Can a Manual-Automatic Transmission Vehicle Switch to Manual Mode While Driving?
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Manual-automatic transmission vehicles can freely switch to manual mode while driving, which is also the original design intention of such transmission systems. Manual mode is primarily used for overtaking and accelerating, hill start assist, and enhancing the vehicle's off-road capability. For a manual-automatic transmission vehicle, when shifting from automatic D mode to manual M mode, the clutch or brake for a specific gear is engaged. For example, if a 6AT transmission is driving in D mode and currently in 3rd gear, switching to M mode will keep the transmission in 3rd gear. In this case, the 35R and UD clutches inside the transmission remain engaged, thus keeping the transmission fixed in 3rd gear. Precautions for using manual-automatic transmission gears include: only engage reverse gear after the vehicle has come to a complete stop; avoid coasting in N mode; when the vehicle is moving in D mode, only switch to manual mode; do not press the accelerator when changing gears; if the gear lever accidentally shifts into N mode while driving, release the accelerator and wait for the engine to idle before shifting back to D mode.