What is the starting RPM for a car?

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Myrtle
07/30/25 9:09am
For most family cars, the starting RPM is around 1000-1500. Below are the starting procedures for automatic transmission cars and manual transmission cars: Starting procedure for automatic transmission cars: After sitting in the driver's seat, press the start button to turn on the ACC light; press the start button again for the vehicle to perform a self-check; press the brake and the start button to ignite and start the engine; press the foot brake, shift to D gear, and release the handbrake. Starting procedure for manual transmission cars: After sitting in the driver's seat, press the clutch and turn the key to the ACC position, wait for about 3 to 5 seconds, then turn to the START position to ignite; press the clutch, shift to first gear, and release the handbrake.
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