Can a Manual Transmission Vehicle Start Directly by Pressing the Accelerator?

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Manual transmission vehicles cannot start directly by pressing the accelerator. The correct method to start a manual transmission vehicle: Apply partial clutch engagement while giving some throttle, then fully release the clutch. This method helps minimize stalling. By controlling the pedal pressure, you regulate the throttle opening, manage air intake, and let the computer control fuel injection, thereby adjusting engine speed. First, release the clutch to the partial engagement point, then optionally apply throttle. Once the vehicle begins moving slowly, fully release the clutch. Precautions for starting a manual transmission vehicle: If you feel insufficient engine power or the engine is about to stall during startup, immediately depress the clutch pedal and restart the process. Always operate the clutch pedal according to proper technique. Releasing it too slowly will accelerate wear on the friction surfaces between the clutch disc, pressure plate, and flywheel, potentially damaging clutch components. Conversely, releasing the clutch too quickly while applying insufficient throttle will cause the engine to stall.