What Does the N Gear Mean in an Automatic Transmission Car?
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In an automatic transmission car, the N gear stands for Neutral. When the car is in N gear, the engine is disconnected from the transmission, and power is not being transferred to the wheels. It's important to note that when parking on a slope with the car in Neutral, you should firmly apply the brakes. If the car stalls suddenly while driving, you can shift directly to N gear to restart the engine without needing to fully turn off and restart the car, which would be necessary if you shifted to P (Park) gear. The gears in an automatic transmission are divided as follows: 1. P (Park) gear is used for parking the car; 2. R (Reverse) gear is used for backing up; 3. N (Neutral) gear is used for starting the car, towing, or temporary stops; 4. D (Drive) gear is used for normal forward driving, also known as the driving gear.