How to Drive a Dongfeng Honda Automatic Transmission Car?

[PrestonRose]

Enter the car, then use your right foot to press the brake pedal. Please note that the brake is the one on the left—make sure not to press the wrong pedal. Shift the gear lever to the P (Park) position. After pressing the brake pedal with your foot, start the vehicle. If you want to move the car, press the brake pedal again, then shift the gear lever to the D (Drive) position. After shifting to D (Drive), release the handbrake. Once the handbrake is released, slowly release the brake pedal to start moving the car.

[MadelynRose]

When I first drove an automatic transmission Dongfeng Honda, I was completely confused. But later I found the operation is actually super simple. After getting in the car, first fasten the seatbelt, press the brake pedal and push the one-touch start button. When the dashboard lights up, shift the gear lever from P to D - the electronic parking brake will release automatically. Release the brake and gently press the accelerator to start moving! At red lights, just press the brake firmly and the auto hold function activates - no need to shift gears or pull the handbrake. When parking, first stop completely by pressing the brake, shift to N and engage the electronic parking brake, then shift to P and turn off the engine. Remember NEVER shift to P while driving - my friend tried that and ended up paying over 8,000 yuan for transmission repairs. You might forget the shifting sequence at first, but it'll become muscle memory after a few practices.

[DiKarter]

Five things to remember when driving a Honda automatic: Only start the engine with your foot on the brake, and shift gears only when the READY light on the dashboard is on. When moving the gear lever from P to D, remember to pass through R quickly without lingering too long. Once driving, you don't need to touch the gear lever at all – automatic shifting is much more worry-free than manual. On long descents, you can switch to S or L gear to use engine braking and protect the brake pads. A little tip: If waiting at a red light for more than 30 seconds, it's best to shift to N. Although the auto-hold feature is convenient, keeping it in D with the brake pressed for long periods can cause the transmission oil temperature to rise. I've driven a CR-V for five years without any transmission issues – developing good habits is crucial.

[VonAurora]

Driving an automatic Honda is super easy! Insert the key, step on the brake to start the engine, shift directly from P to D, release the foot, and you're good to go. To reverse, just shift to R after the car comes to a complete stop. You can even set cruise control on the steering wheel, so your right foot doesn't have to keep pressing the gas pedal on highways. Once, while driving a colleague's XR-V, I noticed a detail: if the auto start-stop is active and you shift to N then press the gas, the engine won't restart—instead, it prompts you to shift to D. New drivers should pay attention to such small details. Oh, and remember not to coast in neutral—it doesn't save fuel and might even damage the transmission.