Will Stepping on the Accelerator in P Gear Damage the Car?

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Rod
07/29/25 2:53pm
P Gear stepping on the accelerator will not damage the car. Here are the precautions for driving an automatic transmission car: 1. Normal roads: There is no requirement for the car's gear, just keep driving in D gear to operate normally. 2. Parking: When the engine stops running, you need to shift to P gear, indicating that the car is out of use. Some cars require shifting to P gear to remove the key. 3. Reversing: After stepping on the brake and the car stops moving forward, you can shift to R gear. Gently releasing the brake will allow the car to reverse. 4. Waiting while parked: Or when driving on congested roads, you can shift to N gear. 5. Highways: Or when overtaking at high speeds, you can shift to S gear. S gear is the car's sport mode, and like D gear, it allows free gear changes. You can also choose S gear when climbing hills, as this gear provides the maximum torque output and acceleration.
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