What gear should be engaged when parking without turning off the engine?
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Parking without turning off the engine requires different gears depending on the situation: 1. For automatic transmission models: If the driver is in the car, shift to N (Neutral) gear and engage the handbrake; if the driver is not in the car, engage the handbrake and shift to P (Park) gear. If the vehicle has an automatic start-stop system and the stop is very brief (e.g., waiting at a traffic light), simply keep the gear in D (Drive) and press the brake pedal. 2. For manual transmission models, shift to neutral and either press the brake pedal or engage the handbrake. The car gears include: 1. P (Park) gear: After parking the car, engaging P gear prevents the vehicle from moving; 2. R (Reverse) gear: This gear can only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary; 3. N (Neutral) gear: Used for temporary parking, but should not be used when going downhill; 4. D (Drive) gear: Used for forward movement, with gear shifts controlled by the accelerator pedal.