What Gear to Use on the Highway with an Automatic Transmission?

[MartinLynn]

Introduction to the gears used for automatic transmissions on highways: 1. The S gear is the sport mode, designed for better acceleration performance. Its characteristic is to delay upshifting, making full use of engine torque to provide more powerful acceleration. 2. It is used in situations requiring frequent and rapid acceleration, such as overtaking on national highways. The D gear is the drive gear, where acceleration and upshifting follow the preset program, making it relatively more fuel-efficient. Additional Information: 1. It is recommended not to use the S gear for prolonged high-speed driving, as the S gear delays upshifting without changing other operational aspects. 2. This can increase the transmission load in a short time, accompanied by a rise in temperature, leading to accelerated wear. 3. The comfort of the vehicle in S gear mode is also slightly inferior, so try to avoid prolonged use of the S gear.