Does accidentally starting the car in D gear cause damage?
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Starting the car in D gear can cause damage. Here is a detailed introduction to the specific gear positions of the car: P gear is the parking gear: When the gear lever is in the P gear position, the transmission is in neutral internally, and the output shaft is mechanically locked. At this time, the car will stop in place even without stepping on the brake, and it is generally used for long-term parking. When engaging the P gear, the car must be completely stationary. Do not engage the P gear if the car has not come to a complete stop, and the handbrake must be applied. When parking on a slope, the handbrake should be applied first before engaging the P gear. R gear is the reverse gear: When the gear lever is in the R gear position, the rotation direction of the transmission output shaft is opposite to that of the engine, allowing the car to move backward. When engaging the R gear, the car must be completely stationary. Do not engage the R gear if the car has not come to a complete stop. N gear is the neutral gear: When the gear lever is in the N gear position, the gears inside the transmission are in a freewheeling state, and the clutch is not engaged, resulting in the minimum load on the transmission. The N gear is generally used for short-term parking, such as waiting at a traffic light, and the transmission should also be placed in N gear when the car is being towed. D gear is the drive gear: When the gear lever is in the D gear position, the gears inside the transmission automatically switch between the lowest and highest gears according to factors such as vehicle speed and throttle opening, based on the preset shifting pattern. In the vast majority of cases, the D gear can be used for driving.
