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What is the correct procedure for starting an automatic transmission car?

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StJordan

07/28/25 9:52pm

Starting an automatic transmission car involves the following steps: 1. Turn the ignition key to the second position, the power mode, allowing the car's computer system to begin self-checking for at least 6 seconds; 2. Press the foot brake and shift the gear from P to N (if reversing, start the engine directly in P gear); 3. Release the foot brake, turn the ignition key to the start position to ignite the engine (the warm-up time depends on the car model and ambient temperature, but avoid sudden acceleration and braking in low temperatures); 4. Press the foot brake, release the handbrake, and shift the gear from N to D (if starting on a slope, to prevent rolling back, first shift from N to D, gently press the accelerator, slowly release the handbrake for a smooth start); 5. Gradually release the foot brake to start moving; 6. According to road conditions, smoothly press the accelerator to speed up and drive safely.

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LeAndres

08/12/25 2:26am

Back when I just got my driver's license, my instructor kept drilling the automatic transmission startup mantra into me: 'Press the brake pedal firmly without hesitation, shift the gear lever steadily to P without fumbling, turn the key to ACC for the circuit self-check (nowadays with push-button start, just hold the brake and press the button), wait for the dashboard warning lights to go off before ignition. After starting, don’t rush to shift to D and zoom off—wait for the tachometer to stabilize around 800 RPM. In northern winters, it’s best to warm up the car for 30 seconds. Key reminder: Never touch the gear shift without fully pressing the brake, or the transmission will make a grinding noise! For hill starts, especially, engage D while holding the brake, and release the handbrake decisively—otherwise, rolling back and causing a rear-end collision could spell trouble.'

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