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What does the plus and minus sign on the D gear of an automatic car mean?

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Raphael

07/24/25 3:08am

Automatic transmission's D plus and minus refers to the manual mode in the automatic transmission. The gears of an automatic transmission are: 1. P is the parking gear and starting gear; 2. R is the reverse gear; 3. N is the neutral gear; 4. D is the drive gear, also known as the forward gear; 5. L is the low gear; 6. S is the sport mode; 7. OD is the overdrive gear. Automatic transmission means that the driver does not need to shift gears manually, and the vehicle will automatically select the appropriate gear to drive according to the driving speed and traffic conditions. The steps for parking an automatic transmission are: 1. Press the brake to stop the car; 2. Shift the gear from D to N and pull up the handbrake; 3. Press the foot brake and shift the gear from N to P; 4. Release the foot brake, turn off the power, and pull out the key.

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DiStella

08/10/25 10:45pm

When I first got my automatic transmission car, I was very curious about the plus and minus signs next to the D gear. After exploring on my own, I realized it's actually a manual shift mode that simulates the fun of driving a manual transmission. For example, when overtaking on the highway, I press the minus sign to downshift, and the engine RPM instantly surges, making the car rush forward like it's been given a shot of adrenaline—fast and exhilarating. I also use it to downshift on long uphill or downhill slopes, where engine braking helps slow the car down, preventing the brake discs from overheating and wearing out. In city traffic jams, I keep it in a low gear to crawl along, reducing the jerky feeling from automatic gear shifts. At first, I was worried that misuse might damage the car, but in practice, the transmission works perfectly fine. The automotive engineers really thought this little feature through—it makes driving an automatic transmission no longer monotonous or boring. After trying it out, I always use it on long trips, and it makes the car feel more like a partner than just a vehicle.

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