Where is the Reverse Gear Position in a Manual Transmission?

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VanDante
07/30/25 12:02am
Manual transmission reverse gear positions vary by specific vehicle model: 1. For most standard vehicles, the manual transmission reverse gear is located at the bottom right corner; 2. In Santana and Buick models, the manual transmission reverse gear is positioned at the bottom left corner. Manual transmission vehicles utilize a manual gear-shifting mechanical transmission system to regulate speed, where the driver manually moves the gear lever to alter gear engagement positions within the transmission, thereby changing gear ratios to achieve speed variation. Manual transmission gears are categorized as follows: 1. First gear is the starting gear, used when initiating vehicle movement; 2. Second gear serves as the passing gear; 3. Third gear functions as the transition gear; 4. Fourth gear operates as the cruising gear; 5. Fifth gear is designated as the high-speed gear.
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