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position of gear lever
Hi all ,I have a 2011 discovery auto, is it a good idea when stopping at traffic lights or the like to put it in neutral until ready to drive away or leave it in drive with footbrake on is either option a good idea or makes no difference, at the moment I put it in n until ready to go, many thanks, alan.
6th Nov 2018 6:47 pm
Sea Raider
Member Since: 01 Nov 2016
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Form me it depends, if the lights have just changed to red, I stick it in park and take my foot off the brake to save dazzling the person behind.
6th Nov 2018 6:52 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
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P with nothing on footbrake was my way of doing it, park brake on if not flat. D3 disks get warped extremely easily so soon got out of the habit of sitting stopped in D with foot on brake pedal.
6th Nov 2018 6:53 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
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Try say is actually harms putting it in N or P frequently.
I apply the park brake if it works well
6th Nov 2018 8:05 pm
kajtzu
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6563
I just press the brake pedal. Same as with all the other automatics. EPB when parked. Again same as with previous/other vehicles.
6th Nov 2018 8:15 pm
ClassikFan
Member Since: 02 Nov 2016
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1026
Pete K wrote:
Try say is actually harms putting it in N or P frequently.
I apply the park brake if it works well
I'm sure I read in the handbook recently that you shouldn't stay in gear with foot on the brake for long periods of time.
6th Nov 2018 8:19 pm
robpenrose
Member Since: 12 Jan 2016
Location: Surrey / SW London
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I think the 6 speed manual says to not stay in drive for long periods without moving.
I usually stick mine in neutral when waiting.
I think the 8 speeds are fine to leave in drive while stationary.
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6th Nov 2018 8:41 pm
kajtzu
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What qualifies as a long period? Can’t be bothered to fetch the manual, it’s cold out there 8)
6th Nov 2018 9:42 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
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The neutral shift lock is a pain. You can’t just pull it into drive
6th Nov 2018 10:44 pm
robpenrose
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You can if you have your foot on the brake
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6th Nov 2018 10:48 pm
dgardel
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I always put my car in neutral with footbrake until ready to drive away , LESS gearbox clutches wear and tear, of course!Discovery 5 tdv6 HSE Corris Gray Outback Engineering Limited Edition IID Pro MV License
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