What is the clutch pedal for?
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The clutch pedal in manual transmission vehicles is used to operate the vehicle's clutch. The clutch consists of friction plates, spring plates, pressure plates, and a power output shaft, and is located between the engine and the transmission. It transmits the torque stored on the engine's flywheel to the transmission, ensuring that the appropriate amount of driving force and torque is delivered to the drive wheels under different driving conditions, belonging to the powertrain category. The direct function of the clutch pedal is to engage and disengage the front and rear parts of the clutch (engine and transmission) through the driver's proper operation. Its indirect functions include starting, shifting gears, reversing, and braking.