MASTER your Mercedes PADDLE SHIFTERS!

Seen those paddles behind your steering wheel and wondered how they work? This guide shows you what they are, where they came from and how you can can make use of them everyday!
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0:00 Intro
0:43 Origins of Paddles
2:05 When to use them
2:43 Demo
4:41 Tip & Trick
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[@pjarbit]

Another "Hidden Trick" is to hold either paddle down while you start the car. It will rev the engine with a ferocious roar from all exhaust tips. I believe its called emotion start.

[@deputyvillageidiot]

That’s only for AMG models, I think.

[@diggernick6515]

I never start my car without it. You can also push to start without brake and open your exhaust for even more noice.

[@ragnarlothbrok7306]

This does't work on all models. Fx I can't do this on my C300e AMG line 2022 model.

[@npoleary]

Yeah it’s just selected AMG models. It’s called “Emotion Start”

[@diggernick6515]

@@ragnarlothbrok7306 AMG line😅 what did you think bro... offcourse not.

[@fjddkdk28492]

Thanks for the information. By the way: If you hold the left paddle, it directly shifts to the lowest gear possible :-)

[@npoleary]

Very true! Saving that for another trip and trick video…Coming Soon! 👀

[@dashcamvids]

actually if you dont mind, the right way to put it is, lowest gear needed to make a pass or max acceleration without over revving the engine..

[@meszarosp]

I tried that on 2019 B-class and it went streight to M1 overreving the engine.Definitelly scary, didn't feel safe for the engine and I never attempted that again.

[@blcarl7147]

@@meszarosp lollllll

[@dashcamvids]

@@meszarosp yes that would be scary.. Typical use case for me, if u r on sport mode u do have power available. but when u r on comfort mode, when u kick down the peddle there is a slight delay before gear box realizes and shifts down. So press and hold left, make the pass and press and hold right.

[@user-ct5ll8df8w]

Downshift can be used for emergency braking by holding it down for at least 1sec while braking at high speed. It will help to slow down your vehicle by changing the transmission to the lowest possible according to your speed. Once you release the brake pedal, it will forget the emergency braking and run as normal.

[@joetoogood4298]

THANKS NICK THIS IS MY 4TH E63 AND I FINALLY UNDERSTAND THE WHOLE PROCEDURE.

[@TheManWithNoName786]

Nice video. I use the left paddle to enable automatical braking and regenerative braking on my merc hybrid. Very useful and can often almost do some one pedal driving with it

[@Ken_Norman]

Nice and easy description, Nick. Although I thought I was “up to speed” with my paddles’ use, I hadn’t realised that I could revert to full auto just by holding the +paddle, so many thanks for that very useful tip! 👍🏻👏🏻

[@npoleary]

Thanks Ken! Glad you enjoyed this week’s video 👍🏼🤓

[@franciscooliveirasimoes7660]

Also works with the -paddle!

[@w9ahmed]

Thanks again Nick for the video. I don't use that much the paddle shifters but still it was good to know how to keep it in manual mode.

[@laghi72]

Nice and exhaustive explanation, thanks! Personally on my a220d (W176) I use the paddle shifters basically to exploit braking engine in general, both in steep downhill (mountain roads for example) and in cases of rapid slowing down (in proximity of an highway pay toll for example) in order to preserve brakes. Sometimes also in phase of overtaking to shift up manually, since the automatic mode tends to "overrevving" a little

[@Jazzmaster71]

I've had a couple of Bens last 8 years, C and E mostly and I've never used the Manual, now I have the CLS53 AMG and I will enjoy manual up and downshifts with the pops and bangs that will follow.

[@awhittick6228]

I have a heavy RV body on the 4WD 2500 van chassis. I use the paddles to hold back speed descending steep hills, and to drop speed when exiting highway off-ramps. Saves wear & tear on the brakes!

[@Staeven]

Hi Nick, I'm a huge fan of Flappy Paddles. I had them on a Citroën where the gearbox was an old version of an automated manual that could be operated by paddles. When driving a "normal" car I was forever reaching for the downshift paddle coming up to intersections. 🤡 My new c63s has the 9 speed and OMG what a gearbox! I've only just started exploring using the paddles which are kind of redundant with so much instant power available and downshift blips on braking, especially in S+ Keep up the good work, I always enjoy your videos

[@scottsmith4182]

Thanks Nick, I was trying to find out how to revert to automatic mode, you answered that for me

[@MERCEDES.DRIVEWITHME]

Thank you very very much for this video, because you were the only person to explain how the steering wheel works 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@vigneshiyer4736]

Thank you so much for this video. Loved the hidden tip right at the end 👍 I remember asking you this question in the comments section of one of your earlier videos. It is all so much clearer now that you have demonstrated it.

