What are the steps to turn off a keyless automatic transmission car?
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Steps to turn off a keyless automatic transmission car: 1. Press the brake pedal and bring the vehicle to a smooth stop; 2. Shift the gear from D (Drive) to N (Neutral); 3. Engage the handbrake (for electronic handbrake, simply pull it upward); 4. Release the foot brake, but do not turn off the power (this is to ensure the vehicle is completely stable under the handbrake's effect, preventing the P (Park) gear from locking); 5. Continue pressing the foot brake and shift the gear from N (Neutral) to P (Park); 6. Release the foot brake, press the one-button start/stop button to turn off the power, completing the parking and engine shutdown. The start button on keyless start cars is labeled 'start or stop,' indicating that both starting and stopping the engine require pressing this button.
After driving my wife's keyless start car for so many years, I've got the shutdown routine down pat. First, firmly press the foot brake after the car comes to a complete stop – this step is crucial to prevent rolling when shifting gears. Then move the gear lever to P position, feeling the transmission click into lock. Next, pull up the electronic parking brake, and you'll see the red indicator light up on the dashboard. Finally, gently press the start button with your index finger to turn off the engine. Once I forgot to close the sunroof before shutting down, and the seats got soaked in midnight rain – now I always double-check the windows. In summer, I turn off the AC five minutes early to protect the engine and prevent condensation water from dripping everywhere. Mess up this sequence, and you might get a fault code on next startup.
A couple of days ago, I taught my neighbor how to use a keyless car, focusing on the proper shutdown procedure. First, firmly press the brake pedal to bring the car to a complete stop, ensuring safe gear shifting. Then, shift into P (Park) mode—some cars will beep annoyingly if you turn off the engine directly from D (Drive). Always engage the parking brake fully, especially when parked on a slope. Finally, press the start button to shut down the engine, and wait until all dashboard lights go off to confirm success. Many people don’t realize that for temporary stops, shifting to N (Neutral) and applying the handbrake is sufficient—no need to turn off the engine every time. After shutdown, the center console buttons may stay lit briefly, allowing you to close windows or adjust mirrors, but avoid turning on headlights to prevent battery drain.
Keyless ignition cars are actually quite simple to turn off. My routine after stopping the car is a three-step process: right hand shifts to P, left hand pulls the handbrake, then middle finger presses the ignition button. The whole thing takes five seconds. Note: don't shut off immediately in winter - turbo cars should idle for a minute to cool down. Last time my friend rushed to get out and pressed the stop button while still in D, resulting in a loud clunk from the transmission. Now he's learned - always waits for the P indicator light. Final reminder: turn off wipers, or they'll scrape dry glass on next startup.
