What is the difference between Honda's L gear and S gear?

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Here is an introduction to Honda's L gear and S gear: 1. L gear: The L gear is the low-gear mode of the transmission. When going downhill or on long slopes, the L gear is usually engaged. This restricts the transmission to automatically stay in low gears, allowing the car to use engine braking when descending hills. This means the driver doesn't need to press the brake pedal continuously, and it also helps avoid the danger caused by overheated brake pads. The L gear can play a significant role in heavy traffic congestion and on steep slopes. 2. S gear: The "S" in S gear stands for "Sport," making the S gear the sport mode. In S gear sport mode, the transmission can shift freely, and it delays shifting by maintaining higher RPMs to achieve greater torque and better acceleration performance. While driving, the gear can be directly shifted to S gear, which is typically used for climbing hills, highway driving, and quick acceleration.