What Does M Mean in Automatic Transmission?
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Automatic transmission M refers to the manual mode, where the plus sign is for upshifting and the minus sign is for downshifting. Tiptronic combines the manual shifting and automatic shifting of a car into one transmission method. The Tiptronic transmission is a type of automatic transmission that simulates the operation of a manual transmission through an electronic control system, giving the driver the freedom to choose the appropriate gear and shifting timing. Automatic transmissions can reduce the impact of manual shifting on the car's drivetrain, extend the vehicle's service life, and improve ride comfort. This setting is added to enhance the economy and controllability of the automatic transmission, returning the shifting timing originally determined by the computer back to the driver's hands.