push start
Momentum-powered engine start
Push start is a way to start a vehicle with a dead battery by getting it rolling—usually by pushing or coasting downhill—then engaging the clutch to turn over the engine.
Also called a bump start or pop start.
The technique works only with manual transmissions: We had to push start the old truck when the battery died.
- bumpSlight collision or protrusion
- clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
- rollList of names
- manualWritten instructions for use
- manual transmissionDriver-operated gear selector
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- car partsengine, steering wheel, brake, seats, tires
- Starting upignition, kickstart, boot up, power on, countdown
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- car electronicsstereo, car radio, backup camera, rearview camera, bluetooth module
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vehicle starting method
push startturn the key
electric start · remote start · keyless ignition · push-button start · crank start
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