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! 🤓

[@Megadad60]

Just bought a 10yr old GLK. Now I know how and why to use these paddle shifters. Looking forward to winter again! :D :D Thanks!

[@kencarruthers6714]

Thanks, another good one Nick. I seldom use manual mode. One reason has been that for that odd moment when I’ve felt it may be helpful to downshift or hold a gear, waiting those few seconds for it to return to Auto, has been off-putting. Now you’ve shown me how I can make that happen without any delay, which is great. Thanks again, Ken

[@ylli85]

At least in my '19 A class you can also tap D from the gear lever and it will switch back to auto again. I find it more pleasant than holding the paddle.

[@kelvinlee2219]

I use manual mode when I see a incline coming up. You choose the number of clogs you wanna drop instead of flooring the throttle and force the kick down. It usually shifts 2 clogs down and the engine rev will shoot up. I like it smooth and easy. Same trick when I am making a sharp turn…manual down to keep the rev in the power band and have a swift exit.

[@anthonywhite9179]

I like to use the paddles on start up by pulling back the left paddle and hear a louder exhaust noise

[@danlong6162]

I've had cars with paddle shifters for years but never understood them. The fact that there's no clutch was confusing. This video came up in my feed today so i watched. Just got back from trying it out in my SL. It's so easy! And cool! Thanks!

[@davesmith5656]

I haven't figured out everything about the cars I have driven. Today, there are so many "quirks and features" ... I will probably never dope out an "infotainment" system.. As long as I can get from A to B, that's the main thing (if I want ice-cream, suddenly, I can spot a Dairy Queen, and don't need it delivered via my infotainment screen). Thanks for letting on that even an SL driver hasn't figured everything out.

[@darryl1139]

Another amazing video Nick. Thanks so much for everything you do mate 😀 Have a good week

[@npoleary]

Thank you! And you! 🤓

[@SMILEY786]

Very nice video Nick! Great idea adding in a bit of history/info on the gear boxes

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! 🤓

[@Markyreg]

Thanks for another great video Nick 👍

[@barryhenderson2732]

Love the information in your videos. Always been bmw and have been saving up to buy either an m5 or m4. However recently purchased a c class for the mrs and its starting to steer me towards getting a Mercedes for myself also. Very informative channel. Loving the tips and tricks videos and also love you going through your comments you actually take the time to respond to as many people as possible

[@npoleary]

Thanks Barry! Glad you enjoy the videos! Love responding to the comments, everyone has great suggestions for future content on what they’d like to see and it’s great to hear everyone’s views! Glad you’re loving the videos though! I’ll try and keep them coming! 👍🏼

[@barryhenderson2732]

@@npoleary 1 quick question for you nick that has been bugging me. Why is the interior I'm the amg a few years behind the interior of the c class. Really like the look of the 2022 c class

[@npoleary]

Hey Barry, well actually this is because Mercedes-Benz have actually a lot of models. So with phones, phone manufacturers typically release a new phone every year. Cars however are incredibly complex, from engine development, aerodynamics, safety from crash tests and that’s before you even look at the design of the cars with the latest technology. Each model typically has a 6-7 year product life cycle (how long it is until it’s updated) where as phones have a 1 year cycle. So each model in Mercedes is in fact at different stages of it’s product cycle. Take the C-Class, 2014 is when the previous shape came out and roll on 2021/2022, new shape 🤓 A-Class however was 2018 so technically speaking won’t change until sometime 2024/2025/2026. And even then, there could be an even more futuristic dashboard design! 👍🏼

[@Supertrooper159]

Just excellent Nick, great job ✨👌🏻 Thanks for all this nice info you give us.

[@npoleary]

No problem Ramiro! 🤓

[@johnowen6173]

Another good one, thanks again Nick! I hadn't thought about needing manual for engine-braking descending hills! Though if it was a long hill it would reset to auto again before one would wish to do so :( I have an A200 so would need to modify the Dynamic Select Individual to set permanent manual in such situation - so thanks again, I'd already forgotten this is an option!

[@ericasmith2070]

Great video, once again. I've never used my paddles, but I feel comfortable enough to try them this weekend. Thanks Sir.

[@npoleary]

Thanks Erica! Glad you enjoyed the video! 🤓

[@shaking6360]

You will feel more connected with the car.

