s take a closer look at how to actually use paddle shifters. To use paddle shifters when you drive around Edina, follow these steps: 

1. Enter manual mode. 
2. The right paddle upshifts, and the left paddle downshifts. 
3. Upshift before the engine reaches the lower level of the high gear. 
4. Downshift before the engine reaches the upper level of the low gear. 
5. Push on one paddle as the other paddle is held down.
6. Push both paddles down at the same time.
7. While you’re at a standstill, try shifting to a third gear or higher. 

That’s it! If you ever want to switch to the automatic transmission, switch over to the “D” mode. For more helpful service tips and tricks, visit Land Rover Richfield online or reach out to our service team! 

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If you have any other questions about how to use paddle shifters or which Land Rover vehicles have paddle shifters, contact us! We’ll answer any questions you have about our Land Rover models and their standout performance features.