answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

I think you mean the emergency shut down, in which case protects the occupants from a fire in case of a rollover accident, or if equipped when overheating occurs or fluids are low like the oil or transmission temperature too high.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is the automatic shutdown used for in a car and can your car run without it?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

How do you start an automatic car without a starter?

you don't


How to automatic move a car without a key?

But you need a key to start a car . Impossible


How do you tow an automatic transmission without a car dolly?

put it in neutral, you can also have someone steering the car


Is an Automatic or manual transmission better in a muscle car?

MANUAL TRANSMISSION because its more powerful and quicker then a automatic. Your muscle car will not have muscle without a manual transmission


What type of automatic car starters are there?

There are many different automatic car starters out there. Toyota has one car starter, called the Auto Car Start. It can be purchased and used with many Toyota cars.


What is an automatic car?

A car with an automatic transmission.


When can the gears in an automatic car be used?

The gears are always being used in an automatic car, if you are asking about the 1 and the 2 on the shifter, i dont know what those are for, you can use them to slow down if your brakes go out.


What part of speech is automatic?

Automatic is an adjective and a noun. Adjective: e.g. capable of operating without manual control. Noun: e.g. a car that has automatic transmission.


Why don't my car stop when i step on brakes its an automatic transmission?

You will have to get your car repaired. There is no way to tell exactly what is wrong with your car without actually looking at it.


How can you get a car with an automatic transmission in neutral without a key?

Remove the linkage off of the trans and shift it there.


What would happen if you put a turbo in an automatic car?

You'd get more power, but I don't think that's the answer you're looking for... An automatic car can have a turbo without any ill effects, but it is a little rare because turbos are typically used on sporty cars, and sporty cars are typically manuals. Turbos are used in diesel trucks all of the time.


Can you drift with an automatic car?

Depends on the car, some cars can drift with automatic.