What is the small button on the automatic gear shift for?
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The button is called the shift lock. Its function is to prevent misoperation of the transmission. When the gear is in the P position, you cannot shift gears without pressing this button, eliminating potential safety hazards caused by misoperation. Types of automatic gear shift levers in cars: 1. Serpentine gear shift: When shifting gears, the lever moves in a zigzag path, and it stops at each bend. 2. Straight-pull gear shift: Requires the use of a button to operate. The button acts as a lock; without pressing it, the lever cannot be moved. This is a safety-oriented design.