Is it necessary to depress the clutch when shifting gears?
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Shifting gears requires depressing the clutch. Below is more information about the clutch: 1. Functions: (1) Gradually increases the driving force of the car, allowing for a smooth start; (2) Temporarily separates the engine and transmission for gear shifting; (3) Prevents overload of the transmission system; (4) Reduces torsional vibration impact from the engine, extending the lifespan of transmission gears. 2. Structure: The friction clutch is the most widely used type, typically consisting of four parts: the driving part, driven part, pressing mechanism, and operating mechanism. 3. Working principle: It is generally divided into the engaged state and disengaged state of the clutch. The flywheel is fixed to the crankshaft, and the pressure plate is fixed to the flywheel, with the clutch disc sandwiched in between. Normally, the clutch disc is tightly pressed by the pressure plate, and as long as the engine is running, power is continuously output to the transmission (neutral gear). When shifting gears, depressing the clutch causes the pressure plate to separate, cutting off power output.