Why Step on the Clutch When Braking?
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Depress or release the clutch pedal as needed to temporarily separate or gradually engage the engine and transmission, thereby cutting off or transmitting the power input from the engine to the transmission. Functions of the Clutch: Its role is to allow gradual engagement between the engine and transmission, ensuring smooth vehicle starts; temporarily disconnect the engine from the transmission to facilitate gear shifting and reduce impact during shifts; and act as a separator during emergency braking to prevent overload in the transmission system and other drivetrain components, providing a certain level of protection. Three Key Points of Clutch Operation: When lifting the clutch pedal, follow the principle of "fast first, slow second, and synchronized third." When starting, the action of depressing the clutch pedal should be swift and decisive, pressing it all the way down to ensure complete separation of the clutch.