8 Tips for using PADDLE SHIFTERS 

On Mercedes, if you hold down left (downshift) paddle shifter while cruising, it will automatically select the best gear for overtaking (passing). But keep in mind, it will go into manual mode and you will have to shift up if necessary! For example you are cruising at 1600RPM, there is a vehicle in front of you and you wait for the perfect moment to overtake, hold down left paddle shifter and gearbox will select gear around 3000-4000RPM (depends on engine Diesel or Petrol), of you are ready to go. Tested on Mercedes C class 220D (S205 2015)

Tip 7 is my favorite - don't be afraid. I just got an AMG GLC43 and I never really driven with paddle shifters before and I'm hesitant because the sound of down shifting makes me feel like it's ruining the engine. Thanks for the encouragement.

Huge tip for winter driving: when in snowy conditions and at a complete stop, shift into 2nd gear. You will minimize torque when you hit the gas and have a smoother take off.

This is the best video I’ve seen about paddle shifting and I’ve seen plenty. I didn’t realize my paddle shifters actually had so many benefits. I will be using them and practicing to get the hang of them for sure.

Just bought an Eclass AMG, never had an auto before with paddle shifts so thanks for the tips! Will be testing them out this weekend 👍🏼

The way this video is made, is brilliant! Even some larger (several million of subscribers) channels don’t compose the video this well. The music, on screen text and scene cuts! Keep up the good work buddy!

These videos are so professional, really great stuff. You've earned a subscription 👍

Just purchased 2019 Mercedes e300 learning all the awesome tips, Thanks from California

From years of experience driving on snow and ice with Nisan GTR35 and MB GLS63, I've found it much safer to just using "slippery" mode than using manual mode. In fact, it may be dangerous downshifting in slippery conditions as the sudden deceleration may trigger a slide.

Brakes are cheaper than an engine and gearbox

Great tips! Thanks. In non-AMG Mercedes you may not have the manual button but if you have Individual mode among the selectable driving modes you can program it to be Manual in that mode, effectively giving you a manual switch. Now I’m keen to try it out thanks to your tips.

Thank you so much for this, brother! I can't wait to test these out on my new AMG CLA 35.

If you want to go back into automatic after clicking the paddle just click the c43 gear selector back into drive and it goes back into automatic.

Top tips, thank you! I'll try some out over the weekend. Also, it's good to hear I can't break it - I've been pretty cautious so far!

Great video, top tips! I miss my C43.

This is the absolute best video on this subject. Thank you

Thanks for the tips. I'm saving this video to watch it again when I buy my E63 AMG 😀😀

I literally wrote down most of these tips. They were so good! 👍

I've never used paddle shifts before so your vid was very edifying; keep um coming. This will come in handy for my soon to purchase Mercedes c-Class C250 CDI Avantgarde Auto. Thanks man.

Thanks for the video and information! Really appreciate it! I have had my GLB 35 AMG from almost a year but just recently started to try out the paddle shifters and its pretty fun to use, just wasn’t sure if i was going to damage the gearbox or any engine components if I’m driving at a higher rpm or slowing down using the “engine breaking” method! Keep up the great work my good sir!

in the a45s, not sure about others, while in launch control, you can hold right paddle shift, and while you do take note of the display you'll see a popup showing increasing revs indicator before launching. it's pretty cool

Nice video! I am fairly new to owning a Mercedes as well. I got a steal a year ago and purchase my 2012 C250 coupe for 14k off an elderly couple who hardly drove it as they couldn't get in and out of it lol. Well, it was loaner car from Gilbert AZ. So I'm the second owner...No regrets what's so ever! I'm glad I started off with an entry level Mercedes. Maintenance is actually pretty cheap on this one. I've been a little hesitant in fully flooring it while shifting paddles. I just started playing with it more and watching videos like this encourages me not to be scared to put my engine and transmission to work.

I bought the same car as you and your tips and tricks videos are a big help. Thanks so much from NY!!!

Instead of double clicking downshift to go down just hold the downshift paddle and it will automatically drop you to the lowest gear rev match.

Really enjoyed this video, deserves a subscription from me !

Yes, I must play with them more (especially the next time is snows in Queensland 😎), but… at my age, manually changing 9 gears seems like way to much hard work and the Sport + setting is already enough fun for being immature with . Seriously, thanks for the advice and overview .

This video was much more useful than I thought it would be before I clicked it. 👍

Many thanks for the vid. Just ordered a Shooting B with paddles and felt doubtful, but after this... no doubts. You got yourself a subscr.

