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What does the A gear mean?

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TessaAnn

07/30/25 8:28am

Automatic gear A refers to the auto-hold function, which is equivalent to an 'automatic handbrake'. The A gear stands for the auto-hold system: After activating this switch, when the vehicle comes to a stop during driving, even if you release the brake pedal, the vehicle will not move forward. It will only resume driving when the accelerator pedal is pressed, at which point the function is automatically deactivated. To turn it off, you must manually disable it. This feature is designed to prevent rolling on slopes during short stops or in traffic congestion. The function must be activated before each use. Even when in D gear, there's no need to keep the brake pedal depressed continuously. To release the hold, simply press the accelerator pedal. The system automatically disengages when the driving force exceeds the resistance, eliminating the need to shift to neutral. However, for prolonged parking, it's best to shift to neutral or P gear and engage the handbrake system. Working principle: The auto-hold function uses a slope sensor to provide precise braking force via the control unit. During startup, the parking control unit calculates data from the clutch distance sensor, clutch engagement speed sensor, accelerator pedal sensor, and other components. When the driving force exceeds the resistance, the parking brake is automatically released, allowing the car to start smoothly. This significantly enhances safety during temporary stops.

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