What is the correct parking procedure for an automatic transmission vehicle?
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Automatic transmission vehicle correct parking procedure is: 1. First press the brake, then pull up the handbrake; 2. Shift the gear to P position; 3. Slowly release the foot brake and then turn off the engine. Automatic transmission usually refers to the automatic gear shifting mechanism of a car. When driving, the control system of the automatic transmission automatically selects the appropriate gear based on the engine speed and load, replacing the driver's subjective judgment of timing and gear shifting operation. Automatic transmission is different from manual transmission. The former connects and transmits power through a soft connection, which is the torque converter. Automatic transmission does not have the clutch plate of manual transmission, so special attention is needed during operation. Otherwise, over time, it may cause problems such as overheating of the transmission temperature and insufficient power connection due to certain wear and tear.
Here's my usual parking sequence: First brake to a complete stop, don't rush to turn off the engine. Shift to Neutral to relieve transmission stress, then engage either the electronic parking brake or manual handbrake. You'll feel the car settle slightly when releasing the footbrake - that's the parking brake taking effect. Now keep your foot on the brake while shifting to Park, finally turn off AC/audio before ignition cutoff. Pay extra attention to the sequence on slopes - last time I forgot to engage the handbrake first in an underground ramp, the transmission made a terrible clunk when shifting next morning (my heart still aches remembering that). This habit protects transmission gears - after all, transmission repairs cost way more than brake pad replacements. Before leaving, I always glance at the dashboard to confirm all warning lights are properly off before locking up.
