2007 Ford Fusion Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 182

Driving Upshift according to the following chart: Recommended upshifts (for best fuel economy) when accelerating 5-speed manual transaxle 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 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. Hold the clutch pedal down and move the gearshift lever into the neutral position. 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 (Fifth). 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 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. Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedly and injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully. Removing the key Turn the ignition to position 1 (LOCK) and remove the key. 182 2007 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)