What is the correct method to start a manual transmission car?

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VanHayden
07/24/25 8:34pm
Manual transmission car correct starting method is: 1. Press the clutch pedal all the way down; 2. Push the gear lever to engage 1st gear as the starting gear; 3. Gently press down the turn signal lever to activate the left turn signal, alerting vehicles front and rear; 4. Press the horn button to alert pedestrians in front of the vehicle of imminent movement; 5. Release the vehicle's handbrake; 6. Gradually lift the left foot until the clutch reaches the half-clutch position, when the vehicle begins to vibrate slightly; 7. As the vehicle starts moving, fully release the clutch while gently pressing the accelerator. Manual transmission works by: using the shift fork to change the gear ratio of meshing gears, thereby altering the driving torque to suit different operating conditions.
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