What do M+ and M- mean in a car?

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OBennett
07/30/25 4:07am
M stands for Manual, indicating the manual gear shifting mode. Generally, the + and - signs on an M-gear transmission mean shifting gears by pushing the gear lever forward or backward or using the steering wheel paddle shifters. Below are the technical requirements for gear shifting: 1. Timely: Master the appropriate gear shifting timing, meaning neither upshifting too early nor downshifting too late. 2. Correct: The coordination of the clutch pedal, accelerator pedal, and gear lever should be accurate and harmonious, with precise positioning. 3. Smooth: After shifting into a new gear, release the clutch pedal promptly and smoothly. 4. Swift: The action should be quick to shorten the gear shifting time, reduce the loss of the car's kinetic energy, and lower fuel consumption.
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