How to Operate an Automatic Transmission Car?
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Correct operation steps for an automatic transmission car: 1. Turn the ignition key to the second position (power mode) to initiate the car's computer system self-check, lasting at least 6 seconds. 2. Depress the foot brake and shift the gear from P (Park) to N (Neutral). If reversing, start the engine directly in P (Park). 3. Release the foot brake and turn the ignition key to the start position to ignite the engine. Disadvantages of automatic transmission cars: 1. Higher fuel consumption. 2. Complex maintenance with higher costs. 3. Occasional lack of responsiveness during overtaking acceleration, as it follows its own shifting program with noticeable lag. 4. Slower initial acceleration response, resulting in varying degrees of lag during startup. 5. Cannot be push-started when the battery is dead.
When I first learned to drive an automatic transmission car, I found it quite easy to get started. First, sit firmly in the car and press the brake pedal to start the engine. Put the gear in P to ignite, and after starting, keep pressing the brake to shift to D for starting. Release the brake and gently press the accelerator to drive normally. When encountering a red light, press the brake to stop, keep the gear in D without moving, and release the brake and press the accelerator to move forward when the light turns green. When parking, press the brake to stop the car, first shift to N and wait a moment before shifting to P to turn off the engine, so the transmission won't be impacted. On a slope, in addition to shifting to P, also pull the handbrake to prevent the car from rolling. Beginners should practice starting and parking in an open area more and not rush to drive on the road. Remember to press the brake when shifting gears, otherwise, it may cause gear grinding and damage the car. Once you get the hang of it, it's super simple, saving the trouble of manual shifting, especially suitable for friends who just got their driver's license.
