What is the correct procedure for parking and turning off an Audi?
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Shift the gear to N, engage the handbrake, turn off the engine, and then shift the gear to P. The correct way to park and turn off the car is to first bring the car to a complete stop, shift the gear to N, engage the handbrake, turn off the engine, and then shift the gear to P.
Last time when driving my friend's Audi, I learned the correct shutdown procedure: After the car comes to a complete stop, first shift to N gear and engage the electronic parking brake. Wait until the parking brake indicator lights up on the dashboard, then press the brake and shift to P gear. Remember, this sequence is crucial for Audi – the electronic gear lever requires pressing the unlock button on the side to push into P gear. Before releasing the brake, confirm that the 'Transmission Parked' prompt appears on the central display screen, then press the one-touch start button to shut down the engine. Coming from cars with mechanical parking brakes, I always felt these electronic systems were unnecessary, but following this procedure indeed prevents transmission gear jamming.
When turning off an Audi, grasp two key points: After coming to a complete stop, always engage the electronic parking brake before shifting to P. My routine is to brake to a full stop, lift the electronic parking brake button with my finger until I hear a 'click,' wait for the red parking light on the dashboard to illuminate, and then shift the gear lever to P. Pay special attention to avoid turning off the engine directly from D gear, as the transmission will jerk violently. Last time in the underground garage slope, I forgot to engage the parking brake and only shifted to P before getting out. The car body wobbled slightly, and the wheels pressed against the speed bump, producing a harsh grinding sound—it was heartbreaking.
