Is it serious to turn off the engine without shifting to P gear?
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If you forget to shift to P gear before turning off the engine, it may damage the engine. In this case, you should start the car again and shift back to P gear. More extended information is as follows: 1. About automatic transmission: Automatic transmission means that the driver does not need to shift gears manually. Instead, the vehicle's computer will automatically shift gears based on road conditions. 2. Generally, there are 5 gear positions in an automatic transmission car, arranged in the following order: P, R, N, D, S. "P" stands for parking gear, "R" for reverse gear, "N" for neutral gear, "D" for drive gear, and "S" for sport gear. Some automatic transmission models also include manual mode and paddle shifters, allowing manual control of gear shifting to enhance driving pleasure. 3. In automatic transmissions, according to different shifting principles, they can be divided into 6-speed automatic transmission, CVT continuously variable transmission, 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, 8-speed automatic manual transmission, etc. Car owners can choose the appropriate transmission form according to their needs.