What Causes a Manual Transmission Car to Stall When Starting?
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Manual transmission cars stall when starting because the gear is not shifted promptly after releasing the clutch. The correct starting method is: 1. After starting the car, press the clutch pedal fully with your left foot to prepare for the semi-engaged state; 2. Shift into first gear; 3. Gently push the turn signal lever downward with your left hand to activate the left turn signal, alerting vehicles in front and behind; 4. Press the horn button in the center of the steering wheel to warn pedestrians ahead and prepare to start; 5. With your right hand, press the button in front of the handbrake and hold it down, then lift and fully lower the handbrake; 6. Slowly lift your left foot until the clutch reaches the semi-engaged state—when the car begins to vibrate slightly, it indicates sufficient power. Then, gradually release the throttle, press the clutch, and shift into second gear.