[@garyflynn8481]

Brilliant, as always Nick. Looking forward to having some (legal) fun!!

[@paul756uk2]

I've found with most autos that I've driven that when driven sensibly, they're often reluctant to change into top gear at a reasonable speed. I tow a caravan with my M class and as with every other auto I've driven this trait is somewhat exaggerated, especially after climbing a hill and then going on the flat. I've found that holding the right paddle back coaxes the gearbox to make the change. It just helps a bit with the economy.

[@khalidansari6092]

Hey Nick, you do a wonderful job explaining mercedes. Pretty much everything I know about my GLS450, I have learnt it here. Thank you

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Glad you’re loving the videos! I’ll try and keep them coming 👍🏼

[@martinsn6710]

Love your videos 😍. very insightful.

[@johnhaythorpe1063]

I use cruise control to downshift and slow the vehicle approaching down hill roundabout without using the break (2014 B Class Diesel), I tend to use the flappy paddles to slow down less often (as it raises the revs to high for my comfort).

[@herrtomas6729]

Double downshift for safe/quick overtake with a diesel (E220). Or for steep uphill (like some passes)

[@WoodiesHoodies]

you can switch dynamic select for specific conditions. want engine breaking when going downhill? put it to sport or sport +. want to overtake or need quick speed, put it on sport+ and once youre done, then back to comfort or whatever you like. its the comfortable way of switching gears.

[@smithy559]

Thanks, I find the paddles especially useful to hang up my air freshener

[@iansmith3854]

I used them when on holiday in the lovely Peak District to slow me when going down very steep hills.

[@fowler957]

I use paddles quite a bit to make the gear change earlier and keep revs down when driving in a reserved manner especially around built up areas.

[@Ozonepete]

Another great video - with practical and straightforward advice.

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! 🤓

[@amg4616]

Thank you Nick..I need this👍👍

[@vijayamandapu]

Lovely and very helpful information. Thank you Nick.

[@npoleary]

Thank you glad you enjoyed it! 👍🏼🤓

[@senorita-rita]

Thank you Nick.... 😘 Another excellent tutorial 💞

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! 🤓

[@atalayo3o0o]

I got my A45S Individual mode to the most powerful way, and leave it manual, so, like a Porsche boost button, I tap once and I go racing mode instantly! Fun!

[@Oak432]

Very informative thank you

[@sushantmittal979]

i saw this trick somewhere too and works on my c43, if your in manual like if you used shifters and now you are in manual if you push down the gear lever to drive (push it down) two times it goes auto right away

[@jennyswok5170]

Tku very much I appreciate your support I just got my GLE AMG 53 Turbo and enjoying every moment , NYC

[@npoleary]

Oooo very nice! 🤓👍🏼

[@mikejamieson9301]

Well done very informative

[@williamparker9979]

Thanks Nick, very useful 👍

[@npoleary]

Thanks William! 🤓

[@abdesamad6616]

Thank u sooo much for the amazing video. U the best. My uncle told to pick up his kids with his 2020 mecedes glc but I didn’t know how to drive auto. So i had to check some of ur videos to get it right lol. I appreciate ur assistance ❤️

[@npoleary]

Ah awesome! Thank you! Glad you’re enjoying the videos! 🙏

[@abdesamad6616]

@@npoleary much love ❤️❤️

[@seanshah6905]

Hi Nick - appreciated your presentation with a bit of perspective and history of the origins of Paddle Shifters. Did you know that "Feathering" the Gas Pedal causes the Engine to Down Shift a Full Gear or 2, without touching the Paddle Shifters? I use Paddle Shifters in stop n go traffic for better control and use it as a slowing down mechanism. The benefit ? Less wear and tear on the brake pads and rotors! But, I will not use Paddle Shifters in a full out blast mode. Instead I will get out of the way and allow this intelligent and powerful 603 HP do it's thing. It knows what to do! My job is to simply steer the rocket ship and have a blast! Paddle Shifters are here to stay and is a great tool when used appropriately, giving you a sense of having Extra Control!

[@pixeldoc7119]

Sean: I note your comment on “feathering” the gas pedal to drop the gears one or two numbers. Presently, I perform this function by press and holding the left paddle. What exactly is “feathering” by comparison?

[@heathercampbell4575]

Thank you great explanation.

