Correct Procedure for Turning Off an Automatic Transmission Vehicle

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KevinDella
07/29/25 9:07pm
After bringing the vehicle to a complete stop, depress the brake pedal, shift the gear into P (Park) position, verify the correct gear position on the instrument panel, engage the parking brake, release the brake pedal, and then turn off the vehicle. Below is relevant information about automatic transmissions: 1. Overview: An automatic transmission, as the name implies, eliminates the need for the driver to manually shift gears. The vehicle automatically selects the appropriate gear based on driving speed and traffic conditions. A typical automatic transmission vehicle has six gear positions, arranged from top to bottom as: P (Park), R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive), S (Sport), and L (Low). 2. Working Principle: The engine's power is transmitted through the transmission, which is also a key factor affecting fuel consumption. Generally, automatic transmissions consume over 10% more fuel than manual transmissions. Regardless of whether it's a manual or automatic transmission, more gears typically result in better fuel efficiency.
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