Jetcool 1st Gear November 20, 2003 Share November 20, 2003 First time owning an auto car, would like to ask what's the proper sequence to put the auto gear to "P" after parking. Is it: 1. Stop car, keep leg on brake pedal 2. change gear to "N" 3. Pull handbrake 4. Change gear to "R", then to "P". 5. Turn off ignition Should one turn off the ignition (Step 5) before step 4? With the engine off, the auto trans would not have a slight surge when changing gears to "R" and "P"(which would seem to have lesser wear and tear), but is this the correct way? Thks for yr advice ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged November 20, 2003 Share November 20, 2003 Hi JetCool, Let me recall how i do it everyday... 1. slow down and then come to a complete stop using foot brake.... 2. keep right foot on foot brake pedal then shift gear from 'drive' to 'park'.... 3. switch off engine, and let go footbrake....then pull handbrake (sometimes dun bother if the carpark/road is very flat) not sure if this is the real correct sequence... Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazziegirl Clutched November 20, 2003 Share November 20, 2003 Uncle Foo, I do the same! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
En0203 2nd Gear November 20, 2003 Share November 20, 2003 Hi, i do exactly like what uncle 7 does, just step brake, the D to P directly and turn off the ignition Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondeost220 Neutral Newbie November 20, 2003 Share November 20, 2003 yup!sama sama..this shld b the correct way...neednt put to neutral Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged November 20, 2003 Share November 20, 2003 lidat fast and can straight away run to washroom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidz 6th Gear November 20, 2003 Share November 20, 2003 Should one turn off the ignition (Step 5) before step 4? With the engine off, the auto trans would not have a slight surge when changing gears to "R" and "P"(which would seem to have lesser wear and tear), but is this the correct way? the little slide at P is purely mechanical when the engine engage the gear to "still" the wheels in park mode. this only happens when parking at slightly inclined lots. dun need to worry about wear. handbrake for double protection.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
En0203 2nd Gear November 20, 2003 Share November 20, 2003 especially after a long traffic jam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virus 2nd Gear November 20, 2003 Share November 20, 2003 Better put handbrake incase some shortlifer push your car to the road centre or the wall. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged November 20, 2003 Share November 20, 2003 OIC....... i thought "P" will make the engine 'block' the wheels from turning.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
E36UDM Neutral Newbie November 20, 2003 Share November 20, 2003 For me I will pull handbrake before releasing footbrakes so used to it leow since manual days Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged November 20, 2003 Share November 20, 2003 oic...... if i can find a piece of big stone or brick, i will use it to block the wheel after i park on a slope, or turn the steering and make the front wheels face the kerb ...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
E36UDM Neutral Newbie November 20, 2003 Share November 20, 2003 Ya meanwhile remember put ur gear in R or 1st gear just in case it roll Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waipor Neutral Newbie November 20, 2003 Share November 20, 2003 i always put to N then pull handbrake to free the transmission first then go park . cos noticed that when i go directly to park, there is a jerk when i release the brake when i start the car. but maybe being too kia su. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged November 20, 2003 Share November 20, 2003 true, true!!! .......... eh, he's asking about auto, not manual..... i drifted liao... pai seh.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged November 20, 2003 Share November 20, 2003 ya, it's good idea to free the trans first before go to 'park'.... never thought of this before, thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangie Neutral Newbie November 20, 2003 Share November 20, 2003 Hi, i do exactly like what uncle 7 does, just step brake, the D to P directly and turn off the ignition Can meh? Still have to go through N and R huh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangie Neutral Newbie November 20, 2003 Share November 20, 2003 N to P will go through R which enage the transmission again ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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