How to switch a semi-automatic transmission to manual mode?

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WalterLynn
07/28/25 4:57pm
To switch a semi-automatic transmission to manual mode, follow these steps: 1. For semi-automatic vehicles, to change from automatic to manual driving, simply push the gear lever to the right while driving. 2. On the transmission, there is a clear D (+,-) indicator that allows manual gear shifting. Push up once to shift up a gear, and pull down once to shift down a gear. You can start in 2nd gear. When in a high gear, releasing the accelerator without braking will not downshift; if the speed is too low, it will automatically shift down to the appropriate gear. The transmission will not upshift automatically while driving, allowing you to rev up to the redline. 3. For semi-automatic transmissions, while driving, release the accelerator and then shift the gear to M mode. The transmission will automatically select the appropriate gear based on the current speed, and you can shift up or down by pushing or pulling the gear lever.
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