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.
