I heard that you have to step on break in order for you to shift from N to R. other wise its impossible for you to shift from N to R without steping on break. As a safety feature for people wont accidently shift from N to R. is it true?
Thank you
2007-07-09 06:36:12 · 5 answers · asked by hideaki413 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
it's true--- but only in cars that women commonly drive.
2007-07-09 06:41:43 · answer #1 · answered by rasco 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In most vehicles made in the last 10 years you must apply the brake to remove the shift lever from park into the drive ranges, but not from N or D or R, the safety feature is there too keep small children from accidently pulling a car out of park and having it roll away.
2007-07-09 06:45:04 · answer #2 · answered by mr goodwrench 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes new cars require BRAKE application to shift into rev or into Drive from reverse
Audi Turbo's from the 80 and 60 minutes TV show hatchet job, that blames the cars for poor drivers running over their children or gas station attendants(the 80's OK).
Now the lawyers dictate design.
ASE Cert Auto Tech, since 1978
2007-07-09 07:06:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't say for sure, since I always put my foot on the brake when I shift into reverse. I'm not so sure that you have to, but it is a good habit to get into. Even if it is possible to shift without putting your foot on the brake to do it.
2007-07-09 06:40:53 · answer #4 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the car.
There is an easy way of finding out - try it!
2007-07-09 06:45:11 · answer #5 · answered by Joe M 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