Paddle Shifters Tutorial: How to Use Paddle Shifters in Toyota Camry | Step By Step - EASY!
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How to use paddle shifters in a Toyota Camry is often a question many owners ask. Paddle shifters in a Toyota Camry can be used to bring some fun factor back into Toyota Camry.
I will be using a 2021 Toyota Camry for this easy paddle shifters tutorial. In the paddle shifters tutorial for the Toyota Camry, we will learn how to upshift and downshift using paddle shifters in your Toyota Camry.
Although Toyota Camry isn't a sports sedan, I am glad Toyota decided to offer the paddle shifters in the Camry as it makes this sedan a bit more engaging and fun to drive.
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Thank you for this video. I pick up my XSE Camry Hybrid next week and found this very helpful!
@Red5oh
Жыл бұрын
Congrats on your new car! Paddle shifters will really make the car fun to drive
I have a 22 Corolla Hatchback and I’m afraid to use the paddle shifters because I don’t want to mess it up lol. I just got the car. This video gave me a little confidence to try it.
@Red5oh
Жыл бұрын
Haha don’t sweat it! It’s very easy to do and really fun! Most cars especially Toyota have enough safety measures in place that you really can’t mess it up
@dragonhunter2264
Жыл бұрын
@@Red5oh I have a 2011 Toyota Camry Le it has the sequesntial shifting I have driven a manual before but I haven’t really done sequential shifting. I’m just wondering Will the car downshift it’s self like the newer cars or do I have to downshift? If u get what I mean
@therealadi
Жыл бұрын
@@dragonhunter2264 i’m quite sure it does it for you
@Gabrielspn22
Жыл бұрын
Same
amazing explanation way better than the other manual mode driving videos
@Red5oh
8 ай бұрын
Thank you! I really tried to break it down so it’s easier for someone new to pick it up
I just got a 2019 Corolla hatchback and I love it, Im gonna test this out and see if I can do it, Thanks for the instructional!
@Red5oh
4 ай бұрын
You're welcome! It will really make the corolla fun to drive
Thanks bro just picked up my spider camry and found this really helpful Thanks man.
@Red5oh
3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Camry can be really fun with paddle shifters
Thank you! Super helpful. Please don't hold your phone and record though, get a body cam if you make another one of these. Just stay careful for yourself and everyone else around you
@Red5oh
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome I’m happy the video was helpful! I have since gotten a GoPro with a head mount so I can driving videos safely
Thank you. Finally a nice explanation. I have my new 24 Camry and I wasn't sure how to use the shift paddles. Thank you. Greetings from PR
@Red5oh
9 ай бұрын
I’m glad the video was helpful for you! Paddle shifters can really make your Camry fun to drive
Yes this is a great explanation on the paddle shifters. I didn’t know I could use them in “D”. So thank you for this ❤
@Red5oh
2 ай бұрын
You’re welcome! It really makes the car fun to drive
@watsonchan4100
22 күн бұрын
@@Red5ohwould you know the difference between using the paddle shifters on “D” vs “S”?
Very helpful. Glad to know the engine has a self-protective measure if you get too aggressive on the downshift.
@Red5oh
Ай бұрын
Yeah your engine is protected so you can have fun without worrying about
Great video bro, thanks.
@Red5oh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad it was helpful
personally I just listen to the car but it’s really cool to learn about the correct RPMs for my car
@Red5oh
11 ай бұрын
Yeah that’s how I typically shift too by listening to the car. It’s good for beginners to know the rpm but once you get a hang of it it’s easy to just do it by hearing the engine
Let say I am on sport mode, I shift few gears while driving. But then if I decides to no shift, does the car shift for me (still on sport mode)? Or does it just stuck on the gear I last shifted? Basically asking if the car overides it
@Red5oh
Жыл бұрын
The car will override it once it detects you’re not actively using the paddle shifters
Good job bro
@Red5oh
4 ай бұрын
Thanks hope it was helpful
Coming from driving an actual manual car growing up, I have one question that no video I've watched seems to answer. If you are already moving, say at 40 or 50 MPH, is it OK to move the gear shifter handle from D to S? Or should you only move it to S when you are not actually moving yet?
