What does the NORMAL mode in a car mean?
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NORMAL in a car refers to the standard driving mode, which is the most commonly used mode. In this mode, the car's performance is balanced, achieving the best compromise between fuel economy, quietness, and power performance, making it suitable for city driving. Modern automatic transmissions are designed to meet different driving requirements and adapt to various road conditions. The electronic control unit incorporates different shift logics, and a mode selection switch is provided on the control panel, allowing drivers to choose the transmission control mode. Common automatic transmission control modes include: ECONOMY mode: This control mode is designed to optimize fuel economy. When the automatic transmission operates in ECONOMY mode, the shift pattern ensures the engine runs within the most fuel-efficient speed range, thereby improving fuel efficiency. POWER mode: This control mode is designed to maximize the car's power performance. In this mode, the automatic transmission's shift pattern keeps the engine operating within the high-power range, enhancing the car's power performance and climbing ability. SNOW mode: Some automatic transmission models feature a "snowflake" button near the gear lever, which activates the SNOW mode. This mode uses programmed settings to start the transmission in second gear, ensuring smoother and gentler torque output and reducing the likelihood of tire slippage on icy roads. SPORT mode: The electronic control unit increases the engine speed to maintain sufficient torque and enhance power performance, though at the cost of higher fuel consumption. This mode temporarily boosts engine power for quick acceleration, effectively acting as an acceleration, hill-climbing, or overtaking gear. In SPORT mode, the engine speed rises sharply. Additionally, high engine speeds in SPORT mode can help clear carbon deposits, but prolonged use is not recommended as it increases transmission load, raises temperature, and accelerates wear. INDIVIDUAL mode: This mode allows drivers to customize various module responses, typically including steering wheel weight, chassis stiffness, throttle response, transmission reaction, engine mode, steering system mode, and exhaust system mode.