Does Using Manual Mode in an Automatic Car Damage the Vehicle?

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StEverly
07/29/25 4:39pm
Using manual mode in an automatic car does not damage the vehicle. The method to use manual mode is to push the gear lever to the M position. The manual mode in an automatic car allows the driver to control the transmission to upshift or downshift via the gear lever or paddle shifters. Precautions for automatic transmission cars include: 1. Do not shift into P while driving; 2. After driving, the engine must be turned off and shifted into P to remove the key; 3. Do not shift into N while driving to coast; 4. When starting the vehicle in P or N, move the gear lever from P while pressing the brake, turn on the power while pressing the brake, shift to N, and after ignition, shift to D to move forward directly.
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