What do the letters on car gears represent?
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The meanings of the letters on car gears are as follows: P gear: Stands for Parking gear. When this gear is engaged, the parking lock mechanism locks the transmission output shaft. R gear: Stands for Reverse gear. Engaging this gear connects the hydraulic system's reverse oil circuit, causing the drive wheels to rotate in reverse for backward movement. Do not forcibly shift to "R" gear when the vehicle is not completely stopped, as this may damage the transmission. N gear: Stands for Neutral gear. When in neutral, the planetary gear system idles and cannot output power. D gear: Stands for Drive gear. When the gear selector is in this position, the hydraulic control system automatically connects the corresponding forward gear oil circuit based on throttle opening and vehicle speed signals, enabling automatic shifting with speed changes for automatic transmission functionality. S gear: Stands for Sport gear. The S gear can be switched at any time without adverse effects like damaging the transmission. It is suitable for overtaking but not for high-speed driving. L gear: Stands for Low gear. When going downhill, engaging low gear reduces brake usage; when going uphill, low gear provides more power for climbing.