Basic designations:
* P (Park): Locks the transmission and prevents the vehicle from moving.
* R (Reverse): Activates reverse gear.
* N (Neutral): Disconnects the transmission from the engine, allowing the vehicle to roll freely.
* D (Drive): Enables automatic gear shifting when moving forward.
* L (Low): Activates a lower gear range for slow or off-road driving.
Additional symbols (may vary depending on vehicle):
* D3 or D2: Reduces the automatic shift range, limiting the use of higher gears.
* S (Sport): Holds the gear at lower rpm for sporty driving.
* E (Economy): Optimizes gear shifting to save fuel.
* W (Winter): Starts in second gear to reduce slipping on slippery surfaces.
* + / -: Allows you to manually change gears.
Control mode designations:
* Sequential Shift Mode (SSM): Allows you to change gears sequentially using the steering wheel paddles.
* Manual Shift Mode (MSM): Allows full manual shifting.
* Auto Stick: Combination of automatic and manual gear shift.
Warning indicators:
* O/D OFF: Disables overdrive, which may improve towing capacity or fuel economy.
* Check Engine: A malfunction indicator that requires an engine check.
* Transmission Temperature: High transmission temperature indicator that requires attention.