Should I Shift to N Gear When Parking an AT Transmission?
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You can shift to N gear when parking an AT transmission. The N gear is the neutral gear, which can be used when idling for a slightly longer time. Additionally, the N gear plays an indispensable role when parking. The N gear is generally used for temporary parking at traffic lights. Here are the situations for using the N gear in an automatic transmission car: Starting: Shift to N gear, start the vehicle, shift to D or R gear, release the handbrake, and slowly release the brake. Parking: Press the brake, shift to N gear, engage the handbrake, shift to P gear, and turn off the engine. 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, ensure the car is completely stopped or firmly stabilized with the handbrake before shifting to P gear and turning off the engine.