Do You Need to Release the Throttle When Shifting Gears in a Manual Transmission?

[Manuel]

When shifting gears in a manual transmission, you need to release the throttle. Only CVT transmissions can truly achieve shifting without releasing the throttle. Shift gears according to the car's speed: Generally, start in first gear, then shift to second gear after driving a few meters; shift to third gear when the speed reaches above 20 mph but below 35 mph; shift to fourth gear when the speed reaches above 35 mph but below 45 mph; shift to fifth gear when the speed exceeds 45 mph. Coordination between clutch and throttle during shifting: When shifting gears, the clutch and throttle must be well-coordinated. Press the clutch pedal all the way down while simultaneously releasing the throttle pedal, then quickly shift to the corresponding gear.