Introduction to Toyota Automatic Transmission Gear Positions?

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VonEmerson
07/29/25 5:35pm
Generally, the transmission has several gear positions: P, R, N, D, 3, 2, and 1. P stands for Parking gear, used when parking (when turning off the engine or during prolonged idling). R stands for Reverse gear. N stands for Neutral gear, which is the same as the neutral gear in a manual transmission, used for brief stops! D represents Drive gear, where the transmission automatically shifts between 1st to 5th gears based on speed and throttle conditions. Below are introductions to other gear positions: Drive gear: 3 is also a Drive gear, where the transmission shifts automatically between 1st to 3rd gears without moving into 4th or 5th gears. The introduction and driving techniques for automatic transmission cars mention that it can be used as a limiting gear in less congested traffic to avoid frequent shifting between 3rd and 4th gears! 2 represents 2nd gear, where the transmission stays in 2nd gear, used for starting on slippery roads or as a limiting gear for slow movement, avoiding shifts between 1st and 2nd gears or between 2nd and 3rd gears. Other gear positions: Other automatic transmission vehicles may have additional gear positions like S gear, L gear (e.g., Honda Fit), or a snowflake button on the transmission (e.g., Buick Sail), as well as an OD-OFF button. S stands for Sport mode, where the transmission can shift freely but with delayed timing, keeping the engine at high RPM for longer periods to enhance vehicle power.
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