What does the S gear in an automatic transmission car represent?
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The S gear in an automatic transmission car represents the Sport mode. Generally, automatic transmission cars have six gear positions, arranged from top to bottom as P, R, N, D, S, and L. In Sport mode, the transmission can shift freely, keeping the engine at high RPM for a longer period, allowing the car to drive at low gear and high RPM for an extended time, thereby achieving greater torque output and acceleration. In an automatic transmission, the driver does not need to manually shift gears; the vehicle automatically selects the appropriate gear based on driving speed and traffic conditions. How to use the S gear in an automatic transmission: Shift the gear to D, then push the gear lever to the right to enter Sport mode; shift gears by pushing the lever forward or backward—forward for upshifting and backward for downshifting; push the lever to the left to the D position to switch between S and D gears.