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@malcolmbrown5261]

Like this channel ,a lot of useful information

[@jsinghdhillon2018]

Hi Nick, another great video thanks 🙏

[@npoleary]

Thank you Jag! Glad you enjoyed this week’s one! 🤓🙏

[@GunnyPhillips]

Thanks Nick. This is the first of your videos where I've actually seen a non-Mercedes vehicle featured. No worries. I won't tell. 👌

[@npoleary]

Haha thanks John 🤓👍🏼

[@Agent007mw3]

I use to change one gear up on my e class when revs go high and car doesn’t understand well enough that I’m not racing in anyway then back to auto mode

[@robertshawiv1513]

Great info!

[@npoleary]

Thanks Robert! 🙏🤓

[@davewesley11]

Thanks Nick I can honestly say I've never used mine on my car just leave it in Ato .. but thanks for the info :)

[@bagerton]

NICK, YOU ARE THE BENZ GENIUS ON KZbin. THANKS FOR ALL THE INFO

[@npoleary]

Haha thank you! I don’t know about genius! 😅😅 there’s always stuff to learn! 🤓

[@voterdown]

👍🏻😎 I have a 2022 GLE and find the paddle shifters very slow to respond, up or down, making it more of marketing item than a useful shifter. Also have a 2006 MB S350, with semi auto shifter in the center shifter which works very well for up or down shifting and responds much faster than the 2022 !

[@mohammedhaseeb7393]

Hey i have a quick question, i have a gle53 amg, is there any way of putting my car into neutral using paddle shifters? I want to rev my car while driving, Like do i need to put the gear in N and rev and then quickly put the gear in D? or is there something else? Please advise if youve got something on your mind

[@npoleary]

@mohammedhaseeb7393 already replied on your other comment: Sadly no you can’t do it using the paddles, I mean technically you probably could do it on the gearstick although I wouldn’t recommend it. I certainly haven’t tried it when reviewing them😅

[@doncarlos6052]

Nice one ☝🏽

[@rayhuckle]

Next weeks episode - How to close your door in your Mercedes ! Thanks Nick!

[@jngostino]

You have a AWERSOME videos, men can learn all before they buy the car!!🤩👍

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🙏🙏

[@GrrMeister]

*Rarely use, but do occasionally if cruising at 50mph use up to force into 8th Gear - B200 CDi AMG Model [W247]*

[@Felixpadrepio-sikinsi]

I love watching you

[@ranjitdhiraj9974]

Thankyou 👍👍👍👍

[@laurencecockayne2436]

My wife was on a very busy traffic island last night - put it into manual by mistake. Only had the car a fortnight ! Didn’t even know there was a paddle there. Stuck in first 😂

[@matthewrobinson9150]

Very nice video funny to see my house in the background ad you drove past unexpected tho😂😂

[@npoleary]

Haha 😆 I had that once! I was watching a video online and was like oh wow! It’s my house! 😅

[@windowsdan1]

Thanks for explaining how to keep in manual mode! Very useful .... Would love a future video on what optional extras can be added to cars, post new sale, as sometimes you cannot get a car on the second hand market that has ALL of the items you would have chosen if you had bought it new. For example: can you get the dynamic cruise control second hand? If your car already has vehicle presence awareness for braking warnings??

[@npoleary]

Hey Dan, thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video! And thanks for the suggestion! Sadly though Mercedes dealerships are only allowed to sell the cars as they’re described on their spec sheets so can’t add extras on after they’ve been built. There are aftermarket solutions that 3rd party companies offer but your best bet, if you’re after a specific specification, try to find it on a car that’s got it pre-installed. Things like the Driving Assistance Package would be extremely tricky to fit aftermarket due to the number of things on the car that make it work.

[@graemetaylor4149]

I use the paddles to gain engine braking on long downhill descents and must say I find it irritating that it won't hold manual mode for that purpose. I also don't want to drive in manual the whole time so the individual setting as a means of locking it in manual isn't an answer either. At least I now know that is how it is intended to work as I was beginning to worry I had a gearbox fault! Thanks for the info.

[@phildalton295]

Manual great for towing heavy trailers up/down hills.

[@print-master]

The paddles are essential for 'launch mode' in the c63s

[@acheron1630]

2:08 "Why do they exist? Why do you need them? Well quite simply you do not need them..." I LOVE British humor :)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

[@georgeharper8382]

Hi Nick I have an A250e and use the paddle shifters in electric mode for regeneration when slowing down.

[@npoleary]

Absolutely! I’m aiming to cover the paddles for hybrids and electric in the coming months 🤓

[@simongreasley8643]

As ever, thanks, no idea I could have a manual entirely mode. Yoda Nick x

[@simongreasley8643]

Oh it won’t allow it without changing up itself. Won’t set off in second either. Otherwise thanks.

