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How to use the X-Trail manual-automatic transmission?

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OMiles

07/24/25 3:14am

The method to use the X-Trail manual-automatic transmission is as follows: First, press the brake and pull the gear lever down to engage the "D" gear; then push the gear lever to the left, which will engage the manual mode. When you need to shift gears, push the gear lever forward (+) to increase the gear by 1, or pull it backward (-) to decrease the gear by 1. Here is more information about the transmission: 1. The manual-automatic transmission is a type of automatic transmission that adds the function of manual shifting on the basis of the automatic mode, with no significant difference in essence between the two. 2. In manual mode, when the vehicle speed decreases, the transmission will downshift but will not upshift automatically. To return to automatic mode, push the gear lever back to the right. Manual and automatic modes can be switched at any time without pressing the brake, and the throttle can also remain engaged.

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AliviaAnn

08/10/25 10:49pm

I've been driving the X-Trail for over three years now, and this automatic transmission with manual mode is incredibly convenient. For daily city driving, just leave it in D mode and let the system handle gear changes effortlessly. When encountering continuous uphill climbs or long descents, I simply pull the gear lever to the left to switch to manual mode. The dashboard then displays the current gear - push up to upshift, pull down to downshift. I remember last year driving on mountain roads, I deliberately shifted down to 2nd gear when descending, letting the engine help with braking so I didn't have to constantly press the brake pedal. Downshifting before overtaking works wonders - the moment the RPM rises, acceleration becomes swift. If you're not used to it at first, find an empty space to practice shifting the gear lever, but never use manual mode when reversing - I tried it once and almost hit a wall. Once you get familiar with it, you can even improve fuel efficiency, especially on highways where you can control the RPM range yourself.

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