What to Do If the Car Stalls in D Gear?

[CamillaAnn]

If the car stalls in D gear, the key cannot be pulled out. At this time, you need to turn the key again to keep the whole car powered on. Under the power-on state, shift the gear from D gear to parking P gear again. After shifting back to P gear, you can turn off the engine and pull out the key.

[LylaRose]

If you encounter stalling in D gear, first stay calm and immediately turn on the hazard lights to alert vehicles behind. The car may still be coasting at this point, so maintain firm control of the steering wheel and check the mirrors to ensure safety. Gently apply the brakes to reduce speed and gradually pull over to the emergency lane or a safe area. After stopping, shift the gear to N and attempt to restart the engine. If successful, let the engine warm up for a few minutes before shifting back to D, and check the dashboard for any warning lights. If the engine fails to restart, stay inside the car with doors locked and promptly contact roadside assistance or dealership professionals. Additionally, avoid keeping the car in D gear with brakes engaged during prolonged traffic jams as it may cause transmission overheating. For stops longer than 30 seconds at red lights, it's better to shift to N gear and engage the handbrake.