How to Use the +/- Gear in an Automatic Transmission?

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The +/- gear on an automatic transmission is used for manually shifting gears. When the gear lever is pushed to the side with the +/- symbols, the car switches from automatic to manual mode. Pushing forward (toward the + symbol) upshifts the gear, while pushing toward the - symbol downshifts the gear, allowing for step-by-step gear changes. During driving, you can switch to manual mode when navigating complex road conditions. Automatic transmission cars have several gear positions: R, P, D, N, L, and S. The specific usage methods are as follows: 1. R Gear: Used for reversing, also known as the reverse gear. Note that the car must come to a complete stop before engaging R gear. 2. P Gear: Used for parking, which stops the engine from working. Many people refer to this as the parking gear. 3. D Gear: Primarily used for driving forward, known as the drive gear, and is the basic gear for automatic transmission cars. 4. N Gear: Similar to the neutral gear in manual transmissions, with no difference in principle. It can be used when stopping at a red light. 5. L Gear: A low gear used for uphill driving or overtaking. 6. S Gear: Represents sport mode, allowing free switching between all gears.