What Does the Minus Sign on an Automatic Transmission Mean?
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Automatic transmission plus and minus signs indicate manual mode. In manual mode, the driver can manually shift up or down, similar to driving a manual transmission car. The car will not automatically shift gears, and usually, only a manual-automatic transmission will have these symbols. To use it, simply push it up or pull it down. Automatic transmission generally refers to the car's automatic gear-shifting mechanism: while driving, the automatic transmission's control system selects the appropriate gear based on the engine's speed and load, replacing the driver's subjective judgment and shifting operations. A typical automatic transmission car has six gear positions, from top to bottom: P, R, N, D, S, L. When switching between gears other than D and S, you need to first press the brake, then move the gear lever to the desired gear, and finally release the brake to complete the gear shift.