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Five Mistakes to Avoid with a Manual Gearbox Vehicle

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Part: Warning light – error code

What should you avoid doing with a vehicle that has a manual gearbox? The first thing to absolutely avoid is resting your foot on the clutch, even lightly. Modern cars have a footrest for your foot; use it to prevent unnecessary wear on the clutch. The second mistake is keeping your hand on the gear knob; this is a common habit, but it inadvertently engages the selector lever, causing unnecessary wear. Third mistake: keeping the clutch pressed for no reason when in traffic or at a stop. Fourth mistake: slipping the clutch on an incline, which unnecessarily wears the disc; use the handbrake instead. Fifth and final mistake: using engine braking when not descending; if you downshift without braking, why did you downshift?

Updated on 11 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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