Using the steering wheel paddles* to shift
The steering wheel paddles are a supplement to the gear selector and make it possible to shift manually without removing your hands from the steering wheel.
The function is available in position D or B.
![P5-1507-gear shift paddels](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imga21181716f61216ac0a801521e7e513b_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
"-": Shift down one gear.
"+": Shift up one gear.
Change
To shift:
As long as the engine speed (rpm) is within the permissible range for the selected gear, a gear shift will take place each time a paddle is pulled. The current gear will be displayed in the instrument panel.
In the B position, the paddles are automatically activated.
![P5P6-1917-Hybrids-Manual gear in driver display](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgc74fa55a40d5b37fc0a801524a77ff8f_2_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Activating the steering wheel paddles in the D position
To be able to shift gears using the paddles, they must be activated:
![P5P6-1917-Hybrids-Gear shift paddles, information in driver display](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgfe1b7ff75e904bd6c0a8015237357e51_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Turning off the steering wheel paddles in the D position
Manual deactivation
Automatic deactivation
The steering wheel paddles will switch off after a short time if they are not being used. The number of the current gear will no longer be displayed in the instrument panel. If engine braking is currently being used, the paddles will remain active until engine braking stops.