1999 Ford Mustang Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 102
1999 Ford Mustang Manual
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Driving MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (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, you must: 1. Put gearshift in N (Neutral). 1 3 5 2. Hold down brake 2 4 R pedal. 3. Depress clutch pedal. 4. Turn ignition to position 5 (START) to start the engine, let the engine idle for a few seconds, then shift into gear. 5. Release the brake pedal. 6. Release clutch slowly while pressing down slowly on the accelerator pedal. 4 3 5 2 1 • Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill. These actions will seriously reduce clutch life. 102