How to Turn Off the Power for an Automatic Transmission Car?

[AbigailRose]

To turn off the power for an automatic transmission car, you need to press the one-touch start button (or turn the key). Here are the relevant details: 1. One-touch start button: When the engine is running, simply press the one-touch start button while holding down the brake pedal to turn off the engine. 2. Automatic transmission: As the name suggests, an automatic transmission does not require the driver to manually shift gears. The vehicle will automatically select the appropriate gear based on the driving speed and traffic conditions. Typically, automatic transmission cars have six gear positions, arranged from top to bottom as: P, R, N, D, S, L. After the vehicle comes to a complete stop, place the gear in the P or N position to turn off the engine.

[SarahMarie]

I've been driving for over a decade, and turning off an automatic transmission car is basic stuff. When parking, make sure the car comes to a complete stop, keep your foot on the brake pedal, and use your right hand to shift the gear to P position, which locks the transmission to prevent rolling. Then, if it's a key ignition, turn the key counterclockwise to the off position to shut off the engine; if it's a push-button start car, just press the start button lightly. I remember when I was a beginner, I often forgot to shift to P, causing the car alarm to beep. Later, I developed a habit: checking if the lights and air conditioning are turned off before shutting down the engine each time, saving the battery from draining. If the car isn't used for a long time, like during business trips, I also disconnect the negative terminal of the battery to avoid discharge, but for daily driving, this operation is sufficient to ensure safety and save power.

[AdelynLee]

As a safety-conscious driver, I always take extra care when shutting down the power. After parking, I firmly press the brake pedal to stabilize the vehicle, and the gear must be shifted to P (Park) position - never turn off the engine in N (Neutral) gear as this could cause dangerous rolling on slopes. The shutdown procedure is simple: for push-button start vehicles, just press the button; for key-start models, turn the key counterclockwise. After shutdown, the system maintains minimal power for electronic components, but don't worry - it will completely power down after you lock the doors. Once when helping a friend move his car, he turned off the engine without shifting to P gear, nearly causing a collision with a wall. Since that incident, I've reinforced my habit - always engage the parking brake before shutdown for double protection of vehicle safety.

[DeAlice]

When I first started learning to drive, turning off the power was confusing, but now I know it's just a few simple steps. When parking, keep your foot on the brake, shift to P position, then check the key or button: for key cars, turn it all the way to stop the engine; for push-button cars, just press once to turn off. At first, I often made the mistake of turning off without shifting to P, causing alarms to sound, but after a few practices, I got the hang of it. After turning off, remember to turn off the headlights and AC to save power and protect the battery. In summer, don’t let the fan run idle to waste power. Developing good habits makes every drive easy and worry-free, reducing accidents.