What is the RNDL gear position?

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StHannah
07/29/25 3:35pm
Here is the introduction to the gear positions: 1. R stands for Reverse, used when the vehicle is backing up. Usually, you need to press the safety button on the shift lever to move it to the R position. 2. N stands for Neutral. When the shift lever is in the N position, the power between the engine and the transmission is cut off. 3. D stands for Drive, used for normal road driving. The D position generally includes gears from 1st to the highest or from 2nd to the highest, and it automatically shifts gears based on changes in speed and load. 4. L stands for Low gear. When going downhill or descending a long slope, shifting to this position restricts the car's gear to the lowest gear (equivalent to first gear in a manual transmission car), allowing the car to use engine power for braking. This prevents the driver from having to brake continuously for long periods, which could overheat the brake pads and cause danger.
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