What are the impacts of forgetting to turn off the engine with one-push start?
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Forgetting to turn off the engine with one-push start prevents the car from being locked. For vehicles with one-push start, the engine must be turned off in the P (Park) position to completely cut off the power. Otherwise, although the engine stops running, the vehicle's power cannot be fully turned off, and the doors cannot be locked. If the engine is not turned off in the P position, you need to press the start button again before exiting the vehicle to completely cut off the power, allowing the doors and steering wheel to be locked. The steps to turn off the engine in a one-push start vehicle are as follows: Press the brake pedal and bring the vehicle to a smooth stop; shift the gear from D (Drive) to N (Neutral), engage the handbrake, and then release the foot brake (do not turn off the power yet); press the foot brake again, shift the gear from N to P, and release the foot brake; press the one-push start button to turn off the power and complete the engine shutdown.
As an ordinary office worker with over a decade of driving experience, I find keyless ignition convenient but often forget to turn off the engine, which has caused major issues. Once, in a hurry after work, I didn't notice the car was still running and left it idling in the garage all night. The next day, I discovered the fuel tank was empty, wasting nearly 50 yuan in gas. What was even scarier was that the garage was filled with exhaust fumes, nearly causing carbon monoxide poisoning. Long-term idling leads to engine wear, increased fuel consumption, and battery damage, resulting in significant financial burdens from fuel and maintenance costs. Safety is an even bigger concern, especially in poorly ventilated areas like garages or parking lots where the risks are high. Now, I've developed a habit of checking the dashboard indicators before leaving the car or setting a reminder alarm on my phone. Vehicle maintenance technicians also recommend regular system checks to prevent such incidents.
