Can the S gear be used for long-distance driving?

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S gear is not recommended for long-distance driving because it only delays upshifting without changing other working aspects, which inevitably increases the transmission load in a short time, accompanied by a rise in temperature, leading to accelerated wear. The purpose of the S gear is to provide rapid acceleration, utilizing high RPM to deliver maximum torque in the shortest time possible. It is not suitable for prolonged high-RPM driving. After reaching the desired speed, it is advisable to switch back to D gear. The S gear is the vehicle's sport mode. During normal driving, placing the gear selector in D position allows the car to automatically shift between forward gears, with D gear being the commonly used mode. While driving, you can switch between D and S gears. To shift from D to S gear, hold the gear lock and pull it backward into S gear. To switch from S to D gear, simply push it forward.