What does it mean when the automatic transmission DS is placed together?

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GabrielAnn
07/29/25 2:06pm
Automatic transmission DS gears are placed together to facilitate the driver's operation during driving. The D gear is the forward gear of the car, and the S gear is the sport mode of the car. Placing these two gears together provides convenience for the driver. Additional information is as follows: 1. Transmission Types: There are mainly two types of automatic transmissions used in cars. One is the stepped automatic transmission, and the other is the continuously variable transmission (CVT). The most commonly used in passenger cars is the mechanical continuously variable transmission, which uses a V-shaped metal belt or chain to transmit torque between the driving pulley and the driven pulley in their V-shaped grooves. This type of transmission is usually used in smaller vehicles. 2. Operational Characteristics: In modern automatic transmission cars, the driver only needs to control the accelerator pedal. The computer analyzes signals such as engine throttle opening and vehicle speed collected by sensors and automatically controls the transmission or shifts the transmission into different gears.
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MacLukas
08/13/25 5:57am
Hey, as an experienced driver with over a decade behind the wheel, I often get asked by newbies about the difference between D and S in automatic transmissions. Simply put, D stands for Drive mode, which is the normal driving setting perfect for daily city commutes and highway cruising—your car shifts gears automatically for fuel efficiency and smooth rides. S, on the other hand, is Sport mode. When you switch to this, the engine revs higher before shifting gears, delivering more aggressive acceleration that’s super handy for overtaking or climbing hills. But heads up: S mode guzzles more fuel since the engine runs hotter, so don’t overuse it, especially in stop-and-go traffic. Once, I switched to S in a hurry and floored it, only to watch my fuel gauge plummet by the time I arrived. Bottom line? Switch between them flexibly based on road conditions and your mood.
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