What does M+ mean in an automatic transmission car?
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That refers to a manual/automatic transmission. When shifted horizontally from D to the manual side, M+ is for upshifting and M- is for downshifting (the automatic transmission sets several gear ratios to simulate manual shifting). Below is relevant information about other gear positions: Common automatic transmission vehicles have P, R, N, D, 3, 2, and 1 gear positions: 1. P (Parking gear): When parking the car, the gear lever must be shifted to P position. 2. N (Neutral gear): N position is equivalent to neutral gear, which can be used when starting or towing the vehicle. 3. D (Drive gear): During normal driving, place the gear lever in D position, and the car will automatically shift between 1-3 or 4,5 gears. D is the most commonly used gear. 4. S (Sport mode): In this gear position, the transmission can shift freely, but the shifting timing is delayed to keep the engine at high RPM for a longer time, thereby increasing the vehicle's power.