Why Do You Need to Press the Brake to Start an Automatic Transmission Car?
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Pressing the brake to start an automatic transmission car is to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or moving forward after starting. Here are some precautions for driving an automatic transmission car: 1. For long waits at traffic lights, use the foot brake: If waiting at an intersection for an extended period, it's advisable to shift to N (Neutral) gear and engage the handbrake. Keeping the brake pressed for too long can cause the fuel temperature in the transmission to rise excessively. 2. Frequent hard acceleration consumes more fuel: If the driver intentionally presses the accelerator hard during normal driving, the automatic transmission's computer may interpret this as a need to accelerate for overtaking, leading to downshifting to increase torque. Frequently accelerating hard in this manner not only increases fuel consumption but also accelerates abnormal wear and tear on the automatic transmission gearbox.