What are the parking steps for the Volkswagen Lavida automatic transmission?
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Lavida automatic transmission correct parking steps are as follows: 1. Brake to slow down until the vehicle comes to a complete stop. 2. Keep the brake pedal pressed and shift the gear lever to "N". 3. Pull up the handbrake and release the foot brake. 4. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to turn off the engine. 5. Press the lock button at the thumb position of the gear lever and push the gear lever to "P". 6. Rotate the ignition key counterclockwise and remove the key. Here is more information about the Lavida: 1. As a new car tailor-made for Chinese consumers, the LAVIDA Lavida not only maintains the excellent quality of German design but also incorporates many aesthetic concepts reflecting traditional Chinese culture and cutting-edge design elements. 2. The Lavida injects more luxury and grandeur into the A-segment car with its forward-looking design language, rewriting consumers' traditional impression of the A-segment car market and thus meeting more localized consumer needs.
I've been driving a Lavida automatic for over five years, and I've developed a simple yet car-protective parking routine. First, bring the car to a complete stop on level ground or a slope, then firmly press and hold the brake pedal without releasing it. Shift the gear lever from D to N position, at which point engaging the electronic parking brake will produce a clicking sound. Gently release the brake to feel the car body settle slightly, indicating the weight has transferred to the parking brake. Then, while keeping the brake depressed, shift to P and turn off the engine, finally switching off the air conditioning and radio. Once in a mall's steep parking ramp, I forgot to engage the parking brake first and shifted directly to P, resulting in a harsh metal grinding noise from the transmission upon restarting. The mechanic explained that the P-lock pawl was bearing the vehicle's full weight, which could cause long-term damage. Now I always check the dashboard to confirm door indicator lights are off before leaving, and during rainy days, I double-check the sunroof is tightly closed to prevent water leakage into electrical systems.
Novice drivers of automatic transmission cars often fear making mistakes during parking operations, and my Lavida has suffered from this. Remember to keep your foot on the brake after the car comes to a complete stop, then shift to N (Neutral) and engage the handbrake. At this point, you should feel a slight shake of the car before it stabilizes. Fully release the brake to confirm the vehicle no longer moves—this is a crucial step. Then, press the brake again to shift into P (Park), turn the key to shut off the engine. My instructor repeatedly emphasized that when parking on a slope, you must ensure the handbrake fully engages before shifting into P, otherwise the transmission gears could jam. Last month, I shifted into P before the car fully stopped on a slope in my neighborhood, and the next day when reversing, there was a loud clunking noise from the chassis. Now, every time I park, I take two extra steps: straighten the steering wheel to avoid stress on the steering system, and turn the headlight knob to OFF before shutting off the engine to prevent draining the battery by forgetting to turn off the lights.
