What are the full names of the gear positions P, R, D, and S?

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McFinley
07/30/25 3:51am
P stands for Parking gear, R for Reverse gear, D for Drive gear, and S for Sport mode. The specific introductions are as follows: 1. P (Parking) gear: This is a very commonly used gear. When you have parked your car, you must remember to shift into this gear. The parking brake will lock the output shaft, preventing the vehicle from rolling. 2. R (Reverse) gear: This gear can only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is idling. 3. D (Drive) gear: In this gear, the car's transmission can automatically shift between various gears. The D gear is the most commonly used driving position. The numbers 1, 2, and 3 following D represent Drive gears 1, 2, and 3, respectively. In this gear, the transmission automatically switches between gears 1 to 3 and does not shift up to gears 4 and 5. It can be used as a limiting gear when traffic is not very smooth, avoiding the skip between gears 3 and 4. 4. S (Sport) mode: In this mode, the transmission can shift freely, but the shifting timing is delayed, keeping the engine at high RPM for a longer time to promptly deliver high torque, increasing the vehicle's power for instant acceleration.
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