How to Use the S Gear in Corolla Hybrid?
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To engage the S gear in the Corolla Hybrid, simply press and hold the lock button while pulling the gear lever into the S position. The vehicle is also equipped with paddle shifters on the steering wheel. In S gear, you can manually switch between 6 gears using the paddle shifters. This manual mode differs slightly from the manual control transmission shifting found in conventional gasoline engine models. The primary function of the manual mode is engine-assisted braking, providing additional energy recovery during long downhill drives and similar conditions. Below are some related details: 1. It's important to note that the S gear in the Corolla Hybrid is not a sport mode; instead, it is a forced kinetic energy recovery mode, which enhances fuel efficiency. The S gear is not a single position but ranges from S1 to S6, with varying levels of braking force from strong to weak. Additionally, the braking force is partially recovered, so simply releasing the throttle in S gear will generate braking force. 2. During normal driving, after shifting to D gear, you can directly switch to S gear by moving the gear lever without any additional steps. To switch, move the lever to the right and then downward to engage S gear. You can shift directly from D gear to S gear, but you cannot shift directly from N gear to S gear. Similarly, you can shift directly from S gear back to N gear.
