Is coasting in neutral gear harmful to an automatic transmission car?
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Coasting in neutral gear while driving an automatic transmission car can be harmful. Here are some precautions for driving an automatic transmission car: 1. Normal roads: There are no specific requirements for the gear selection; simply keeping the car in D (Drive) mode allows for normal driving. 2. Parking: When the engine is turned off, the gear should be shifted to P (Park) to indicate that the car is no longer in use. Some cars require shifting to P to remove the car key. 3. Reversing: After pressing the brake to stop the car from moving forward, shift to R (Reverse) gear. Gently releasing the brake will allow the car to move backward. 4. Waiting while parked: Or when driving on congested roads, you can shift to N (Neutral) gear. 5. Highways: Or when overtaking at high speeds, you can shift to S (Sport) mode. S mode is the car's sport setting, allowing free gear changes similar to D mode. It can also be selected when climbing hills, as this mode provides the maximum torque output and acceleration.