How to Use the Manual Mode of Roewe i5 Automatic Transmission?
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Roewe i5 automatic transmission manual mode is used by placing the gear lever in the e position, then pushing or pulling it forward or backward to increase or decrease the gear. Pushing forward increases the gear, while pulling backward decreases the gear. Automatic transmission means that while the car is moving, the driver controls the accelerator pedal as needed during the driving process. It can automatically shift into different gears based on the engine load and the car's operating conditions. Taking the 2021 1.5L Manual Platinum Edition Roewe i5 as an example, its body dimensions are 4607mm in length, 1818mm in width, and 1489mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2680mm. It is equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine and a 5-speed manual transmission.
As a driver who has operated several automatic transmission cars, I remember the manual mode of the Roewe i5 is quite straightforward: After starting the car, shift the gear lever from left to right to the M position, and the dashboard will display M along with the current gear, such as M1. While driving, push the lever up or use the paddle shifters to upshift (right for upshift, left for downshift), based on the RPM—typically shift up between 2000 to 2500 RPM, and avoid pushing it to the redline. I often use it for hill starts or controlling speed on long descents to prevent brake overheating; occasionally, manual shifting for quicker acceleration during highway overtaking is also handy. For safety, avoid unnecessary gear changes on slippery roads, and beginners should practice to get familiar before using it frequently to prevent stalling or damaging the transmission.
When buying the car, the salesperson taught me to try the manual mode, which was quite easy: shift to drive gear D, move the lever to the right to enter M mode, then push forward or pull back to shift up or down. I use it during my daily commute to manually shift up to save fuel in traffic jams, or manually shift down for more power when climbing out of underground parking garages. The tachometer in the Roewe i5 is crucial—remember to shift when it exceeds 4000 RPM, as the system won't intervene automatically, so you need to pay attention. When I first learned, I was also afraid of damaging the car, so I practiced a few times at low speed in an empty area. Once I got familiar with it, it became very smooth.
