How to Use a Manual-Automatic Transmission?

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MilesLee
07/29/25 2:11pm
Usage methods for manual-automatic transmission: 1. Under normal circumstances, you can simply drive in D gear all the time. Only when encountering particularly long and steep uphill or downhill slopes should you switch to L gear or M gear to manually downshift. 2. When stopping at a red light for dozens of seconds, it's recommended to shift to N gear. 3. During normal driving, you can freely switch between D gear and manual mode without needing to stop the vehicle. 4. When starting, place the gear lever in P gear - the engine can only be successfully started in P gear. Depress the brake pedal, start the engine, shift to D gear, release the handbrake, then release the foot brake to begin driving.
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