How to Perform a Hill Start with an Automatic Transmission?
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Automatic transmission hill start operation method: When stopped on a slope, press the brake pedal while parking. Release the brake once the vehicle has started. Then release the handbrake and press the accelerator pedal to effectively prevent rolling back due to brake interruption. Here is some extended information: Gear introduction: The main reason for rolling back during an automatic transmission hill start is insufficient engine traction when starting. Therefore, pressing the accelerator to increase engine RPM during startup can prevent rolling back. Automatic transmission gears are: P: Parking gear, locks the wheels after shifting, keeping the car stationary, used when parking; R: Reverse gear, used when reversing; N: Neutral gear, should be engaged when waiting at traffic lights, pull the handbrake to park, avoiding the danger of accidentally pressing the accelerator and causing the car to lurch forward; D: Drive gear, engage D gear when moving forward, for normal driving conditions, no need to shift gears, fully trust the car's built-in shifting program.