What is the function of the button on the automatic transmission gear shift?
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The button on the automatic transmission gear shift is a gear lock. Without pressing this button, you cannot freely change gears, which serves to prevent accidental gear shifting. Below are the relevant details: Related functions: The purpose of the gear lock is to ensure driving safety by preventing accidental engagement into other gears. After starting the engine, when moving the gear shift lever out of the "P" (Park) position, you need to press the foot brake pedal and press the shift button. Similarly, when shifting from "R" (Reverse) to "P," the shift button must also be pressed. Gear arrangement: Automatic transmission gear shifts commonly come in two layouts: straight-line and zigzag. Straight-line automatic transmissions are prone to accidental gear changes due to easy misoperation, hence the inclusion of a lock button. On the other hand, zigzag automatic transmissions inherently have a limiting function that prevents misoperation, so they do not require a lock button. Special cases: The button on the automatic transmission gear shift may include a shift lock button and a sport mode button. Depending on the vehicle design, some models may not have a sport mode button on the gear lever. To use manual shifting mode, move the gear shift lever from the "D" (Drive) position to the manual shift slot, and the transmission will enter manual shift mode. Alternatively, you can manually select gears using the paddle shifters on either side of the steering wheel.
