Should the Handbrake Be Applied When Putting an Automatic Car in Neutral for Car Wash?
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When washing an automatic car in neutral, the handbrake should be applied. Below are detailed introductions to various car gear positions: 1. P (Park) Gear: When the gear lever is in the P position, the transmission is in neutral inside, but the output shaft is mechanically locked. At this time, the car will stop in place even without stepping on the brake, generally used when the car is parked for a long time. When engaging the P gear, the car must be completely stationary. Do not engage the P gear when the car is not fully stopped, and the handbrake must be applied. When parking on a slope, the handbrake should be applied first before engaging the P gear. 2. R (Reverse) Gear: When the gear lever is in the R position, the rotation direction of the transmission output shaft is opposite to that of the engine, allowing the car to move backward. When engaging the R gear, the car must be completely stationary. Do not engage the R gear when the car is not fully stopped. 3. N (Neutral) Gear: When the gear lever is in the N position, the gears inside the transmission are in an idling state, and the clutch is not engaged, resulting in the minimum load on the transmission at this time. The N gear is generally used for short-term parking, such as waiting at a red light, and the transmission should also be put in N gear when the car is being towed. 4. D (Drive) Gear: When the gear lever is in the D position, the gears inside the transmission automatically shift between the lowest and highest gears based on factors like vehicle speed and throttle opening, according to the preset shifting pattern. In most cases, the D gear can be used for driving.
