Can an Automatic Transmission Car Be Parked in Neutral?
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When waiting at a red light or temporarily stopping for two to three minutes, you can shift to neutral, press the brake pedal, and engage the handbrake. If you need to leave the car parked for an extended period, shift to P (Park) mode. Additional details are as follows: 1. At a red light, you can use P mode or N (Neutral) mode. Use N mode if there is no risk of the car rolling. For parking over one hour, shift to P mode. 2. There is a difference between P mode and neutral. Neutral means the car is stationary, with the gear lever not engaged in any forward or reverse gear, and the transmission is completely disengaged from the drive wheels. In this state, there is no braking force, and the handbrake is used for braking. 3. P (Park) mode involves an internal locking mechanism in the engine to prevent the car from moving. This is different from neutral.