How to Properly Start and Shut Down a Push-to-Start Car?
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The correct methods to start and shut down a push-to-start car are as follows: 1. Starting: Press the button twice without stepping on any pedals. The vehicle will enter the self-check process. Observe the dashboard indicator lights turning on one by one until they all go off, indicating the vehicle has completed all self-check procedures. Then, press the button again while stepping on the brake, and the vehicle will start normally. 2. Shutting down: Step on the brake to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Shift the gear from D (Drive) to N (Neutral); engage the handbrake (for electronic handbrakes, pull it upward); continue holding the brake, shift the gear from N to P (Park); release the brake, press the push-to-start button, and the power will turn off, completing the shutdown process.
One-key start cars are really quite convenient. As a frequent driver, I find the operation simple but it requires following steps. When starting the car, don't rush. After sitting in the car, first press and hold the brake pedal, making sure your foot stays firmly on it without releasing. Put the gear in P (Park) or N (Neutral) position, then press the start button on the center console. The engine will begin running, and the lights and dashboard will illuminate. Shutting down is different - you need to first park the car steadily in a safe place, don't move the steering wheel, keep the brake pedal pressed and shift back to P gear, then press the button to turn off the engine. If you forget to press the brake, failure to start is common, so developing good habits is important. Safety reminder: Before shutting down, check if windows are closed, don't leave AC running to waste electricity - especially in summer when it's easy to forget after using AC, which drains the battery faster. Also don't press the start button too many times when starting to avoid engine damage. Regular car battery checks are basic maintenance. Last time I forgot to press the brake and failed to start, wasting time, but later got used to it gradually.
