What is the parking sequence for a manual transmission car?
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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.
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.
