What does the M gear in an automatic transmission mean?
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The M gear in an automatic transmission refers to the manual mode in a semi-automatic or tiptronic transmission. By manually shifting the gear lever to M+ or M-, it simulates manual gear shifting. However, if the engine speed is too high or too low, the protection program will automatically upshift or downshift. The M gear is a versatile gear that can be used as a sport mode, hill climbing gear, downhill gear, or even as an overtaking gear. 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. Typically, automatic transmission cars have six gear positions, arranged from top to bottom as: P, R, N, D, S, L.