What does the R gear in a car mean?
1 Answers
Car R gear refers to the reverse gear, which is the gear engaged when the vehicle needs to move backward. When the gear lever is in the R position, the hydraulic system's reverse oil circuit is connected, causing the drive wheels to rotate in reverse, enabling the vehicle to move in reverse. To operate, you need to press the brake and press the shift lock on the gear lever before moving the lever to the R position. How to use the R gear: For models equipped with an automatic transmission, first press the brake pedal and then press the safety button on the gear handle or push down the gear lever to engage or disengage the R gear. The R gear can be engaged from the P or N positions, but switching between D and R gears requires going through the N position. That is, to shift from D to R, you must first shift to N, which helps reduce the impact of reverse oil flow in the transmission during gear changes. Other gears in a car include P, N, D, 2, and 1. P stands for Park; after engaging this gear, the wheels are locked, and the car remains stationary, used when parking. N is Neutral; at traffic lights, you should shift to neutral and engage the handbrake to avoid the danger of accidentally pressing the accelerator while stopped. D is Drive, used for forward movement; under normal driving conditions, you don't need to shift gears, as you can rely entirely on the car's built-in shifting program. Gear 2 uses engine speed to slow the car downhill, reducing brake load. Fixed in gear 1, the car can exert the strongest engine braking force while maintaining powerful torque.
