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Mistakes to avoid with an automatic gearbox

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Part: Warning light – error code

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In this video, we look at mistakes commonly made with an automatic gearbox that are best avoided. First: putting the car in "neutral" while still moving to take advantage of the vehicle's inertia.

This should not be done, as it loses the engine braking function. Second: when stopped in traffic, putting the car in "neutral" is pointless, as the clutch disengagement happens automatically when you press the brake pedal.

Third: during manoeuvres, you might switch too quickly between "drive" and "reverse" to slow down the vehicle. It is essential to stop to engage the gear and then move.

Lastly: there is no direct dialogue with the gears, so it is unnecessary to floor the accelerator; just keep your foot lightly on the pedal, and the car will perform well and consume less fuel.


Updated on 30 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


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