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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[@BJPLIFESTYLE]

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[@whackronomicon]

"It's not gonna let you break the transmission...that bad."💀😂

[@GuessWhat-gn6pl]

😂😂

[@TheCameraRs]

wym, using the shift pedals damages your transmission ? vs automatic.. ? -rookie (reply with knowledge please)

[@hlogilehlogonolo5438]

@@TheCameraRsalso need to know

[@YT-User1013]

That is what car manufactures what you to do.

[@Tajking24]

@@TheCameraRsno it’s not going to damage unless you are using the shifters incorrectly

[@paulvincent3825]

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

[@BJPLIFESTYLE]

2nd gear pulls under bridges never get old

[@Jykobe491]

Can you drift with it?

[@paulvincent3825]

@@Jykobe491 Don’t know, haven’t tried. My vehicle is a Jeep grand Cherokee SRT with all wheel drive. Not very good at drifting. 😃😃😃

[@CybertroninfiniteOfficial]

@@Jykobe491 It's much harder. If your car is a RWD or AWD, it can be easier, but paddle shifters tend to be harder to drift than H-shifters

[@camstojkovski9844]

Gay ass

[@terrellcoleman4923]

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

[@MrRensan404]

Love your reassuring tone in teaching. It inspires confidence rather than fear or apprehension.

[@gumpster66]

Thanks for the vid, I''ve got an advantage, I learned on a standard, you are correct, it's the rpm's...after awhile, people will get the feel from the car, that will tell when to go up or down.

[@Thowe]

Yeah its good to learn with rpm but after a while you just shift based off sound

[@lincolnmaserati4288]

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

[@BJPLIFESTYLE]

Appreciate you! Hopefully it helps some people

[@samfisher2306]

I've never thought about trying this on mine 😅. I just might. It looks easy especially because i learned how to drive on a stick shift. Nice tutorial.

[@twiceonsundays]

Great video. I've had paddle shifters for a while, and I always wonder if I'm actually doing it right.

[@azsaefiii5359]

Same 🤣

[@_theconquerer]

THANK YOU MEN this help me alot

[@DELACREMEDELA]

You are so sweet for making this video.

[@pgabbidon80]

Fellow Rhode Islander here, wassup bro ✊🏾

[@EinsteinPisces]

Thanks for the tutorial

[@user-jb7no2kv8f]

Hey there, great video! I wonder how to use paddle shifter when you corner a sharp turn?

[@blonded3598]

You wanna downshift into 2rd or 3rd gear before you get to the turn then upshift when you come out

[@zachlahr329]

So when I downshift should I be downshifting at the same times the car does when it’s in automatic? Should I memorize at what speed and rpm the car downshifts? When I downshift it’s klunky and I don’t want to break my car😅

[@RTXtonymeech]

Thank u no cap u helped

[@BJPLIFESTYLE]

Appreciate you!

[@carminehd]

I noticed you were in RI, you were getting close to the Johnston police station then you turned around. Always get on my hellcat when I make the turn from Greenville Ave, to Atwood Ave

[@jimbradd2783]

And always remember to keep your eyes on the road, so you can see that ZL1 blow by you LMAO

[@dettrickgill241]

Lol 470hp compare to 580-650hp ZL1? I hope so😂😂

[@dolodommo2213]

Lmaooo I was in a regular Jeep and beat a zl1. Cameros are not fast at all lmaooo. I’m like 11-0 against em. 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@jimbradd2783]

@@dolodommo2213 sure you did

[@jcartier9yearsago403]

@@dolodommo2213 this a lie.. camaros are not slow

[@challenger_sixfo3715]

Well broke down on the side of the road ok boss 🫡

[@andrewkempster1974]

in an auto when i down shift do you let off the gas or could i keep my foot on the gas when i’m trying to rip it

[@alexochoa6147]

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.

