What is the parking sequence for a manual transmission car?

[EdwardMarie]

Manual transmission car parking sequence is: 1. Release the accelerator and depress the clutch; 2. Turn on the right turn signal, when the speed decreases to nearly stopping, press the brake; 3. After the car stops, pull up the handbrake and shift into neutral; 4. Release the clutch and brake; 5. Turn off all unnecessary electrical equipment in the car, straighten the steering wheel; 6. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. Precautions for parking a manual transmission car are: 1. Turn off electrical equipment in the car before turning off the engine to prevent battery drain from prolonged use; 2. Avoid parking in a position that obstructs others, affecting the next drive; 3. Turn on the turn signal before parking and observe surrounding vehicles and pedestrians.

[DelHaven]

When stopping a manual transmission car, I follow a fixed procedure: First, press the brake to reduce the speed to zero, then simultaneously press the clutch to avoid stalling. At this point, shift into neutral to cut off the power. Remember to engage the handbrake to ensure the car stops firmly, then release the foot brake to check if the vehicle might roll. Once confirmed that the car is securely stopped, turn off the engine and remove the key. Finally, if parked on a slope, shift into reverse or first gear to prevent rolling. Pay special attention not to touch the handbrake lever immediately when the engine hasn't fully cooled down, as high temperatures can cause deformation. When parking in the city, I also turn the steering wheel to angle the front wheels—this way, in case of a rear-end collision, the car won't roll straight onto the sidewalk.

[Raquel]

The key to parking a manual transmission is to avoid damaging the gearbox. My habit is to press the clutch to disconnect the power two seconds before stopping, then gradually brake to a halt. Once stopped, immediately shift to neutral to free the left hand, and pull the handbrake decisively without hesitation. In high summer temperatures, I wait a few minutes before applying the handbrake to prevent the brake pads from sticking due to heat. Remember to turn off the air conditioning and headlights before shutting off the engine, otherwise the battery may drain easily upon next startup. When parking on a slope, I deliberately observe the direction of the roadside curb and turn the front wheels towards it to create a physical barrier.

[LaAna]

Four-step Manual Parking Method: Press the brake to stop → Press the clutch and shift to neutral → Pull the handbrake → Turn off the engine. Beginners often forget to shift to neutral before releasing the clutch, causing the car to lurch forward. When parking on a slope, always engage a gear to prevent rolling, and turn the front wheels toward the curb to form a triangular support. Remember to pull the handbrake until you hear a click, then lift it a bit further to ensure sufficient braking force. After turning off the engine, remember to straighten the steering wheel, otherwise the steering system will remain under continuous stress.