1999 Ford F250 Owner's Manual - Page 120
1999 Ford F250 Manual
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Driving 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. Recommended shift speeds Downshift according to the following charts for your specific engine/drivetrain combination: Maximum downshift speeds 1 5-speed transmission Shift from: Transfer case position (if equipped)2 2H or 4H 4L D (Overdrive) - 4 72 km/h (45 mph) 35 km/h (22 mph) 4-3 56 km/h (35 mph) 23 km/h (14 mph) 3-2 32 km/h (20 mph) 13 km/h (8 mph) 2-1 8 km/h (5 mph) 0 km/h (0 mph) Use 2H or 4H for 4WD equipped vehicles. Downshift at lower speeds when driving on slippery surfaces. 1 2 120