What is the purpose of the L gear?

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BellaDella
07/29/25 2:36pm
L gear refers to the low gear mode of the transmission. When descending a mountain or a long slope, shifting into L gear restricts the car's gear to automatically stay in low gear, allowing the vehicle to use engine power for braking. This prevents the driver from having to continuously apply the brakes, which could overheat the brake pads and pose a danger. Below is some information about the L gear in automatic transmissions: 1. Working principle: When the vehicle is in L gear, the transmission switches between low gears, typically between 1st and 2nd gear. This is necessary for climbing hills, as it provides sufficient torque and engine power to allow the vehicle to ascend. 2. P gear: Another common gear is the P gear, or parking gear, which is used when parking and turning off the engine. The P gear has a locking mechanism that secures the gears inside the transmission once engaged. This ensures that the vehicle does not move, even when parked on a slope. When the vehicle is stopped, the gear must be shifted into P gear before powering off, removing the key, and locking the doors.
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