What does the M gear in a car mean?
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M stands for Manual, which means entering the manual shifting mode. Here are some tips for using the M gear: 1. Downshifting to overtake. When overtaking in D gear, the vehicle speed does not increase rapidly. Solution: Switch to M gear, press the accelerator, and the vehicle will instantly accelerate with the high torque of the lower gear, completing the overtaking action faster. 2. Driving on highways. Using manual mode for highway driving allows faster acceleration, and engine braking can be used during emergency braking. Solution: Press the brake pedal and quickly pull the gear lever backward repeatedly to force downshift into a lower gear, generating strong engine braking to speed up deceleration. 3. Coasting. If coasting is needed, the automatic transmission slows down quickly after releasing the throttle, leading to early stopping. Solution: Switch to manual mode, downshift slowly, and in case of emergencies, quickly press the accelerator to accelerate and avoid obstacles.