What Does the L Gear Mean?

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StHailey
07/29/25 3:57pm
L gear refers to the low-speed gear. When going down a long slope, the L gear allows the car to use the engine's power for braking, and when going up a slope, it fully utilizes the engine's torque for climbing. An automatic transmission refers to the car's automatic gear-shifting mechanism, where the control system of the automatic transmission selects the appropriate gear based on the engine's speed and load during driving, replacing the driver's subjective judgment and gear-shifting operations. The steps to start an automatic transmission car are: 1. After sitting in the driver's seat, directly press the start button; 2. Press the brake and press the start button to ignite the engine; 3. Release the foot brake and let the car warm up in place; 4. Press the brake again and shift to D gear; 5. Release the handbrake and slowly release the foot brake to start.
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