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What do PRNDS stand for?

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DelMila
07/28/25 5:29pm
PRNDS stand for: Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive, and Sport mode. Precautions for driving an automatic transmission include: 1. Start slowly by gently pressing the accelerator, engage P or N gear when starting, and avoid coasting in neutral; 2. Shift back to N gear when waiting at traffic lights or during brief stops, and engage P gear when parking; 3. Do not shift into P gear while driving; 4. Ensure the vehicle is completely stopped before shifting into R gear for reversing. The steps for starting an automatic transmission vehicle are: 1. Turn the ignition key to the power position; 2. Press the foot brake and shift the gear from P to N; 3. Release the foot brake to start the engine; 4. Warm up the engine while stationary; 5. Press the foot brake, shift the gear from N to D, and release the handbrake; 6. Gradually release the foot brake and smoothly press the accelerator to start.
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