What is the correct parking sequence for an automatic transmission vehicle?

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ORemington
07/24/25 8:34am
The correct parking sequence for an automatic transmission vehicle is: 1. After the car comes to a complete stop, shift the gear to N (Neutral); 2. Engage the handbrake, then shift the gear to P (Park), and you can turn off the engine. The starting steps for an automatic transmission vehicle are: 1. Press the brake pedal to slow down and stop the car; 2. Shift the gear from D (Drive) to N (Neutral); 3. Tighten the handbrake and turn off the engine; 4. Release the foot brake, but do not turn off the power; 5. Press the foot brake and shift the gear from N (Neutral) to P (Park); 6. Release the foot brake; 7. Turn the key back to the off position, turn off the power, and remove the key. Important parking precautions include: 1. Turn off all electrical equipment in the car before shutting down the engine to avoid draining the battery due to prolonged use; 2. Avoid parking in a position that obstructs others, which may affect your next drive; 3. Use the turn signal before parking and observe surrounding vehicles and pedestrians.
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