What gear should be used when driving an automatic transmission car on a steep slope?

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VonChase
07/28/25 8:44pm
When driving an automatic transmission car on a steep slope, you can use the L gear if available. If there is no L gear, you can use the S gear or M gear. L stands for Low. After shifting into L gear, the transmission will remain in a lower gear without upshifting, which increases wheel torque and allows the car to climb the slope smoothly. The S gear is the sport mode. After shifting into S gear, the transmission will also stay in a lower gear without upshifting, enabling the car to climb the slope successfully. The M gear is the manual mode of the automatic transmission. After shifting into M gear, the driver can control the transmission to upshift or downshift using the gear lever or paddle shifters. The driver can lock the transmission in a lower gear, which also increases wheel torque and helps the vehicle climb the slope smoothly.
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