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What does the M gear in an automatic transmission mean?

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MacJuliette

07/29/25 9:15pm

The M gear in automatic transmission vehicles stands for manual mode. Below is a detailed introduction about it: 1. Manual mode is generally used in situations such as going up or down slopes, overtaking, starting on icy or snowy roads, and during traffic jams. Usually, only vehicles with a manual-automatic transmission have this function. After entering manual mode, the driver can manually shift up or down, similar to driving a manual transmission car. Engaging the M gear is quite simple: if the plus and minus signs are on the left side of the D gear, move the gear lever to the left; if they are on the right side of the D gear, move it to the right. When shifting into M gear, there are no restrictions on time or RPM, and the transmission will automatically match the appropriate gear based on the real-time speed. 2. In D gear, the gear is adjusted automatically according to the vehicle speed. In such cases, it is necessary to press the brake for a long time.

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