What does it mean when the transmission is not shifted into P gear?

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McKaylee
07/29/25 1:09pm
Transmission not shifted into P gear means the gear lever is not in the P position, and such a prompt will appear when stopping and opening the door, which is a safety measure. There are two things to note when parking an automatic transmission car: first, do not shift into P gear while the engine is running, and second, apply the handbrake first, then shift into P gear, so that the force acts on the handbrake rather than the transmission. The correct parking method: 1. When the car stops, first slow down, press the brake, and shift into N gear. The reason for not directly shifting to P gear and then turning off the engine is to prevent the transmission from passing through R gear while the engine is running, thereby reducing one impact; 2. Turn off the engine. At this time, the power will not be cut off because the P gear is not engaged, and the key cannot be removed; 3. Tighten the handbrake and release the foot brake.
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