How Far Will the Needle Drop During Hill Start?
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When the clutch is in the semi-engaged state, the engine speed will maintain around 1000 RPM. Different models have different tachometer representations for 1000 RPM—some use the number 1 to indicate 1000 RPM, while others use 10 to represent 1000 RPM. Below are the techniques for hill starts: 1. After getting into the car: After entering the car, fasten your seatbelt and adjust the seat so that your left foot can fully depress the clutch when stepping on it. 2. Depress the clutch Press the clutch all the way down, and with your right foot stepping on the brake, shift into first gear before releasing the handbrake. 3. Release the clutch Gently lift your left foot to release the clutch. The release speed must be slow—lifting the clutch too quickly during startup will cause the engine to stall. 4. Observe: While gradually releasing the clutch, observe the tachometer and the car's movement. When the tachometer needle reaches 1000 RPM, or when the car begins to shake, stop lifting the clutch. At this point, simply release the brake, and the car will slowly move forward.