Starting a car for the first time can be a challenge especially when you're just learning to drive. Luckily, the process for starting a car is designed to be easy, whether your car has an automatic or manual transmission. This article will walk you through both possibilities - just see Step 1 below to get started. Show
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ReferencesAbout this articleArticle SummaryX If you drive a manual transmission, place the car in neutral first by pressing the clutch pedal and using the gearshift to take the car out of gear. The easiest way to start an automatic car is to put your foot on the brake, insert the key in the ignition, and turn the key. Read on for more tips on how to get a car started, such as jiggling the steering wheel back and forth if the car won't start! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 1,210,316 times. Reader Success Stories
Did this article help you?What gear should you start a car in?Start the car in neutral – After ensuring that the car is in neutral, crank the engine by turning on the ignition key and depressing the clutch pedal.
Do you start a manual in gear or neutral?To start a stick shift, first press the clutch all the way to the floor board with your left foot. Ensure that the gear shifter is in the neutral position then turn the ignition with the key. If you are certain that the car is in neutral, you can remove your foot from the clutch.
Should you always start in first gear?The engine is perfectly happy to start in first gear. In fact, starting in a higher gear under the wrong circumstances could cause you to "lug" the engine, which is bad for it. RAY: But more importantly, starting in second is bad for your clutch.
Is it better to start in 2nd gear?It's a totally fluid coupling, and since there's no clutch plate to wear down, it doesn't pose a real risk. Most automatic transmissions have a W (Winter) mode that starts off in second gear to help prevent the tires from spinning on slick pavement. So, for most drivers, starting in second gear is really no issue.
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