What is the sequence for driving and parking an automatic transmission car?
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Automatic transmission driving and parking sequence is brake, neutral, handbrake. The following is an introduction to automatic transmission: 1. Introduction: Automatic transmission, as the name suggests, does not require the driver to manually shift gears. 2. Misconceptions: (1) Keeping the car in D gear during long stops: Some owners often only step on the brake pedal when stuck in traffic, keeping the gear lever in D gear without shifting. (2) Coasting in N gear at high speeds or downhill: Some drivers shift the gear lever to N gear (neutral) to save fuel when driving at high speeds or going downhill, which can easily burn out the transmission.
I've been driving automatic transmissions for seven or eight years, and the parking sequence is absolutely crucial. After the car comes to a complete stop, don't rush to shift into P (Park) right away. First, keep your foot on the brake and shift to N (Neutral), then engage the electronic parking brake or traditional handbrake. Release the foot brake, and you'll feel a slight settling motion of the car body, indicating that the weight has transferred to the parking brake. Finally, shift into P and turn off the engine before exiting. This procedure is especially effective on slopes. Going straight to P makes the transmission gears bear the vehicle's weight directly, which can lead to issues over time. Once, I forgot to engage the handbrake on a steep slope and went straight to P—the next time I started the car, the gearshift was stuck tight. The mechanic said the parking pawl was jammed. Developing good habits can save you a lot on repairs.