What are the PRNDS gears in a manual transmission?
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Manual transmissions do not have PRNDS gears; these are settings for automatic transmissions. Specifically: P – Parking gear, used when starting the vehicle. R – Reverse gear, for backing up. N – Neutral gear, where the transmission is disengaged. D – Drive gear, also known as the forward driving gear. S – Sport mode, indicating a performance driving mode. Detailed introduction: P Parking gear: When the gear lever is in the P 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 pressing the brake, generally used for long-term parking. R Reverse gear: When the gear lever is in the R position, the rotation direction of the transmission's output shaft is opposite to that of the engine, allowing the car to move backward. N Neutral gear: When the gear lever is in the N position, the gears inside the transmission are idling, and the clutch is not engaged, resulting in the least load on the transmission. The N gear is generally used for short-term parking. D Drive gear: When the gear lever is in the D position, the gears inside the transmission automatically switch between the lowest and highest gears based on factors such as vehicle speed and throttle opening, following preset shifting rules. In most cases, the D gear can be used for driving. S Sport mode: When the car is in S gear, it can shift freely, providing greater torque output, typically used during overtaking. Car shifting techniques: Downshift after deceleration: Increase speed before upshifting and reduce speed before downshifting by releasing the throttle. Before shifting, the clutch pedal must be fully depressed, and the gear lever should be operated gently, quickly, smoothly, and accurately. Master the timing of shifting: Shift when the engine speed is around 2000 RPM. First press the accelerator, then the clutch, so the clutch is not forcibly disengaged, and then shift. Downshift based on vehicle speed; generally, downshift when the engine speed is below 1500 RPM. Shifting actions should be continuous: Depress the clutch fully in one motion, and shift gears in one smooth movement. Familiarize yourself with the gear positions. If you encounter difficulty engaging a gear, shift to neutral, release the clutch slightly, then depress it again to engage the gear.