I actually just re-read my whole policy and take back my statement and say that it seems like (at least in the case of Geico) most owners should likely be covered. So while anyone should call and get any official statement from an agent, and have it in an email as well (to be safe and have a...
I went and looked in mine to check as a proxy:
Further down, they have specific exclusions for racing/HPDE-type events, which obviously off-roading is not. Yes calling would be a good idea. The short answer though, is probably not covered. Even though my policy doesn't specifically exclude...
hmmm...wonder if there is another wire or sensor/switch missing somewhere under the shifter itself then...I would assume that when it is put in manual mode there is a switch that is triggered for the car to say, yes you must display the gear indicator. For the cars with paddles, it is built in...
I own a 2020 GC Trailhawk with paddle shifters so I'll speak to that experience. Can confirm that if you are in manual mode with the paddles, if you press and hold the right paddle it will take you back to auto mode. It sounds like you may also be referring to the actual gear number indicator...