Why Put Manual Transmission in First Gear When Parking?
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Manual transmission vehicles are put in first gear when parking to prevent the car from rolling. Engine Shutdown and Startup Precautions: Engine Shutdown: Check if the parking brake (handbrake) is engaged; depress the clutch pedal and shift the gear lever into the low gear (1st gear) position; turn off the ignition switch; release the clutch pedal. Engine Startup: Check if the parking brake (handbrake) is engaged; depress the clutch pedal and shift the gear lever into the neutral position; lightly press the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition switch to the start position; after the engine starts, release the ignition switch, release the clutch pedal, allow the engine to warm up appropriately, then check if all gauges are functioning normally and if all warning and alert lights are off. Do Not Leave the Car in Gear When Parking: If the car is left in gear when parked, the next time you start it, if you forget to depress the clutch, the car will suddenly accelerate forward, which is not only dangerous but can also damage the transmission gears. Transmissions are designed to be in a neutral free state, with resistance to movement into any gear being roughly equal. For example, some gear shift linkages use cable designs, and if left in a certain gear for a long time, it may cause prolonged stress in one direction, affecting lifespan.
