How to Use a Column Shifter?
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When shifting gears, press the brake pedal and then move the gear lever, just like with a regular automatic transmission car. After starting, the gear is in neutral (N). Pushing the lever upward engages reverse (R), while pushing it downward engages drive (D). When parking, press the brake, shift to neutral (N), then press the external button to engage park (P). Below is relevant information about column shifters: 1. One button on the column shifter is for park (P). Gently pushing the lever forward or backward engages neutral (N), pushing it firmly forward engages reverse (R), and pushing it firmly backward engages drive (D). The parking brake is replaced by the park (P) position. Remember to press the brake when shifting. 2. The term "column shifter" comes from the motion of pulling the gear lever toward the driver's chest when shifting. There are two types of gear lever arrangements in cars: floor-mounted and column-mounted. A gear lever located below the right side of the steering wheel is called a column shifter, which is more common in American cars. 3. Column shifters are generally automatic. Currently, common American cars with column shifters in the Chinese market include the Buick GL8 and older Regal models. German brands like Mercedes-Benz also frequently use column shifters, such as in the C, E, R, S, ML, and GL series. British brand Rolls-Royce's three current models (Phantom, Ghost, Wraith) also feature column shifters.
