What letters are used to represent automatic transmission gears in cars?
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The automatic transmission gears in cars are represented by the letters P, R, N, D, S, and L. P stands for Park, the gear engaged when parking and turning off the engine; R stands for Reverse, the gear used when backing up; N stands for Neutral, the gear engaged during temporary stops, such as at a red light; D stands for Drive, the gear used for moving forward by pressing the accelerator; S stands for Sport mode; and L stands for Low gear or Hill mode, used when greater torque is needed. The correct method for parking an automatic transmission car is: 1. Brake to reduce speed to a stop; 2. After coming to a complete stop, shift to N; 3. Engage the parking brake; 4. Release the foot brake and confirm the vehicle is stationary; 5. Press the foot brake again and shift to P; 6. Turn off the engine.