Do You Need to Press the Brake in Neutral Gear for Automatic Transmission?

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ChristopherLee
07/30/25 12:55am
N gear is the neutral gear, typically used for brief stops. In this case, the right foot can leave the brake pedal to rest. However, on slopes, you still need to press the brake to prevent the car from rolling, unless you engage the handbrake or electronic brake. Below are introductions and precautions for automatic transmission gear positions: 1. P gear: Parking gear. When the vehicle is completely stationary, press the unlock button at the front of the gear lever to shift into P gear. 2. R gear: Reverse gear. When the vehicle is completely stationary, press the brake pedal, then press the unlock button at the front of the gear lever to shift into R gear. Slowly press the accelerator after releasing the brake pedal to move the vehicle backward. 3. D gear: Drive gear. You can directly shift from N gear to D gear. This gear is generally used when the vehicle is moving forward, and the system will automatically shift up or down based on engine load and speed.
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