Do You Need to Press the Brake When Turning Off an Automatic Transmission Car with One Key?
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You need to press the brake when turning off an automatic transmission car with one key. Introduction to Automatic Transmission: Automatic transmission, as the name suggests, does not require the driver to manually shift gears. The vehicle will automatically select the appropriate gear based on the driving speed and traffic conditions. Generally, there are six gear positions on an automatic transmission car, from top to bottom: P, R, N, D, S, L. Principle of Automatic Transmission: The engine's power is transmitted through the gearbox, which is also a key factor affecting fuel consumption. Generally, an automatic transmission consumes over 10% more fuel than a manual transmission. Whether it's a manual or automatic transmission, the more gears it has, the more fuel-efficient it is.
When I first started driving, I was also puzzled by this question, wondering if I needed to press the brake before pushing the button to turn off the engine. After trying a few times, I realized it's totally unnecessary! The one-touch engine-off feature is designed so you can simply press the start button directly—no need to step on the brake, as the system will automatically cut the power. The key is to shift the gear to P (Park), ensuring the vehicle is securely stopped without rolling or causing any issues. Initially, I often forgot to shift to P before turning off the engine, and when the car was still in D (Drive), the system would beep a warning but wouldn’t force me to press the brake. Developing the habit of always shifting to P before turning off the engine makes things both safer and more worry-free. Once, a friend’s car battery drained quickly after turning off the engine—it wasn’t an operation problem but because he left the lights or AC on, which taught me a small but useful lesson. In short, new drivers shouldn’t stress—pressing the button is super simple!