@Red5oh
10 ай бұрын
Yes it’s completely safe to do so. I own a 2019 mustang gt and use paddles all the time. I easily go between S and D while driving. In the Camry it’s fine too
Question, when downshifting as you are coming to a stop, are you still applying gas and downshifting (not to go faster) or are you applying the breaks and downshifting as the RPMS drop
@Red5oh
9 ай бұрын
You would apply the brake or don’t press any paddle when downshifting. You could be pressing the gas it won’t harm anything but be a little rough and jerky
Do you press the gas while pressing up shift or down shift or you take your foot off the gas when pressing one of them??
@Red5oh
11 ай бұрын
You can leave your foot on the gas and it will still shift just fine for you. For downshifting letting go of gas pedal could result in slightly smoother shift but nothing significant
can i stay on one gear the whole time? for example if i wanted to shift to 8, will it stay there automatically if i dont shift it at all or will the car shift itself? thanks!
@Red5oh
Жыл бұрын
It will but as you are slowing down it will automatically drop gears for you as it's not good for the car to be in 8th gear going very slow since you will be lugging the engine
Thanks
@Red5oh
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Hopefully it was helpful
If i am in D mode and i accidentally shift the paddles will it automaticall adjust where it needs to go? I messed with mine on accident and i dont know what # i should be on
@Red5oh
7 ай бұрын
Yes it will automatically revert back to where it needs to be
I think i understand most of it but i have a question. if im in 6 or 7th gear going high speed and slowing down to a stop, would i just downshift all the way to 1? Or if i apply breaks it will autoshift down?
@_lim1542
Жыл бұрын
And if im in 4th or 5th and come to a stop while in 4th or 5th gear and fully stopped. Do I stay in that gear or downshift to 1 while stopped or will it auto downshift regardless when im applying brakes and stopped
@Red5oh
Жыл бұрын
For coming to a stop you can do either. You can manually downshift to first or let it auto downshift for you as you come to a stop, both are fine but doing it manually downshifting is more fun lol. Same thing when you come to a stop it will have autofownshifted to 1st gear. You’ll always start in first gear from stop
My Camry is a rental, which I’ll have for about 5 weeks. I normally drive a manual, a VW Golf Turbo Diesel. With these paddle shifters I assume I should choose gears based on which gear I would be in if it were a manual?
@Red5oh
Ай бұрын
Yup since you know manual already that is what I would use as guideline in terms what gear you should be in
If you’re not using the pad shifters but accidentally hit it while driving, Does it go back to normal on its own or do you have to move it back up/down?
@Red5oh
Жыл бұрын
Yes it does revert back to automatic shifting after few seconds when it detects you are not using shifters.
Does this work with the 2018 Toyota Camry se
@Red5oh
Жыл бұрын
It should!
I’m sorry if this is a dumb question but I have a 2018 Toyota Camry. When coming to a complete stop, like a stoplight, do I downshift to 1st gear or would I stay in second?
@Red5oh
Жыл бұрын
You can manually downshift to 1 st gear. Fortunately it will also auto downshift for you as you come to a stop if you don’t wanna to paddle to 1st
Do you need to put the stick shift in a certain position to use the paddle shifters?
@Red5oh
4 ай бұрын
No you don’t have to. It works in normal mode too
Why does my 2017 toyota camery le only show S _+ on the gear shifter consol and yet no paddles are on the steering wheel?
@Red5oh
Ай бұрын
Only SE Camry have paddle shifters. With your LE you can apply the same concept as this video and use the shifter +/-
Hey, Red5oh, I just noticed when I switch from Auto to manu shift, no matter speed I had, the initial manu shift always be either D4 or D5. Have you notice that? and what your say about it.
@Red5oh
2 ай бұрын
It will revert back to whatever gear the computer thinks it's good for that speed. When I drove it I didnt notice any issue with mine.
@cuivincent9744
2 ай бұрын
@@Red5oh Thanks your feedback, For my case, no matter speed at 80 or 30 km/h, the shift seems always in M4.
I accidentally pressed the gears on my Camry when I didn’t want to mess with them, it’s my daily driver what number do you recommend ?
@Red5oh
2 ай бұрын
It reverts back to auto shifting if you accidentally press the paddles. You can shift below 3k rpm as you are learning right now
Can I down shift while hitting breaks??
@Red5oh
Жыл бұрын
Yes you can and it will actually be smoother than without brakes
On the gear selector do I have to put it in the S mode? Also what does that do, Thanks!
@Red5oh
Жыл бұрын
You don’t have to put it in S mode. S allows for sporty shifting
@johnculp1265
Жыл бұрын
@@Red5oh Thanks!
@watsonchan4100
22 күн бұрын
@@Red5ohWhat does sporty shifting mean?
