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What do P, R, N, D, S, M mean in automatic transmission cars?

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HavenAnn

07/29/25 3:55pm

P, R, N, D, S, M in automatic transmission cars refer to the corresponding gear positions, where P stands for Parking, R for Reverse, N for Neutral, D for Drive, S for Sport, and M for Manual mode. The detailed explanations are as follows: D - Drive: The most commonly used gear. Gear shifting can be controlled by the accelerator pedal. P - Parking: After the car stops, engaging P gear prevents the vehicle from moving. Unlike N gear, P gear interrupts power output. N - Neutral: Temporarily stops the vehicle's movement when parked, but power is not interrupted. For example, when waiting at a traffic light, the handbrake should be applied simultaneously. This gear is prohibited when going downhill. R - Reverse: This gear can only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary. For models with a lock button, the button must be pressed to switch. S - Sport: The difference between D gear and S gear is only that the computer switches to a different shifting program. Therefore, S gear can be switched at any time without causing damage to the transmission. It is suitable for overtaking and climbing hills, but not recommended for other scenarios due to higher fuel consumption. M - Manual mode: This gear is unique to cars with a manual-automatic transmission, allowing drivers to enjoy the fun of manual shifting.

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