What does the L gear in Civic mean?
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The L gear in Civic is the low-speed mode of the transmission. Below is a detailed introduction to the specific car gears: 1. P gear (Parking gear): When the gear lever is in the P gear position, the transmission is in neutral internally, but the output shaft is mechanically locked. At this time, the car will stop in place even without stepping on the brake. It is generally used when the car is parked for a long time. When shifting into P gear, the car must be completely stationary. Do not shift into P gear when the car is not completely stopped, and the handbrake must be engaged. When parking on a slope, the handbrake should be engaged first before shifting into P gear. 2. R gear (Reverse gear): When the gear lever is in the R gear position, the rotation direction of the transmission output shaft is opposite to that of the engine, allowing the car to move backward. When shifting into R gear, the car must be completely stationary. Do not shift into R gear when the car is not completely stopped. 3. N gear (Neutral gear): When the gear lever is in the N gear position, the gears inside the transmission are in a freewheeling state, and the clutch is not engaged. The load on the transmission is minimal at this time. N gear is generally used for short-term parking, such as waiting at a red light. Also, when the car is being towed, the transmission should be shifted into N gear. 4. D gear (Drive gear): When the gear lever is in the D gear position, the gears inside the transmission automatically switch between the lowest and highest gears according to factors such as vehicle speed and throttle opening, based on the preset shifting pattern. In most cases, the D gear can be used for driving.
