How to Properly Use a Manual-Automatic Transmission?
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Correct usage method of a manual-automatic transmission: You need to switch the gear lever to the "M" position and then perform upshifting or downshifting operations based on the situation. Regardless of the style of the manual-automatic transmission, the D position and M position (or S position) are adjacent. A manual-automatic transmission combines the manual shifting and automatic shifting modes of a car. It integrates the advantages of both automatic and manual transmissions, minimizing power loss in the transmission system. When using the manual mode in a manual-automatic car, simply shift to the manual position and adjust the gear up or down as the speed changes. If the speed does not match the corresponding gear, the gear will automatically shift down; if the speed exceeds the current gear, you need to manually shift up.
I fell in love with the simplicity and convenience of my automatic transmission car as soon as I started driving it. I usually keep it in D mode to let the car shift gears automatically, which is worry-free and effortless. As for the manual mode, I mainly use it when going uphill or downhill. For example, when climbing mountain roads, I switch to manual mode and fix it in 2nd or 3rd gear, which gives the car more power and prevents the brakes from overheating. When overtaking, manually downshifting to increase the RPM makes acceleration much faster. Never shift to N mode while driving to coast, as it can damage the transmission and increase fuel consumption. When parking, remember to shift to P mode and engage the handbrake. Also, remember to perform regular maintenance and change the transmission fluid to keep the driving smooth.