[@tyrequ5303]

My Camry xse has this 💀

[@screwmau8270]

My mini cooper has these too💀😂

[@InstantClanGaming]

Bro it is a lot slower than 5.5 seconds lmao 5.5 is pretty fast

[@miguelmoronta6871]

An MDX is gonna take a lot longer than 5.5 to reach 60mph, unless it was tuned and modified and is no longer a mom car

[@alexochoa6147]

@@InstantClanGamingUr right. I never looked or tried😂. Apparently it’s 6-7s

[@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

[@gl6056]

How does this work if I wanna just downshift to the lowest possible gear at my speed then just floor it. Will it up shift for me? Getting a q60 so don’t know if it’s different than an srt

[@kayinnatrack19]

first question - If i put it in manual can I paddle shift without letting the car automatically shift if my rpm is high? second question - can I paddle shift myself when it is in automatic but on custom drive modes it says paddles shifting on?

[@ethynarnold4143]

Little red line for a good time 👌🏻👌🏻

[@mutombosays780]

Damn bro a 45min avg video for "experts" crammed in 5min.....Big dubs mane

[@PC_TV_73]

Picked up my Dodge Durango hellcat a few weeks back and they have paddle shifters. My last three cars had them and I’ve never use them but I’m tempted to try now. I was just always afraid of breaking something.

[@lordbluebaron2270]

Why a Durango? It just seems like a contradiction. “I want a powerful and performance car. Let me get a massive heavy SUV.”

[@railerswim]

@@lordbluebaron2270 maybe the guy has a family and wants to have some fun driving too?

[@brandonlee1373]

I don’t think there’s no contradiction here buddy. Sure, the Durango may be a bigger and a heavier vehicle then the rest of the Dodge lineup but it still performs right? As long as the Durango Hellcat does what it needs to do as advertised despite its size, then I don’t understand why in this sense a contradiction would be appropriate to make.

[@Xneous]

bro same

[@SkoomaDealer24]

I’ve always driven manual cars but earlier this year I bought a DSG MK6 GTI as a second car and it’s fun and easy to use the paddles that’s the only way I drive it lol

[@Chris-jy4lb]

So you have to let go of the gas to shift up or you can just hold down the gas pedal and also gear up?

[@jadedky1807]

you can hold the pedal down

[@michaela6147]

Don't let off gas

[@railerswim]

No, the clutch is still automatic and should handle revmatching and properly disengaging/engaging gears. ergo, you can shift when you want to but the car won't let you shift up or down if you're out of range of whatever gear you're trying to go to. In my charger you dont even need to be in the manual mode to engage the paddles shifters. If you just need a burst of speed to get on a highway or interstate or to pass some one, I can just down shift via the paddles, then I can either hold one of the paddles to reingage automatic shifting or the car will put it back into auto after sustaining a gear for 5-10 seconds.

[@IanZuczuski]

Can you show us how to shift and the pedals

[@WontbstopSRT]

Great video bro.. good for roll race. Lol

[@BJPLIFESTYLE]

🤣🤣 appreciate you!

[@CazzEdits]

Found out that the paddles make the car fully manual when is sports gear, makes me want to trade in for a manual. 😂

[@aaliyahmariano4566]

Wait what 👀

[@LoversPosse]

paddles is not close to “Fully manual” theres no clutch to lush in and the you have to let go of gas when up shifting. paddles is training wheels

[@robertbutler8004]

Our new car has a paddle shift I have never used it or likely to. At my age my idea of having a good time is getting out of bed in time to go to the toilet before it is too late.🤣

[@ric0h777]

Going into the red gives you a smoke screen 😉

[@BJPLIFESTYLE]

Yes

[@ozake26]

Didn't see the most important thing: how does the car start? When you are on M and released the foot from the brake does it start moving or do you need to press the right paddle shift?

[@BJPLIFESTYLE]

It's still an automatic transmission so all the same rules apply - you're just manually changing the gear

[@ozake26]

@@BJPLIFESTYLE Thank you kındly. So there are no cars that require pushing the paddle in order to move?

[@sharinonthompson1337]

@@ozake26bro have you seen a car

[@ozake26]

@@sharinonthompson1337 Yes, I do.

[@PopeDaBlack]

@@ozake26ONLY FORMULA ONE CARS

[@bbkiller0]

No one wants to talk about the speed limit sign that says 27. 1:58

[@BJPLIFESTYLE]

You don’t have those??

