What is the function of the button on the automatic transmission shifter?
1 Answers
The button on the automatic transmission shifter is called the shift lock, which is a safety feature designed to prevent accidental operation, differing from the serpentine transmission design commonly found in Japanese and Korean models. Here are the relevant details: 1. Automatic transmission gear positions: P stands for Park, used for long-term parking; R is Reverse, engaged when the vehicle needs to move backward; N is Neutral, used for short stops without turning off the engine; D is Drive for forward motion; S is Sport mode, enhancing the vehicle's dynamic performance; L is Low gear for reduced speed. 2. Automatic transmission: As the name suggests, it eliminates the need for manual gear shifting by the driver, as the vehicle automatically selects the appropriate gear based on speed and traffic conditions. Typically, automatic transmission vehicles have six gear positions arranged from top to bottom: P, R, N, D, S, L.