What do the E and S on a car mean?
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Normal mode and sport mode. The W gear in a car is the snow mode, used when starting on slippery surfaces, generally limiting torque to second gear, which provides less starting power than first gear to avoid wheel slippage. Many cars are equipped with "sport mode" and "snow mode" options, allowing drivers to choose the appropriate control mode based on environmental requirements. Introduction to other gears in automatic transmission cars: 1. P gear: When parking, the gear lever must be shifted into P position. 2. R gear: Reverse gear. 3. N gear: Neutral, can be used when starting or towing. 4. D gear: Drive gear, place the gear lever in D position for normal driving. 5. S gear: Sport mode, in this gear the transmission can shift freely, but the shifting timing is delayed, keeping the engine at high RPM for a longer time to increase vehicle power. 6. L gear: Low gear, in this gear the transmission stays in first gear without shifting up, can be used on slopes, and also provides some braking function when going downhill. 7. E gear: Normal mode.