Gear shift diagram on the handle of an Opel Mokka automatic transmission
Position P (park)
* Holds the car in place when the engine is turned off.
* Gearbox is locked.
Position R (reverse)
* Includes reverse gear.
* Switching is only possible when the vehicle is completely stopped.
Position N (neutral)
* Gearbox is not engaged.
* The engine can run at idle speed.
Position D (forward movement)
*Enables normal forward mode.
* Gear shifting occurs automatically.
Position M (manual mode)
* Allows you to manually change gears.
* Shifting to a higher gear is carried out by pressing the “+” button on the automatic transmission handle.
* Switching to a lower gear is carried out by pressing the “-” button on the automatic transmission handle.
“+/-” position
* Use when towing or going downhill.
* Allows you to lock the current gear or switch between it and the next higher or lower gear.