Should I Shift to N Gear and Engage the Handbrake When Parking?
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For general automatic transmission vehicles, if the temporary parking time is very short, you can just step on the brake. However, if the parking time exceeds half a minute, it is necessary to shift to N gear and engage the handbrake. Additional information: 1. Short-term parking: When parking for a short time, shifting to N gear + handbrake is good for the transmission. N stands for neutral, which has the same meaning as the neutral gear in a manual transmission and is used for brief stops. 2. Long-term parking: It is not advisable to shift to N gear for long-term parking; instead, you should shift to P gear + handbrake first. 3. Stopping for a very short time and waiting at a red light: (1) First, shift to D gear and step on the foot brake, but after 15 seconds, you must switch to neutral and add the foot brake. (2) After more than 30 seconds, choose neutral and the handbrake.