How to Shift Gears in S Mode for Cars?
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Car S mode gear shifting correct method is: 1. Shift the gear to S mode, push the gear lever to the right, the transmission first enters sport mode; 2. Use the method of pushing the gear lever forward and backward to shift gears, pushing forward is upshift, pushing backward is downshift; 3. Switch to automatic mode by directly pushing left to D gear position to complete gear shifting. S mode is the sport mode of the car. In S sport mode, the transmission can shift freely, but the shifting timing will be delayed, keeping the engine at high speed for a longer time, allowing the car to travel at low gear and high speed for a longer time, thereby obtaining greater torque output and acceleration.
I usually drive automatic transmission cars and am quite familiar with the S-gear manual shifting. Simply put, you first push the gear lever to the S-gear position, and then use the paddle shifters on the steering wheel or the +/- buttons next to the gear lever to operate based on the situation. For example, when upshifting, push up or press the + button, and you'll feel the car respond faster with smoother acceleration; when downshifting, pull down or press the - button, especially when going downhill or decelerating, which helps stabilize the speed and avoid excessive braking and overheating. I often use it on highways or mountain roads because it offers more control than pure automatic mode, keeping the engine RPM higher for stronger acceleration. To exit S-gear, simply push it back to D-gear for better fuel efficiency. However, be careful not to shift too frequently—for instance, the engine will automatically upshift to protect the car if the RPM gets too high and enters the redline zone. Beginners should start practicing on flat roads to avoid danger.
