Which gear should an automatic transmission car be in for prolonged idling?
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For prolonged idling of an automatic transmission car, it should be placed in P (Park) gear. What is P gear: P gear is a special parking position that mechanically locks the transmission output shaft to secure the vehicle. Its function is to act as a parking brake, preventing the vehicle from moving. Parking precautions: From a practical safety perspective, automobile manufacturers position P gear at the first spot on the gearshift console and implement an internal mechanism that only allows the car key to be removed when the gearshift lever is moved to P position. Therefore, P gear is specifically designed for prolonged parking in automatic transmission vehicles. When waiting in a parked car, try to avoid prolonged idling and consider turning off the engine instead.