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How to switch between D and S gears?

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LeAmy
07/23/2025, 08:29:22 PM

To shift from D gear to S gear in an automatic transmission, the vehicle must be completely stationary on the road; otherwise, it may damage the car's automatic transmission. The steps to switch from D gear to S gear are as follows: 1. Press the car's brake pedal to slow down the vehicle until it comes to a complete stop on the road. 2. Move the gear lever to the right from the D gear position to switch to S gear. At this point, pressing the accelerator pedal will allow the car to move forward. Here is some related information: 1. D stands for Drive gear, also known as the driving gear. In this gear, the transmission automatically shifts between 1st and overdrive (equivalent to 1st to 4th gears) based on speed and throttle conditions. This gear is used for normal road driving. 2. S stands for Sport mode. In this gear, the transmission can shift freely, but the shift timing is delayed to keep the engine at higher RPMs for a longer time, increasing the vehicle's power. Of course, this will also result in increased fuel consumption.

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