Does Launch Control Damage the Vehicle?

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OCecilia
07/29/25 5:30pm
Launch control can damage the vehicle. The correct starting procedure for an automatic transmission car is: 1. Turn the ignition key to the power position; 2. Press the foot brake and shift the gear from P to N; 3. Release the foot brake and start the engine; 4. Warm up the car while stationary; 5. Press the foot brake, shift the gear from N to D, and release the handbrake; 6. Gradually release the foot brake and smoothly press the accelerator to start. The starting procedure for a manual transmission car is: 1. Fully depress the clutch pedal; 2. Move the gear lever to engage first gear; 3. Lightly press the turn signal lever downward to activate the left turn signal, alerting vehicles ahead and behind; 4. Press the horn button to alert pedestrians in front of the vehicle; 5. Release the handbrake; 6. Lift the left foot until the clutch reaches the half-clutch position, causing the car to vibrate slightly; 7. As the car starts moving, release the clutch and gently press the accelerator.
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