What does the L gear in an automatic transmission car mean?
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The L gear in an automatic transmission car stands for Low gear, where 'L' is the abbreviation for 'low'. When the L gear is engaged, the transmission is in 1st or 2nd gear, providing the vehicle with strong torque at a relatively low speed. The L gear is typically used in the following situations: 1. Climbing steep slopes; 2. Descending long slopes at low speed. An automatic transmission eliminates the need for the driver to manually shift gears, as the vehicle automatically selects the appropriate gear based on driving speed and traffic conditions. Other gears include: 1. P gear (Parking gear); 2. R gear (Reverse gear); 3. N gear (Neutral gear); 4. D gear (Drive gear); 5. S gear (Sport mode).