What gear should an automatic transmission use when climbing a steep slope?
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When climbing a steep slope with an automatic transmission, use the L gear. If there is no L gear, you can use the S gear or M gear. The L gear is the low gear. After shifting into this gear, the transmission will maintain a lower gear without upshifting, which can increase the torque on the wheels, allowing the vehicle to climb the slope smoothly. The M gear is the manual mode of the automatic transmission. After shifting into this gear, the driver can lock the transmission in a relatively low gear, which also increases the torque on the wheels to help the car climb the slope smoothly. The S gear is the sport mode. After shifting into this gear, the transmission will also maintain a lower gear without upshifting, allowing the vehicle to climb the slope smoothly. An automatic transmission does not require the driver to manually shift gears; the vehicle will automatically select the appropriate gear based on the driving speed and traffic conditions.