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How to Switch from Automatic to Manual Transmission?

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MacJanelle

07/29/25 6:54am

Simply move the automatic transmission gear lever towards the manual transmission direction to switch the vehicle to manual mode. The driver of the motor vehicle only needs to control the speed by pressing the accelerator pedal, and the automatic transmission will also be equipped with a manual transmission function.

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StBrooklyn

08/12/25 10:17am

A friend asked me how to switch an automatic transmission car to manual mode. First, you need to check if your car has this feature. There is usually an M (Manual) or S (Sport) gear marked near the gear lever, and some cars also have paddle shifters on the steering wheel. You don't need to press the brake when operating—just shift directly from D (Drive) to M while driving. Then you can manually control the gears: push the gear lever forward to upshift and pull it backward to downshift. The current gear number will be displayed on the instrument panel. Remember not to let the RPM exceed the redline zone. Downshifting when climbing steep slopes can increase power, while using lower gears on long descents helps with engine braking. To switch back to automatic mode after driving in manual, simply shift from M back to D—it's super convenient.

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