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What does d/m mean?

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JaceAnn

07/24/25 2:33am

d/m indicates the manual mode of a semi-automatic transmission vehicle. Here are the detailed explanations: 1. D gear: The D gear is the most common gear in automatic transmission vehicles, usually located in the middle-rear position of the gear shift console, behind the N gear. Its purpose is to enable the vehicle to automatically select gears while moving forward. When the gear is set to D, the driver only needs to control the accelerator and brake pedals without manually selecting gears. 2. M gear: The M gear refers to a gear in semi-automatic transmission vehicles, meaning it can switch gears automatically or manually, by moving the gear lever to the position between M+ and M- symbols.

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Derek

08/10/25 10:07pm

D/M in cars usually refers to Drive/Manual mode, meaning your automatic transmission vehicle can switch from drive mode to manual shifting, which is commonly seen on the gearshift control panel. I often use this feature when driving, especially on highways or uphill mountain roads, to manually control the gear shifts for a more engaging driving experience. The operation is simple: after stopping, move the gear lever to the D position, then there's an M mark nearby—just push it to enter manual mode, and use the plus and minus buttons to adjust the gears. This not only makes driving more fun but can also save some fuel in congested areas. However, I must remind you, beginners should not switch randomly as it can easily damage the transmission—start practicing on flat roads first.

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