What gear should be used when going downhill with an automatic transmission?
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When going downhill with an automatic transmission, use the L gear if available; if there is no L gear, use manual mode; if there is no manual mode, use the S gear while applying the brakes; if none of the above three options are available, you can only use the D gear. When going downhill, the L gear can utilize engine braking to control the vehicle speed, reducing the frequency of using the brakes and preventing brake fade caused by frequent braking. The lower the gear, the greater the engine's braking force. Keeping the vehicle in a lower gear results in a slower increase in speed compared to higher gears. Combined with the effect of braking, the stopping power is more noticeable and safer, effectively reducing the likelihood of accidents.