Should the electronic gear shift to N before P?
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It is not necessary to shift the electronic gear to N before P, because the P gear has two locking devices: one is the parking pawl, and the other is the parking gear. When the car comes to a complete stop, the pawl will engage with the parking gear, and the transmission will be directly locked. The forces acting on the car will then be borne by these two components. Note that when parking and turning off the engine, you can directly shift to P gear, which has a similar effect to N gear. However, before shifting to P gear, ensure that the car has come to a complete stop. Otherwise, it may damage the transmission. If the car is not fully stopped before shifting to P gear, the secondary wheel of the parking mechanism may collide and produce a "clicking" sound. Over time, the parking function will inevitably be affected. Currently, many transmissions have both P and N gears. The difference between them is that the P gear has a locking mechanism. When shifted to P gear, the gears inside the transmission are locked, effectively locking the wheels. Even without engaging the handbrake, the car will not roll. However, if only shifted to N gear without engaging the handbrake, the car may roll. Nowadays, many cars are equipped with electronic handbrakes, so it is sufficient to shift directly to P gear when parking. The N gear is typically used for brief stops, such as waiting at a traffic light.
