Should You Shift Directly to P Gear or First to N Gear Before Parking and Turning Off the Engine?
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Before parking and turning off the engine, first shift to N gear, and then shift to P gear after turning off the engine. The correct parking sequence is to first press the brake to stop the vehicle, then shift to N gear, release the handbrake, and finally shift to P gear. The difference between P gear and N gear is that P gear has a parking lock mechanism, while N gear does not, but both have the nature of neutral gear. Before parking and turning off the engine, make sure the vehicle is no longer moving, has come to a complete stop, or the handbrake has been firmly applied. Otherwise, shifting to either N gear or P gear can cause damage to the transmission. When shifting gears while stationary, also ensure the vehicle is in a braking state to prevent any abnormal movement.