How to Accelerate When Starting an Automatic Transmission Car?

[LaAaron]

When starting an automatic transmission car, you should first press the brake pedal, shift into gear, release the parking brake, and then smoothly lift the brake pedal. Gradually press the accelerator pedal after the car starts moving slowly. Here is some relevant information: 1. When starting, avoid stomping on the accelerator pedal suddenly, as it not only wastes fuel but also harms the car's transmission. You can wait until the engine speed reaches 2000~2500 RPM, then ease off the accelerator slightly before pressing it down further. 2. Continuously pressing the accelerator pedal hard may cause the car's onboard computer to interpret it as an intention to overtake, preventing the transmission from upshifting, which can result in a jerky sensation. Additional precautions when starting the car include: do not press the accelerator pedal after starting the engine but before moving the car; and do not release the brake pedal while shifting gears—only release it after completing the gear shift.