How to Turn Off a Car?
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Simultaneously press down the clutch pedal and brake pedal until the vehicle comes to a complete stop, then shift the gear to neutral. Press the one-touch start button to turn off the engine. Engage the parking brake. Release all pedals to complete the vehicle shutdown process.
Stopping the car and turning off the engine is quite important—safety first. First, drive the car to a flat area and firmly press the brake to bring the speed to zero and prevent rolling. Then, for a manual transmission, shift to neutral, or for an automatic, shift to P (Park), and firmly engage the parking brake to secure the car. Finally, turn the key to shut off the engine while checking that the dashboard warning lights go off. Be extra careful in rainy conditions or on slopes—for example, on an incline, engage the parking brake before shifting gears to avoid putting extra strain on the transmission. After turning off the engine, remember to turn off the lights and AC to prevent draining the battery. Making this a habit can extend engine life and prevent accidents.
If you're a beginner learning to drive, don't panic—take it step by step: Find a safe parking spot and stop the vehicle firmly by pressing the brake pedal to ensure no movement. For automatic transmission models, shift to the P (Park) position; for manual transmission, shift to neutral, then fully engage the handbrake to lock the wheels. Turn the key to OFF to shut off the engine and remove the key, observing the tachometer returning to zero to confirm the engine is off. Don't forget to check if the doors are locked and the lights are turned off to prevent battery drain. With a few more practices, it'll become much easier.
With years of driving experience, I usually turn off the engine very decisively: once the car is completely stopped, I immediately pull the handbrake and turn off the ignition, which is time-saving and efficient. For automatic transmissions, I always shift to P gear before turning off the engine to prevent rolling. For manual transmissions, I shift to neutral after stopping and then turn off the engine. During traffic jams, I briefly turn off the engine to save fuel, but only if the road is safe with no other traffic interference. After turning off the engine, I habitually lock the car doors—simple as that.
