What does the S gear in Lavida mean?
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Lavida's S gear is the forward gear, which is the sports mode of the car. In this mode, the transmission can shift freely, but the shifting timing will be delayed. The following is relevant information: 1. When the gear lever is in the S position, all forward gears will automatically upshift later and downshift earlier based on engine load, personal driving style, and vehicle speed, making full use of the engine's power reserve. At this time, the engine braking effect is minimized when the vehicle is driving downhill. The gear lever position S and the transmission gear will be displayed on the display device. 2. The S gear is usually used for climbing hills and quick overtaking. However, since the S gear only delays shifting without changing other working aspects, it will inevitably increase the transmission load in a short time, accompanied by a rise in temperature, and the resulting wear will also intensify. Therefore, try not to use the S gear for a long time. In terms of fuel consumption, because the fuel injection volume increases at high speeds, the fuel consumption in S gear mode is much higher than in normal mode. 3. Using the S gear also has beneficial aspects for the vehicle. Cars that frequently drive in congested urban areas tend to accumulate more carbon deposits in the engine. Therefore, using the S gear appropriately and regularly helps to remove carbon deposits in the engine, improve fuel economy, and extend the engine's lifespan.