What is the N gear in an automatic transmission?
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The N gear in an automatic transmission is the neutral gear, which functions similarly to the neutral gear in a manual transmission and is used for temporary parking. Another purpose is when the engine suddenly stalls while driving; if you want to restart the engine while in motion, you need to shift into the N gear. It is generally used when waiting at traffic lights by shifting into the N gear. Remember, do not coast in N gear with an automatic transmission vehicle. The only difference between the P gear and the N gear is that the P gear has a locking mechanism. This locking mechanism engages the transmission gears when shifting into P gear, effectively locking the wheels indirectly. After shifting into P gear, even if the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle will not move. However, if shifted into N gear without applying the parking brake, the vehicle can still move. The usage scenarios for P gear and N gear are not necessarily the same. The N gear can be used for short-term parking, such as when waiting at a red light or when parked by the roadside with the engine running while waiting for someone. The P gear is used when parking, turning off the engine, and leaving the vehicle. Many car models have a safety design where the key cannot be removed unless the gear is shifted into P after turning off the engine. This design is intended to prevent the driver from forgetting to shift into P gear, which could lead to the vehicle rolling away. Therefore, P gear is used when turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle, while N gear is for short-term parking.
