The clutch is the device that connects the engine and the transmission, and the clutch pedal is the clutch's control device. When the clutch pedal is stepped down or lifted, the engine and the transmission can be temporarily separated or smoothly combined to cut off or transmit the power, so as to realize the change of the starting state, the speed change and the parking state of the automobile.

The manipulation of the clutch pedal, should be on the left foot before the foot pedal to steady, knee and ankle flexion movements the clutch pedal is stepped down or up, are not allowed to use the arch or heel toe, foot clutch pedal, pedal to prevent the lack of strength or slip away from the pedal. The clutch pedal action to be fast, and all the way to the end, so that the clutch can be completely separated, lift the clutch pedal. It should be based on the operating conditions of decision is generally from the running gear is neutral, can quickly lift the clutch pedal, starting the car or shift, clutch free travel has not yet before engaging the can be slightly faster when the clutch engagement should pause - start, and then slowly lift the clutch pedal, the clutch is completely engaged, will be quickly removed from the foot pedal, pedal on the below: do not use the clutch in the car, are not allowed to set foot on the clutch pedal, so as to produce a half clutch linkage phenomenon, influence the transmission torque, increase the wear of machine parts.

The semi linkage of clutch can only take place at the beginning and when the speed is very low. The car can not be used for a long time or frequently when it passes through the special sections such as mud, ice and snow. Otherwise, the clutch, friction plate and other parts will be burnt out. Do not change the gears of the car without stepping on the clutch. When parking the car, you should step on the clutch pedal, switch the lever to neutral position, and then step down the brake pedal to stop the car. Under special circumstances, emergency braking can be used to stop the brake pedal and stop the car rapidly.