What gear is reverse?

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DelMiguel
07/29/25 3:27pm
Reverse is the gear for backing up. The purpose of the reverse gear: The function of the reverse gear is singular and straightforward—it allows the vehicle to move in the opposite direction, enabling it to back up. This function is indispensable for any car. In manual transmission vehicles, the reverse gear also serves as a hill-holding brake; when parking on a downhill slope, engaging the reverse gear can mechanically lock the drive shaft. How to use the reverse gear: The reverse gear is used differently in manual and automatic vehicles. For manual vehicles, after coming to a complete stop, press the clutch and brake pedals, shift into reverse gear, and then perform a semi-clutch operation with slight acceleration. For automatic vehicles, you need to press the brake pedal and either press the safety button on the gear lever or push down the gear selector to engage or disengage the R (Reverse) gear. You can switch directly between P (Park) and R, or between N (Neutral) and R, but when switching between a forward gear and R, you should pause at N to reduce the impact of reverse oil flow in the transmission during gear changes.
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