What is the correct method to start a Chevrolet automatic transmission car?

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Isabela
07/29/25 11:27pm
Turn the ignition key to the second position, to the power supply position, allowing the car's computer system to begin self-checking for at least 6 seconds or more; Press the foot brake and shift the gear from P to N (if reversing, ignite directly in P gear); Release the foot brake, turn the ignition key to the ignition position to start the engine; Press the foot brake, release the handbrake, and shift the gear from N to D (if starting on a slope, to prevent rolling back, you can first shift the gear from N to D. Slowly release the foot brake to start.
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