How to Depress the Clutch in a Manual Transmission?
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Manual transmission clutch operation methods: The clutch in a manual transmission is used only in three situations: starting, shifting gears, and braking at low speeds. There are three working states of the clutch: disengaged, fully engaged, and partially engaged. Fully depressing the pedal means disengaged; releasing it halfway is partially engaged (used when starting); and not depressing it means fully engaged. During the process of depressing or releasing the clutch pedal, the engine and transmission are temporarily separated and gradually reconnected to cut off or transmit the power from the engine to the transmission. When starting the car, a certain period of partial engagement is required to ensure a smooth start. Mastering partial engagement when starting the car is challenging—incorrect clutch release pressure can easily cause the engine to stall. When releasing the clutch, never do it abruptly; instead, release it slowly. When the clutch is about halfway released, the vehicle will begin to vibrate. At this point, you can gently apply the throttle or continue to slowly release the clutch.