Emotion start on my e43 is just placing the car in Sport+ and then starting it up. Sounds good with some pops and bangs especially when the engine is warmed up!

Just bought a b class, watched your video before i used the paddles, thank you for the great tips

Im just waiting to have my Mercedes AMG 43 delivered thanks for heads up re bigger paddles!

Thanks for the tips! We just purchased a 2020 AMG E 53 Cabriolet and I'm looking forward to testing the paddle shifters. I tried the paddle shifters on our GLC 300, but I'm thinking the AMG will loads more fun! I've liked and subscribed.

This is the exactly the right information I was looking for! Thanks a lot !

Great vid! Lots of good info. Gonna get more familiar with my Kia Stinger Gt paddle shifters.

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well-made video, thanks you! i liked tip7 the most.

Watching while waiting for another 5 year just to get an old 2015 mercedes cla45 amg 🥲

I've noticed when driving my C300e that when driving in aut. you can drive in D- and then also have One Pedal Drive so you don't have to use the brakes. This works with both electric mode and engine mode.

Thanks man🙏🏼

Love the channel new to your vids but very much enjoy 👍😊

I love Mercedes-Benz vehicles I currently have a cls 63 amg and I love this car

Great video, good tips…subscribed :). !

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I bought an A250e 10 days ago, it's my first Mercedes, my first automatic transmission and my first car with paddles so I'm still learning and I admit I am a bit overwhelmed and I am always afraid to do something wrong, especially when the thermic engine kicks in in place of the electric one and the rpm goes up in a second... thanks for the useful tips !

thank for those tips, love it..

I have a 2020 C200 AMG Brilliant Blue and its amazing ..........

Love these tips! Thanks.

Thank you from Bulgaria!

On newer models that don't have the manual button you can go into individual mode and select manual mode as a driving option.

excellent video!

Great content and professional. thanks for sharing. 👍 would try on A250 W177

What about holding the downshift paddle as you are beginning acceleration to auto select best gear ?

Could you also do a video on how to use the refrigerator for Mercedes owners?

If you drive a lamborghini and use both paddles at the same time the transmission puts you into neutral so you can rev up the engine. Thats basically how every showcar makes loud sounds without accelerating

These tips are only for MB? Or will be useful on a VW CC instead? Are u from UK,dude?

Brilliant video.

I have a straight piped CLS and 3rd and 4th are my sweet gears...turbo whistle everywhere...lol

I have a question. If im in lets say 4th gear and for some reason i had to come to a full stop and didnt have time to down shift, is it okay to get to a full stop while still in 4th gear then downshift after i have already stopped? or should i downshift till the first gear before i eventually reach a full stop?

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My dsg paddle shifters are on the way…thnx

Thanks it really helped me

I have found that on my S class Mercedes the rear brakes wear first. Using the paddle shifters to help slow the vehicle extends the life of the brakes.

Thanks! Great and informative video. May I also ask if we can change from comfort mode to sports mode when stepping on the accelerator?

Good video! Appreciated

When i collect my C220d AMG night line next month I'm gonna know everything about it from watching your videos lol. I know its a diesel but it looks so much like the C43 with the 19's and the rear lip spoiler

If we are coming to a stop 🛑, can we not just stop instead of downshifting? Is there any prob if we do that? Or we should always downshift and slowly stop?

You can get full manual if you don't have the button. You can chose manual in individual drive mode.

If you hold the upshift paddle then yes it will go back into automatic mode, but if you hold the downshift paddle then it will not go into automatic mode, it will actually skip as many gears as necessary to get into the lowest gear possible at your current speed. So say I'm in 8th gear going at 50mph, if I hold the downshift paddle then the car will drop to 5th gear and then eventually 3rd gear.

I want to fit those red extenders to my c43. However, most reviewers say the sticky pad isn’t up to it. Where did you get yours? Thnx. Love your C43 vids.

Instead of Engine breaking which I presume uses more fuel as your engine is revving higher, why not just pre-empt when you to need to slow down and take your foot of the accelerator early. Uses a lot less fuel.

Why do you got a performanc steeringwheel when you dont got one

2nd Gear 5,500 Revs 🙌 💥

Excellent

Can you really only go into full manual if your model has that M button? Are you not able to do the same using the dynamic indiviudal and using manual?

