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3 years, 5 months ago

Should you start an Automatic Car in neutral?

Is it possible to start a car in Neutral or should it be done with it in Park ?
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akuta | 3 years, 5 months ago
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There are going to be several subjective responses to this question, I'm sure; however, all in all your transmission SHOULD do what it is supposed to do and shift gracefully regardless of being in park or neutral.

Many vehicles that have automatic transmissions will only let you start the vehicle while in park. This is a security feature to prevent the car from coasting off before you are prepared.

So, I guess the answer would be "Park is best, as it's been determined to be the safest overall."

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edd | 3 years, 5 months ago
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All of the automatic cars I have used allow you to turn the car off and on while in neutral -- this is to allow the cars to be towed, since the car should not remain in "park" while being moved by another vehicle (or raised up on a tow truck).

However, in the interest of safety, these vehicles will generally prevent you from removing the car key from the ignition if it is in neutral, as a safety feature.

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whiskeybravo | 3 years, 5 months ago
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Most modern automatics in the US have a park/neutral safety switch that will allow the car to be started in either park or neutral as long as the brake is applied. There is no benefit or consequence in starting in one position versus the other.

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bvienneau | 3 years, 5 months ago
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Most cars will let you start the car in Neutral, I fail to see the problem with this.

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vizier | 3 years, 5 months ago
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It is possible in (N)eutral.

It normally should be done in (P)ark as it also locks the wheels and prevents vehicle movement, like a parking brake. (And some automatics require a foot on the brake to start in any case).

If you start a car in (N)eutral, it is usually done with the left foot firmly on the brake.

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