What does the 1 and 2 gears in an automatic transmission mean?
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1 and 2 are low gears, equivalent to the 1st and 2nd gears in a manual transmission. The following are the functions of the 1 and 2 gears in an automatic transmission: 1. Steep slopes: When going up or down very steep slopes, select 1st gear. In this case, the car will always remain in 1st gear and will not shift into the other three forward gears. This ensures sufficient power when climbing and maximizes the engine braking effect when descending. 2. Long slopes: When encountering a long-distance slope, select 2nd gear. The control unit will automatically shift between 1st and 2nd gears based on the driving speed and throttle opening. This avoids unnecessary shifting into higher gears and better utilizes the engine braking effect when descending.