Should You Shift to P or Neutral When Parking?
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You should shift to P (Park) when parking. Below is an introduction to the differences between Neutral and Park gear: 1. Difference One: The Park gear is primarily designed for automatic transmission vehicles. When shifted into Park, the vehicle's output shaft is locked, functioning similarly to a handbrake. Neutral, on the other hand, disengages the engine's power output from the automatic transmission and can be used for short stops on level ground, such as waiting at a traffic light. 2. Difference Two: In P gear, the transmission has engaged gears, which not only aids in parking but also assists in braking the vehicle. After stopping the vehicle, always shift into P gear and avoid relying solely on the handbrake in Neutral, especially when parking on a slope. 3. Park Gear: When parking or starting the vehicle, the gear lever should be in P. When parking on a slope or in a parking space, always engage the handbrake first before shifting into P. 4. Neutral Gear: The gear lever should be in N (Neutral) during idling or starting. However, there's no need to shift into N for brief stops like waiting at traffic lights. Importantly, never shift into N while driving to coast, as this not only fails to save fuel but can also cause significant damage to the automatic transmission.
