What are the buttons on the gear lever of the 14th-generation Sylphy for?
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Here are the specific functions of the buttons on the gear lever of the 14th-generation Sylphy: 1. The front button is used when switching the vehicle to manual mode, while the rear button is the gear limit button. 2. When the button is pressed, the vehicle's transmission gear will be locked, and the vehicle will move forward with a fixed power output, which is more suitable for slippery road conditions. Below are the specific details of the 14th-generation Sylphy: 1. The engine model used in the 14th-generation Sylphy is the HR16, a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine with 135 horsepower, a maximum power of 99 kW at 6300 rpm, and a maximum torque of 159 Nm at 4000 rpm. 2. The engine uses 92-octane gasoline, employs multi-point electronic fuel injection, and is paired with a CVT continuously variable transmission or a five-speed manual transmission.
I've been driving a Sylphy for ten years, and that button on the gear lever is called the shift lock release button. You have to press it every time before shifting from P to D or R, which acts as an extra safety measure for gear shifting. Once, my wife didn't press it and just yanked the gear lever, causing the car to jerk violently, which really scared her. Later, I explained that this design is meant to prevent accidental operation. Now, whenever a new driver gets in, I always emphasize how to use this button—after all, repairing a transmission can cost thousands. When waiting at a red light, just shift to N and press the button when starting again; once you get used to it, it becomes second nature. This thoughtful design detail is really considerate, protecting both the transmission and preventing the danger of shifting into the wrong gear.
