What is the function of the N gear in an automatic transmission car?
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The function of the N gear in an automatic transmission is for temporary parking or waiting. For example, if the vehicle needs to stop temporarily for a short period, you can use the N gear to park. Alternatively, when encountering a red light that requires waiting for some time, you can also choose to shift to N gear while waiting. Additionally, the N gear can be used when the vehicle needs maintenance or requires temporary towing for other reasons, and in such cases, the N gear must be used. Most automatic transmission models require the ignition key to be turned to the second position to power on the vehicle before the gear lever can be shifted from P (Park) to N (Neutral). If shifting is impossible due to various malfunctions, you can press the SHIFT-LOCK button on the gear console using a thin, hard object like a needle to move the gear from P to N. Under safe conditions, any forward gear can be shifted to N gear at any time. However, shifting from P or R (Reverse) to N requires pressing the brake pedal first. When shifting from N gear to other gears, the vehicle must be brought to a complete stop by pressing the brake pedal before shifting. However, in special circumstances, N gear can be directly shifted to a forward gear, but this may cause a strong impact and potentially damage the transmission.
