1997 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 124

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Driving Driving a manual transmission (if equipped) Using the clutch Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. When starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: 1. Put the gearshift lever in N (Neutral). 2. Hold down the brake pedal. 3. Depress the clutch pedal. 4. Crank the engine and let it idle for a few seconds. • Put the gearshift in 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 5. Release the clutch slowly while pressing gradually down on the accelerator pedal. • Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal. Do not use the clutch to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill. These actions may reduce clutch life. Recommended shift speeds Upshifts when accelerating (for best fuel economy) Transfer case position Shift from: 4AUTO or 4H 4L 14 km/h (10 1-2 5 km/h (4 mph) mph) 125

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Driving a manual transmission
(if equipped)
Using the clutch
Vehicles equipped with a manual
transmission have a starter
interlock that prevents cranking
the engine unless the clutch pedal
is fully depressed.
When starting a vehicle with a
manual transmission:
1. Put the gearshift lever in N
(Neutral).
2. Hold down the brake pedal.
3. Depress the clutch pedal.
4. Crank the engine and let it idle
for a few seconds.
•
Put the gearshift in 1 (First) or
R (Reverse).
5. Release the clutch slowly while
pressing gradually down on the
accelerator pedal.
•
Do not drive with your foot
resting on the clutch pedal. Do
not use the clutch to hold your
vehicle at a standstill while
waiting on a hill. These actions
may reduce clutch life.
Recommended shift speeds
Upshifts when accelerating (for best fuel economy)
Shift from:
Transfer case position
4AUTO or 4H
4L
1 - 2
14 km/h (10
mph)
5 km/h (4 mph)
Driving
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