Which gear should be used for automatic transmission on highways?

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LaCaleb
07/30/25 4:21am
Automatic transmission vehicles use the highest gear in the forward drive range when driving on highways. Below are specific details about which gear to use for automatic transmission on highways: 1. For automatic transmission vehicles on highways, simply shift to D (Drive) gear. If you need to overtake quickly, shift to S (Sport) gear, and also use S gear when climbing hills. 2. The D gear in automatic transmission vehicles is typically the forward drive gear, where acceleration and gear shifting follow the preset program, making it relatively more fuel-efficient. 3. It is not recommended to use the S gear for prolonged high-speed driving on highways, as the S gear only delays upshifting without altering other operational aspects. This inevitably increases the transmission load in the short term, raises the temperature, and accelerates wear. Additionally, the vehicle's comfort is slightly reduced in S mode, so try to avoid prolonged use of the S gear. 4. When driving an automatic transmission vehicle on highways, simply place the gear selector in D gear, and the vehicle's speed will be controlled by the accelerator pedal.
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