Is it correct to release the foot brake while idling in P gear?
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It is not recommended to release the foot brake after idling in P gear, as it may cause damage to the vehicle. Parking operation sequence: Stop and press the brake pedal—shift to N gear—release the foot brake—engage the handbrake—turn off the engine—shift to P gear. (If on a slope, the third step is to first engage the handbrake, then release the foot brake, turn off the engine, and shift to P gear.) In short, regardless of the terrain, always let the car level itself or use the handbrake to firmly stabilize the vehicle before turning off the engine and shifting to P gear. Hazards: Generally, people shift to P gear, release the brake, engage the handbrake, and then turn off the engine. However, this sequence can potentially cause severe damage to automatic transmission vehicles. This is because, in all automatic transmission vehicles, when shifted to P gear, a hook in the transmission locks onto the gear.