What does S mean on Honda HRV?
Eleanor Gray
Updated on June 04, 2026
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Also to know is, what is the S on the gear shift Honda?
"S" is for sport. If you're driving on twisty country roads and want to keep the RPM up as you wind through corners, the "S" position is where you want to be. In "S", the transmission holds lower gears longer for more power as you come out of the curves.
Also, what is the function of S in automatic transmission? On most cars the 'S' is a holding of an intermediate gear so it doesn't upshift automatically, and is generally used for engine braking on long/steep downhill gradients or for towing a heavy load without overheating the transmission.
In this regard, what does the S and L stand for in a Honda Civic?
I assume L stands for lower gear and is used for traction. Drive (S): Used for better acceleration, increased engine braking, or driving in hilly terrain. Low (L): Used for stronger engine power and braking when driving in hilly terrain.
What is D and S in automatic car?
D mode is a drive mode which is simply an automatic driving mode. you just need to step on accelerator pedal. S mode is sport / Shift mode. For high performance shift gear at high rpm, for economical and mileage shift gears at early rpm.
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