[@jamesunwin6556]

Hi nick,another great video, can you explain how to park the wipers in the vertical position for cleaning please, cheers Jim

[@npoleary]

Ah already covered that in my Tips & Tricks series 🤓👀 First Tip & Trick in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIOyhWd4oaqhpaM Hope that helps! 👍🏼

[@stuartbaker4444]

Good video again Nick. I only really use them when going down a steep hill. Or use speed control which actually put the brakes on automatically to hold the speed. First car I’ve had that does that.

[@npoleary]

I know! It’s a really good feature for going down hills with that limiter! Keeps you safe from those pesky average speed cameras! 🤓

[@tsukiakari6933]

Hello! Great video about how and what paddle shifters are used for. I’m not well versed when it comes to engines or transmissions but am learning to know more about my car. I have a few questions. What is the main difference between low and high gears? What are the purposes for a higher gear? I have a GLA 250 sport 4D, what is the best setting to maximize speed and acceleration ability for a smooth drive on a higher rpm? Thank you for your time!!

[@npoleary]

Hey TsukiAkari, Thank you! Basically the paddles are there should you want to change gear manually. Lower gears help the car get going but when you are travelling at speed, higher gears are used to keep the engine speed lower. Similar to when riding a bike, imagine cycling 20mph in 1st gear! 🤓 All Mercedes typically start in Comfort which is the smoothest setting but you can change this if you want to.

[@karipitkanen5851]

Hi Nick! It might be useful to cover the use of paddle shifters, when you have a plug-in hybrid, as I do.

[@npoleary]

They still do the gears 🤓 But if you have a fairly modern plug-in hybrid, the electric mode can on some models allow you to change the brake recuperation

[@jeremycouplan3526]

One other point Nick, impossible to shift into 1st or 2nd gear at high speeds, - for obvious reasons!

[@dashcamvids]

nice one nick!! I had to go through the user manual to learn this.. 😔

[@npoleary]

No worries! Glad you enjoyed it! 🤓

[@RuiOrlandoPereiraMarques]

Muito bom.

[@PeteBrant]

You can also switch out of manual mode by pulling gear stalk to D.

[@lordmellis7135]

Yes that's what I've always done but I'm never sure if doing that is damaging anything😱

[@clarasdk]

So when you need to drive in snow you need a Volvo :) fun :) But love your videos very helpfull while waiting on my new C class :)

[@npoleary]

Awesome! Thank you Claus! Glad you enjoy them!

[@TheGolopablo]

Left paddle downshift is very useful for using engine braking assist ...save on pads and rotors 🙂

[@arnaudbailly9430]

And fuel

[@meti9230]

Can you elaborate on what you mean please? I really want to know. Thanks

[@-V33-]

@@meti9230 If you shift down a gear using the left paddle, the engine will assist in breaking. If you're trying to emergency break this will help a lot as the car isn't fully relying on the wheels brakes to stop the car, which will reduce wear on them

[@meti9230]

@@-V33- thank you so much for the explanation bro. My new car has paddle shifters. You have to drive one to feel and understand it haha. I find my self putting my car in neutral while driving to stop the car slowing down sometimes to squeeze the most mpg out of this thing haha. I also helicopter parent stair at the consumption trip meter hehe

[@-V33-]

@@meti9230 Hahaa I used to put it in neutral when I had a manual but now in auto I don't even bother unless I want to rev it

[@davidayres6274]

Hi Nick, I have a Mercedes Sprinter 2020 model what I don't like about the paddle shift on the Mercedes is the fact that the paddles turn with the steering wheel , I use downshift to slow the vehicle as I am coming into towns on a speed restriction notification, I have paddle shift on my dual cab Mitsubishi Triton much nicer to use , on the column not the steering wheel, overall usability of the electric programming on the Merc is very second rate compared to the Mitsubishi, hit the button to turn the Mitsubishi off and it does turn off . The Merc , quite often you can hear the computer working in the dash even though I have turned everything off , light stay on when you want them off ,and I do have small glitches like vehicle saying it does not detect key ,to override that feature I unlock my doors. I have been through the settings on the dash with the computer for lights I really do like the features on the computer such as diagnostics , one area that Mitsubishi and Mercedes could improve is internal lighting, both vehicles have plenty of cabin lights but they light up bugger all , jump in a Mitsubishi Fuso tip truck cabin lights in them brilliant thanks for the video regards David

[@allthingsdbloctherottweile1783]

