Do You Need to Press the Brake When Shifting to S Gear?

[DiChristopher]

You do not need to press the brake when shifting to S gear. The speed in S gear is below 90 km/h. Below are the main scenarios for using S gear: 1. Overtaking. When in a hurry to overtake, if you feel that the acceleration (speed) in S gear is too slow and does not reach the desired speed, you can directly shift into S gear without pressing the brake. At this time, the engine speed increases, and the vehicle speed will significantly improve. After overtaking, shift back to D gear directly, also without pressing the brake. If you already have considerable speed in D gear during overtaking, simply increasing the throttle is sufficient to overtake, and using S gear is not recommended. Shifting back to S gear at excessively high speeds may damage the gears. 2. Steep slopes and uphill/downhill driving. For starting on very steep slopes or prolonged uphill driving, it is recommended to use S gear. S gear provides greater torque, allowing for smooth starts with just a slight increase in throttle. For prolonged uphill driving, especially on steeper slopes, S gear is more suitable. However, it is important to note: on long slopes, you should not aim for high speed; a slight increase in throttle is sufficient, otherwise, it will consume more fuel and easily raise the engine temperature. If D gear feels insufficient when going uphill, you can directly shift into S gear without pressing the brake. For long downhill driving, if the slope is too steep, it is recommended to use S gear. However, if you were previously using D gear for downhill driving, switching to S gear requires pressing the brake depending on the speed to slow down before switching.