How to Use the Plus and Minus Signs on D Gear in Automatic Transmission?
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Automatic transmission D gear plus and minus signs usage method: 1. The D gear plus and minus signs refer to the vehicle's manual mode. When the gear is in D position, move the gear lever left or right to switch to manual mode; 2. In manual mode, operate the D gear plus and minus signs for gear shifting - pushing toward the plus sign direction upshifts, while the minus sign direction downshifts; 3. When going downhill, you can shift to D2 or D3 using the D gear plus sign. The D gear plus and minus signs represent the manual mode of automatic transmission. Automatic transmission is a gear-shifting device that automatically changes gears based on vehicle speed and engine RPM, as opposed to manual transmission.
I often use the plus and minus signs next to the D gear in my automatic transmission car, which is actually the manual shifting mode. When I want to control the gear shift myself, I just gently push the gear lever or press the button while in D gear. The minus sign (-) is used to downshift, which can increase the engine speed, suitable for uphill driving or when I want to accelerate quickly; the plus sign (+) is used to upshift, which can save fuel when the speed is high enough. For example, when I overtake on the highway, I downshift first to improve responsiveness, then upshift for smooth acceleration. It's important not to force a downshift when the speed is too high, as it may cause the transmission to overheat or wear out. Normally, if I don't operate it for a few seconds, the system automatically switches back to full automatic mode. Using it well can not only increase driving pleasure but also avoid burning fuel at low speeds for a long time.
