What do PRNDS represent in terms of gear positions?

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LaRichard
07/30/25 7:05am
P stands for Park, R for Reverse, N for Neutral, D for Drive, and S for Sport mode. Below are the detailed explanations: 1. P (Park): When engaged, the parking lock mechanism locks the transmission output shaft. 2. R (Reverse): Engaging this gear connects the hydraulic system to the reverse gear circuit, causing the drive wheels to rotate backward for reverse movement. Never force the shift into "R" when the vehicle is not completely stopped, as it may damage the transmission. 3. N (Neutral): In this position, the planetary gear system idles without transmitting power. 4. D (Drive): When the gear selector is in this position, the hydraulic control unit automatically engages the appropriate forward gear circuit based on throttle opening and vehicle speed signals, enabling automatic gear shifts according to driving speed for seamless automatic transmission functionality. 5. S (Sport Mode): In this setting, the transmission control module responds to driver input by activating sport mode, adopting more aggressive shift logic with frequent gear changes to enhance driving dynamics, throttle response, and overall vehicle handling pleasure.
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