Is it feasible to turn off the engine in N gear for an automatic transmission?
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It is not advisable to turn off the engine in N gear for an automatic transmission vehicle. For safety reasons, an automatic transmission car must be shifted into P gear before turning off the engine. The correct method to turn off the engine is: Step on the brake; Shift into N gear; Engage the handbrake; Release the foot brake to ensure the vehicle does not move; Shift into P gear; Turn off the engine. Below is additional information about N gear and P gear: 1. Both P gear and N gear disconnect the engine and the wheel transmission system from operation. The only difference is: when the engine is stopped, a vehicle in N gear can be pushed freely, while a vehicle in P gear cannot move. This is because when shifted into P gear, a pawl inside the transmission locks the transmission output shaft, preventing the vehicle from moving. 2. Increasingly, many car models are configured at the factory to prevent the engine from being turned off unless the vehicle is in P gear. This is to prevent the vehicle from moving due to external forces if the driver forgets to engage the handbrake, which could lead to accidents. 3. Always engage the handbrake before shifting into P gear. Only the handbrake can truly prevent the vehicle from moving.
