What do the letters on an automatic transmission gear represent?

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Automatic transmission gear letters represent: 1. P stands for Park, used when the vehicle is parked and not in use. The wheels are mechanically locked to prevent rolling. 2. R stands for Reverse, used when backing up. 3. N stands for Neutral, used for temporary stops (such as at a red light). To prevent the vehicle from rolling on a slope, the brake must be pressed. 4. D stands for Drive, also known as the driving gear, used when moving forward. 5. L stands for Low gear, which limits the car's gear to automatically stay in the lowest gear, allowing the engine to provide braking power when going downhill, preventing the brake pads from overheating due to prolonged braking. 6. S stands for Sport mode, allowing free gear switching when engaged.