What is the N gear in automatic transmission vehicles?

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VonRyan
07/28/25 3:09pm
Automatic transmission vehicles' N gear is the neutral gear. Below are specific introductions about automatic transmission: 1. Automatic transmission does not require the driver to manually shift gears; the vehicle will automatically select the appropriate gear based on the driving speed and traffic conditions. Generally, automatic transmission vehicles have six gear positions, from top to bottom: P, R, N, D, S, L. Cars with automatic transmissions (automatic gearboxes) can automatically change speed and torque according to road conditions, allowing the driver to focus entirely on the road traffic without being distracted by shifting gears. 2. The gears of automatic transmission cars are represented by the following letters: (1) P is the parking gear, P stands for "Parking," used when the car is parked or completely stationary. (2) R is the reverse gear; when using this gear, the car must be completely stationary before engaging. It is strictly prohibited to shift from a forward gear into reverse while the car is moving, as it can easily damage the transmission gears. (3) N is the neutral gear, used when the vehicle is temporarily stopped, such as waiting at a red light or traffic light. (4) D is the driving gear, the 2-speed medium gear, used when the speed is not high, such as in snowy conditions or urban areas. (5) L is the low-speed gear, used for climbing slopes or slippery roads (equivalent to the low-speed gear in manual transmission).
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