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Why is it difficult to shift from P to R gear?

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SanKiara
07/29/2025, 05:48:47 PM

Difficulty in shifting from P to R gear is mainly caused by incorrect parking methods. Here are the details: When you last parked and turned off the engine, because the engine was still running, shifting from D or R gear to P gear requires passing through R gear, which causes the gears to get stuck. As a result, it becomes difficult to shift out of P gear the next time. Here are the solutions to the difficulty in shifting from P to R gear: (1) Stop the car by pressing the brake, keep the brake pressed, shift from D to N gear, then engage the handbrake with your left foot, release the foot brake with your right foot, shift from D to P gear, turn off the engine, and exit the car. (2) When driving, press the foot brake, start the engine, and shift gears to solve the problem.

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