How to Properly Start and Park an Automatic Transmission Car?
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Starting Techniques and Correct Steps for Automatic Transmission Cars: 1. After the driver sits in the driver's seat, there is no need to press the brake pedal. Simply press the start button once to turn on the ACC light, then press it again to initiate the vehicle's self-check. 2. Ensure the handbrake is engaged and the gear is in P (Park) or Neutral. Press the brake pedal and press the start button once more to ignite and start the engine. 3. Release the foot brake. You may choose to warm up the car for 1-3 minutes; specifically, check the water temperature gauge on the dashboard. When the pointer reaches 90 degrees, it indicates the warm-up is complete. 4. Press the foot brake again, shift to D (Drive) gear, and release the handbrake (for electronic handbrakes, simply press the button briefly). 5. Observe the road conditions, paying attention to vehicles approaching from behind and pedestrians on the side. You may turn on the turn signal when starting, slowly release the foot brake, apply some throttle, and the start is complete. Parking Techniques and Correct Steps for Automatic Transmission Cars: 1. Release the throttle and press the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a smooth stop. 2. Shift the gear from D (Drive) to N (Neutral). 3. Engage the handbrake (for electronic handbrakes, pull it upwards). 4. Release the foot brake but do not turn off the power (this is to confirm that the car can come to a complete stop under the handbrake's effect, preventing the P gear from locking). 5. Continue pressing the foot brake and shift the gear from N (Neutral) to P (Park). 6. Release the foot brake, press the start button to turn off the power, and the parking is complete.