I have a 2009 sl63 but im scared to be using the paddle shifters all the time because i dont want to ruin the engine and the transmission, do u think i shouldnt worry about it and drive it as i like?

Still trying to work out how to control the revs before engaging first gear? Any help?

What a great tips and tricks video! I have always been a VW owner for many yrs and all have been manual gear boxes. Just recently I purchased my first ever AMG A35 . Ok it’s a step on the first run of the ladder of an AMG. I have had the car a few months now but always kept the car in automatic mode. I’m basically worried about using manual mode as fear of messing up my gears or doing damage without realising it . I do believe some makes and models will get you out of trouble should you select wrong gearing by automatically going back into auto mode. This however I believe isn’t available on the Mercedes range. I know I’m excessively worried about using manual but as stressed I don’t want to put stress on the engine if ever I did something silly. Any advice would be really appreciated thank you 😊

Any recommendations on where to get these paddle shifter extensions?

Correction - in a "proper" AMG like the 63S, pulling in both paddle shifters from a stop engages launch start

Maybe the same thing like the sport motorcycles when changing gears up without releasing the acceleration-TIP 8-it's a faster way to change gears but this will decrease the engine's life;recomanded to release the acceleration

Damn thank you I always thought downshift damage my engine

Where’d you get your paddle shifter extensions from?

Hey AB you got any links for paddle shift extenders? I keep getting sent the incorrect ones? By the way another great vid thanks for the tips!

What are the mags on your car I want them

….and, I’ve started to use those paddles for engine braking….dose save wear on the brakes.!

Just as a side note: If you're taking your car to the track, or if you are driving hard in twisty roads, engine braking is NOT how you maintain control of your car properly. The brakes are there for a reason and driving hard is all about weight management and weight balance going into a corner. You will never see professional, or race drivers using engine braking. They only downshift while braking hard to maintain the rpm needed for acceleration as they hit the apex and come out of the turn.

Hi bro, I need to know when I try to race on traffic lights as soon as turns green, what should I do after I accelerate and it is above 2500 rpms? Plz tell me I will be on sports plus mode, so should I up shift if yes when exactly to let the car fly or should I use down shift

Two things I must comment on, firstly what you refer to as semi-automatic is NOT really semi-automatic it is a manual override of the fully auto system. Secondly what you say about not lifting your foot when changing up is true but a lot of older auto drivers will still lift their foot because in the old days autos if you didn't lift your foot it was like getting a kick in the back. I taught my daughter how to do block changes in a manual but her instructor said it was bad for the engine. When I next saw him I told him he was talking utter rubbish as all professional drivers are taught to block change for a smoother drive and in defensive driving, it can be a great asset.

*If you have an 8 speed gearbox force into 8th gear with paddle shift up if doing above 50mph*

does the weight of the paddles makes the steering heavier?

Bought one yesterday, c43 wagon😄

So how do I rev the engine while driving?

I can't find paddle shifter extensions for 2017 C63s coupe for less than $250. I see the knock aftermarket ones for the sedan for real cheap, like $50 or below but for some reason the ones for the coupe are all really expensive... Does the sedan actually use different paddle shifters than the coupe? Also, engine braking does cause wear on your trans and engine. I was a master automotive technician for 9 years and also an engine builder. An auto school we learned about engine braking and yes while it was common practice in the old days the way new engines and transmissions are built and the way they mate to each other is not the same as it used to be. Engine braking does cause faster wear on your transmission and it also causes your transmission oil to heat up and break down faster. I have taken apart many transmissions and motors and seen the direct result of engine braking. It's not catastrophic and when done properly it's okay every now and then but it will increase wear.

If you are going down hill, and suddenly needs to stop completely. You just stay in first gear or..?

I have big hands but interested in the extra surface areas going round around roundabouts.

My tuned C450/C43 is faster manually shifting at 5,600 RPM due to hitting hire torque in the next gear (rather than the computer letting you go to redline where the boost falls off)….. so I have to drive with paddles to control my up shifts at the correct RPM

I'm waiting for delivery of a Merc with one of these gearboxes and I have a question. I've always had manuals before, and when on the motorway in a car with decent torque, I often squeeze the accelerator hard without shifting down, if the in gear acceleration is sufficient for the occasion. Is it possible to make one of these gearboxes not downshift when you press the pedal hard, if you don't want it to?

Do all these tips work on the pre-facelifted models?

So, in manual, and you come to a stop, and you want to give it a rev to hear your engine, is there a neutral??

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