How to Drive a Semi-Automatic Car in Manual Mode?

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DiBrynlee
07/29/25 3:48pm
The method for driving a semi-automatic car in manual mode is as follows: You need to shift the gear lever to the "M" position to switch to manual shifting mode. Taking the FOCUS semi-automatic transmission as an example, there are six gear positions: P, R, N, D, M+, and M-. Among them, P stands for Park, R for Reverse, N for Neutral, D for Drive, and M+ and M- for manual shifting. To shift to M mode, push the gear lever from D to the right. In M mode, push up to shift up and push down to shift down. A semi-automatic transmission combines the manual and automatic shifting methods of a car, incorporating the advantages of both automatic and manual transmissions.
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