What do the PRNDSL gears mean?
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prndsl gears respectively represent the following meanings: p stands for the English word Parking, the P gear is used for parking, using a mechanical device to lock the rotating part of the car so that the car cannot move. r stands for the English word Reverse, reverse gear, used when reversing. n stands for the English word Neutral, neutral gear, which can be used when starting, towing, or temporarily stopping (such as at a red light). d stands for the English word Drive, forward gear. Place the gear lever in the D gear, and the driver only needs to control the accelerator pedal to control the speed. s stands for the English word "Sport", sports gear. In S gear sports mode, the transmission can shift freely, but the shifting timing is delayed, keeping the engine at high speed for a longer time, allowing the car to travel at low gear and high speed for a longer time, thereby obtaining greater torque output and acceleration. l stands for the English word "Low", low gear, generally the car can obtain greater power at low speed, and this gear is equivalent to the second gear of a manual transmission car, generally used when the car is climbing a slope, the car can obtain greater power.
As someone who has driven automatic transmission cars for over 30 years, I'm extremely familiar with these gear positions. P stands for Park - after stopping and turning off the engine, engaging this gear locks the vehicle securely to prevent rolling. R is Reverse gear - always check behind before backing up slowly. N is Neutral - useful at traffic lights to save fuel, but don't leave it engaged too long to avoid rolling on slopes. D is Drive - essential for starting and moving forward. S is Sport mode - makes the engine more responsive for overtaking or climbing hills with stronger acceleration. L is Low gear - used for steep descents or heavy loads to control speed. Never shift gears while the vehicle is moving - like shifting to Park before fully stopped can damage the transmission. This knowledge has helped me avoid countless troubles.