What do the letters PRND in an automatic transmission represent?

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McBenjamin
07/30/25 6:22am
PRND in an automatic transmission represents the gear positions, where P stands for Parking, R for Reverse, N for Neutral, and D for Drive. Precautions for shifting gears in an automatic transmission car: 1. Do not press the accelerator pedal when shifting gears; 2. Do not immediately press the accelerator pedal hard after shifting into gear; 3. The vehicle can only be started in P or N gear; 4. To move the gear lever out of P, the brake pedal must be pressed; 5. Do not shift into N gear while driving to coast; 6. Do not push into P gear while the vehicle is moving; 7. When changing the direction of travel, switching between D and R gears should only be done after the vehicle has come to a complete stop; 8. Placing the gear in N while driving prevents the oil pump from supplying oil normally for lubrication, which can cause the temperature of internal transmission components to rise and lead to damage.
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