What is the correct way to use the S gear?

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The correct way to use the S gear is to enhance power instantly when going uphill or overtaking. Using it in other situations will increase fuel consumption and wear out the transmission. Below is some relevant information about the S gear: 1. Overview: The S gear is the sports mode of a car ("S" stands for "sport"). Many automatic transmission cars are equipped with an S gear, and some high-end models of A-class cars also feature an S gear design. In S gear sports mode, the transmission can shift freely, but the shift timing is delayed, keeping the engine at high RPM for a longer time. This allows the car to move at high RPM in lower gears for an extended period, resulting in greater torque output and acceleration. 2. Precautions: Since the S gear only delays upshifting without changing other operational aspects, it inevitably increases the load on the transmission in the short term, accompanied by a rise in temperature, leading to accelerated wear. Therefore, avoid using the S gear for prolonged periods. In terms of fuel consumption, because the fuel injection volume increases at high RPM, the S gear mode consumes significantly more fuel than the normal mode.