2014 Ford Fiesta Owner Manual Printing 2 - Page 131
2014 Ford Fiesta Manual
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Transmission We recommend you change gear according to the following guide to achieve the best fuel economy for your vehicle. Shift from Recommended speed If reverse gear is not fully engaged, press the clutch pedal down and move the transmission selector lever to the neutral position. Release the clutch pedal for a moment, then raise the collar and move the transmission selector lever to reverse again. 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 12 mph (19 km/h) 23 mph (37 km/h) 32 mph (51 km/h) 41 mph (66 km/h) 42 mph (67 km/h) Parking Your Vehicle WARNING Do not park your vehicle with the transmission selector lever in the neutral position. Your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. Move the transmission selector lever to first gear and set the parking brake fully. To park your vehicle: 1. Press the brake pedal and move the transmission selector lever to the neutral position. 2. Fully apply the parking brake, hold the clutch pedal down, then move the transmission selector lever to first gear. 3. Switch the ignition off. Reverse Note: Do not move the transmission selector lever to reverse gear when your vehicle is moving. This can cause damage to the transmission. 1. Fully depress the clutch pedal to disengage the clutch. 2. Move the transmission selector lever to the neutral position and wait at least three seconds before moving it to reverse. 3. Raise the collar below the transmission selector lever to select reverse gear. Note: This is a lockout feature which protects the transmission from accidentally engaging reverse gear when intending to select first gear. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNINGS Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the off position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. Do not apply the brake pedal and accelerator pedal simultaneously. Applying both pedals simultaneously for more than three seconds will limit engine rpm, which may result in difficulty maintaining speed in traffic and could lead to serious injury. E99067 128 Fiesta (CCT) Vehicles Built From: 01-04-2013, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013