How to Start a Car with an Automatic Transmission

1. Get in the car and close the door.

This may seem like a no-brainer, but it’s important to make sure that the door is closed before you start the car. This is because the car’s safety features will not work properly if the door is open.

2. Put the key in the ignition and turn it to the “on” position.

The “on” position is typically the first position after the “off” position. You should hear the car’s engine start to turn over.

3. Shift the gear selector to the “park” position.

The park position is typically the first position on the gear selector. This will prevent the car from moving when you start it.

4. Press the brake pedal.

This is an important safety feature that helps to prevent the car from rolling away when you start it.

5. Start the car.

Turn the key to the “start” position and hold it there until the engine starts. Once the engine is running, you can release the key.

6. Shift the gear selector to the desired gear.

The most common gears are “drive” and “reverse.” Drive is used for forward motion, while reverse is used for backward motion. To shift into drive, simply move the gear selector to the “D” position. To shift into reverse, move the gear selector to the “R” position.

7. Release the brake pedal and drive.

Once you have shifted into the desired gear, you can release the brake pedal and start driving.

Tips

Here are a few tips to help you start a car with an automatic transmission:

• If the car does not start, try turning the key to the “off” position and then back to the “on” position.
• If the car still does not start, check to make sure that the gear selector is in the “park” position.
• If the car still does not start, you may need to jump-start the battery.

Warnings

Here are a few warnings to keep in mind when starting a car with an automatic transmission:

• Never start the car with the gear selector in the “drive” or “reverse” position. This could cause the car to move unexpectedly and could lead to an accident.
• Never leave the car running unattended. This could be dangerous if the car rolls away or if someone else gets into the car and drives away.