What are the appropriate situations for manual transmission gears 1-5?

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OHarley
07/29/25 10:23pm
Manual transmission gears 1-5 are used in the following situations: 1. 1st Gear: Used for normal starting or climbing very steep slopes. The speed is generally around 10 km/h when using this gear. 2. 2nd Gear: Used as a transition gear for acceleration after starting, or for low-speed driving and climbing steep slopes. The speed is generally around 20 km/h. 3. 3rd Gear: Used at speeds between 20-40 km/h, commonly used for city driving. 4. 4th Gear: Used at speeds between 40-60 km/h. 5. 5th Gear: Can be used at speeds of 60 km/h or higher.
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