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What gear should be engaged when parking without turning off the engine?

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VonLucas

07/28/25 11:20pm

The gear to engage when parking without turning off the engine depends on the type of vehicle: 1. For automatic transmission vehicles, shift to N (Neutral) gear; 2. For manual transmission vehicles, shift to neutral. The method for parking an automatic transmission vehicle is: 1. After reaching the parking spot, press the brake until the vehicle comes to a complete stop; 2. Shift the gear lever to N (Neutral) without releasing the brake; 3. Engage the handbrake and then release the foot brake; 4. Once the vehicle is completely stopped, press the brake again, shift to P (Park) gear, and then exit the vehicle and lock it. The method for parking a manual transmission vehicle is: 1. Turn on the right or left turn signal; 2. Gently press the brake to reduce speed and observe the right-side mirror while driving to the right; 3. Press the clutch pedal when the speed is low, and pay attention to the surrounding distance when parking; 4. Once the vehicle is completely stopped, shift to neutral, turn off the turn signal, engage the handbrake, and turn off the engine.

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AidenRose

08/12/25 3:43am

What gear should you leave the car in when idling? As someone who has been driving for over 20 years, I'm used to putting it in P or N gear. Putting it in P gear locks the transmission, preventing the car from rolling, especially on slopes or by the roadside, which is the safest; putting it in N gear requires ensuring the handbrake is engaged to prevent the car from moving. When I was younger, I used to just leave it in D gear and press the brake while waiting by the roadside, but this caused the engine to overheat and wasted fuel. For short stops, like at traffic lights, putting it in N gear is the easiest; if it's more than a minute or there are many cars around, P gear is safer. Don't forget to check the gear indicator light and handbrake status to reduce risks. Long idling also consumes fuel, so I recommend not exceeding three minutes—it's best to turn off the engine to save money. In short, develop good habits to protect your car and wallet—don't take shortcuts for convenience.

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