Is it okay to shift directly from R to P when parking?
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Shifting directly from R to P when parking is possible, but frequent use in this manner will inevitably cause damage to the transmission. Below is relevant information: Gear Explanation: Generally, automatic transmission vehicles have six gear positions, arranged from top to bottom as: P, R, N, D, S, L. P stands for Parking, the parking gear, also the starting gear. R stands for Reverse, the reverse gear. N stands for Neutral, the neutral gear. D stands for Drive, the forward gear. L stands for Low, the low-speed gear. S stands for Sport, indicating sport mode. OD stands for Overdrive, the overdrive gear. Gear Functions: Switch to P gear after parking and turning off the engine; use R gear for reversing, parallel parking, or backing into a garage; N gear is used for long waits at traffic lights; switch to D gear when driving to move the vehicle; use S gear when climbing steep slopes.