What is the difference between S gear and D gear in automatic transmission?

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Rosalie
07/29/25 2:29am
The difference between S gear and D gear in automatic transmission lies in their functions: S gear is the sport mode, where the transmission can shift freely when the car is in this mode; D gear is the drive gear, the most commonly used gear for cars, covering all forward gears in the vehicle's automatic transmission. The gears in an automatic transmission include: Park (P), Reverse (R), Neutral (N), Drive (D), Low (L), and Sport mode (S). The method to start an automatic transmission car is: 1. Without pressing the foot brake, press the start button twice to initiate the car's computer system self-check, lasting at least six seconds; 2. Press the foot brake and press the start/stop button to ignite; 3. Release the foot brake and let the car warm up in place; 4. Press the foot brake, release the handbrake, and shift the gear from P to D; 5. Slowly release the foot brake to start moving; 6. Depending on road conditions, smoothly press the accelerator to increase speed.
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AbelAnn
08/12/25 6:27am
I usually drive for commuting and find D mode the most worry-free. It's like an automatic mode, suitable for city traffic congestion and highway cruising, because the gear shifts are smooth and fuel-efficient. S mode is the sport mode, which I occasionally switch to for quick overtaking or climbing hills. It delays upshifting, keeping the engine at higher RPMs for faster acceleration and more powerful performance, but fuel consumption increases significantly. Using S mode on steep downhill slopes can also serve as engine braking to prevent overheating, which is quite practical. But for daily use, D mode is more comfortable, safer, and hassle-free, and it also helps save money on fuel.
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