What is a Limiter Gear?
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Limiter gear is a manual gear. Precautions for starting a manual transmission car: 1. Do not release the clutch too quickly, lift it slowly; 2. Press the accelerator after the engine and drive shaft are connected; 3. Gently press the accelerator during semi-engagement, then release the clutch; 4. Release the handbrake before starting. The function of a manual transmission: By manually shifting the gear lever to change the gear meshing position inside the transmission, the transmission ratio is altered to achieve the purpose of shifting gears. The steps to start a manual transmission car are: 1. Get in the car and sit properly; 2. Start the car; 3. Press the clutch; 4. Engage first gear; 5. Slowly release the clutch; 6. Gently press the accelerator; 7. Fully release the clutch, and the car starts successfully.
I used to drive a manual transmission car, and when I switched to an automatic, I was quite confused at first. The 'limiting gear' is actually the L gear on the automatic transmission, designed to prevent the engine from shifting to higher gears and keep it operating mostly in lower gears. The purpose of this is to provide stronger engine braking when going downhill or towing, avoiding constant brake use that could lead to overheating and failure. I often use it on mountainous highways, for example, when descending a hill. Shifting to L gear keeps the car automatically in second or third gear, with the engine revving higher to help slow down the car, making braking feel much lighter and safer. Some cars also have numbers like 1 or 2 marked on the gear lever for similar purposes, but the core idea is to enhance control. Remember not to use it for everyday driving over long periods, as low-speed operation increases fuel consumption and engine wear.
