What do the gear shift letters represent?
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The meanings of the gear shift letters are as follows: 1. P (Park): Represents the parking gear. When engaged, the parking lock mechanism locks the transmission output shaft. 2. R (Reverse): Represents the reverse gear. Engaging this gear connects the hydraulic system's reverse oil circuit, causing the drive wheels to rotate in reverse for backward movement. Never force the shift into "R" when the vehicle is not completely stopped, as this may damage the transmission. 3. N (Neutral): Represents the neutral gear. When in neutral, the planetary gear system idles without power output. 4. D (Drive): Represents the forward gear. When the shift lever is in this position, the hydraulic control system automatically engages the appropriate forward gear oil circuit based on throttle opening and vehicle speed signals, enabling automatic gear shifting as speed changes for automatic transmission functionality. 5. S (Sport): Represents the sport mode, which can be switched at any time without adverse effects like transmission damage. Suitable for overtaking but not recommended for high-speed driving. 6. L (Low): Represents the low gear. When descending slopes, engaging low gear reduces brake usage; when climbing, low gear provides more power for hill ascents.