What does 'strt' mean on a car?
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strt on a car refers to the second-gear start function switch. When this switch is turned on, the automatic transmission does not start from first gear but from second gear. Its main function is to be used on slippery roads to prevent the high torque of first-gear starts from causing wheel slippage, similar to the TRC (Traction Control) function. Below is an introduction to the gears of an automatic transmission car: 1. L gear: Low gear, which limits speed. When engaged while going uphill, it maintains a high RPM and low gear state. 2. S gear: Sport mode, where the transmission can shift freely, but the shift timing is delayed, keeping the engine at high RPM for a longer time, allowing the car to move at low gear and high RPM for an extended period. 3. D gear: Drive gear, used for forward movement of the car. 4. N gear: Neutral gear, used during brief stops. 5. P gear: Park gear, used when parking; placing the gear in P stops the car's braking, preventing it from rolling. 6. R gear: Reverse gear, used when reversing. However, R gear can only be engaged when the vehicle is completely stopped; engaging R while the car is slowly moving forward can cause serious damage to the car's transmission.