What are the gears of the Volkswagen Lavida automatic transmission?

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MacElijah
07/30/25 10:25am
Below is an introduction to the gears of the Volkswagen Lavida automatic transmission model: 1. P gear is the parking gear: When the gear lever is in the P gear position, the transmission is in neutral internally, but the output shaft is mechanically locked. At this time, the car will stop in place even without stepping on the brake. It is generally used when the car is parked for a long time. When engaging the P gear, the car must be completely stationary. Do not engage the P gear when the car has not stopped completely, and the handbrake must be applied at the same time. When parking on a slope, the handbrake should be applied first before engaging the P gear. 2. R gear is the reverse gear: When the gear lever is in the R gear position, the rotation direction of the transmission output shaft is opposite to that of the engine, allowing the car to reverse. When engaging the R gear, the car must be completely stationary. Do not engage the R gear when the car has not stopped completely. 3. N gear is the neutral gear: When the gear lever is in the N gear position, the gears inside the transmission are idling, and the clutch is not engaged. The load on the transmission is minimized at this time. The N gear is generally used for short-term parking. In addition, when towing the car, the transmission should also be placed in the N gear. 4. D gear is the driving gear: When the gear lever is in the D gear position, the gears inside the transmission automatically switch between the lowest and highest gears according to the set shifting rules based on factors such as vehicle speed and throttle opening. In most cases, the D gear can be used for driving.
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