Which gear should be used when driving an automatic transmission car uphill?
1 Answers
Automatic transmission cars can use D gear or S gear when going uphill. The following is a detailed introduction to gear selection for different road conditions: 1. Uphill: This type of road section requires high torque intervention, and you can use "D-" to downshift. However, sometimes when there is sufficient power, it is also necessary to use "D+" to upshift to prevent power waste and damage to the engine and transmission. When encountering steep slopes, even after downshifting, you may still experience insufficient vehicle power. In this case, use the S gear (sport mode). 2. Downhill: Use "D+" to shift up to D2 or D3 gear, which can restrain the engine to achieve a braking effect. Generally, gears 2-3 are sufficient for moderate slopes, but when encountering steep slopes, pay attention to switching to gear 1. If the vehicle starts sliding faster, you should also use "D-" to downshift and control the vehicle.