Correct Steps for Starting and Parking the Teana?
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Start the car by pressing the brake pedal, release the brake to warm up the engine. Wait until the RPM drops to 1,000, then press the brake and shift from P to D gear before releasing the foot brake to start moving. When parking, firmly press the brake and shift from D to P gear, engage the parking brake, and finally turn off the engine.
Every time I drive the Altima, I make sure to sit firmly and fasten the seatbelt before starting, and check if any warning lights are on the dashboard. I press the brake pedal firmly with my right foot, shift the gear to N to start the engine, and let it warm up for half a minute until the RPM stabilizes. Then, I shift to D, release the handbrake, slowly lift the brake to let the car creep, and gently press the accelerator to start. When parking, I first slow down and come to a complete stop, press the brake firmly, shift to N and then pull the handbrake, and finally shift to P and turn off the engine. This sequence protects the transmission, especially when parking on a slope—never shift directly to P, as it can easily jam the gears.
I find the Teana quite easy to start. Just turn the key to ignite after getting in, remember to release the handbrake before shifting to D gear, and gently tap the throttle to start—after all, the CVT transmission is very smooth. Parking is more critical; you must come to a complete stop before proceeding: first shift to N gear to buffer, then engage the handbrake to let the braking system take the load, and finally shift to P gear. This prevents the transmission lock mechanism from bearing the vehicle's weight. Developing good habits makes the car more durable, especially when parking on slopes in underground garages.
