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How to Start a Car with Manual-Automatic Transmission?

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LaSavannah

07/28/25 4:03pm

The method to start a car with manual-automatic transmission is as follows: 1. After getting into the car, adjust the seat properly. An improper sitting posture can lead to abnormal driving sensations and significant fatigue when controlling the throttle and clutch for extended periods. 2. Start the engine. Generally, observe the indicators on the dashboard. If any warning light stays on for a long time, it indicates an abnormality in the corresponding component. Immediately turn off the engine, inspect the vehicle, and restart the engine after resolving the issue. 3. Depress the clutch fully with your left foot. If the clutch pedal is not fully depressed, there will be a gear grinding noise or difficulty engaging gears when shifting, which can easily damage the transmission gears. 4. Shift into first gear and release the parking brake lever while checking the surroundings to ensure all conditions for starting are met. 5. Slowly release the clutch to find the engagement point, judging by the engine sound, vibration, and RPM. 6. Once the clutch engagement point is found, gently press the throttle. The vehicle will slightly vibrate. Then, move your feet in opposite directions: the left foot slowly continues to release the clutch pedal upward, while the right foot gradually presses the throttle pedal downward. The movements should be smooth.

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McAriana

08/11/25 11:07pm

I've been driving a semi-automatic car for many years, and starting is actually quite easy. First, sit in the driver's seat and press the brake pedal to ensure the car doesn't move; then start the engine and listen for it to run smoothly; shift the gear lever to the D position, which is what we commonly call the drive gear; slowly release the brake, and the car will start moving on its own; then gently press the accelerator, and it will automatically shift gears as it accelerates. For starting in manual mode, first shift to the M range, manually shift to 1st gear, and then perform upshifts like in a manual transmission, but generally, automatic mode is more relaxed. When starting, maintain smoothness and avoid sudden acceleration to save fuel and protect the transmission. Remember to check the gear position to avoid mistakenly shifting into reverse; starting on a downhill slope is better controlled in manual mode to prevent rolling back. Overall, with a bit more practice, it becomes very familiar—the key is to stay relaxed.

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