What are the steps for starting and parking an automatic transmission car?
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Steps for starting an automatic transmission car: 1. First press the brake pedal and start the car in N gear; 2. Then shift from N gear to D gear; 3. Release the handbrake and lift your foot off the brake pedal to start moving. Steps for parking an automatic transmission car: 1. First press the brake pedal and firmly engage the handbrake; 2. Shift the gear to P position; 3. Gently lift your foot off the brake pedal and turn off the engine. Automatic transmissions differ from manual transmissions in that the former connects and transmits power through a soft connection, namely the torque converter. Automatic transmissions don't have clutch plates like manual transmissions, so special attention is needed during operation. Otherwise, prolonged use may lead to issues such as overheating of the transmission due to wear and insufficient power transfer.