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What does the DM gear mean?

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Scott

07/24/25 8:23am

Car DM gear is the forward creeping mode, which is only a low-speed gear and does not automatically upshift. In the creeping mode gear state, the vehicle is equivalent to being in a semi-engaged state, and only requires controlling the throttle opening to achieve slow movement of the vehicle, making it more conducive to precise control of the vehicle's position. Generally, AMT automatic transmissions are designed with Dm (creeping mode) and Rm (creeping mode), which are the semi-engaged states of the automatic transmission. When in the creeping mode gear state, the vehicle in the semi-engaged state can achieve slow movement by lightly pressing the throttle, making it very convenient in situations such as passing through width-limiting gates or reversing into parking spaces. The semi-engaged state of an automatic transmission is actually similar to that of a manual transmission, except that the gear actuator helps us achieve the control of the semi-engaged state. Similarly, in the semi-engaged state, the transmission cannot switch gears, and the clutch is in a semi-engaged state. Precautions for DM gear: The vehicle gear should not be kept in "creeping mode" for a long time, as the clutch is in a semi-engaged state at this time, and continuous high-load operation may lead to premature wear of the clutch plates. Creeping mode should only be used in scenarios such as connecting trailers, passing through width-limiting gates, or low-speed reversing into parking spaces.

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McEmma

08/11/25 4:00am

I've been driving for over twenty years and have seen all kinds of gear indicators. Speaking of the DM gear, I guess you're asking about the one on hybrid vehicles. Nowadays, in BYD's new energy vehicles, DM stands for Dual Mode, which comes in two variants: DM-i and DM-p. DM-i focuses on fuel efficiency, usually running gently on electricity, with the engine quietly assisting in power generation only when the battery is low. DM-p is for performance enthusiasts, combining front and rear motors with the engine for a triple power boost—stepping on the accelerator gives you a rollercoaster-like push-back feeling. Switching is simple, just turn the button on the steering wheel. However, don't always use pure electric mode on the highway; it's more practical to save some battery for traffic jams. If you have convenient home charging, this car won't cost much for daily commutes.

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