Should the Automatic Parking Gear Be Left in D or N?
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Whether to shift to N gear depends on the duration of parking and the vehicle model. 1. Short Duration: If the parking time is short, there's no need to shift to N gear; you can keep it in drive (D). However, for longer parking durations, shifting to N gear is recommended. Some vehicles automatically disengage the transmission when the brake is fully pressed or when the automatic parking function is activated during a red light. 2. Automatic Parking: Automatic parking refers to an automatic braking function. Once activated—for example, when stopping at a red light—it eliminates the need to use the handbrake or electronic parking brake, simplifying operations. For automatic transmission vehicles, it also avoids frequent switching between D and N or D and P. Additional Information: Reasons for Using Automatic Parking: When parking on slopes or before traffic lights, using the handbrake is common. However, in such scenarios, using the electronic parking brake can be awkward due to its slower response time. Manually operating the handbrake takes no more than 0.3 seconds, and human control is more flexible than electronic control. Activating the electronic parking brake requires pressing the brake first, along with button response time (to prevent misuse), and the motor operation itself takes longer, about 0.5 seconds.
