2017-Focus-Owners Manual

Transmission

If reverse gear is not fully engaged, press the clutch pedal down and shift the gearshift lever to the neutral position. Release the clutch pedal for a moment, depress the clutch again and shift the

2. Fully depress the clutch pedal then start the engine. 3. Press the brake pedal and shift the gearshift lever to first or reverse gear. 4. Release the parking brake and slowly release the clutch pedal while slowly pressing on the accelerator. During each shift, make sure you fully depress the clutch pedal. Recommended Shift Speeds Note: Do not shift the gearshift lever to first gear when your vehicle ismoving faster than 14 mph (23 km/h). This will damage the clutch. We recommend you change gear according to the following guide to achieve the best fuel economy for your vehicle. Recommended speed Shift from 14 mph (23 km/h) 1 - 2 24 mph (38 km/h) 2 - 3 32 mph (51 km/h) 3 - 4 44 mph (71 km/h) 4 - 5 Reverse Note: Do not shift the gearshift lever to reverse gear when your vehicle is moving. This can cause damage to the transmission. 1. Fully depress the clutch pedal to disengage clutch. 2. Shift the gearshift lever to the neutral position and wait at least three seconds before moving it to reverse.

gearshift lever to reverse. Parking Your Vehicle WARNING

Always set the parking brake fully andmake sure you shift the gearshift lever to first gear. Switch the ignition off and remove the keywhenever you leave your vehicle. To park your vehicle: 1. Press the brake pedal and shift the gearshift lever to the neutral position. 2. Fully apply the parking brake and switch the ignition off. 3. Hold the clutch pedal down, and shift the gearshift lever to first gear. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNINGS Always set the parking brake fully and latch the gearshift in park (P). Turn the ignition to the off position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. Do not apply the brake pedal and accelerator pedal simultaneously. Applyingbothpedals simultaneously for more than three seconds will limit engine rpm, which may result in difficulty maintaining speed in traffic and could lead to serious injury.

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