Do you let go of the gas paddle when you downshift , man this kinda scary I dont want mess up my transmission
@Red5oh
3 ай бұрын
Nope you don’t have to let go of the gas paddle when you downshift. It just makes it smoother if you do but not required
This question may sound dumb but i have a camry 2018 se so do all i need to do is put it on s and then use the paddle shifters or can i just use them with putting it on S?
@Red5oh
Жыл бұрын
You can use it in normal mode (D) too. You don’t have to switch to S
@samuelgarcia2573
Жыл бұрын
So what happens if i put it on sports mode (S) and what are the plus and minus for on the gear box for?
@Red5oh
Жыл бұрын
@@samuelgarcia2573 sport mode in general will allow for better throttle response. As far as paddles it will hold the gear longer
@samuelgarcia2573
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information have a great day!
Hello, i hit my paddle shifter by mistake. How do i get it back to normal. Thanks.
@Red5oh
2 ай бұрын
It goes back by itself if your shifter is in D. Also once you turn off the car it will be back to normal
Do you take your foot off the gas when shifting?
@Red5oh
7 ай бұрын
You don’t have to but I tend to do it results in a smoother downshift
@Red5oh does this work with the 2013 models as well?
@Red5oh
Жыл бұрын
Yeah if it has paddle shifters it will follow the same pattern
@roastking860
Жыл бұрын
It doesn't need to have paddle shifters. The 2018-2023 Camry still has slap shift and I'm guessing the 2013 Camry probably has slapshift. It's called Sequential shifting for both cars and it's either slapshift or paddles or BOTH
Do i let go of the gas pedal when shifting? Just got one of these and never had a car like this before.
@Red5oh
29 күн бұрын
You can let go of gas paddle for a smoother shift when downshifting. For upshifting it does not matter
What happens if you use the paddle shifters while in driving mode on an xse ?
@Red5oh
Жыл бұрын
It will give you manual control but if you do not use the paddles for 5-6 seconds it would revert back to automatic shifting which is neat.
So pretty much you upshift so you can slow down and stop ? And downshift when you wanna speed up ?
@Red5oh
5 күн бұрын
It’s the opposite actually. With downshift you can accelerate quicker yes but you’d have to go into higher gear to go faster
How do I put it back to normal ??
@Red5oh
4 ай бұрын
It reverts back automatically or you can hold paddle shifters to cancel
Where is the rear mirror wiper?
@Red5oh
2 жыл бұрын
No rear mirror wiper on Camrys
do you have to hit the brakes to shift up or down or can you do it while still hitting the gas?
@Red5oh
Жыл бұрын
You can upshift or downshift while hitting the gas. If you downshift while hitting the gas it may not be smooth but no issues really
@fcbrownface3357
Жыл бұрын
@@Red5oh also do can you switch to sports mode while driving or do you have to be stopped?
@Red5oh
Жыл бұрын
@@fcbrownface3357 it can be done while driving!
is it bad for the transmission to drive it this way?
@Red5oh
Ай бұрын
Not at all!
Didn’t see him mention putting the gear shifter in the S or sport mode first
@Red5oh
Жыл бұрын
That would allow you to hold the gear instead of just using the paddles in D mode
What is the purpose with an automatic?
@Red5oh
Жыл бұрын
It allows you to hold the gear longer and have a bit more fun with auto lol
Is it true that you are not supposed to downshift into first gear while still moving?
@Red5oh
Жыл бұрын
Nope you can downshift into 1st gear while moving as long as you’re speed allows for it. I personally just let the car downshift into 1 when I’m using paddles
@goldbbr8one379
Жыл бұрын
Try shifting to first when your going under 10MPH, and shift up to second when accelerating at around 10 mph too
but can u only upshift in sport
@Red5oh
9 ай бұрын
No you can downshift as well
Whats sports mode 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 use for?
@Red5oh
3 ай бұрын
That’s indicating the gears
@8360ishan
3 ай бұрын
@@Red5oh oh great so for good acceleration which should we take?
Does it hurt the transmission if u always using manual mode
@Red5oh
2 жыл бұрын
Nope it has no impact on your transmission as long as you’re not rev limiters constantly
When you use S mode, does it disable protection? Like, is there a chance you could damage your car's transmission or engine while using it?
@Red5oh
Жыл бұрын
Nope the protection is still there so if you forget to shift it will shift for you before redline if you forget to do so
@v.rocky111
Жыл бұрын
@@Red5oh is there a way to turn that off? For education reasons ofc.
