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The correct parking procedure for a vehicle with an automatic transmission.

Model: Volkswagen Tiguan BW, MK 2, AD - Years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Part: Transmission

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Let's see in this video what the correct procedure is for parking a vehicle with an automatic transmission. Many people go directly from "D" to "P" and then pull the handbrake; however, this procedure is not correct because the stress point of the entire vehicle is on the locking gear, and when we start again and engage the gear, it will be necessary to use a lot of force.

If this method is used for a long time, it will damage the transmission. The correct procedure is to shift to neutral when stopping, then engage the handbrake so that all the stress is on it, then release the foot brake, and finally shift to "P." At this point, we can turn off the engine.


Posted on 29 December 2025 by ScegliAuto


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