How to Use the D and M Gears in Haval H6?
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Usage of the Electronic Gear Shift Lever: 1. Use of P Gear: In the image, the electronic gear shift lever is in P gear when the vehicle is parked and turned off. When parking, press the P button on top of the gear lever to engage the parking gear. The "P" letter on the gear lever will light up, indicating that the parking gear is engaged. 2. Use of D Gear: Pull the gear lever backward once, all the way down. The "D" light on the gear lever will then illuminate. After engaging D gear, the electronic gear lever automatically springs back. 3. Use of M Gear: When the transmission is in D gear mode, pull the gear lever backward once, all the way down. The "M" light on the gear lever will illuminate, indicating manual mode. However, when the Haval H6 transmission is in manual mode, shifting can only be done using the paddle shifters.
I've been driving for many years and frequently drive SUVs like the Haval H6. The D (Drive) mode is fully automatic—just shift into it and press the accelerator, and the car shifts gears by itself, making it worry-free whether in traffic jams during commutes or on highways. But don’t forget the M (Manual) mode, which allows manual gear shifting—after switching to M, push the gear lever or use the steering wheel paddles to shift up or down. It’s especially useful: for example, manually downshifting when climbing steep slopes provides stronger power, or downshifting when descending hills to use engine braking and prevent overheated brakes. For daily driving, D mode is sufficient, but in complex conditions like mountain roads or rain/snow, switching to M mode makes the car more responsive and protects the transmission. When I first bought the car, I didn’t know these tricks, but over time I learned to use the gears flexibly—safe driving is crucial.
Driving the Haval H6, I always love trying the M mode—it brings back the joy of manual driving. Switching to M and using the paddle shifters for instant gear changes makes acceleration fierce and quick. Downshifting during overtaking with the engine roaring is truly exhilarating. D mode is for lazy days, convenient for daily commutes with automatic shifts but lacks engagement. On mountain roads or when taking sharp turns, M mode allows manual control over gears to prevent skidding or maintain high RPM output for more stability. I usually stick to D mode for relaxed highway driving, but when it comes to sporty driving, M mode reigns supreme. Don’t worry about the difficulty—the gear lever is simple to push up and down, and you can even save fuel by strategically shifting to higher gears. In short, for those who want to experience driving thrills, trying the M mode is a must.
