Does an Automatic Transmission Have Gears 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5?

[Edmund]

Generally, there are six gear positions on an automatic transmission car, arranged from top to bottom as P, R, N, D, 2, and L. Below are the relevant details: 1. P stands for Park/Start: When the car is parked and not in use, the gear is placed in this position, which mechanically locks the wheels to prevent rolling. 2. R stands for Reverse: Used when reversing the car. 3. N stands for Neutral: Used when temporarily stopping the car. Note that this position indicates neutral, and to prevent the car from rolling on a slope, the brake must be engaged. 4. D stands for Drive: Also known as the driving gear. This is used when moving forward. 5. L stands for Low Gear: When going downhill or descending a long slope, placing the gear in this position limits the car to the lowest gear (equivalent to first gear in a manual transmission car), allowing the engine's power to assist in braking. This prevents the driver from having to brake continuously, which could overheat the brake pads and cause danger. 6. S stands for Sport Mode: When engaged, the gears can switch freely, but the shifting timing is delayed to keep the engine at high RPMs for a period, enhancing the car's power. Using this gear downhill will increase fuel consumption.