How to Shift Gears on the Lynk & Co 02?
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The method for shifting gears on the Lynk & Co 02: Press the "One-Button Start" key, at which point the car engine ignites and starts running, then shift into "R" or "D" gear. The Lynk & Co 02 features a neutral position between each gear. When the vehicle is in "P" gear, shifting into "D" requires pushing the gear lever twice—the first push shifts into "N" (neutral), and the second push shifts into "D" (drive). More details about the Lynk & Co 02's gears are as follows: 1. "P" Gear: When temporarily stopping or parking for an extended period, press the "P" button below the gear lever to engage the parking gear. The dashboard will display a lit "P" letter. If auto-hold is enabled, the handbrake will activate automatically. 2. "D" Gear: While holding the brake, pull the gear lever backward twice, and the "D" light on the dashboard will illuminate. Gently release the foot brake, and the vehicle will start moving. 3. "N" Gear: When in "D" or "R" gear, push the gear lever in the opposite direction once to shift into neutral ("N"), which will be indicated on the dashboard. This can be used for temporary stops, such as waiting at a red light (if auto-hold is enabled, there's no need to press the brake; otherwise, press the brake to prevent rolling). 4. "R" Gear: When the vehicle is in "P" or "N" gear, push the gear lever forward twice, and the "R" light on the dashboard will illuminate. (It is recommended to disable auto-hold when frequently moving forward and backward, such as during reverse parking or parallel parking.) 5. Manual Mode: When in "D" gear, to activate manual mode, push the gear lever to the right once for 1st gear (the dashboard will display this), and so on for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th gears. Downshifting is done by pushing the lever to the left (with a neutral position in between). To exit manual mode, push the gear lever downward once to return to "D" gear automatic mode. 6. When turning off the engine and exiting the vehicle, regardless of the current gear, press the "P" gear, engage the handbrake (unless auto-hold is enabled), press the "One-Button Start" key to turn off the engine, and lock the vehicle when exiting.
Having driven the Lynk & Co 02 for two years, its electronic gear lever operation is exceptionally intuitive. Before shifting gears, you must fully depress the brake pedal, press and hold the unlock button on the left side of the gear lever with your thumb, push forward for R (Reverse) gear, pull back to the first position for N (Neutral) gear, and pull all the way back for D (Drive) gear. When parking, simply press the silver button on top of the gear lever to engage P (Park) gear, at which point the dashboard will display the P gear indicator. Beginners should note two things: when shifting gears, the unlock button must be pressed all the way down, otherwise the lever won't move; and when switching between reverse and drive, you must wait until the car comes to a complete stop before operating. The car's auto-hold function is also very convenient—when waiting at a red light, a firm press on the brake pedal means you don't have to keep your foot on it.
