What is the S gear in an automatic transmission car used for?
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Automatic transmission car S gear is used when driving uphill or overtaking. The S gear refers to the sport mode, which is rarely used during normal driving. In sport mode, the engine temperature rises rapidly, which can help remove carbon deposits from the engine to some extent, while also improving the engine's fuel economy and extending its service life. An automatic transmission eliminates the need for the driver to manually shift gears, as the vehicle automatically selects the appropriate gear based on driving speed and traffic conditions. Generally, automatic transmission cars have six gear positions, arranged from top to bottom as: P, R, N, D, S, L.