Turn off first then shift to P, or shift to P first then turn off?

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DelMatthew
07/30/25 3:53am
Shift to P first, then turn off the engine. Here are the relevant details: 1. Introduction to N and P gears: These are provided for parking, where N gear is for temporary parking, and P gear is designed for long-term parking. There are considerations when using N gear for automatic transmission parking, as the car may roll if only N gear is engaged. Therefore, N gear should be used for short-term parking and only when the vehicle is completely stationary. 2. Automatic transmission gears: Driving an automatic transmission car only requires using P gear (Park), R gear (Reverse), N gear (Neutral), and D gear (Drive) to meet general driving needs. However, in some special driving conditions, other function gears may be needed.
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