Which gear should an automatic transmission car be in when warming up?
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It is safer to warm up an automatic transmission car in P (Park) gear, as this locks the tires. If in N (Neutral) gear, the car may roll even with the handbrake engaged, especially on uneven ground. Additionally, warming up in N gear results in low gearbox oil pressure, which can damage the gears. Below are the gear positions for an automatic transmission car: 1. P - Parking gear: After the car stops, engaging P gear applies the brakes to prevent movement. Some models feature an independent P gear, known as electronic parking, which functions on the same principle. 2. R - Reverse gear: This gear can only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary. Models with a lock button require pressing the button to switch to this gear. 3. N - Neutral gear: Use this gear for temporary stops, such as at traffic lights, and always engage the handbrake. Avoid using this gear when going downhill. 4. S - Sport gear: The difference between D (Drive) and S (Sport) gears lies in the computer switching different shifting programs. S gear can be engaged at any time without damaging the transmission. It is suitable for overtaking but not for high-speed driving. 5. D - Drive gear: The most commonly used gear. Shifting up or down is controlled via the accelerator. D1 (or L gear), D2, and D3 correspond to manual transmission gears 1 and 2, 3 and 4, and 5 and 6, respectively.