What do P, R, N, D, L represent as gear positions?

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DiArianna
07/30/25 6:11am
Here is a detailed introduction to the P, R, N, D, L gear positions: 1. P (Parking) gear: Uses a mechanical device to lock the rotating parts of the vehicle's tires, preventing the car from moving. 2. R (Reverse) gear: When this gear is engaged, the hydraulic system's reverse gear oil circuit is activated, causing the drive wheels to rotate in reverse for backward movement. The vehicle must be completely stopped before shifting to "R" gear, otherwise, it may damage the transmission. 3. N (Neutral) gear: When in neutral, the planetary gear system idles without power output. 4. D (Drive) gear: When the gear shift lever is in this position, the hydraulic control system automatically connects the corresponding forward gear oil circuit based on throttle opening and vehicle speed signals. It can automatically shift up or down according to driving speed, achieving automatic transmission functionality. 5. L (Low) gear: The transmission can only switch within limited gear positions. "1" or "L" is the lowest gear of the transmission, typically used only when extremely strong power is needed, such as climbing steep slopes or towing heavy vehicles.
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