Which gear should an automatic transmission car be in when parked with the air conditioning on?

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LiamMarie
07/29/25 5:03pm
When parking an automatic transmission car with the air conditioning on, it is best to shift to P (Park) gear. P gear is the parking gear. N (Neutral) gear is the neutral position, which can be used for short periods. Below is relevant information about automatic transmission gears: 1. Explanation: Automatic transmission cars have four main universal gears, namely P gear, R gear, N gear, and D gear. P gear is the parking brake, allowing the braking system to bear most of the force before finally shifting into P gear. R gear is the reverse gear, used when backing up. N gear is neutral, suitable for short-term parking, while D gear is the drive gear for normal driving. 2. Precautions: In reality, there is little difference between P and N gears, except that when shifted into P gear, a locking mechanism engages the transmission gear, preventing the wheels from turning, whereas N gear lacks this function. If the parking brake is not properly engaged in N gear, the wheels can rotate freely. However, it is particularly important to emphasize that even when shifted into P gear, the parking brake should still be properly engaged, and P gear should not be used as a substitute for the parking brake.
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