What do the letters on car gears mean?

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LaJune
07/24/25 7:15pm
The letters on car gears represent the following: 1. P stands for Parking gear, also known as the parking brake, which prevents the car from rolling when parked for a long time. 2. R stands for Reverse gear, which can be engaged by pressing the safety button on the shift lever after the car has come to a complete stop. 3. N stands for Neutral gear, which disconnects the power system between the transmission and the engine when engaged. 4. D stands for Drive gear, where the transmission automatically shifts gears when in use. 5. S stands for Sport mode, used when going uphill or overtaking. 6. L stands for Low gear, which keeps the car in a low gear during long downhill descents, eliminating the need to constantly apply the brakes.
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