The paddle shifter is available when the shift lever is in the D (Drive) position or the sports mode.
With the shift lever in the D position
The paddle shifter will operate when the vehicle speed is more than 6 mph (10 km/h).
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or down one gear and the system changes from automatic mode to manual mode.
When the vehicle speed is lower than 6 mph (10 km/h), if you depress the accelerator pedal for more than 5 seconds or if you move the shift lever from D (Drive) to Sports Mode and move it from Sports Mode to D (Drive) again, the system changes from manual mode to automatic mode.
With the shift lever in the sports mode
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or down one gear.
✽ NOTICE
If the [+] and [-] paddle shifters are pulled at the same time, gear change may not occur.