crteezy

I have an auto 2007 RX-8 and I can shift between R, N, D without holding brake. Also I can put from R to P without holding the brake. However, When I put it to P it doesn't release until I hold the brake. Is this normal with this car?

Loki

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Isn't it normal in any car? You need the brake to shift out of Park, but after that you can do whatever you want, including going back to P.

Shaozhou Zhang

Normal I think. In my gf’s sc430 and my mom’s Skoda Fabia at least it’s the same

JTtheDude

That's how all automatic cars work. I think it's mainly for safety so that the car cannot start moving without human intervention but there might be more to it.