[@bbkiller0]

@@BJPLIFESTYLE Nope either 25 or 30

[@Scotty-vs4lf]

@@BJPLIFESTYLE no lol. where i live its multiples of 5 and a speed limit 30 sign really means 35 and yk u can go 5 over so reeaaaally 30mph zones r 40s we cant be trusted with exact numbers like 27, cuz then wed say its a 30 which means we can go 35

[@Laylow_duuke]

Say clapped cars one more time I dare u

[@mikelangello2792]

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

[@over9000andback]

No

[@QuallNem]

W vid.

[@BJPLIFESTYLE]

Appreciate you!

[@rhemains]

At what rpm should i downshift?

[@vqMori]

About 3k

[@renedouglas8447]

I wish I had this video about a month ago when I had a Durango for a rental😩😩

[@getschwiftyyy]

for anyone who wants an easy cheap mod, get a wolfbox digital rearview

[@CybertroninfiniteOfficial]

why

[@subhan6363]

So do I need to put in 1 on every stop?

[@BJPLIFESTYLE]

You can be around 1-2-3 depending on the car

[@gtrance3567]

Can you also shift with the gear lever?

[@BJPLIFESTYLE]

Yeah you can, I have an older video showing that as well!

[@airbornespeedwaycrashes6318]

Do u have to let off the gas when u shift

[@BrowsingExplorer]

THAT'S WHAT I WANNA KNOW

[@Justin-jg2hi]

When downshifting to stop, do you typically downshift at 1500 rpm until you come to a stop? Have never drove a manual before, and would kind of prefer to learn the RPM for shifting up/down before getting into a stick.

[@salar7902]

Around 15-1900 for downshift. 2700 for an upshift. After some time youll just kinda feel the engine and know when to shift

[@CybertroninfiniteOfficial]

@@salar7902 I need this comment pinned

[@d-abyz8565]

@@salar7902how do you when to shift, if I want higher power do shift high or low

[@TheCOWBOYRANCHER]

@@d-abyz8565Just like a clutch manual, dump that fucker 😂. You can always downshift to get higher rpms if you are about to race.

[@mars-jr5uu]

@@d-abyz8565shift down for higher power and acceleration

[@1_luismm]

Is it bad if you shift up as soon as u downshifted ?

[@hannahandbrian404]

Yes bro but I’m a car like this it’ll let yk and shift on it’s on if u mess up the car is made to let u not break the trans

[@KINGZZPVP_YT]

My Volvo doesn't have paddle shifters, it's got the manual shift mode with the actual gear shifter instead, lol.

[@vvspapik]

u press the right to up shift left to downshift

[@jackrawson7180]

But how I get to Nutrul do I just go all the way down

[@laurielopez100]

question! how do you put back on automatic mode?

[@dndxander]

put stick to the right

[@Music-cq8nr]

@ 1:18

[@StewPidassole]

Are we going to ignore that speed limit sign that says "27 mph?" Not 25. Not 30. 27.

[@BJPLIFESTYLE]

You don’t have those where you are?

[@StewPidassole]

@@BJPLIFESTYLE No, lol. All of the speed limits posted around here are divisible by 5.

[@sagafiles]

first time i used paddle shifters was on a ferrari 812 superfast

[@Tz4k]

I don’t even watch the rpm l just go on sound most of the times

[@Beelzebub1565]

What's a clapped car?

[@dgh5760]

This seems like a pretty useless feature. Now, if you can tell me it would help get me unstuck from a snow bank to use the paddle shifters, that would be useful. Can it? I have only ever driven a manual and I have been able to drive in all weather conditions with few problems for decades. Now that it is almost impossible to get a new vehicle with a manual transmission I am dreading the time I have to purchase another vehicle.

[@CybertroninfiniteOfficial]

yes it can. Most automatics have "snow mode" in which the vehicle starts in 2nd gear automatically rather than 1st to provide more torque. You can do this manually

[@CybertroninfiniteOfficial]

Toyota still makes decent manuals, like the GR86

[@tybudskii3929]

What does the term clapped mean lmfao maybe I’m a 27 year old boomer but never heard that one before. Otherwise thank you for the help in the video 😁

[@SCUMMY4205]

Clapped just means ugly

[@ronl9357]

Depends, are cheeks or a gun involved?

