How to Use the M Gear?

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VanBrayden
07/30/25 12:50am
When using the manual shifting mode, you need to shift the gear lever to the "M" position. It is not necessary to wait until the car stops to switch; you can directly shift into the M gear while driving. Additionally, in manual mode, when the vehicle brakes or decelerates, the transmission will automatically downshift. The driver does not need to manually downshift unless there is a situation that requires forced downshifting (such as accelerating to overtake). Tips for using the M gear in a manual-automatic transmission: 1. Downshifting to overtake: When overtaking, if in D gear, the speed will not increase rapidly by pressing the accelerator sharply; it can only overtake by sequentially upshifting. However, after switching to M gear and pressing the accelerator, the vehicle can instantly accelerate with the high torque of a lower gear, completing the overtaking action more quickly. 2. Downhill: When going downhill for a long distance, if driving in automatic mode, the speed will uncontrollably increase, and you can only brake appropriately while coasting. But if you shift into manual mode when going downhill and pull the gear lever backward to downshift into a lower gear, you can fully utilize engine braking to reduce speed. When reaching the bottom of the slope, you can quickly upshift or switch back to automatic mode, resuming normal driving swiftly. 3. Uphill: When climbing a steep slope, you might be unlucky and get stuck on the slope, stopping and starting frequently. At this time, it is better to use the manual mode of the manual-automatic transmission, limiting the gear to 1st to handle frequent slope starts. This operation also protects the transmission. 4. Highway driving: It is best to use manual mode when driving on the highway, as it not only accelerates quickly but also allows the use of engine braking during emergency braking. When driving at high speed, if you want to brake, while pressing the brake pedal, quickly pull the gear lever backward continuously to force the car into a lower gear, generating strong engine braking and speeding up deceleration. 5. Coasting: While driving, you often encounter situations where coasting is needed, such as at a red light. Many people release the accelerator and press the brake at this time, but since automatic transmissions decelerate rapidly after releasing the accelerator, the car may stop prematurely, forcing you to accelerate again. If you shift into neutral, the car loses power, greatly reducing mobility and reaction ability. However, if you switch to manual mode, the car can downshift slowly, coasting smoothly, and the power is not cut off, allowing you to quickly press the accelerator to accelerate and avoid emergencies.
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