What do the + and - signs on an automatic transmission mean?
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Automatic transmission + sign direction is to increase the gear, and - sign direction is to decrease the gear. The following are specific introductions about the +- signs: Meaning and function of +- signs: The + sign direction and - sign direction on an automatic transmission are used when the vehicle is in manual mode. The + sign direction increases the gear, while the - sign direction decreases the gear. The function of the + and - signs is to switch gears after entering manual mode, with the + direction for upshifting and the - direction for downshifting. This type of transmission is a manual-automatic transmission. The main purpose of a manual-automatic transmission with +- signs is to provide some driving pleasure for automatic transmission cars. It is a type of automatic transmission that adds the function of manual gear shifting on top of the automatic transmission, with no significant difference in essence. Usage scenarios of +- signs: When stuck in traffic, it is necessary to switch to a lower gear, which may cause a strong sense of jerking. In severe traffic conditions, the gear can be fixed in second or third gear for smoother driving and better protection of the transmission; overtaking generally requires downshifting to gain stronger power and quickly increase speed in a short time; when climbing a slope, you can switch to manual mode and lower the gear.