What are the functions of different gears?

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McRiley
07/30/25 7:16am
Introduction to the functions of car gears is as follows: 1. N gear (neutral): Neutral gear, which functions the same as the neutral gear in a manual transmission, used for temporary parking. Another function is that if the engine suddenly stalls while driving and you want to restart the engine while moving, you need to shift into N gear. 2. P gear (parking): Parking gear, used when the engine is turned off for parking or the car is stationary. When the vehicle is stopped, you need to shift into P gear to power off, remove the key, and lock the doors. 3. D gear (drive): Drive gear, used for driving on general road surfaces, also one of the most commonly used gears. It can automatically switch to a comfortable working state based on road conditions and vehicle speed.
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