What does the M gear in Corolla mean?
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Corolla M gear is the manual mode of the automatic transmission model. There will also be a plus and minus sign next to it, which is used to shift gears by pushing the gear lever forward or backward or using the steering wheel paddle shifters. "M+" and "M-" are for upshifting and downshifting, and the number of gears depends on the type of the automatic transmission. When the car can use M gear: when overtaking, when going uphill or downhill, when driving on highways, and when driving on icy or snowy roads. When overtaking, the car can use M- to downshift, which provides higher torque, allowing the car's speed to increase rapidly in a short time. When driving uphill, the car should use M- as the lower gear provides stronger engine power. When driving downhill, M+ can be used to shift to gears 2-3, utilizing the engine's braking effect to slow down the vehicle without relying entirely on the brakes, thereby increasing driving safety. Additionally, using M gear when going down steep slopes helps control the speed with the engine, preventing brake overheating and thermal fade. When driving on highways, the driver can manually use M+ to upshift and maintain a speed of 80-100km/h for better fuel economy. When driving on icy or snowy roads, adjusting the gear to 2 using M+ can reduce wheel slippage.
