How to use an automatic transmission on a Car

It is said that he was in Indonesia, the users transmitting automatic cars most simply using the lever "D" or "Drive", both for the road uphill, downhill path or the path horizontally or straight. There are actually several options with the benefit of a lever or different uses that can also be used as follows :

1. Lever "P" or "Park" when used Park the vehicle and used with the parking brake.


2. Lever "R" or "Reserve" used to postpone the vehicle and should only be used when the vehicle is actually in a State of stops with the engine turned on.


3. Lever "N" or "Neutral" which has the same function as neutral on manual transmission.


4. The levers "3" serves to move the gears automatically only on three teeth first. Use this position for travel within the city or streets winding. Selection lever is at several brands of cars.


5. "2" Lever serves to move the gears automatically only on two teeth first. Use this position when driving a vehicle in the mountainous region which usually uphill. When the vehicle through the streets or riding uphill, it takes the engine power lever on optimal and this position will serve as the engine brake while descending down the streets.


6. The lever "L" or "LOW" function the same as the lever position "2", but just being in gear teeth "1". This lever is used when you really need a large torque, for example when passing a steep incline. In some cars the lever was given the code "1".


In addition, feel free to use the facilities "OVER DRIVE" that can be used when the lever is in position "D" and the button O/D are in stick gears. This facility can improve fuel efficiency and also ride comfort at a time of high speed.


Don't forget to step on the brake pedal when switching on the engine of the car. Make sure the lever in the position "P" or "N". Some cars will not want to be switched on his machine when the lever is not in the position "P" or "N". Do not use the "N" in position when passing the street dropping; hold any position "2" or "L"/"1". Use the position "P" at the time of the vehicle completely stops or parking.
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