What is the correct way to step on the accelerator of an automatic transmission car?

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McFaith
07/29/25 3:28pm
Automatic transmission accelerator operation methods are as follows: 1. Correct operation: Step on the accelerator, when the RPM rises to the gear shift range (approximately between 2000-2500 RPM), slightly release the accelerator (the automatic transmission will issue a gear up command) then accelerate again. This makes gear shifting very smooth, allowing progressive gear shifting and speed increase. 2. Reason: If you keep heavily stepping on the accelerator, the transmission will delay the gear shift timing, only shifting up when exceeding 3000 RPM; If you fully step on the accelerator, the engine RPM will reach the redline zone before shifting up. Each transmission has different characteristics, and the computer in the transmission will respond according to how deeply you step on the accelerator, so stepping on the accelerator at a constant speed is the most reasonable operation method.
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