@Red5oh
Жыл бұрын
@@v.rocky111 I’m sure if you tune the car you can have it removed but otherwise on a stock car you cannot
What happens if I'm driving in D mode not using S mode, but suddenly I upshift or downshift? I'm afraid it will hurt my car😭
@Red5oh
9 ай бұрын
It won't hurt your car at all. You should be able to shift whenever whether you are in D or S mode
@tranpham5678
9 ай бұрын
@@Red5oh ohh thank youuu!!
240 on the dash?? on a camry?
@Red5oh
2 жыл бұрын
It’s the special trd edition 😂
@toddd6315
Жыл бұрын
kilometers, not mph lol
My 2015 camry won't allow you to come close to the red line. It will automatically shift gear which is really dumb.
@Red5oh
Жыл бұрын
Yup Toyota has programmed it that so you don’t get too close redline and forget to upshift. I’m sure a tune can solve that
@CybertroninfiniteOfficial
10 ай бұрын
Why would you want to redline?
Dang, people really go 100+ where yall at? In tennessee if you go 80 in a 70 you bet you're gonna see blue lights coming out of a bush somewhere. They really want the money.
@Red5oh
Жыл бұрын
Lol it’s kmh not mph. So I was going about 60 mph really
@CanIBorrow50
2 ай бұрын
texas 😏
@MEGVTRON
2 ай бұрын
el jabawokee
I don't recommend going up high gears at low km/h
@Red5oh
10 ай бұрын
Yeah it’s pretty height but gears are stacked pretty close. In normal it would be in 8th by default. It would deny 8th gear if it would be lugging the engine
First!
@Red5oh
2 жыл бұрын
Yes sir!
Is it safe to down shift to slow down? What that hurt the tranny?
@Red5oh
Жыл бұрын
Yes it’s perfect safe to do so
@junballs6576
Жыл бұрын
@@Red5oh Cool. Sometimes I use my pedal shifter to help me slow down while breaking to a stop. I thought it will mess up my transmission if I make that to an habit.
I didn't realize the paddles extended out of sight, i totally thought you had to extend your fingers through the steering wheel and push the plus and minus parts away from you. I was like wtf is this dumb shit!
@Red5oh
5 ай бұрын
Haha no that would be a bad design choice. The paddle shifters are really easy to use
Staying in 5th gear on the highway does improve your gas mileage
@Red5oh
Жыл бұрын
I’d expect the 8th gear to give the best mpg on the highway as usually the highest gear is best for fuel economy
I have one of these and cannot understand why Toyota put paddles on the car when the auto system does it so much better 😤
@Red5oh
Ай бұрын
Lol some people want to feel they have a sporty car. I’m sure 99% of Camry owners don’t even use the paddles
@venenareligioest410
Ай бұрын
@@Red5oh That’s probably true, I could think of other thanks they could have incorporated into the car instead of paddles 😤
@andrewwalker6518
3 күн бұрын
Plus it can help in slick or icy situations- where the automatic transmission does just fine- but the manual control can help with more or less power as needed especially if you get stuck. I got the awd nightshade with the paddles for that reason since we get more ice than snow where I live
Lol if you pull back on the shifter it goes from 8-4th
@Red5oh
6 ай бұрын
It would drop you to lowest gear possible
respectfully bro why were you in 8th gear at 40 km/h....
@Red5oh
10 ай бұрын
Lol see my other response
Seems kinda... pointless to me?
@Red5oh
Жыл бұрын
To use paddle shifters in Camry? Well yes it's an economy car but paddle shifters do add fun to the car.
Omg im so confused
@Red5oh
Жыл бұрын
What part do you need help with?
@uptownshorty143
Жыл бұрын
@@Red5oh everything lol I know you mentioned the car has to be in drive but I also have this s should I put my car on that s? I guess I just need ro rewatch the video lol
@heshamfarag32
Жыл бұрын
@@uptownshorty143 you can put it on s to go into full manual mode or you can just use the paddles in normal driving mode
Very vague instructional video. He doesn't explain a lot of important aspects
@Red5oh
Жыл бұрын
What exactly do you think I missed? I tried to cover the basics and break it down enough so a beginner could follow. I intentionally didn’t make it too technical as a beginner won’t be able to understand and just complicate things further lol
What’s up FES?!!
@Red5oh
Жыл бұрын
FES? Lol