What does the DS gear in an automatic car mean?

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It refers to the sport mode, also known as the hill-climbing gear. Its characteristic is higher shift RPM, mainly used for mountain road climbing and rapid overtaking. Automatic transmission gears are generally represented by the letters P, R, N, D, S, and L, which stand for Park (parking gear), Reverse, Neutral, Drive (forward gear), Sport mode, and Low-speed mode respectively. Here is additional information: 1. DS gear: The so-called D gear is the Drive gear, which is the abbreviation of Drive. When the gear lever is moved to this position, the transmission automatically shifts gears within the engine's RPM range, with the shift point depending on engine load, the driver's driving style, and vehicle speed. The S gear is the sport mode of the D gear, providing more powerful power output. In this mode, the transmission can shift freely, but shifting is delayed to keep the engine at high RPM for a longer time, thereby increasing the vehicle's power. 2. PRNL gear: P gear is used when the car is parked and not in use. In this position, the wheels are mechanically locked to prevent rolling. R gear should be engaged only after the car has come to a complete stop to avoid damaging the transmission. N gear is used for temporary stops (such as at a red light). Note that this gear represents neutral, and to prevent the car from rolling on a slope, the brake must be applied. L gear is the low-speed gear, providing greater torque for climbing hills.