What is the button on the automatic transmission gear lever?
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The button on the automatic transmission gear lever is the gear lock, also known as the lock button. The function of the lock button: The lock button not only prevents the driver from shifting gears by mistake but also protects the car's transmission. When changing gears, this button must be pressed to shift. The most important reason for setting this button in automatic transmission cars is to prevent the driver from accidentally shifting gears while driving, thereby protecting the safety of the driver and passengers and avoiding traffic accidents caused by operational errors. This button also protects the car's transmission, preventing damage to the transmission gears during gear shifts, providing a certain level of protection and extending the transmission's service life. Gear positions in automatic transmission cars: Generally, automatic transmission cars have six gear positions, arranged from top to bottom as P, R, N, D, S, and L. Driving an automatic car using only the parking gear P, reverse gear R, neutral gear N, and drive gear D can fully meet the needs of general driving. However, in some special driving environments, the other function gears may be needed. Therefore, if the correct control method is chosen, automatic transmission cars can perform better than manual transmission cars.