What Gear Should Be Used When Driving Manual Transmission Downhill?
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When driving a manual transmission car downhill, different gears should be selected based on the slope gradient. For slopes around 15 degrees, use 2nd gear. For steep slopes exceeding 30 degrees, shift to 3rd gear. When facing slopes greater than 45 degrees, 4th or 5th gear is recommended. Below is detailed information about manual transmission vehicles: 1. Overview: Manual transmission cars utilize a manual gear-shifting mechanical transmission system to regulate speed. This means the driver must manually move the gear lever to alter gear engagement positions within the transmission, changing gear ratios to achieve speed variation. The clutch must be depressed when operating the gear lever. 2. Components: Gear changes are achieved by switching different gear sets. As the critical component for power distribution, the transmission must contain two major parts - the power input shaft and output shaft - along with the gears that form the transmission, constituting the most basic components of a manual transmission.