What are the starting steps for an automatic transmission car with one-button start?
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Automatic transmission one-button start steps are: without pressing the brake, press the button twice, wait for the red indicator light to go off, then press the brake, shift to N gear, press the one-button start, shift to D gear, release the handbrake, release the foot brake, accelerate, and start moving forward. There are 4 common misconceptions about using automatic transmission cars: 1. Keeping the car in D gear during long stops: Because when the gear lever is in D gear, automatic transmission cars usually have a slight forward movement. If the brake pedal is pressed for a long time, the transmission oil temperature will rise, and the oil is prone to deterioration; 2. Shifting to N gear when driving at high speed or going downhill: Because at this time, the output shaft speed of the transmission is high, while the engine is idling, the transmission oil pump cannot supply enough oil, leading to poor lubrication conditions, which can easily cause resonance and slipping, resulting in adverse consequences; 3. Starting the engine in gears other than P or N: This may burn out the neutral start switch of the transmission, because the automatic transmission is equipped with a neutral start switch. The transmission can only start the engine in P or N gear to avoid the car immediately moving forward when mistakenly started in other gears; 4. Push-starting the engine: For cars equipped with automatic transmission and three-way catalytic converter, if the battery is dead and cannot start the engine, using methods like pushing the car or towing it to start will damage the three-way catalytic converter.
Every time I drive an automatic transmission car, I follow this procedure: First, sit firmly and press the brake pedal, then lightly press the one-touch start button to power on the car for self-check (dashboard icons will turn off one by one). After confirming there are no fault warnings, continue to press the brake pedal firmly and hold the start button until the engine starts. Warm up the car for 30 seconds until the tachometer stabilizes, then press the brake pedal and shift the gear lever from P to D. Finally, release the electronic parking brake, check the surroundings for safety, and gently press the accelerator to start moving. In winter, remember to turn on the heater in advance to defog the windows, and on rainy days, start with a lighter touch on the accelerator. Throughout the process, avoid rushing to shift gears—wait until the RPM drops below 1000 for optimal transmission protection.
