How to Switch Between D and S Gears in an Automatic Transmission Car?

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SilasAnn
07/29/25 4:13pm
Switching between D and S gears in an automatic transmission car is not affected by vehicle speed or road conditions, and there is no need to press the brake pedal—it can be done at any time. However, some CVT vehicles, in addition to the S gear button on the gear lever, also feature a DS sport driving mode, which is somewhat similar to the low-speed L gear. The DS sport driving mode primarily enhances driving pleasure or is used for short-term overtaking by increasing the engine speed and delaying gear shifts. The transmission will automatically select a different gear ratio, which can also be simply understood as directly lowering one gear to keep the engine speed within the maximum torque range for optimal power output. Prolonged high-speed driving in this mode may increase fuel consumption.
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