What to Pay Attention to When Driving an Automatic Transmission Car
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When driving an automatic transmission car, the following issues need to be noted: 1. Gear shifting during driving: Automatic transmission cars have protection and interlock mechanisms for dangerous actions, such as shifting from D to R or P gears. Accidentally switching to these gears can be hazardous. However, switching between D and N gears can be done freely, even while driving. 2. Rolling back on slopes: If an automatic transmission car is parked on a steep slope where gravity exceeds the idle power "margin," the car may still roll backward. Therefore, it's often safer to use the handbrake when starting on a slope. 3. Prohibition of coasting in neutral: Many drivers believe coasting in neutral saves fuel, but this is incorrect. Coasting in neutral in an automatic transmission car does not save fuel and can lead to insufficient oil pressure in the hydraulic lines of the transmission, increasing friction, reducing lubrication, and damaging the internal friction plates. 4. Pay attention to parking gear: When parking, the procedure for automatic transmission cars is entirely different from manual transmission cars. For automatic transmission cars, you should first press the brake, shift to N, engage the handbrake, and release the brake pedal. Once the car is stationary, shift to P. 5. Towing: It's best to lift the entire car when towing an automatic transmission vehicle. If lifting isn't possible, set the vehicle in N gear, minimize the towing distance, and maintain a low speed.
