What are the precautions for driving an automatic transmission car?
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Precautions for driving an automatic transmission car include: 1. Do not coast in neutral; 2. Do not slam on the brakes or accelerator; 3. Do not shift gears before the car comes to a complete stop. The method for starting an automatic transmission car is: 1. After sitting in the driver's seat, press the start button, and the ACC light will illuminate; 2. Press the start button again for the vehicle to perform a self-check; 3. Depress the brake and press the start button to ignite and start the engine; 4. Depress the foot brake, shift to D gear, and release the handbrake. 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. The gears are divided into: 1. P gear (Parking gear), also the starting gear; 2. R gear (Reverse gear); 3. N gear (Neutral); 4. D gear (Drive gear), also known as the driving gear; 5. L gear (Low gear); 6. S gear (Sport mode).
Driving an automatic transmission car is really worry-free, but there are some small details to pay attention to. Having driven for over a decade, I've summarized some experience: Always press the brake firmly when starting the ignition, otherwise the car might lurch forward, which is dangerous. When parking, especially on a slope, engage the handbrake first before shifting to P gear to avoid putting pressure on the transmission. During normal driving, try not to suddenly shift from D gear to R or P while moving, as it can damage components. At red lights, I usually shift to N gear and engage the handbrake to give the transmission a rest, though some say staying in D gear with the brake pressed is fine. Never try coasting in neutral - it might seem fuel-efficient but actually consumes more and harms the car. In winter, warm up the car for a few minutes before driving to get the oil temperature up for smoother operation. In short, while automatics are convenient, don't be careless - check transmission fluid levels during every maintenance and fix any issues early.