[@BJPLIFESTYLE]

Trashed / hooptie

[@S.R.Productions]

I installed some paddle shifters on my dodge challenger, But it still doesn't work, I still gotta press the clutch in and shift the gears with the stick. Can you make a more detailed video please

[@BJPLIFESTYLE]

Huh

[@B58Meh]

Im pretty sure this video only helps people who have an automatic car with paddle shifters and not with a manual car.

[@S.R.Productions]

@Meh well that sucks 😕

[@lordbluebaron2270]

I mean what did you think was going to happen. It isn’t shift-by-wire. Your stick is directly connected to the transmission

[@railerswim]

Even if your challenger had the 8 speed auto, you'd still have to use obdalpha and flash the ecu, use an obd tazer or something similar, or take into the dealership to flash the ecu for you, all so you can actually enable the paddle shifters.

[@janettagagnon3245]

I have paddle shifters in my car, but I don’t understand what’s the point.

[@YEATTWIZZYRICH]

For fun

[@jamiele296]

When I DS to first my car jolts everytime Is that okay lol

[@stlbigred4317]

3:40...what's a clapped car?

[@BJPLIFESTYLE]

A hooptie like mine 🤣

[@stlbigred4317]

Gotcha

[@thatfeelgoodfeeling]

@@BJPLIFESTYLE 🤣I had to look up "Clapped Car" to know what you were talking about..but I know HOOPTIE from watching People's Court!🤣🤣🤣

[@Bleezylmfao]

How come on downshift when coming to a stop it’s like the car loses momentum or what my friend calls engine braking

[@BJPLIFESTYLE]

Engine braking would be the correct term for that lol

[@Bleezylmfao]

@@BJPLIFESTYLE so that’s normal good to know, but you’re saying for example if I was going like 40 and wanted to do a nasty pull I could drop into 1st/2nd to launch?

[@NagasakkiSI]

@@Bleezylmfao In manual transmission, we call that "money shifting", term comes on the "$" downshifting from 5th to 2nd or 1st. Good way to blow your trans.

[@lordbluebaron2270]

So I believe there is more trq on the wheels, engine, and trans, more trq means more resistance therefore slowing your car.

[@davidlime]

I have a 10 speed , do I have to shift 10 times lol

[@BJPLIFESTYLE]

If that's your highest gear then you can if you're on the highway or whatever at higher speeds

[@Scotty-vs4lf]

u dont have to, u can stay at like 8000 rpm going 50 in 5th gear or something lol

[@lordbluebaron2270]

@@Scotty-vs4lf that is no good

[@Scotty-vs4lf]

@@lordbluebaron2270 i know i was just saying that he doesnt _have_ to, id recommend it tho

[@ZoroniteTech]

1:58 lol look at the sign

[@nickv3085]

Haha I see the trim delaminating same as in my srt. At least your dash hasn’t started to bubble yet. Such shit quality. Love my srt to drive and the suede seats are actually in great shape but rest of interior is a rattle cage delam mess.

[@javontebrown8865]

I learned what clapped means

[@BK-kb4rt]

E=mc^2

[@miggles8647]

Never thought a "how to use paddles" kind of video would ever be made or needed, but hey guess some people need to learn? Side note never have I ever heard someone ask if they need to release the gas when paddle shifting, times have changed I guess cool of you to teach those who need it. We share the road with everyone I guess...

[@miggles8647]

Side note no way dude called a focus RS clapped??

[@kayyyycc]

I’m so bad at downshifting my q50😭

[@realjadazambre]

Dude am I supposed to brake when I stop still?

[@BJPLIFESTYLE]

???

[@lordbluebaron2270]

What? Yes, brake to stop the car

[@jessicabruno973]

I hope you don’t get rid of the SRT

[@BJPLIFESTYLE]

👀👀

[@jessicabruno973]

You should get a custom bumper, wide body kit, bags and a wrap!!

[@user-yl4rh8vn8c]

Hold the wheel.

[@lurimannawzar2539]

What's car is this?

[@BJPLIFESTYLE]

Jeep SRT!

[@Tyler_ThaTruth]

I still dont get it

[@lispendens]

Isnt going over 3000 rpm bad for the car?

