What do the S and L gears mean?
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S gear stands for Sport mode, and L gear stands for Low gear. When in S gear, the transmission can shift freely, but the shifting is delayed, allowing the car to operate at high RPMs in lower gears for an extended period, thereby delivering greater torque output and acceleration. When the vehicle is in L gear, the transmission shifts between the low gears, 1st and 2nd. In an automatic transmission car, the driver does not need to manually shift gears; the vehicle automatically selects the appropriate gear based on driving speed and traffic conditions. The meanings of the letters on an automatic transmission car are as follows: P stands for Park, R stands for Reverse, N stands for Neutral, D stands for Drive, L stands for Low gear, S stands for Sport mode, and OD stands for Overdrive.