Great instructions thank you!! However, is it a way to take eco off the 2022 AMG GLE 53 Coupe

[@npoleary]

The start stop technology? You can toggle it on/off underneath the start/stop button

[@jayankozhikote5960]

Thanks Nick.. can you pl give a tutorial on some of the indicator signs that come on mbux display like P in blue with occasional left / right arrows popping …

[@npoleary]

Hey Jayan! Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll add it to the list! 🤓

[@jayankozhikote5960]

@@npoleary thanks Nick.👍

[@richardeyiangho3269]

Informative as always Nick! I have an A-200, my request for a video would be regarding the start/stop system in Mercedes. I find on my car it works sporadic at best! Is this something I will need to get Mercedes to look at?

[@npoleary]

Hey Richard, thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! It just depends on a number of factors, Most commonly, the engine has to get up to operating temperature, and there are also things that involve the climate control too. For example if it is cold outside and you select a higher temperature inside, the car will most commonly take priority heating the interior up. This also has more of an effect if you use A/C too. Other things like the starter battery need to be sufficiently charged too.

[@unboxingtherapy8164]

Take it on mate, it will probably need battery change, our c220 had the same issue easy fix

[@shipyarddennis4289]

Hi Nick, Thanks for the great video, l purchased a 2020 GLC 300 in September last year and absolutely love the car, l was wondering if you are able to give me some guidance on how to disable the paddle buttons so as not to use them or touch them unnecessarily as we are not a big fan of them and would rather just drive in automatic. Many thanks and keep up,the amazing work/videos they are such a great help. Cheers Dennis

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! Sadly there isn’t a way to turn off the paddles on any car across all makes as far as I’ve seen. If you don’t use them, then don’t worry! Most people don’t use them anyway! 🤓

[@shipyarddennis4289]

@@npoleary thanks very much for your reply Nick. . Cheers

[@npoleary]

No worries! 🤓

[@NavodWickra]

Thanks, didn;t know my A class can be on manual mode.

[@SeemplesCL55]

Rarely used in my 630Bhp Merc and I recommend an upgrade to McLaren ECU software which does lock the manual mode when in Sport mode. As for every day driving waste of space when Sport alone is frankly too quick for UK roads.....

[@seargentbrainfry]

Great video! I was wondering if it were possible to upgrade the audio system? specifically in a 2019 e class estate se. Is this something Mercedes can do?

[@npoleary]

Hey Eugene, thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video! Sadly no Mercedes-Benz in most cases are only allowed to sell cars as they’re described on their spec sheets so can’t fit things after it’s been made in the factory.

[@joshuataylor4175]

I use my paddles to adjust my Re-gen braking as and when I need

[@kenmerry2729]

Thank you, I use the down paddle for dropping to the best gear to overtake at speed and minimise the time in the other lane.

[@npoleary]

No worries Ken! Thank you! 🤓

[@Black_Benz2023]

Nick, thank you for another well explained video. I use the paddles to gear down when driving in the snow. Until your video, did not fully understand their purpose. Thanks

[@npoleary]

No worries! Glad you enjoyed it! 🤓

[@ikura72]

@Black_Benz : shouldn't one gear UP instead of DOWN when driving in the snow, to avoid the wheels spinning ?

[@Black_Benz2023]

@@ikura72 My car is 4matic and is good in the snow, but I gear down as it slows down the wheels (or whatever it's called).

[@ikura72]

@@Black_Benz2023 Ok, so in the snow you'd move for example from M2 to M3, right ?

[@leecherlarry]

very concise and prolly sufficient but .. i found it too short to instill me with confidence . i must watch more vids on the topic and even re-read the manual .

[@gregsantos9731]

Mine is a Toyota Rush that doesn't have paddle shifter, i wish it have, anyways, Rush have this gated shifter from Drive, Neutral, 3, 2,and L. My question is what speed should i shift down and up? Can i do shifting in any speed?

[@rumrunner8260]

Hold the downshift paddle down an extra second it'll change to the best lower gear to downshift too

[@whitefields5595]

I live on a hill and the drive to my house is steep. I hold it in D1 up the hill and onto my drive otherwise it changes up and down too often as the gradient is between gears.

[@johnyoung4529]

Great for passing!

[@mabzor]

In using my manual mode when driving in slow traffic.

[@kyounglee333]

Hi..Nick. I found that paddle shift react much faster on Comfort and sport mode than Eco mode...

[@npoleary]

Oh they will! 🤓 Eco mode they’ll change slowly 👍🏼