What do the M-E-D gears of the Trumpchi GS4 mean?
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The M-E-D gears of the Trumpchi GS4 represent Normal Mode, Manual Mode, and Economy Mode, respectively. D is Normal Mode: D stands for automatic transmission mode, which is the most commonly used mode. M is Manual Mode: M stands for manual mode, where you can manually shift gears using the plus and minus buttons on the gear lever. E is Economy Mode: In ECO mode, the vehicle will upshift earlier and downshift later than usual to achieve fuel-saving effects. Gear Shifting: Refers to the driver's psychological and physiological movements to continuously change the position of the gear lever in response to road conditions and vehicle speed changes. The "Gear Lever Operation Method" is limited to the "gear lever" itself; while gear shifting not only includes the "Gear Lever Operation Method" but also encompasses all psychological and physiological behaviors, including speed estimation, to achieve the goal (gear shifting).
When I usually drive the Trumpchi GS4, I often use the M-E-D gear positions, which I find particularly practical. M stands for manual mode, meaning it's like driving a manual car where you can shift gears yourself to speed up or slow down. For example, when overtaking or going uphill, pushing the gear lever up a notch gives the engine an immediate boost. E represents economy mode; activating it automatically adjusts the car to a more fuel-efficient style, which is great for city traffic jams. The air conditioning airflow also becomes gentler, saving a lot on fuel costs in the long run. D is the standard driving mode, where you don't have to think about anything—it's the default forward setting, which is quite convenient. Shifting between these modes is also straightforward: pushing the gear lever to the left selects M, to the right selects E, and returning it to the middle selects D. I think getting familiar with these modes allows for flexible switching to better handle different road conditions. Also, shifting to N (neutral) when parking is safer.