
Turn on the power, press the brake, shift the gear to N, and then start the engine. After that, shift from N to D, release the handbrake, lift the foot brake, and start moving. First, you need to press the brake to slow down until the car comes to a complete stop. Once the car is stationary, quickly shift to N and engage the handbrake.

I usually drive a Haval H6 automatic transmission, and the starting steps are basically like this: First, make sure to press the brake pedal, shift to P gear to start the vehicle, and wait for the tachometer to stabilize before turning the key or pressing the start button. Then, press the brake firmly, shift from P gear to D gear, and slowly release the brake to allow the car to move gently. To accelerate, lightly press the accelerator. When parking, find a spot, press the brake to come to a complete stop, shift to N gear, engage the electronic handbrake, ensure the car is fully stationary, then press the brake and shift to P gear before finally turning off the engine. Beginners often forget the final step of shifting to P gear. Last time, I temporarily stopped by the roadside to wait for someone and forgot to shift to P gear, causing the car to roll half a meter. Luckily, I pressed the brake in time. It’s recommended to straighten the steering wheel when parking, as it’s better for the steering mechanism.

Safety comes first when driving an automatic transmission car. Before starting, I always make a habit of walking around the car to check the tire conditions, then adjusting the seat and fastening the seat belt after getting in. The key to starting a Haval H6 is to prepare the transmission: after pressing the brake firmly and starting the engine, you must wait for all the dashboard self-check lights to go off before shifting to D gear. On rainy days, I let the car warm up for an extra 30 seconds to allow the water temperature to rise. Pay special attention to the parking sequence: press the brake to stop completely → shift to N gear → engage the handbrake → release the brake to confirm no rolling → press the brake and shift to P gear. Last time I made a mistake parking on a slope by shifting to P gear before engaging the handbrake, putting the entire vehicle weight on the transmission. The mechanic said doing this long-term could damage the locking mechanism. For parking on slopes, it's best to turn the front wheels toward the curb for added safety.

The Haval H6 automatic transmission is easy to operate. Starting: Press the brake to start the vehicle, wait for the idle speed to stabilize, shift to D gear, release the brake, and gently accelerate. There are two scenarios for parking: On flat ground, simply press the brake → shift to P gear → engage the handbrake → turn off the engine. On a slope, after coming to a complete stop, first shift to N gear, firmly engage the handbrake and release the brake, wait until the car is completely stationary, then shift to P gear and turn off the engine. Twice when parking on steep slopes in underground mall garages, I noticed the car would roll if the electronic handbrake wasn't fully engaged. Later, I developed a habit: after pulling the handbrake, I wait to see the red P light on the dashboard illuminate before feeling at ease. Remember, when parking, you must not skip N gear and shift directly from D to P gear, as this can cause significant impact on the gears.


