Which gear should be used for uphill driving with a CVT transmission?
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Automatic can shift to a lower gear. It is better to manually shift to L or S gear before going up a long slope. Notable points for beginners with CVT vehicles: 1. Transmission overheating: Using D gear when the vehicle is heavily loaded on a long slope can easily cause the CVT transmission to overheat. It is recommended to use L gear when continuously going uphill to allow the engine to maintain maximum torque output for completing the uphill drive. 2. Component wear: Do not press the accelerator pedal deeply when starting a CVT vehicle, as this will cause the engine speed to increase instantly, but the vehicle speed will not increase significantly, wasting fuel and causing significant wear on engine components. 3. Mastering manual mode: Maintaining low engine speed for long-term driving is beneficial for the break-in of a new engine.