[@ThatAverageMTBer]

Wouldn't suggest doing it 24/7

[@lordbluebaron2270]

No? What? Why would you think that?

[@lispendens]

@@lordbluebaron2270 Extra strain on the engine.

[@guycha0s380]

Bruh, these cars are meant to be driven. Don't redline all the time. 3000 rpm is nothing for the car. It does not damage the car at all

[@lispendens]

@@guycha0s380 But my user manual says for the first year don’t go over 4000 rpm?

[@3Buck900]

Not break your transmission that bad....yeah okay....( settings turn paddle shifters off)😂

[@lordbluebaron2270]

The paddles won’t let you break it

[@subhan6363]

The paddles won’t let you destroy it

[@jrag1000]

"That bad"

[@normantaga4212]

Levers shift when your car travels in step roads

[@BJPLIFESTYLE]

Definitely useful on steep hills!

[@blakejoseph2780]

I just don’t know how to down shift to slow down😭

[@zaeInna300]

It should downshift by it self if not just hold the left shifter down

[@Himanshukumar-ol2br]

Ayo BJP 🚩🚩

[@elissawang5321]

OH that’s what those are for… I always accidentally click them and I’m like WTF is going on 😅 I pull over then turn the car off then back on

[@stevenvo8183]

I'm so confused he said down shift when going to a red light which was green😂

[@TheJayy420]

So many clap cars

[@dauntae24]

I get not being about to drive stick but if you need help driving with paddle shifters you have bigger issues.

[@x1expert1x]

step 1: press the shifter seriously why does this need a video

[@marlenemendez9861]

THAT BAD 😂

[@bloockeed]

do you release gas for downshifts?

[@hgfhfghfghfg755]

No

[@lordbluebaron2270]

No

[@Fluke2SS]

If you wanted to drive a stick then drive a stick. If you want to win a drag/roll race DON'T use paddle shifters

[@lordbluebaron2270]

Could be useful. Faster reaction in a roll

[@AngryAlfonse]

I think this is more meant for people who want the convenience of a cvt, but occasionally want their car to make loud vroom noises. I can't judge, because that's kinda why I'm here.

[@Fluke2SS]

@@AngryAlfonse fair enough lol

[@Bitedown140]

Fanboys see that srt symbol and immediately head to the comment section to say what’s faster.. what’s the point of that?

[@iandelmore8376]

You need a video to hit paddles. Huh

[@hannahandbrian404]

One thing u messed up on bro is yes your speed does matter bro u straining the car if in auto your car in 3rd gear should be at 45 to 55 mph same thing for manual 😂😂😂😂😂😂 yall is not driving instructors😭

[@BJPLIFESTYLE]

This is the most braindead comment I’ve ever read 🤦🏼‍♂️ speed has nothing to do with shift points it’s 100% dependent on your RPMs… get off the internet lil bro

[@junior3353]

I expected a hispanic or black dude when i clicked this video

[@BJPLIFESTYLE]

Yes

[@xevior1319]

hellcat owners pull up

[@BJPLIFESTYLE]

😘

[@muhammadhumza174]

Didn’t get anything

[@richard135b7]

I see no value in paddle shifters. Just stupid. I have them in my Mazda CX-5. And you're asking for unnecessary transmission problems a few years down the road.

[@ethanwhite6975]

13.9mpg?! ouch

[@corbin1157]

that's actually pretty good for an SRT in the city, using paddles generally decreases MPG

[@ethanwhite6975]

@@corbin1157 oh damn 😭

[@VaughnMcGregor]

Didn't learn anything about paddle shifting in this video 🤦🏾‍♂️.

[@AeolianMoonraker]

Is 'clapped' a good thing in US slang? Over here in the UK it's an ugly person lol If a girl in the club is ugly but trying it on, a chav might say 'nah she's clapped bruv' meaning, 'she was ugly so i wasn't interested' loool

[@demodafeeling]

Lol

[@BJPLIFESTYLE]

Haha

[@laxislife143]

Is that a clapped car meet 🤓

[@robovac3557]

Americans talking about manual cars will never not be funny

[@newcoyote]

RPM. Not RPM's You wouldn't say Revs per Minutes, would you?