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When to use D1 and D2 in automatic transmission


Use this position for all normal forward driving.
  1. 2 (D2) (Second Gear): Use this position for hill climbing, engine braking on downhill grades, or starting on slippery roads. ...
  2. 1 (D1) (Low Gear): ...
  3. Accelerator Downshift in D Position:

Can I shift from D to D2 while driving?

Generally you can shift from any forward gear to another forward gear while driving. You can not shift from a forward gear to park or reverse without stopping the vehicle first. Either the vehicle wont let you or you will destroy the transmission.

When should I use drive 1 and drive 2?

D3 is used for having more torque use this in the city. D2 is used for climbing uphill use this in hills. D1 or L is used for driving slow use this in different roads or downhill. There gears used for very steep hills.