Should You Turn Off the Engine Before Shifting to P or Shift to P Before Turning Off the Engine in an Automatic Transmission?

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First, turn off the engine before shifting to P in an automatic transmission. Below is an introduction to automatic transmission vehicles: 1. Introduction: Automatic transmission vehicles typically use a hydraulic transmission device to replace the mechanical clutch in manual transmission vehicles, hence there is no clutch pedal. When the engine speed is low, the torque transmitted by the fluid is limited and insufficient to propel the vehicle forward. When the gear lever is placed in the drive position and the brake pedal is released, the transmitted torque increases as the throttle is applied and the engine speed rises, pushing the vehicle forward. 2. Parking Method: When parking, press the brake—shift to N—release the foot brake—engage the handbrake—turn off the engine—shift to P (if on a slope, steps three and four are reversed, meaning engage the handbrake first before releasing the foot brake). In short, regardless of the terrain, always let the vehicle level itself or use the handbrake to firmly stabilize the vehicle before turning off the engine and shifting to P.