Should You Press the Accelerator While Releasing the Clutch?

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When starting a manual transmission car, it is necessary to release the clutch while pressing the accelerator, which is called clutch-accelerator coordination. Here is an introduction to the related content for starting: 1. Correct Coordination: Proper clutch-accelerator coordination should be adjusted according to the vehicle speed. During the starting phase, place the gear in neutral, start the engine, press the clutch pedal, shift the gear lever into first gear, slowly release the clutch, and coordinate with the accelerator pedal to ensure a smooth start. 2. Precautions: The clutch pedal must be fully depressed when pressing it. During the process of slowly releasing the clutch pedal, feel the vehicle's vibration and movement tendency. When the vehicle shows slight vibration and a tendency to move, gently apply the accelerator, continue to slowly release the clutch pedal until it is completely released, ensuring a smooth start. Clutch-accelerator coordination is equally important when shifting gears while the vehicle is in motion. As the vehicle speed increases, the process of clutch-accelerator coordination gradually shortens, meaning the speed of releasing the clutch pedal should be accelerated.