What is the method to start a new car?
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The method to start a new car is: 1. After the driver sits in the driver's seat, press the start button to turn on the ACC light, then press the start button again for the vehicle to perform a self-check; 2. Press the brake and push the one-touch start button to ignite and start the engine; 3. Release the foot brake and choose to warm up the car in place; 4. Press the foot brake again, shift to D gear, and release the handbrake; 5. Slowly release the foot brake and gently press the accelerator to complete the startup. The maintenance methods for a new car are: 1. Park the car in a garage to avoid strong sunlight exposure and rain; 2. When cleaning the car, avoid dry wiping as small sand particles can scratch the paint—use water to rinse instead; 3. Apply glaze once and minimize polishing while increasing waxing; 4. Maintain moderate tire pressure.
Last time I taught my wife to drive the new car, I mentioned this. After getting in the car, first press and hold the brake pedal without releasing it, then press the start button on the key for two seconds. Once you hear the engine start, you can release it. Nowadays, many cars have keyless start systems, so just sit in the car with the key, press the brake, and push the button. When a new car starts, the RPM might be slightly higher at first. Wait for about ten seconds until the RPM drops below 1,000 before shifting gears and driving off. Oh, and for some cars, you need to hold the start button until all the dashboard lights come on before releasing the brake. Remember not to press the accelerator before starting; the car's computer needs time for self-check, and pressing it randomly might trigger the protection system.
Over the years in auto repair, I've encountered many novices having startup issues. For key-start vehicles, don't abruptly turn the key all the way - first turn to ACC position to let the circuit self-check, wait for dashboard warning lights to go off before turning to START. Automatic transmissions start most stably with brake pedal pressed, manuals must have clutch depressed. For cars with start-stop function, note that releasing the brake after deep-press shutdown will auto-ignite - turning this off in traffic is wiser. Vehicles with electronic parking brakes will automatically disengage when shifting to D gear and lightly pressing accelerator after startup.
When I first got my car, I studied all the startup tricks. During cold starts in winter, don't immediately rev the engine - let it idle for 30 seconds first, then drive slowly. Remote start is quite practical - just hold the unlock button on the key fob for five seconds, and the engine will warm up in advance with the AC on. For push-button start cars with dead key fobs, don't panic - just press the key against the start button and it'll still fire up. Sports models with Launch Control require turning off ESP first, then left foot on brake while right foot floors the throttle - the RPM will lock in the optimal range for a perfect launch.
