When do you drive in d3

Generally, D3 is engaged to enable braking when driving down steep hills, so driving on the highway is not ideal. On the other hand, especially in crowded cities, D3 allows optimum speed during stop-and-go traffic. Ideally, it should be used at speeds less than 30 mph.

When should I use D3 when driving?

As said earlier, the D3 mode is ideal to use for city driving. This is because you get higher RPM at lower speeds when your step on the gas pedal at third gear. Plus, you can use the D3 if you are about to pull to a high speed since you can rev a high RPM at third gear before shifting to the next.

Should you drive in D or D3?

D3 is a specific mode that you can shift to in some automatic transmission cars (typically Honda) that is useful for driving down steep hills, driving in stop-and-go traffic, or driving on slippery roads.

What does D3 do while driving?

As the name suggests, the D3 (or sometimes just 3) mode will only utilize the first 3 gear ratios of your car, or in some, locks it on the 3rd gear only. Just like the 2 and L, it will shift at a higher gear if the maximum RPM has been reached. It will also maximize the RPM range per gear for the needed power and pull.