How to Properly Start and Stop an Automatic Transmission Vehicle?

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StAngelo
07/28/25 2:09pm
Correct method to start an automatic transmission vehicle: 1. After sitting in the driver's seat, press the start button directly; 2. Press the brake pedal and press the start button to ignite the engine; 3. Release the foot brake and allow the car to warm up in place; 4. Press the brake pedal again and shift to D (Drive) gear; 5. Release the handbrake and slowly release the foot brake to start moving. Correct method to stop an automatic transmission vehicle: 1. After the car comes to a complete stop, shift the gear to N (Neutral); 2. Engage the handbrake and then shift to P (Park) gear before turning off the engine. The gears in an automatic transmission vehicle are: 1. P (Park) is for parking; 2. R (Reverse) is for reversing; 3. N (Neutral) is the neutral gear; 4. D (Drive) is for forward movement; 5. S (Sport) is for sport mode; 6. L (Low) is for low-speed driving; 7. M (Manual) is the manual mode for semi-automatic vehicles.
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