How to use the automatic manual transmission for beginners?

What is an automated manual transmission?

From the name alone, “manual-in-one” means “manual shifting and automatic shifting together”. In fact, the manual transmission is a kind of automatic transmission, and there is not much difference between the two in essence.

How to use manual shift mode?

When using the manual shift mode, you need to switch the shift lever to the “M” position, and then perform up-down and down-shift operations according to the situation. Regardless of the style of manual transmission, D and M (or S) are adjacent.

In manual mode, in addition to shifting the shift lever to perform the shifting operation, there is a special shifting method, which is accomplished by pressing the buttons on the shift lever.

The operation of the button shift is more convenient than the shift lever, but the action is a bit awkward. As for which mode of operation the owner prefers, it can only be a matter of personal preference.

How do the paddle shifters work?

Some mid-to-high-end models will be equipped with shift paddles behind the steering wheel. Don’t think that these two paddles have much technical content. Their functions are actually the same as the manual shift function of the transmission. of.

How to judge the timing of upshift?

The manual upshift operation of the automatic manual transmission is the same as that of the manual transmission, that is, the timing of the upshift is determined according to the speed of the engine.

What should I pay attention to when using a manual transmission?

Many novice friends don’t know when to switch from D to M, thinking that they need to wait for the car to stop before switching, but it is not necessary to do so.