How to Start and Park an Automatic Car?
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To start an automatic car: 1. Without pressing the foot brake, press the start button twice to initiate the car's computer system self-check, which should last at least 6 seconds; 2. Press the foot brake and then the start/stop button to ignite the engine; 3. Release the foot brake and let the car warm up in place; 4. Press the foot brake, release the handbrake, and shift the gear from P to D; 5. Slowly release the foot brake to start moving; 6. Depending on road conditions, gently press the accelerator to increase speed. To park an automatic car: 1. Press the brake to slow down until the car stops; 2. Once stopped, shift to N gear; 3. Tighten the handbrake; 4. Release the foot brake and ensure the car is stationary; 5. Press the foot brake again and shift to P gear; 6. Turn off the engine.
I just got my driver's license not long ago, and starting and stopping an automatic transmission car is really not as complicated as a manual one. When starting, I sit in the driver's seat and fasten the seatbelt; firmly press the brake pedal with my right foot, then start the engine—either by turning the key or pressing a button is fine. After the car starts, with the gear in P (Park), I shift to D (Drive); release the brake, and the car will move forward slowly on its own, then I gently press the accelerator to move forward. When stopping, gradually reduce the speed to zero, press the brake to ensure a complete stop; shift back to P, engage the handbrake (electronic handbrake is more convenient); finally, turn off the engine. Remember: don’t move the gear before coming to a complete stop to prevent damage to the transmission; when parking on a slope, engage the handbrake first before shifting to P to avoid rolling. Practice a few more times, and it will become second nature.
