What does the R gear mean in a car?
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The R gear in a car stands for Reverse gear, which is the abbreviation of the English word 'Reverse'. The function of this gear is to enable the vehicle to move in the opposite direction, allowing it to reverse. In manual transmission vehicles, it also serves as a hill-hold function. When parking on a downhill slope, the drive shaft can be mechanically locked by engaging the reverse gear, but this should not be overly relied upon. The primary braking of the vehicle should be done using the braking system, as using the reverse gear for braking carries certain risks. Below are the methods for using the R gear: 1. For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, first press the brake pedal and then press the safety button on the gear lever or push down the gear selector to engage or disengage the R gear. The R gear can be engaged when the vehicle is in P (Park) or N (Neutral) gear, but switching between D (Drive) and R gears requires passing through N gear. In other words, to shift from D to R gear, you must first shift to N gear, which helps reduce the impact of reverse oil flow in the transmission during gear changes. 2. For vehicles with a manual transmission, first bring the vehicle to a complete stop, then press the clutch and brake pedals, shift into R gear, and finally perform a semi-clutch operation with slight acceleration.
