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What are the steps to park and turn off an automatic transmission car?

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LawsonFitz

07/29/25 3:36pm

The steps to park and turn off an automatic transmission car are: First, press the brake pedal, then shift into P (Park) gear, and finally engage the parking brake (either engaging the parking brake first or shifting into P gear first is perfectly acceptable). When starting an automatic transmission car, you need to first press the brake pedal, then start the engine—do not release the brake pedal at this point. After releasing the parking brake, shift into D (Drive) gear and then release the brake pedal. The P gear in an automatic transmission car has a locking mechanism. Once shifted into P gear, this mechanism locks the transmission gears, effectively locking the wheels indirectly. In this state, the car will not move even without engaging the parking brake. Automatic transmission cars also have an N (Neutral) gear, which is also known as the neutral position. When shifted into N gear, the car can move without the parking brake engaged. When waiting at a red light, it is recommended to shift into N gear. If shifted into P gear and the car is rear-ended by another vehicle, the transmission may be damaged.

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