What damage does turning off the car without shifting to P gear cause?
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Turning off the car without shifting to P gear can affect the lifespan of the transmission. Here are the relevant details: 1. Turning off the car in P gear: After turning off the engine, vehicles usually move slightly back and forth due to uneven road surfaces. The P gear transmission has a locking mechanism that engages with the transmission gears. This slight movement can cause impact on the transmission gears, damaging them and reducing the transmission's lifespan. Therefore, you should first come to a complete stop, then shift to P gear before turning off the engine. 2. Car parking precautions: Maintain a greater distance from the vehicle in poor lighting conditions. If you are directing someone to park at night or in low-light conditions, you should keep an appropriate distance from the vehicle and remind the driver to slow down to ensure the parking process is absolutely safe. There are many blind spots in the driver's field of vision when seated in the car, and these blind spots are particularly critical when parking in tight spaces, requiring the assistance of a guide to observe. Therefore, the guide may sometimes unavoidably stand in the driver's blind spot. In such cases, it is advisable to intentionally stay 2-3 meters away from the vehicle. This distance does not hinder communication but ensures the guide's safety.