How to shift gears in the Hongqi H5?
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The Hongqi H5 is equipped with a 1.8T turbocharged engine, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission (AT). As it is an automatic transmission, the driver does not need to shift gears manually; the car can shift gears on its own. The gear positions include "P" (Park), "R" (Reverse), "N" (Neutral), "D" (Drive), "S" (Sport), and "M" (Manual). Below is an introduction to the gear positions: 1. P (Park) gear: This gear locks the drive wheels and should only be used when the vehicle is stationary with the electronic parking system engaged. 2. R (Reverse) gear: Engage this gear when the vehicle is stationary to reverse. 3. N (Neutral) gear: In this gear, the engine's power is not transmitted to the wheels. If you need to restart the vehicle while it is moving, only the N (Neutral) gear should be used. 4. D (Drive) gear: This gear is used for normal driving. 5. S (Sport) gear: Select this mode when better acceleration is needed. 6. M (Manual) gear: This mode allows for 6-speed sport sequential shifting. By operating the gear lever and selecting the gear range in the M position, corresponding engine braking force can be obtained.
I previously test-drove my friend's Hongqi H5, and the gear shifting was actually quite smooth. After starting the car, press the brake with your right foot, hold the button on the left side of the gear lever with your thumb, and simply pull it directly from P to D to start moving. For reversing, also press the brake and pull the gear lever to the R position, paying attention to the central display screen which will show the reverse camera. For temporary stops, you can shift to N and pull the handbrake; if you want to experience acceleration, switch to S. Before parking and turning off the engine, you must shift back to P and engage the electronic handbrake, at which point the dashboard will display a 'Please shift to P' reminder. However, once I didn't press the brake and tried to force the gear lever, almost getting it stuck—later I understood this safety design is to prevent misoperation. Manual transmission veterans might need a few days to adapt to the automatic transmission logic.