Should You Shift to N or P Gear First After Parking?

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Bilbo
07/30/25 10:29am
When parking, you should first shift to N gear, turn off the engine, and finally shift to P gear. The reasons for shifting to N gear first when parking are as follows: 1. On flat ground and for short-term parking, such as waiting at a red light, it is best not to shift to P gear first. It is recommended to shift to N gear and engage the handbrake or stay in D gear and press the brake. Shifting to P gear locks the transmission gears completely. If another traffic accident occurs, the vehicle is prone to gear lock breakage and transmission damage. 2. When parking on uneven or sloped roads. Due to complex road conditions and inclines, there is a higher risk of the vehicle rolling. You should first stop and press the brake, shift to N gear, engage the handbrake, then release the brake, turn off the engine, and finally shift to P gear.
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