Automatic transmission selector
P (Park) — The transmission is in park and all gears are locked.
R (Reverse) — The transmission is in reverse.
N (Neutral) — The gearbox is in neutral, the gear is not engaged.
D (Drive) — Primary driving mode, the transmission automatically shifts gears for optimal fuel consumption and performance.
2 or S (Sport) — A mode in which the transmission holds higher gears, providing better acceleration and higher speed. Some models may also have a manual gear shift mode.
1 or L (Low) — A mode in which the transmission remains in first or low gear, providing additional power at low speeds or when driving off-road.
Additional meanings
D3 — The gearbox automatically changes gears to third.
D4 — The gearbox automatically changes gears to fourth.
Overdrive (O/D) — A switch that activates or deactivates the overdrive function, which engages an additional gear to save fuel when driving at high speeds.
+/- — Manual shift mode, allowing the driver to manually upshift or downshift.