Editing Direct-shift gearbox (section)

=====Paddle shifters=====
Initially{{when|date=January 2022}} available on certain{{example needed|date=January 2022}} high-powered{{quantify|date=January 2022}} cars, and those with a "sporty"{{explain|date=January 2022}} trim level—such as those using the 2.0&nbsp;[[turbocharger|T]] [[gasoline direct injection|FSI]] and 3.2/3.6&nbsp;[[VR6 engine|VR6]] engines<ref name=VMS/>—[[steering wheel]]-mounted '''paddle shifters'''<ref name=AboutCars/><ref name=DCTfactsHow/> were available. However, these are now being offered (either as a standard inclusive fitment, or as a factory optional extra) on virtually all DSG-equipped cars, throughout all model ranges, including lesser power output applications, such as the 105&nbsp;PS [[Volkswagen Golf Mk5#Golf Plus|Volkswagen Golf Plus]].<ref name=DCTfactsGolfPlus/>

These operate in an identical manner as the floor mounted shift lever when it is placed across the gate in manual mode. The paddle shifters have two distinct advantages: the driver can safely keep both hands on the steering wheel when using the Manual/tiptronic mode; and the driver can temporarily [[manual override|manually override]] either of the automatic programmes ('''D''' or '''S'''),<ref name=DCTfactsGolfPlus/> and gain instant manual control of the DSG transmission<ref name=DCTfactsGolfPlus/> (within the [[#Manual mode|above]] described constraints).

If the paddle-shift activated manual override of one of the automatic modes ('''D''' or '''S''') is used intermittently the DSG transmission will default back to the previously selected automatic mode after a predetermined duration of inactivity of the paddles, or when the vehicle becomes stationary. Alternatively, should the driver wish to immediately revert to fully automatic control, this can be done by activating and holding the '''+''' paddle<ref name=DCTfactsGolfPlus/> for at least two seconds.