Is it necessary to press the brake when shifting to L gear?

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L gear is equivalent to the speed range between first and second gear in a manual transmission. There is no need to shift to L gear when the engine speed is high. However, when driving at low speeds, such as around 20 km/h, it is perfectly fine to directly shift into L gear. Similarly, when going uphill, you can shift from L gear to D gear without pressing the brake - just shift directly. Below are some relevant information about gears: 1. When in L gear, the transmission will stay in first gear and not upshift. It can be used in situations like climbing slopes. It also provides some braking function when going downhill. Some cars have a D2 gear, called low-speed forward gear, which is used for bad roads or off-road conditions. Generally, low gears can be used when climbing steep slopes or starting on inclined surfaces. The principle is that by shifting to this gear, you can limit the car's automatic gear shifting to only low gears (equivalent to first and second gear in a manual transmission car), ensuring the car obtains maximum forward power. 2. L gear is a limiting gear and is best used at low speeds. When shifting from D gear to L gear, if the current speed is higher than what first gear requires, it will automatically switch to the corresponding gear (such as L3 or L4 gear, with the corresponding value displayed after the L gear on the information screen). If shifting to L gear at low speeds, it may be L1 gear. If you need to increase the gear, press the '+' button on the left side of the gear lever to shift to the desired gear. Similarly, if the gear is too high, press the '-' button to lower it to the appropriate gear. When climbing steep slopes or driving on snow, shifting to L gear can enhance the car's climbing and passing ability. During long downhill drives, shifting to a lower L gear can use engine braking to limit speed, reducing the safety risks associated with frequent braking in D gear. This has the same effect as downshifting in a manual transmission when going downhill. 3. L gear can also be used for prolonged low-speed driving in urban areas, such as when following traffic. Firstly, it can reduce engine speed, preventing the engine and transmission from overheating. Secondly, it reduces frequent start-stop intervention, as start-stop only works in D gear and not in L gear. During normal driving, use D gear, as at the same speed, fuel consumption in L gear is higher than in D gear.