Can You Shift to P Gear After the Engine Stalls?
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You can shift to P gear after the engine stalls. Both vehicles with gear levers and those with push-button gear shifting allow shifting to P gear after the engine is turned off. For vehicles with gear levers, if the engine is turned off without being in P gear, the vehicle will emit a warning sound, and the dashboard will display a corresponding alert. Push-button gear shifting vehicles are even more stringent—if the engine is turned off without being in P gear, the vehicle will remain powered, equivalent to being in the ACC (Accessory) mode. Only by shifting to P gear can the power be completely turned off. Below are some related details: 1. A car can be turned off in any gear. If the engine is turned off while in D (Drive) or R (Reverse) gear, restarting the vehicle may cause a sudden lurch, which can be dangerous. If the engine is turned off in N (Neutral) gear, the vehicle can move under external force, which also poses potential risks. 2. P (Park) gear is functionally similar to N gear in that both can disconnect the power transmission inside the transmission. However, P gear includes an additional locking mechanism that secures the output shaft, preventing both wheels from rotating in the same direction.