Which Gear to Start an Automatic Transmission Car?
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An automatic transmission car can be started in either P (Park) or N (Neutral) gear. The correct steps to start an automatic transmission car and the reasons for not directly shifting into D (Drive) gear are as follows: Correct steps to start an automatic transmission car: First, turn on the power (without starting the engine), press the brake, shift gears (not directly into D gear, but shift to N gear first, then ignite), then shift from N gear to D gear, release the handbrake, lift the foot brake, and start moving. Reasons for not directly shifting into D gear: This avoids the brief reverse impact on the transmission when starting in P gear, as it requires passing through R (Reverse) gear. Note that if you start in P gear and want to avoid this brief impact, you can also shift directly from P gear to D gear.