What are paddle shifters used for?
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Paddle shifters are used for gear shifting without the need to depress the clutch pedal. They allow gear changes via the paddles themselves. Paddle shifters are located on the left and right arcs of the steering wheel. The operating steps are: 1. Fully depress the car's brake pedal; 2. Start the car and let it idle; 3. Move the automatic gear lever to D or S mode; 4. To upshift, pull the paddle toward the driver with your index and middle fingers; to downshift, push the paddle toward the steering wheel with your thumb. There are two types of paddle shifters: 1. Fixed type: During steering, the steering wheel rotates while the paddle shifters remain stationary; 2. Follow-up type: During steering, the paddle shifters rotate together with the steering wheel as a whole.