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Can an Automatic Transmission Car Be Parked Without Engaging the P Gear?

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Yvette

07/25/25 6:45am

An automatic transmission car should not be parked without engaging the P gear, as it is unsafe. In all automatic transmission vehicles, when parked in P gear, a hook in the transmission locks the gear. The correct parking method for an automatic transmission car: First, press the brake and shift to neutral, then engage the handbrake, shift to P gear, and finally turn off the engine. This is the correct way to park an automatic transmission car. Engaging the handbrake first shifts the main parking force to the braking system, thereby maximizing the protection of the car's transmission. Hazards of long-term parking without engaging the P gear: Most of the parking resistance comes from the transmission. Over time, this can shorten the lifespan of the transmission lock mechanism. Parking on a slope is particularly harmful to the transmission. Moreover, when starting the car again from such a state at low speed, the car may have difficulty starting, and you might even hear some abnormal noises. These phenomena indicate that the car's transmission is gradually being damaged.

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DiCarter

08/10/25 6:16pm

After driving for so many years, I deeply understand the importance of shifting to P (Park) gear when parking an automatic transmission car. I remember once parking on a slope, I only pulled the handbrake but forgot to shift to P gear, and the car rolled back half a meter, nearly hitting something—it scared me into a cold sweat. The P gear in an automatic transmission locks the gears, preventing the vehicle from rolling, while the N (Neutral) gear is just a free state. Relying solely on the handbrake is unsafe, especially in winter or rainy/snowy conditions when the handbrake might slip or fail. Operating this way long-term can also damage transmission components, leading to costly repairs. From a practical standpoint, the safe procedure is to first press the brake, shift to P gear, then firmly pull the handbrake, and finally turn off the engine. Developing this habit avoids risks—don’t cut corners by just using the handbrake.

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