Gear shift modes in automatic transmissions
Please note: Mode names may vary depending on vehicle manufacturer and model.
P (Parking)
* Blocks the transmission when parking. The car cannot move.
R (Reverse)
* Shifts the transmission into reverse.
N (Neutral)
* Disconnects the transmission from the engine. The car can roll freely.
D (Drive)
* Basic driving mode. Automatically changes gears depending on speed and load.
2
* Simulates second gear in manual mode. Used for climbing hills or slowing down.
1
* Simulates first gear in manual mode. Used to overcome steep climbs or descend hills.
S (Sport)
* Shifts to lower gears for sharper acceleration.
M (Manual)
* Allows the driver to manually change gears using the steering wheel paddles or the gear selector.
L (Low)
*Keeps gear in low gear for maximum torque. Used to overcome difficult conditions such as snow, mud or steep climbs.
W (Winter)
* Starts driving in second gear to reduce slipping on slippery roads.
Eco
* Optimizes gear shifting to save fuel.
Tiptronic
* Allows the driver to change gears manually using the gear selector, but without using the clutch.
Adaptive Drive
* Adapts gear shift points to the driver’s driving style.