basic question about automatic gearbox
Mira_cz
10-13-2005, 12:39 PM
Im sorry for this stupid question, but I dont know exactly how it is. If I have car with automatic gearbox, I have P R N D 3 2 1 or for example P R N D S L. I dont know, what does letters L and S means and when it is ok to shift it. Thanks.
I think one is for towing and second for sport rides, but Im not sure.
I think one is for towing and second for sport rides, but Im not sure.
fredjacksonsan
10-13-2005, 12:48 PM
L = Low
S = Second
D = Drive
In a normally functioning trans, having it in Drive will allow it to go from 1st-2nd-3rd (and if overdrive) 4th.
-edit- You should only use it in L or S when you're driving very slowly, or downhill and need to use your engine rather than the brakes to maintain a slower speed.
Read your owner's manual, there should be a good bit of information in there (that would take me forever to type!)
S = Second
D = Drive
In a normally functioning trans, having it in Drive will allow it to go from 1st-2nd-3rd (and if overdrive) 4th.
-edit- You should only use it in L or S when you're driving very slowly, or downhill and need to use your engine rather than the brakes to maintain a slower speed.
Read your owner's manual, there should be a good bit of information in there (that would take me forever to type!)
Mira_cz
10-13-2005, 12:58 PM
thank you
fredjacksonsan
10-13-2005, 01:29 PM
You're welcome.
And (a late) welcome to AF.
And (a late) welcome to AF.
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