What is the correct way to use a manual-automatic transmission?
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The correct way to use a manual-automatic transmission requires shifting the gear lever to the M position, and then performing upshifts or downshifts based on the situation. Regardless of the design of the manual-automatic transmission, the D (Drive) and M (Manual) or S (Sport) positions are always adjacent. A manual-automatic transmission combines the manual and automatic shifting modes of a car. This transmission integrates the advantages of both automatic and manual transmissions, minimizing power loss in the shifting system. The manual mode of a manual-automatic transmission differs from that of a purely manual car. Although it includes a clutch mechanism, it does not require driver operation, meaning it has an automatic clutch. When using the manual mode in a manual-automatic car, simply shift to the manual position and adjust the gear up or down as the speed changes.