2002 Ford Mustang Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 150
2002 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 of the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. When starting a vehicle with a manual transmission, you must: 1. Make sure the parking brake is fully 1 3 5 set. 2 4 R 2. Depress the clutch pedal fully. 3. Put the gearshift lever in neutral. 4. Start the engine and 4 let it idle for a few 3 seconds. 5 5. Depress the brake 2 pedal. 1 6. Release the parking brake. 7. Move the gearshift lever to the desired gear. 8. Release the brake pedal. 9. Slowly release the clutch pedal while slowly pressing down on the accelerator pedal. • 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 greatly reduce clutch life. 150