Can You Release the Clutch After Starting the Engine?
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Manual transmission vehicles can be started in neutral without pressing the clutch. Below are detailed explanations: Explanation: Pressing the clutch when starting the engine reduces the load on the starter motor and allows the ignition system to deliver more electrical power, ensuring a good starting condition for the engine. If the clutch is not pressed during ignition, it increases the load on the starter motor, causing the battery to output a higher current, which affects the engine's ignition performance. Additional Information: For European and American imported vehicles, the ignition circuit cannot be engaged without pressing the clutch. American cars are particularly strict about this, with Ford models being a standard example—they cannot be started without pressing the clutch.