Parking
Apr 27, 2010 | 07:49 AM
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Racer
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From: Centralia Illinois
Parking
I just purchased a new 2010 GS. I have read many post about how to park a 6 speed man.
Apr 27, 2010 | 07:52 AM
Burning Brakes
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From: New Bern NC
Nothing wrong with that advice.
Apr 27, 2010 | 07:52 AM
Intermediate
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congrats on your new gs. when i got my 09, the dealer said to park in reverse and so does the manual so that's what i do. 13 months later, no issues, knock on wood.
Apr 27, 2010 | 08:06 AM
Le Mans Master
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From: Bluffton, SC
If I park in a level spot, the parking brake alone is enough to keep the car safe. On any incline though, I leave it in first or reverse.
Apr 27, 2010 | 08:30 AM
Team Owner
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From: Rochester, NY
I always park it in reverse with the emergency brake on no issues and no harm so all is good.
Apr 27, 2010 | 08:33 AM
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From: Lakewood Ranch, FL
Quote:
Originally Posted by
dvilin
I always park it in reverse with the emergency brake on no issues and no harm so all is good.
Me 2. Good advice. Makes a good habit.
Apr 27, 2010 | 09:12 AM
Team Owner
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From: Springfield MO
If you have the memory system, the auto feature to move your seat fully rearward to help get in/out of the car will not function unless the parking park is engaged. You can leave the car in any gear when parked, as there is no one "best gear" as far as maintaining the battery charge, etc.
Apr 27, 2010 | 11:17 AM
Burning Brakes
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
StanNH
If I park in a level spot, the parking brake alone is enough to keep the car safe. On any incline though, I leave it in first or reverse.
truly level is pretty rare and what seems level may not really be
there's no harm in parking it in gear so might as well do it every time
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Apr 27, 2010 | 11:22 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
dvilin
I always park it in reverse with the emergency brake on no issues and no harm so all is good.
Apr 27, 2010 | 11:26 AM
Racer
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From: San Diego ,CA, USA
On a downhill I leave in 1st or 2nd.
