The Correct Method for Releasing the Handbrake When Starting?

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VonGabriel
07/30/25 2:01am
When starting with the handbrake, there is no need to press the foot brake. The prerequisite is that on a slope, the handbrake is pulled up to stabilize the parked car. The specific operation method is: hold the steering wheel steadily with the left hand, press the clutch, shift into first gear, place the right hand on the handbrake, and release the clutch to the semi-engagement point.
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