Kanchelsk 2nd Gear April 25, 2006 Share April 25, 2006 turning off aircon / radio benefits the next time u start up ur car.. not so much stress on the electrical system when startin up.. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runforyourlife 5th Gear February 2, 2016 Share February 2, 2016 Simple question. I do that all the time. Is that necessary? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7hm Turbocharged February 2, 2016 Share February 2, 2016 some say not necessary, but it's called Park mode for a reason. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runforyourlife 5th Gear February 2, 2016 Share February 2, 2016 As in i was told whenever you wanna park, just roll from D to N then to P instead of D straight to P... That will help to minimise gear issues in the long run Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7hm Turbocharged February 2, 2016 Share February 2, 2016 As in i was told whenever you wanna park, just roll from D to N then to P instead of D straight to P... That will help to minimise gear issues in the long run usually if i'm satisfied i will roll straight to P, if not 100% sure I might hold in N for a moment in case I want to readjust 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic February 2, 2016 Share February 2, 2016 This question again? Nintendo? PNPND RSRSP? Nitro Boost Unlock! I boh chap, anyhow shift. If it's not designed for any or all kinds of condition dan it's useless. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueray Hypersonic February 2, 2016 Share February 2, 2016 I go straight from D to P. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashbang Turbocharged February 2, 2016 Share February 2, 2016 Technically N is in between D and P, so yes I always put my car in N before P lol. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueodyssey 2nd Gear February 2, 2016 Share February 2, 2016 I cannot start my car if my gear is in N. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kklee 6th Gear February 2, 2016 Share February 2, 2016 Necessary. Step Foot Brake -> Put to N-Neutral -> Pull Handbrake -> Release Foot Brake -> Put to P-Park Long version -> My practice .... a) use footbrake to stop car b) move auto transmission to Neutral c) pull handbrake d) release foot brake - vehicle will either be stationary or move slightly forward/backward - the forces exerted on the handbrake gives a good indication of its condition e) move transmission to Park - less stress on the Park mechanism as the weight is supported by the handbrake - cheaper to service the handbrake vs the transmission perhaps. Also on steeper slopes, turn wheels outwards. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahbengdriver 6th Gear February 2, 2016 Share February 2, 2016 P for Park, and Piak. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bismarck Turbocharged February 2, 2016 Share February 2, 2016 I am just thinking how will those who drive manual going to reply you.....Maybe they will thinking, wtf is P? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2BDriver Hypersonic February 2, 2016 Share February 2, 2016 Simple question. I do that all the time. Is that necessary? I concur with No.10th post from @Kklee to be gentle with our AT gear box, in many years of driving with auto gear car, I've already developed habitual practice to step brake to stop, gently shift from D to P and pull handbrake then releasing foot brake, check speedometer for any abnormal warning lights and off-engine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast1 Supersonic February 2, 2016 Share February 2, 2016 (edited) I don't understand the question. On a "traditional" AT layout (PRNDSL/PRND2L), the N lies smack dab in the middle of D and P, so naturally, you'll go through N to get to P, right? And in some "AT-like" transmissions like the one in my DCT, you engage P by turning off the ignition while in D (after which you can engage the electronic parking brake). You almost never go into N during normal driving unless you don't know how to handle the knob, but if you try to turn off the car in N mode, you get a 'bing' and an error message saying "Ignition on, transmission in N" or something like that. So, it really depends on the car, doesn't it? Edited February 2, 2016 by Turboflat4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibadog Turbocharged February 2, 2016 Share February 2, 2016 I don't understand the question. On a "traditional" AT layout (PRNDSL/PRND2L), the N lies smack dab in the middle of D and P, so naturally, you'll go through N to get to P, right? most of the time, SG drivers reverse park. So the sequence will be R to P direct or R to N then to P (but gotta go thru R first ) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast1 Supersonic February 2, 2016 Share February 2, 2016 (edited) most of the time, SG drivers reverse park. So the sequence will be R to P direct or R to N then to P (but gotta go thru R first ) Oh right. Then just ram it into P lah. For me, R is also weird - push left and up. So I don't even think about this issue, just centre the knob, flick right into drive, then turn off ignition, put on electronic parking brake. If I don't flick right, I think the transmission remains in neutral and the car will give me that error message if I try to turn off. So it seems it's more "natural" to put the car into D before turning off. Not sure what will happen if I turn off car with the knob in R position - I think it might auto return, but I don't want to play in case get spoilt lol. Edited February 2, 2016 by Turboflat4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MX-5 3rd Gear February 2, 2016 Share February 2, 2016 from D straight to P. (step on foot brake, shift from D to P, engage hand brake, release foot brake. ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerobim08 4th Gear February 2, 2016 Share February 2, 2016 Simple question. I do that all the time. Is that necessary? Just push gear to P with least travel the better. If you push here push there then more times gear engage and disengage (ie more wear) ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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