Decoding 'S' A Comprehensive Manual Gear Shift Guide

... shifting gears. It's so simple that all the gears have been broken down into functions marked by P, R, N, D, L, or S, but what do they mean? You've had a drivers license for quite a while, so you know what the 'S' on your gear shifter stands for, right? If not, we'll get you up to ... M gear is in manual mode. Manually push the transmission shift lever to M+ or M position, give the transmission computer upshift and downshift ... ... does to the car and how it alters the engine and transmission from how they would regularly perform in a drive gear. With that being said ... L is for Low. This gear is similar to drive, but it's for slower speeds. You might see this on a steep hill or when towing something heavy. When you shift from "D" (Drive) to "M" (Manual), the shift indicator in the instrument panel will indicate the current gear. Push the lever to the plus position ... The S on some transmissions stands for "sport" I believe it stays in the same gear longer before shifting. Allows for higher revs and a sportier feel. I may be ... Comments64. christopher post. so S is for going up a mountain and B is for going down a mountain?What is the max speed for S and B? Ah yeah I see what you mean. I looked up photos of Panigale gear levers and they match your example. I had a Tuono that was a similar setup - ... That's because S is the only way to keep the car out of overdrive. Once you move to D you turn the overdrive back on and if you are up to speed ...