2009 Ford Focus Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 181
2009 Ford Focus Manual
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Driving 1. Press the clutch pedal to the floor, then put the gearshift lever in 3 5 1 the neutral position. 2. Start the engine. 2 4 R 3. Press the brake pedal and move the gearshift lever to the desired gear; 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 4. Release the parking brake, then slowly release the clutch pedal while slowly pressing on the accelerator. During each shift, the clutch pedal must be fully depressed to the floor. Make sure the floor mat is properly positioned so it doesn't interfere with the full extension of the clutch pedal. Failure to fully depress the clutch pedal to the floor may cause increased shift efforts, prematurely wear transmission components or damage the transmission. Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal or use the clutch pedal to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill. These actions will severely reduce the life of the clutch and could nullify a clutch warranty claim. Recommended shift speeds Do not downshift into 1 (First) when your vehicle is moving faster than 15 mph (24 km/h). This will damage the clutch. Upshift according to the following chart: Recommended upshifts (for best fuel economy) when accelerating 5-speed manual transmission Shift from: 1-2 14 mph (23 km/h) 2-3 24 mph (39 km/h) 3-4 32 mph (51 km/h) 4-5 44 mph (71 km/h) Reverse Make sure that your vehicle is at a complete stop before you shift into R (Reverse). Failure to do so may damage the transmission. Hold the clutch pedal down and move the gearshift lever into the neutral position. Wait at least three seconds before shifting into R (Reverse). 181 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)