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What are the correct steps for one-button start and stop in an automatic transmission car?

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HenryFitz
07/24/25 10:25am
The correct steps for one-button start and stop in an automatic transmission car are: 1. After sitting in the driver's seat, do not press the brake pedal. Press the start button once, and after the ACC light turns on, press it once more to initiate the vehicle's self-check. 2. Ensure the handbrake is engaged and the gear is in P or neutral. Press the brake pedal and then press the start button again to ignite and start the engine. 3. Release the foot brake. You may choose to warm up the car for 1 to 3 minutes, depending on the temperature gauge on the dashboard. When the pointer reaches 90 degrees, the warm-up is complete. 4. Press the foot brake again, shift to D gear, and release the handbrake (for electronic handbrakes, simply press the button briefly). 5. Observe the road conditions, paying attention to vehicles behind and pedestrians on the side. Turn on the turn signal when starting, slowly release the foot brake, and gently press the accelerator to complete the start. The correct steps for stopping an automatic transmission car are: 1. Release the accelerator and press the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a smooth stop. 2. Shift the gear from D to N. 3. Engage the handbrake (for electronic handbrakes, pull it upward). 4. Release the foot brake but do not turn off the power (this is to confirm that the car is completely stationary under the handbrake's effect, preventing the P gear from locking). 5. Continue pressing the foot brake and shift the gear from N to P. 6. Release the foot brake, press the start button to turn off the power, and the stopping process is complete.
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CoreyAnn
08/11/25 5:33am
I just got my driver's license last month, and my instructor taught me how to operate an automatic transmission car. When starting the car, you must press the brake pedal and confirm that the gear is in P (Park) or N (Neutral), then gently press the one-touch start button to start the engine. This step cannot be skipped, otherwise, the system may issue a warning or fail to start. After starting, I always check the dashboard to ensure no warning lights are on. Parking requires even more caution: after the car comes to a complete stop, press the brake and shift to P (Park), then immediately engage the electronic parking brake or manual handbrake to ensure the car is securely stationary, and only then press the button to turn off the engine. If you park on a slope without engaging the handbrake, the car may roll away, which is very dangerous. Now, I follow this sequence every time, and once you get used to it, it feels simple and makes driving more worry-free. To maintain the car, avoid slamming the accelerator or braking suddenly, and regularly check the brakes and tire pressure to prolong the car's lifespan. If you encounter a cold start in winter, the car will warm up faster.
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