Button Mapping Breakdown: How to Detonate Sticky Bombs Across Every Platform in Gta 5

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Throwing sticky bombs while driving represents one of the highest skill ceilings in GTA Online public lobbies. When pursued by armored vehicles or Oppressor Mk II hoverbikes, a dropped C4 charge provides an instant defensive shield. Doing this smoothly requires coordinated hand gymnastics.

First, equip the Sticky Bomb from your vehicle weapon wheel. On controllers, hold L1 (PlayStation) or LB (Xbox) to aim out the window, steer with the left thumbstick, adjust throwing trajectory with the right thumbstick, and release the bumper to fling the pack. Immediately tap D-Pad Left the moment the pursuing car crosses over the charge. On PC, hold Right Mouse Button to aim, click Left Mouse Button to drop the explosive, and tap G to detonate. If your car windows are heavily armored, such as on the Armored Kuruma, your character cannot throw explosives outward. Ensure your vehicle selection permits open-window drive-by attacks before attempting this maneuver.