What are the consequences of pressing the accelerator without engaging a gear?
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For automatic transmission vehicles, pressing the accelerator while in neutral (N) or park (P) is generally not harmful, but it does waste fuel. Here are some relevant details: 1. Automatic transmission cars: They all have P (Park), R (Reverse), N (Neutral), and D (Drive) gears. Proper use of automatic transmission is essential for more efficient fuel consumption. 2. Additional information: When accelerating from a start, avoid flooring the accelerator, as this only increases engine RPM, causing unnecessary engine roar and transmission wear, leading to pointless fuel waste. Instead, gently press the accelerator to utilize low-speed gear downshifts for increased torque and gradual, uniform acceleration. Once the speed has increased, you can then accelerate further. This method will make driving an automatic transmission vehicle feel smoother.