Can you shift directly from D to M gear while driving?

[ReeseRose]

You can shift directly from D to M gear. The D gear can be directly switched to M gear, S gear, or higher restriction gears (3rd gear and above). However, the vehicle must come to a complete stop with the brake pedal depressed before shifting from D gear to P or R gear. Shifting to P gear should be done in one smooth motion without stopping at R gear, though you may pause at N gear. When shifting to R gear, pause briefly at N gear to reduce the impact of reverse oil flow in the transmission. The D gear can be moved directly to neutral (N gear), but generally, shifting from D to N gear should only be done at low speeds or when stopped. Shifting from D to N gear at medium or high speeds for extended periods may damage the transmission. Below are relevant details: Shifting from P to D gear: Firmly depress the brake pedal, then quickly move the gear lever to D gear in one motion without pausing at R or N gear to minimize vibration during gear changes. Shifting from R to D gear: Also firmly depress the brake pedal, but pause briefly at N gear before moving to D gear to reduce the impact of reverse oil flow inside the transmission. N gear can be directly shifted to D gear, but this still causes some impact on the transmission. Unless in an emergency, always depress the brake before shifting gears.