How to Turn Off an Automatic Transmission Car?
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The steps to turn off an automatic transmission car are: press the brake, pull the handbrake, shift to P gear, and turn off the engine. When parking the car, you should only shift to P gear after the car has completely stopped. The method to start an automatic transmission car is: 1. Without pressing the foot brake, press the start button twice to let the car's computer system begin self-checking, for at least 6 seconds or more; 2. Press the foot brake and press the start-stop button to ignite; 3. Release the foot brake and warm up the car 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; 6. Depending on the road conditions, press the accelerator smoothly to speed up. The gears of an automatic transmission car include: parking P gear, reverse R gear, neutral N gear, drive D gear, low L gear, and sport mode S gear.
I've been driving automatic transmission cars for nearly 30 years, and I could perform the shutdown routine with my eyes closed, but safety always comes first. After parking, first ensure the car comes to a complete stop on level ground or with the brake firmly applied if on a slope. Then gently shift the gear lever to the P position—this action locks the transmission, preventing the car from rolling. Next, engage the parking brake. I once forgot this in my younger days, and the car rolled a few meters on a slope, nearly causing an accident. Since then, I always double-check that the parking brake is securely engaged. Only then do I turn off the engine, listening for the sound to fade. Making this a habit not only protects the car from transmission damage but also reduces battery drain. If resting in the car after shutdown, maintain ventilation but avoid running electrical appliances for too long to preserve battery life. Paying attention to these details while driving makes life much smoother.
