What is the M gear on an automatic transmission?
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Automatic transmission's M gear is the manual mode, which simulates manual shifting by manually pushing the gear lever to M+ or M-. However, if the RPM is too high or too low, the protection program will automatically shift up or down. You can switch from D gear to M gear while driving, and vice versa. The M gear can be used for overtaking; after pushing into M gear and pulling back once, the car gains greater traction to complete the overtaking, after which you can shift back to D gear. The M gear is also useful when climbing or descending steep slopes. When climbing a steep slope, placing the gear in M- provides stronger power to ensure successful ascent. When descending a steep slope, using M gear helps control the speed with the engine, preventing brake overheating and thermal fade.