Automatic transmission with torque converter:
Gear shift lever:
*P (Parking): Used to park the vehicle and lock the wheels.
* R (Reverse): Engages reverse gear.
* N (Neutral): Shifts gears out of gear, allowing the vehicle to roll freely.
* D (Drive): Automatic mode for most driving conditions, shifts gears based on speed and load.
* L (Low): Used for climbing steep grades or carrying heavy loads.
Operating modes:
*D (Drive): Use this mode for most driving conditions.
* L (Low): Shift to this gear for steep climbs or heavy loads.
*Sport: Some cars have a sport mode that increases engine speed and holds gears longer, allowing for more aggressive driving.
* Snow/Ice: This mode is designed for slippery conditions and starts in second gear to reduce slipping.
Tips for use:
* Always engage parking when parking your vehicle and use the handbrake.
* Only shift to neutral when stopped at a traffic light or in a traffic jam.
* Avoid manually changing gears as this may damage the transmission.
* Do not press the gas pedal when changing gears.
* To save fuel, drive in D mode if possible.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT):
Gear shift lever:
*P (Parking): Used to park the vehicle and lock the wheels.
* N (Neutral): Shifts gears out of gear, allowing the vehicle to roll freely.
*D (Drive): Automatic mode for most driving conditions.
* L (Low): Used for climbing steep grades or carrying heavy loads.
* S (Sport): Provides more aggressive driving by increasing engine speed.
Operating modes:
*D (Drive): Use this mode for most driving conditions.
* L (Low): Shift to this gear for steep climbs or heavy loads.
* Snow/Ice: This mode is designed for slippery conditions and starts in a lower gear to reduce slippage.
Tips for use:
*Always turn on parking when parking your car.
* Only shift to neutral when stopped at a traffic light or in a traffic jam.
* Do not change gears manually as this may damage the transmission.
* Do not press the gas pedal when changing gears.
* To save fuel, drive in D mode if possible.