What is the function of the S gear in an automatic transmission car?
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The function of the S gear in an automatic transmission car is: 1. In this mode, the vehicle's power performance is stronger, commonly used for overtaking, uphill driving, long downhill driving, traffic jams, and clearing carbon deposits; 2. The transmission can shift freely. The S gear is the car's sport mode, where the transmission can shift freely in sport mode, keeping the engine at high RPM for a longer time, allowing the car to drive at low gear and high RPM for an extended period, thereby obtaining greater torque output and acceleration. Situations where the S gear is not suitable include: 1. High-speed driving is not suitable for the S gear, as the S gear is set to downshift for speed increase, which can cause the vehicle speed and RPM to mismatch, increase noise, and raise fuel consumption; 2. Coasting is not suitable for the S gear, as it can cause significant wear to the transmission in a short time.