What is the M gear on an automatic transmission?
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The M gear on an automatic transmission refers to the manual gear position on a manual-automatic transmission. Its function is to manually control the upshifting and downshifting of the transmission. Unlike a traditional manual transmission, there's no need to depress the clutch pedal, and the engine won't stall. Using the M gear can help maintain sufficient power when climbing hills. Precautions for shifting gears in an automatic transmission vehicle: 1. Do not press the accelerator pedal when shifting gears; 2. Do not immediately press the accelerator pedal hard after engaging a gear; 3. The vehicle can only be started in P or N gear; 4. The gear lever must be depressed with the brake pedal when shifting out of P gear; 5. Do not shift into N gear while driving to coast; 6. Do not push into P gear while the vehicle is moving; 7. When changing driving directions, switching between D and R gears must be done after the vehicle has come to a complete stop; 8. Placing the gear in N while driving prevents the oil pump from supplying oil normally for lubrication, which can cause the internal components of the transmission to overheat and become damaged.