What does the +- next to d/s mean?
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d/s The +- next to it means gear shifting. If there are "+ and -" signs, it means this is a manual-automatic transmission. The "+" sign is for upshifting in manual mode, and the "-" sign is for downshifting in manual mode. The specific operation of manual mode and the application range of the - sign are as follows: Specific operation of manual mode: Manual mode can lock a gear for long-term driving. For example, when driving uphill, if you use D gear, it may upshift prematurely, resulting in insufficient climbing power. In this case, you can switch to manual mode first, press the + sign to shift to 1st gear, and start climbing. When you notice the slope is easing, press the + sign again to shift to 2nd gear and continue driving. Application range of the - sign: Compared to the + sign, the - sign has a wider range of applications. For example, when going uphill, if you find that the engine torque is insufficient in D gear mode, you can directly switch to manual mode and press the - sign to actively downshift one gear, forcing the engine to output high torque at a lower gear, ensuring sufficient climbing power.
I always love figuring out these buttons while driving. The +− next to D/S is actually the manual shifting function. When the gear lever is pushed from D to S, you can use +− to shift up or down. For example, when climbing a long slope, holding the + button keeps the gear low to prevent frequent gear shifts by the transmission; when going down a steep slope, shifting to - utilizes engine braking. Some cars also have paddles behind the steering wheel, which serve the same purpose. This function is especially useful in rainy, snowy weather or on mountain roads, but remember to push it back to D after use, otherwise it will keep the high RPM. When I first bought the car, I was also confused, but later I read the manual and realized that the symbols vary quite a bit between different brands.
