What to do when the Malibu shows 'not in P gear' after turning off the engine while in P gear?
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If this situation occurs despite following the correct operational procedures, you can go to a 4S dealership to replace the car if it is still under warranty. Here is some extended information: 1. The four gears of an automatic transmission are P gear, R gear, N gear, and D gear. P gear refers to the parking gear; the brake allows the braking system to bear most of the force, and then you can shift into P gear to prevent this situation from happening. R is the reverse gear, which should be engaged when reversing. N is the neutral gear, which can be used for short-term parking. D is the driving gear. 2. The correct method for parking an automatic transmission vehicle is to first press the foot brake to stop the vehicle, then shift the gear from D to N, engage the handbrake, release the foot brake, and turn off the engine. When turning off the engine, do not immediately turn off the power. The purpose is to confirm whether the vehicle is completely stationary under the handbrake. Then, press the foot brake again, shift the gear from N to P, release the foot brake, and turn off the power to remove the key. This is the most reliable and safest parking method. Although it sounds troublesome, it is the least damaging to the car.