Which is the High Gear, L or H?
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L stands for low gear, while H represents high gear. High gear is used when road conditions are favorable, the engine has sufficient power, or the vehicle is lightly loaded. Driving in high gear allows for higher speeds, smaller traction force, higher engine RPM, lower fuel consumption, and reduced engine wear, making it suitable for long-distance travel on good roads. Low gear: Low gear features a large speed ratio and slower driving speed, enabling the drive wheels to obtain greater torque and increased traction. Therefore, it is used when starting, climbing steep slopes, or navigating difficult road sections with high driving resistance. However, low gear results in slower vehicle speed, higher engine RPM, increased engine temperature, and higher fuel consumption. Thus, driving in low gear should not be prolonged. Medium gear: Medium gear serves as a transitional gear between low and high gears. It is typically used when turning, crossing bridges, meeting other vehicles, driving on general slopes, or passing through moderately difficult road sections. However, prolonged driving in medium gear is also not advisable. Downshifting (from high gear to low gear): When downshifting is necessary, reduce the vehicle speed to a certain level, then release the accelerator pedal while depressing the clutch pedal. Shift the gear lever from high gear to neutral, then release the clutch pedal and briefly press the accelerator ("empty throttle"). Next, depress the clutch pedal again and shift the gear lever to the next lower gear. Finally, quickly release the clutch pedal to the semi-engaged position, then smoothly press the accelerator pedal while gradually releasing the clutch pedal to continue driving. The principle of downshifting with "empty throttle" is: more "empty throttle" when the vehicle speed is high, less when it is low; more "empty throttle" when the engine RPM is low, less when it is high; more "empty throttle" on flat roads, less when going uphill.
