2003 Ford Mustang Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 110
2003 Ford Mustang Manual
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Driving a standstill while waiting on a hill. These actions will reduce the life of the clutch. Recommended shift speeds Do not downshift into 1 (First) when your vehicle is moving faster than 24 km/h (15 mph). This will damage the clutch. Upshift according to the following chart: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) Shift from: 1-2 18 km/h (11 mph) 2-3 31 km/h (19 mph) 3-4 48 km/h (30 mph) 4-5 64 km/h (40 mph) Reverse 1. Make sure that your vehicle is at a complete stop before you shift into R (Reverse). Failure to do so may damage the transmission. 2. Move the gearshift lever into the neutral position and wait at least three seconds before shifting into R (Reverse). • The gearshift lever can only be moved into R (Reverse) by moving it from left of 3 (Third) and 4 (Fourth) before shifting into R (Reverse). This is a lockout feature that protects the transmission from accidentally being shifted into R (Reverse) from 5 (Overdrive). Parking your vehicle 1. Apply the brake and shift into the neutral position. 2. Fully apply the parking brake, then shift into 1 (First). 3. Turn the ignition off. 110 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)