What do the + and - signs next to the D gear in an automatic transmission mean?

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DiGrant
07/30/25 10:57am
Automatic transmission D gear next to the + and - represents shifting gears up and down. The following is the relevant introduction: 1. Principle explanation: The + and - next to the D gear are the manual mode in the automatic transmission. The so-called manual mode is to add electronic control devices to the automatic transmission, so that the transmission follows the operator's instructions to shift up and down. 2. Scope of application: The "+" sign is the manual transmission upshift, and the "-" sign is the manual transmission downshift. During driving, the gear lever can be moved to the manual mode to shift gears manually. This manual function can be used when you need to force the gear to stay in a low gear during long uphill or downhill driving.
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