What does SHIFT mean when it appears on the car dashboard?

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NolanDella
09/05/25 6:13am
Shift refers to gear shifting. The following is an introduction to gear shifting: Introduction: Gear shifting is the abbreviation for "transmission lever operation method," which refers to the driver's psychological and physiological movements to continuously change the position of the transmission lever according to road conditions and vehicle speed changes. Technical requirements: The technical requirements for gear shifting can be summarized in eight words: timely, correct, smooth, and rapid. Timely: Master the appropriate timing for gear shifting, neither shifting up too early nor shifting down too late. Correct: The coordination of the clutch pedal, accelerator pedal, and transmission lever should be accurate and harmonious, with precise positioning. Smooth: After shifting into a new gear, release the clutch pedal timely and smoothly. Rapid: The action should be quick to shorten the gear shifting time, reduce the loss of vehicle kinetic energy, and lower fuel consumption.
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