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What Does the W Gear in an Automatic Transmission Mean?

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LucyLynn
07/24/2025, 08:12:37 PM

Automatic transmission W gear refers to the snow driving mode button, which reduces the vehicle's skidding on smooth or snowy road sections. Introduction to the various gears of an automatic transmission car: 1. P is the parking gear, used when parking; 2. R is the reverse gear, selected when reversing; 3. N is the neutral gear, selected when starting the engine; 4. D is the drive gear, selected when the car is moving forward; 5. L is the low gear, mostly used for climbing or descending slopes; 6. S is the same as gear 2, only shifting between gears 1 and 2. Method for driving an automatic transmission: After inserting the key for a few seconds, do not start the ignition immediately, as this can cause damage to the car. At this time, you need to step on the brake, then shift the car into N gear, next start the ignition, press the foot brake, finally release the handbrake, shift to D gear, and slowly release the foot brake to allow the car to move forward slowly.

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