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Should I use S gear or D gear when driving uphill with an automatic transmission?

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ORobert

09/02/25 5:12am

When driving uphill with an automatic transmission, the gear lever should be placed in the D position. Here are a few key points to note: 1. When ascending a slope, keep the gear in D position and adjust the throttle according to the steepness of the slope. Remember to decelerate when approaching the crest as visibility is limited, and be cautious of oncoming vehicles. 2. For a pure automatic transmission, simply using throttle control is sufficient. If pressing the accelerator deeply doesn't provide enough power, the vehicle will automatically force a downshift. Once speed increases, it will automatically upshift. For vehicles with manual-automatic transmission (tiptronic), use the '+' and '-' symbols on the gear panel - after locking, push towards '+' to upshift one gear and towards '-' to downshift one gear.

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Lila

09/14/25 7:21am

I love using the S gear when driving uphill, especially on those long and steep slopes. The S gear keeps the RPM higher, making the engine deliver more power, which feels particularly strong when climbing. If I use the D gear, the transmission keeps shifting up and down automatically, making the car feel like it's hiccuping, with very noticeable jerks. Actually, the S gear in an automatic transmission is equivalent to the lower gears in a manual transmission. It can also be used downhill to utilize engine braking and reduce pressure on the brake pads. However, for gentle slopes, just stepping on the throttle in D gear is enough—switching gears back and forth is just a hassle.

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