Manual

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003524",
  "term": "Manual",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "Describing a type of transmission system in a vehicle where the driver manually selects gears using a shift lever and operates a clutch pedal to disengage and engage the engine from the drivetrain. This system provides direct control over gear selection and engine speed. Manual transmissions are often favored by enthusiasts for their engaging driving experience and can offer better fuel economy in some applications.",
  "synonyms": [
    "stick shift",
    "stick",
    "standard transmission",
    "standard"
  ],
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "see_also": [
    "stick",
    "standard",
    "semi-automatic"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Handbetrieb",
    "es": "manual",
    "fr": "manuel"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/manual/"
}