What do the letters on a manual transmission mean?

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Each gear letter on a manual transmission car represents a different function: P stands for Parking gear; R stands for Reverse gear; N stands for Neutral gear; D stands for Drive gear. Below is more information about the meaning of each letter: P gear: Generally, when the car is parked in a parking lot or reaches a destination where it needs to stay for a relatively long time, you should engage the P gear. The vehicle will automatically lock, especially on slopes, to prevent rolling. N gear: The N gear can be used when the car is stopped for a short time, such as at a traffic light. The engine will not stop running. R gear: The R gear can be used when reversing the car, but it is important to note that the car must come to a complete stop before engaging R gear. Otherwise, engaging R gear while the car is still moving can easily damage the transmission. D gear: D is the Drive gear for moving the car forward. When you want the car to move forward, engage the D gear. This gear also allows you to select different speeds for the car's movement.