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Old 05-16-2015, 12:13 PM   #72
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Originally Posted by soulreapersteve View Post
Hey AT peeps, quick question. I read through the entire owner's manual and a few questions popped up. One of them being: is one able and is it safe to switch from auto mode to manual mode on the fly?

For example, I get bored of going 55-60mph on the highway and want to have fun with the paddles. Would I be able to switch from D to M?

Many thanks!


Yes, its safe.


You can either change the shifter into Manual mode at any time then use the shifter or the paddles. You can also use the paddles anytime in any mode. I do this almost every time I drive the car, particularly for downshifting to pass.
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