2013 Ford Fiesta Owner Manual Printing 2 - Page 153

152 Transmission 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) Upshift according to the following chart: Reverse Note: Make sure that your vehicle is at a complete stop before you shift into R (Reverse). Failure to do so may damage the transmission. Note: 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 (Fifth). Hold the clutch pedal down and move the gearshift lever into the neutral position. Shift into R (Reverse). If R (Reverse) is not fully engaged, press the clutch pedal down and return the gearshift to the neutral position. Release the clutch pedal for a moment, then press it down and shift to R (Reverse) again. Parking Your Vehicle WARNING: Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedly and injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully. To park your vehicle: 1. Apply the brake and shift into the neutral position. 2. Fully apply the parking brake, hold the clutch pedal down, then shift into position 1. 3. Turn the ignition off. 2013 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)