Which Gears to Use for Climbing Hills?
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Climbing hills requires different gears depending on the type of vehicle: 1. For manual transmission vehicles, use 2nd or 3rd gear; 2. For automatic transmission vehicles, use S (Sport), L (Low), or D (Drive) gear. The method to prevent rolling back when starting on a slope is: 1. Shift to neutral, engage the handbrake firmly to ensure the vehicle does not roll back; 2. Press the clutch pedal fully with the left foot, shift to 1st gear, and hold the handbrake with the right hand; 3. Gradually release the clutch to the biting point until the vehicle vibrates and shows a tendency to move forward, then hold the position to prevent stalling. Slowly press the accelerator pedal with the right foot, and when the vehicle starts moving forward, fully release the handbrake with the right hand; 4. Continue pressing the accelerator to climb the hill. Avoid prolonged acceleration at the biting point during startup. Once the vehicle is propelled by the accelerator, it won't roll back. Release the clutch pedal and press the accelerator to start smoothly.