What do the S and L gears mean on the Honda CR-V?
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Honda CR-V's S gear is the sport mode, and the L gear is the low gear. The meaning of S gear (sport mode): S stands for sport mode. Using the S gear can enhance driving pleasure. In this mode, the transmission can shift freely, but the shifting timing is delayed, keeping the engine at higher RPMs for a longer time, thereby increasing the vehicle's power. The meaning of L gear (low gear): L gear is the low gear, which can be understood as the 2nd gear in a manual transmission. The L gear is also the low forward gear. When going downhill or descending a long slope, shifting into this gear limits the car's automatic shifting to the lowest gear (equivalent to the 1st gear in a manual transmission), allowing the car to use the engine's power for braking. This prevents the driver from having to press the brake for extended periods, which could overheat the brake pads and lead to danger.