Should You Shift to P Gear After Turning Off the Engine?

[BradleyLynn]

For automatic transmission vehicles, it is sufficient to shift to P gear after turning off the engine. Relevant information is as follows: 1. Introduction: For automatic transmission cars, when parking and turning off the engine, the principle is to ensure that the handbrake is engaged, and the handbrake must be engaged before shifting to P gear. 2. Function: P is used for parking; it utilizes a mechanical device to lock the rotating parts of the car, preventing it from moving. When the car needs to stay in a fixed position for an extended period or before leaving the vehicle after parking, the handbrake should be engaged, and the gear lever should be pushed into the "P" position. It is important to note that the P gear should only be used when the vehicle is completely stopped; otherwise, the mechanical parts of the automatic transmission may be damaged. Additionally, automatic transmission vehicles are equipped with a neutral start switch, ensuring that the engine can only be started in "P" or "N" gear to prevent the car from suddenly lurching forward if started accidentally in other gears.